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Arts and Culture Preview: Spring Semester

There’s a lot to look forward to on the arts and culture front at Bowdoin this semester. Here’s a sample of some of the treats on offer over the next few months.

Lassoing the Internet

Grua/O'Connell Scholar Sasa Jovanovic ’20 Looks into the Future of the Internet

For her senior year thesis, Grua/O'Connell scholar Sasa Jovanovic ’20 is researching how Europe's new internet privacy law is rippling throughout the online world.
Who’s Afraid of Rosa Parks?

New Class Examines the Contributions of Black Women to US Intellectual History

Professors Tess Chakkalakal and Judith Casselberry co-teach two new courses this academic year, looking at the contributions of a number of prominent black women from the eighteenth century to the present.
"Bill—The Movie"

New Movie Dramatizes Immigration Story of Bill De La Rosa ’16 and His Family

When Bill De La Rosa's mother was separated from her family by US immigration officials in 2009, De La Rosa doubled down on his studies, determined to become someone who could one day help his family and others.
Argentine Bioethics

Biochemistry, Philosophy Student Publishes Vaccination Research in Argentinian Journal

Bowdoin senior Ilana Olin's research on state-mandated vaccinations in Argentina has been published in a Spanish language journal.
Hiking in the Dark

Optimization in Practice: The Utility of Mathematics

What do the following—planning an airline hub, political gerrymandering, and a museum renovation—have in common? They’re all problems that can be tackled by mathematicians using a process called optimization.
A Conference in Hawai’i

Promoting Diversity in STEM

With support from the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, two seniors recently flew to Hawai’i to attend a three-day conference on how to encourage more people to pursue STEM careers.
How Do you Play a Player?

The Art of Ridicule in the Age of Trump

English professor Marilyn Reizbaum reflects on the work of Muriel Spark and whether the ruthless humor of the late Scottish author remains relevant in the current political climate.
Making New Discoveries, Inspiring Young Scientists

Bier Kraichak ’08 Is Thailand's Outstanding Young Scientist of the Year

Ekaphan "Bier" Kraichak is being celebrated in Thailand for his contributions to botany, a passion and expertise he pursued as a Bowdoin student.
A Feast for the Eyes

Building Community Through Art

The annual fall art show at the Edwards Center for Art and Dance showcases student-created art. The one-night only event attracted a LOT of visitors.
Africa Agenda

Faculty and Students Build an Africa Academic Hub for Bowdoin

Faculty and students have launched a new initiative on campus to bring together those with a common interest in Africa.
Admissions Answers

Whitney Soule on the Admissions Issues Everyone’s Talking About

Interviewed live on Bloomberg Radio, Dean of Admissions and Student Aid Whitney Soule spoke of prioritizing honesty and integrity in the wake of college admissions scandals.
'Twas the Week Before Finals

Holiday Sights From Around Campus

Bowdoin celebrated the holidays last week with desserts, latkes, end-of-semester performances, and plenty of good cheer before the kick-off to finals.
An Unusual Journey

From Indiana Jones to Afrofuturism: A German Professor’s Story

The German department caps the fall semester with a visit by professor Priscilla Layne from UNC—Chapel Hill. The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, Layne talks about her childhood in Chicago and her unusual path to academia.
Shellfish Fates

Pieter Martino ’17 and Professors Publish Findings on Future of Blue Mussels

The recent graduate is the lead author of a study investigating how blue mussels could fare under the stresses of climate change.