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ART IN THE HOUSE F DENOMINATIONAL DIFFERENCE S RACE ON THE FIELD O ON SECOND THOUGHT
Bowdoin begins its Asian Heritage Annual art show at Reed aims to highlight Multifaith fellows organize programming The football team in the 1970s was a different Brooke Vahos ’21 discusses the benefits of
Month celebration this week. Page 3. POC talent. Page 7. for the spring semester. Page 9. experience for black players. Page 13. long-distance relationships. Page 14.
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SECURITY REPORT
3/29 to 4/3
STUDENT SPEAK:
Friday, March 29 What is your spirit flavor?
• Several traffic cones were lined up on top on a stu-
dent’s car at Pine Street Apartments, as an apparent
practical joke.
• A fire alarm at the Burton Little (Admissions) build- Thomas Freund ’20
ing was caused by an apparent system malfunction.
• An intoxicated minor, who showed up at Helmreich “Bacon-infused-bourbon baby.”
House while a registered event was in progress, was
transported to Mid Coast Hospital.
Saturday, March 3
• The Brunswick police issued alcohol law violation
summonses to five students at Helmreich House—two
for furnishing and three for possession by a minor.
• Students and staff reported a suspicious acting man Natalie Youssef ’19
loitering in the Coles Tower lobby and at Smith Union.
The man left campus before being located.
• A noise complaint in West Hall resulted in three stu-
“Anything spicy.”
dents being cited for possession of alcohol.
•Neighborhood noise complaints were received from
residents of Longfellow Avenue about loud groups of
SYDNEY REAPER
students walking on the street and using foul language.
• Brunswick police cited a minor student for posses-
sion of alcohol on Harpswell Road near Chamberlain
Street. Elle Brine ’20
• Brunswick police cited a minor student for posses- fire alarm at Brunswick Apartment A.
sion of alcohol on Belmont Street. • A minor student who was smoking marijuana in
Hyde Hall was cited for a drug law violation. “Barbecue sauce.”
Sunday, March 31 • A security officer found a lost black lab dog wander-
• Bunswick police warned a student for drinking in ing outside MacMillan House. The dog and its owner
public on a town street near campus. were reunited.
• Brunswick police responded to a large gathering an
off-campus student apartment complex on Carlisle Wednesday. April 3
Avenue. The gathering was dispersed. Five students • Evidence of marijuana smoking was reported in the
were charged with furnishing a place for minors to Chamberlain Hall north basement stairwell.
consume and one student was cited for possession of • A student vaping inside Pine Street Apartments Cirque Gammelin ’20
alcohol by a minor. activated the fire alarm. Brunswick Fire Department
• A noise complaint at Hyde Hall resulted from loud responded. “Butter.”
music. Students were asked to asked to lower the
volume. IN MEMORIAM: With deepest sympathy in memory
• Loud noise was reported on the seventh floor of of Maine State Trooper/Detective Benjamin Campbell,
Coles Tower. who was killed in the line of duty on April 3, 2019 in
Hampden, all Bowdoin College Safety and Security of-
Monday, April 1 ficers will wear black bands on their badges until after
• A burnt chicken being cooked on a stove caused a the funeral.
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is designed to prevent signif-
icant market swings from af- Tuition 17 M
Donations
fecting the payout.
donation, debt or a combi- The exact percentage that
nation of the two. Financing Bowdoin withdraws each 79 M 7M 14 M*
through debt means that the year is recommended by the
College issues bonds which College’s administration,
are purchased by banks, or— reviewed by a committee
more commonly—purchased
on the public market. Pro-
within the Board of Trustees
and then voted on by the full Endowment
ceeds from bond sales con- Board during its May meet-
tribute to the capital budget. ing.
The bonds with interest may For the FY 2018-2019,
be paid off either incremen- Bowdoin withdrew $67.7
tally or all at once, and the million from the endowment.
payoff term is typically 30
years.
For the coming fiscal year, the
College expects to withdraw Returns
The College prefers to fi- roughly $71.8 million.
nance capital projects through
debt because the interest rate
Endowment growth can
happen two ways. Endowment 68 M
the College has to pay back returns, which amounted to
on bonds tends to be lower more than $200 million last
than the rate of return on the year, are the primary driver of
endowment, which means growth, but the endowment is
the College is getting more supplemented by donations.
money from the endowment During the FY 2017-2018, the
every year than it is paying in endowment received $16.5
interest on the money it bor-
rowed. Most recently, the ren-
million in donations. These
donations become part of the Operating Capital
Budget Budget
ovations of Boody-Johnson core of the endowment that
House and the construction will generate returns in the
of Park Row Apartments were future.
financed through debt. However, most of the en-
Capital projects can also be dowment is donor-restricted, HOW THE MONEY FLOWS: Donations at Bowdoin fund both the capital and operating budgets, and also go into the en-
financed through donations. meaning that the College is dowment. Returns from the endowment (along with tuition) are the largest sources of funding for the College’s yearly operations.
