Speeches
Message to the Campus Community — Dean of Student Affairs Search Update (November 20, 2018)
To the Bowdoin campus community, I am writing with an update on the search for the dean of student affairs to replace Tim Foster, who will be retiring in June 2019. We have retained the search firm of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates to work with the College on this search. Shelly Storbeck, the co-founder and managing […]
Opening of the College: Bowdoin’s 217th Convocation (August 28, 2018)
Good afternoon. It is good to be with you, and to begin another year at our College. To my faculty and staff colleagues, welcome back. I hope the summer has been productive and refreshing, and that you also enjoyed time with family and friends. Thank you for everything you have done and will do for […]
Welcome to the Class of 2022 (August 25, 2018)
Good evening Class of 2022! And good evening to our transfer and exchange students. I am delighted to have my chance to welcome you to Bowdoin as a class, and to share a few thoughts as you begin your time at the College. First—a few important pieces of information about the “president” of your college? […]
Commencement 2018 Welcome (May 26, 2018)
Good morning Class of 2018! Welcome to this glorious celebration. Welcome to our honorands and trustees. Welcome to our faculty, staff, and alumni. Welcome to our Brunswick neighbors, and welcome especially to family and friends who are here to celebrate this joyous occasion. Thank you for traveling from all parts of our country and the […]
Baccalaureate 2018 Remarks (May 25, 2018)
Welcome to the 2018 Baccalaureate ceremony. Welcome to parents, family, friends, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees. And welcome Class of 2018. Baccalaureate and Commencement tomorrow mark the end of your formal education at Bowdoin. They are a time to reflect on your four years here, and you should be very, very proud of what you […]