Class of 1980 – 45th Reunion

Reunion registration is now open!

A Bowdoin Reunion (May 29–June 1) is a truly unforgettable experience, and this year we welcome friends and alumni from class years ending in five and zero and all post-50th reunion classes, also known as the Old Guard, back to campus. We hope you’ll make plans to join us as it promises to be a celebration full of joy, entertainment, connections, memories, and of course, Bowdoin dining!

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Reunion Weekend will feature over 100 programs, talks, and meals. We encourage you to review the full weekend schedule, but take special note of the class-specific events that have been planned by your 45th Reunion Committee.

Class of 1980 Women's Coffee Meet Up

Friday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. in Lamarche Gallery, 2nd Floor Smith Union

Gathering to provide opportunities to meet or reconnect informally with women classmates, as well as time for small group discussions about your experiences at Bowdoin, the impact of gender on your working experience/career path, and what personal or professional life lessons you would share with the current women students. Coffee/tea/light refreshments provided.

Contact Committee Members Janice Warren and Jayne Deane-White for more information.

Class of 1980 Radio Hour

Friday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Studzinski Hall

A story slam featuring an engaging and diverse slate of classmates who will share short personal and professional stories. Speakers and their story titles to be listed soon.

Contact Committee Members Janice Warren or David DeBoer for more information.

Feeding the Common Good: Class of 1980 Food Drive

Open collection Friday, May 30 to Saturday, May 31 at Reed House (7 Boody St, Brunswick)

What to Look For: Banners and labeled bins inside and outside Reed House during the Class of 1980 Lobster Bake

Specific food items requested: Peanut butter, canned tuna and chicken, canned and dry beans, cereal, and ground coffee. More details to follow.

Contact Committee Members Scott Samuelson, Cindy Kingsford, Jayne Deane-White for more information.

Class Lobster Bake

Friday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. under the tent at Reed House (Chi Psi)

Class Gathering & Dinner at Schiller Coastal Studies Center

Saturday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Buses will depart from the granite polar bear outside Smith Union (Hyde Plaza) at 5:30 p.m., though you can also drive, should you wish: 240 Bayview Road in Orr's Island.

Look Who’s Registered for Reunion Weekend 2025

As of May 19, the following classmates have registered for the Class of 1980’s Reunion. The final update will be posted to this page on May 27.

Jenny Goldfarb Aronson ’80
Debbie Jensen Barker ’80
Nicki Beisel ’80
Rick Beveridge ’80
Leslie White Bradshaw ’80
Natalie Burns ’80
Ellen Pinkos Cobb ’80
Kate DiBiase Connor ’80
Mike Connor ’80
Mant Copeland ’80
Jim Crossman ’80
Jean Daley ’80
Jayne Deane-White ’80
Dave DeBoer ’80
Paul Devin ’80
Terry Green ’80
Ken Harvey ’80
Diane Hastings ’80
Michael Hayes ’80
Barb Hendrie ’80
Doug Henry ’80
Pat Inman ’80
Molly Hoagland King ’80
Cindy Kingsford ’80
Alec Lee ’80
Steve LeMenager ’80
Rodie Flaherty Lloyd ’80
Jamie Macmillan ’80
Mike McQueeney ’80
Tom Moore ’80
Kim Noyes ’80
Anne Bullock Perper ’80
Kurt Ransohoff ’80
Nancy Roberts Ransohoff ’80
Neil Roman ’80
Scott Samuelson ’80
Nancy Sanborn ’80
Jocelyn Shaw ’80
Steve Shriner ’80
Ben Snyder ’80
Ray Swan ’80
Cynthia Stein Therrien ’80
Phil Therrien ’80
Kaye Tiedemann ’80
Susan Wood Troppmann ’80
Danny Veilleux ’80
Janice Warren ’80
Tim Wilson ’80
Tracy Wolstencroft ’80
Gordon Wood ’80
Amy Woodhouse ’80