The Roux Center for the En- legally required to use it to-
vironment, for example, was ward a certain cause speci- *Donor-funded capital projects often span multiple years. This figures reflects the donations for the Roux Center for the Environment and the
paid for by a donation of over fied by a donor. For instance, second phase of the Whittier Field expansion, both of which were completed during the 2018-2019 academic year. The capital budget is also
$12.5 million from David and returns earned from Sarah funded through debt.
Barbara Roux. Bowdoin’s donation can only
Endowment be used to fund a professor-
Bowdoin’s endowment is ship in modern languages.
as old as the College itself. Roughly 46 percent of the
Shortly after Bowdoin re-
ceived its charter in 1794,
endowment is restricted for
financial aid; 21 percent is for Funding sources for the operating budget
James Bowdoin III gifted the instruction; seven percent for
college $1,000 and 1,000 acres libraries and museums; three
of land and later endowed a percent for technology; one
professorship in mathematics
or natural and experimental
percent for lectureships and
four percent for other pro-
8.5% Net tuition and fees
philosophy. In 1802, his wife, grams, including the McKeen 5.6%
Sarah Bowdoin, endowed a Center and the Outing Club.
professorship in modern lan- Thus, only 18 percent of the Endowement
guages. endowment is available to
Several centuries later, fund the College’s other ex-
the endowment has become penditures. Donations
crucial to Bowdoin’s financ- Going forward, Bowdoin’s 47.1%
es. For this academic year, endowment will run into
returns from the endowment one additional challenge: the Other
made up roughly 38.8 percent
of the funds available for the
endowment tax. Passed in
December 2017, the policy
38.8%
operating budget. imposes a 1.4 percent excise YEAR AFTER YEAR: The funds allocated for Bowdoin’s operating
Bowdoin has had partic- tax on colleges and uni- 38.8% budget come primarily from tuition and returns on the endowment, with
ularly strong endowment versities with endowments donations playing a smaller role. The “Other” category includes revenue
growth over the last decade. It greater than $500,000 per the College generates from auxiliary services, such as renting out facilities,
made headlines last fall as one full-time student (Bowdoin’s and sponsored research.
of the best performers among endowment sits at nearly
any college or university in $900,000 per student). The
the United States, with a 15.7 tax will take effect for the BOWDOIN COLLEGE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
percent rate of return. As of first time for the 2018-2019
June 30, 2018, the endowment FY returns, although, in the
KAYLA SNYDER
Kicking off Ivies season with Thursday’s time slot is LION Admittedly, I didn’t know much about the artists coming to play
Headlining Ivies is Jamila Woods, the Chicago singer-song-
BABE, the dancey singer-producer duo of Jillian Hervey and Ivies this year. The one that was the most on my radar was Mick
writer who has made some of the most innovative soul music of
Lucas Goodman. Their 2015 debut album, “Begin” placed LION Jenkins, and I can honestly say that I had never in my life felt any
the past decade. You’ve probably heard Woods’ voice before: it’s
BABE in the middle of a swarm of R&B up-and-comers dropping urge to listen to Jenkins. That’s not saying that I thought his music
warm and unmistakable, appearing alongside Chance the Rapper
stunning early projects, including SZA, Ravyn Lenae, Anderson was bad—his feature on BADBADNOTGOOD’s “Hyssop of Love”
in “Sunday Candy” and “Blessings.” Woods came from the same
.Paak and Ivies-mate Jamila Woods. Though LION BABE has is a highlight of their album “IV”—but I never felt super compelled
Chicago scene that raised Chance, Noname, Saba and countless
mainly stayed on the periphery of that renaissance, their contri- to listen to him more than anyone else. So going into this review, I
other artists pushing the industry forward as independents. For
bution shouldn’t be overlooked. knew very little about the sound that Jenkins goes for on his albums,
fans of that crowd, there’s a familiar energy with Woods’ music
Unlike all of those artists, LION BABE is a duo, and that his flows, etc. I was essentially unaware of his entire discography.
too: rich in black empowerment and a tireless search for joy.
duality is felt in their music. Hervey’s talent is undeniable: When people discuss Jenkins, the word lyrical often pops up.
