Mathews Retirement Celebration and BWRFC Alumni Gathering

Bowdoin Women’s Rugby: Then, Now, and Always

May 4, 2024

Schedule

Friday, May 3

Evening: Informal alumni gathering for those in town (location TBD)

Saturday, May 4

9:00-10:30 a.m.
Check-In
Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal Street
Continental Breakfast (Catered by Bowdoin Dining)
Hangout with MaryBeth, Bob, and fellow alums

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Morning Session - Professional Networking and Development with the Current Team
Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal Street
Make connections between alumni and the current team around areas of study and professional work. This is a chance to showcase the broad BWRFC alumni network and support the current players in their own career exploration.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (Catered by Portland Pie Company)
Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal Street
Informal hangout, games on Cram lawn
Break to explore campus (Bowdoin Store is open 11:00-4:00pm)

1:30-2:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session - BWRFC Through the Years
Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal Street
Hear from a panel of alumni and current students, including current coach Laura Miller, and MaryBeth and Bob, about BWRFC history and traditions spanning 30+ years.

2:45-3:15 p.m.
Ring Ceremony
Cram Alumni House, 83 Federal Street
Join the current team as they are presented with their 2023 NIRA National Championship rings!

3:15-4:45 p.m.
Informal hangout, games on Cram lawn
Break to explore campus (Bowdoin Store is open until 4:00pm)

5:00-8:00 p.m.
Reception & Dinner Honoring MaryBeth and Bob’s Retirement (Daggett Lounge @ Thorne)

8:00-9:30 p.m.
Post Dinner Hangout (details TBD)

Please register below. Our goal is to get as many BWRFC alumni back on campus for this event as possible to commemorate our shared history.

Here’s the toast that means the most…

Amy Shopkorn '00, Joanie Taylor 03, and Aubrey Brick '05