Woods finds plenty of joy on her debut album “HEAVN.” With
her voice has earned her endless comparisons to soul legend This can be both a derisive comment and a compliment, depend-
a bright-eyed nostalgia reminiscent of Chance, she paints a vivid
Erykah Badu but is perhaps even punchier than the R&B great, ing on the complex. Many artists who get dubbed with the lyrical
image of Chicago, telling stories of hand games and jumping in
fitting right in with Goodman’s dance-oriented production. rapper tag come off yearning for past days of hip-hop, often coming
puddles without losing sight of the injustice happening down the
Which brings us to Goodman, whose presence is felt through- off sounding corny. Others are lauded for their meticulously crafted
street. “VRY BLK,” captures that whole image, as Woods uses a
out “Begin” with beats that feel funkily stitched together. The lyrics, like Jenkins’ peers such as Noname or Kendrick Lamar. While
playground melody to critique police brutality: “My brothers went
grainy sample of “Treat Me Like Fire” provides a pleasant back- I’m not as much of a Jenkins fan as I am a fan of the two previously
to heaven, the police going to … hello operator.” Along with its
drop for Hervey’s Erykah-esque ruminations on love and pain. named artists, his lyrics often come off as intelligent and insightful
prideful hook, “VRY BLK” features a quirky beat that bumps hard,
But when the beat picks up (as it does on most of “Begin”), the (his “drink more water” lines on the other hand, are pretty corny).
produced by fellow Chicagoans oddCouple and Kweku Collins.
duality of LION BABE shines its brightest. Childish Gambino As is often the case with rap music, good production drastical-
Just as much of a jam is “LSD,” a windows-down ode to Chica-
stops by for a verse on “Jump Hi,” but he certainly doesn’t car- ly changes songs. Jenkins’ music is no different. He has fantastic
go’s Lake Shore Drive, and one which shows off Woods’ voice in a
ry the song: Hervey struts her verses fiercely and Goodman songs with producers and groups like the aforementioned BAD-
chorus of soaring harmonies. Like “VRY BLK,” it’s a song that cap-
comes up big on the instrumental, sampling Nina Simone to BADNOTGOOD, Kaytranada and Black Milk. On these tracks,
tures Woods’ complicated love for her hometown and for herself,
make a gritty funk jam. The duo carries the same energy on lush instrumentation creates a perfect atmosphere for his variety
and all the emotions that go along with it: “I won’t let you criticize
songs like “Where Do We Go,” which toes an electrifying line of vocal styles. Jenkins will rap in a straightforward near-baritone
/ My city like my skin, it’s so pretty / If you don’t like it just leave it
between trap and pop funk. Like many LION BABE songs, it alone / You gotta love me like I love the lake.” and croon in a falsetto in the same song, and, surprisingly, it pays
feels engineered to rock a dancefloor, with Hervey’s vocals hit- off. That being said, all the Jenkins songs I really liked were the ones
Students should look forward to Woods’ words of self love on
ting as hard as Goodman’s beat. with higher profile producers, and he benefits from working with
Saturday afternoon, especially on the triumphant “Holy,” where
Though LION BABE is years removed from their debut album, artists with like-minded taste. I think his style of rap—heavy on lyr-
she lets out the refrain, “Woke up this morning with my mind set
Bowdoin might have caught them at the perfect time. Their soph- ics and intricate rhyme schemes—will create an atmosphere similar
on loving me,” as if she’s convincing both herself and her audience
omore album “Cosmic Wind,” released just last week, added a to the Milo concert at Ladd House last semester. Jenkins isn’t going
to love themselves. With a full band coming in support, Woods is
slew of new material to their potential set. With an R&B sound the 2019 Ivies headliner we needed. to have outright bangers like previous Ivies artists (Waka Flocka
crafted so fittingly for dance (and Hervey’s got stage presence too: Flame and A$AP Ferg come to mind), but it will be exciting to see
she first pursued a career in dance music), LION BABE has the Essential Tracks: “Sunday Candy,” “LSD,” “VRY BLK,” “Holy,” the show he puts on.
power to light up Smith Union. “Bubbles,” “GIOVANNI”
N.B.: To avoid Bowdoin students mass-mispronouncing yet an- Essential tracks: “Hyssop of Love,” “Drowning,” “What Am I To
Essential Tracks: “Jump Hi,” “Rockets,” “Where Do We Go,” other Ivies headliner (it was DRAM, like “mom”), it’s Jamila like Do,” “Padded Locks (feat. Ghostface Killa).”
“Western World,” “The Wave.” “Ja-mee-luh.”
Friday, April 5, 2019 9
AF FEATURES
FS SPORTS
HIGHLIGHT
REEL
WONDER WOMAN:
Women’s lacrosse player
Eliza Denious ’21 was
named Intercollegiate
Women’s Lacrosse Coaches
Association Division III
Offensive Player of the
Week. Denious, who was
also named NESCAC
Player of the Week, scored
seven goals in last week’s 17-
15 victory over Trinity, with
four of her goals coming in
the game’s final 11 minutes.
Leading the team with 15
ground balls and 35 points
overall, Denious is a key
member of the Polar Bears’
offensive front.
O OPINION
Accessing emotional support
“Although you may believe that having a cat in residence will help you,
we have determined that authorizing the cat as a reasonable accommoda-
tion is not necessary in light of the evidence of your long history living in
Embracing
residence without such an aid and your excellent academic accomplish-
ments.” That was the message that a student received via email from the
Office of Accessibility, denying their request for an emotional support an-
imal on campus.
Bowdoin owes its students, and not just those who have requested an
long distance
emotional support animal, an explanation. This week in the Orient, revela-
tions about the difficulty of obtaining this particular accommodation illu-
minate a deep misunderstanding among the administration about students
who struggle with mental health and the resources that they need.
Emails like the one above suggest that the administration believes that
past academic accomplishments indicate stable mental health. However,
high academic achievement and mental health are in no way connected,
and promoting this equivalency is actively dangerous. It is all too possible
to be winning awards, getting straight As and breaking down on the inside.
Many Bowdoin students are high academic achievers, who are doing per-
fectly well on paper, but are struggling with mental health issues. In fact,
the push to constantly achieve at a high level and take full advantage of all
the College has to offer is, for some students, the reason they struggle with
mental health.
Bowdoin touts its holistic evaluation of students in admissions, insist-
ing that applicants are more than their grades, more than their test scores.
However, this email suggests that the College no longer considers us in the
holistic view once we enroll. Suddenly, our emotional and mental well-be- SYDNEY REAPER
ing is irrelevant, and our academic accomplishments become all that mat- Realizing that I was prioritizing my The distance between my partner
ter. On Second Thought relationship over new experiences at and me has given me the chance to
The system for obtaining an emotional support animal is representative college, I became resentful towards the slow down and focus on myself. I find
by Brooke Vahos
of more structural issues. Bowdoin’s policies around mental health, from relationship itself. I blamed long dis- myself filling the time that I usually
medical leave to access to counseling services, are often opaque, leaving tance for stifling my growth as a friend, spent with him doing activities that
students confused, frustrated and unable to meet their full potential or en- Thinking back to the beginning of student and overall individual. My pes- help me grow as an individual. I feel a
joy their four years here. my first year, I remember feeling like simism about the ability of long-dis- different, new sense of independence
The Counseling Center contains a myriad of health professionals who half of my class entered college with tance relationships to work out wasn’t knowing that I have the love and sup-
have a deep understanding of the difficulties of living with anxiety, depres- commitments to significant others unfounded, but it was exaggerated to port of my partner even though he is
sion or any mental illness on our campus. However, these professionals are back home—myself included. As the an extent that was toxic to myself and far away. This safety net of sorts has
not the ones structuring these policies. Rather, it is left to administrators months went on it seemed like more my relationship. In retrospect, one of helped me branch out and find new
who are not trained on these topics and are clearly ill-equipped to deal and more people were breaking up the main reasons I couldn’t make long ways to occupy my time. Sometimes
with them. We suggest that the College leave these policies and decisions to with their partners from home and distance work was my negative attitude this is easier said than done. While
medical professionals who have established relationship with students. An joining the “single community” here towards the distance. I would obviously love to be togeth-
easy start would be to add a representative from the Counseling Center to on campus. However, a year and some months er, I am happy to be apart so that we
the Accessibility Task Force. At the time, as someone who was later, I ironically find myself in yet an- can both take time to grow and have
Bowdoin’s policies on mental health need more clarity. As administrators freshly out of a long-distance rela- other long-distance relationship. My unique experiences.
work toward that, they should start by believing students. tionship (LDR), it was hard for me to current LDR is vastly different than Long-distance relationships work
imagine myself ever willingly doing my last—factors such as the amount differently for everybody, but I think
This editorial represents the majority view of the Bowdoin Orient’s editorial board, anything like it again. For me, being of time we will be apart, our ages and it is important for people to find the
which is composed of Emily Cohen, Nell Fitzgerald, Dakota Griffin, Calder McHugh in a LDR felt like I still had one foot how far away we are made the circum- value in being apart. Long distance
and Jessica Piper. in the door back home, never feeling stances of this relationship a bit more can also strengthen the health of rela-
fully present here. Sometimes I would practical. However, the main change tionship. It is important to mourn the
choose FaceTiming my partner over which is making my current LDR distance between two people; these
hanging out with my friends, having more successful than my last is my relationships are by no means ideal.
dinner with my roommate or visiting outlook. Rather than counting all the But they offer beautiful silver linings.
office hours with my professors. In an reasons why I’m sad to be separated, More people should view long dis-
entirely new place, surrounded by to- I’m counting the benefits of having tance with optimism because there is
ESTABLISHED 1871 tally unfamiliar faces, it was comfort- some distance between us. Instead of so much to be gained from time away
ing to have 24/7 unconditional sup- dreading the months we are going to from someone who you love whole-
bowdoinorient.com orient@bowdoin.edu 6200 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011 port. But, at the same time, it limited be apart, I am welcoming them with heartedly. In the end, it makes being
how I participated in life here. excitement. together that much better.
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Calder McHugh Jessica Piper
Digital Director
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Daily demonstrations of respect
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Photo Editor Nell Fitzgerald Features Editor As members of the Residential Life Head Staff, The Student Head Staff of Residential Life
Dakota Griffin Eliana Miller we collectively live in all of Bowdoin’s residence
Ann Basu Rohini Kurup
Mindy Leder halls and communicate regularly with Bowdoin’s Anu Asaolu ’19
Ezra Sunshine Associate Editor Sports Editor hardworking housekeepers. We deeply respect our Henry Bredar ’19
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Ian Stewart
Ian Ward students have been engaging with this issue on a sys- Ben Hopkins ’20
Opinion Editor temic level, we believe that it is equally important Tim Moran ’19
Data Desk Editor Copy Editor Kate Lusignan that students demonstrate respect for all Bowdoin Paul Nardone ’19
Sam Adler
Drew Macdonald Sydney Benjamin
workers on a daily basis. As head proctors and RAs, Mohamad Nur ’19
Gideon Moore Calendar Editor we are often the first to hear about messes left by Gardenia Pimentel ’19
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George Grimbilas (asst.) Devin McKinney students, or their failure to comply with basic rules Anarelis Ramirez ’19
Nimra Siddiqui (asst.) related to cleanliness. Amber Rock ’19
Multimedia Editor Page 2 Editor As students continue advocating for housekeepers Cordelia Stewart ’19
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Business Manager the fact that the easiest way for us to show house- Christopher Wallace ’19
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Avery Wolfe Phoebe Zipper Gwen Davidson ated is to be responsible and considerate of how we
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Friday, April 5, 2019 OPINION 15
We’re all in this together on its own volition, then the but it would be so easy to rep- academic rapport replicates
administration would have licate. We can do this again as itself in our social lives. Just
Say It Like It Is done its job. The Offer of a student-led program. as non-athletes go to sports
by Nate DeMoranville
the College would have been And already students are games, so too do athletes go
realized. putting on events that bring to non-athletic events. Art
In September of 2018, I This is, of course, not the the campus together. In a and Color at Reed House, for
wrote an article about why case in our current socio- couple of weeks there will be example, is a collaboration
the black kids sit together in political climate, but what Ivies, which the Entertain- with the African American
the classroom. I argued for would this campus look like ment Board organizes every Society and will bring people
academic reform to engage if students really did come year, and the weekend after is of all demographics to Boody LLAM
LILY FU
students across difference. together to engage across the Spring Gala (all thanks to Street.
Crucially, my conclusion was difference? And what steps Jenna Scott ’19). In the mean- The College Houses pro-
this: “when we as students can we take as students to in- time, there are, of course, vide a unique opportunity for It is our
present ourselves as a unified clude everyone in all parts of athletic contests. Every Satur- us to come together on a mi- responsibil-
front to the administration, campus life? day, you can count on a home croscale. We all use them. Art ity to make
how can they tell us that this As much as I disparage di- game in at least one sport, and Color is one of my favorite this campus
system works?” vision on campus, there are and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll events, but ask another stu- more inclusive.
Student activism was only so many moments where I host another championship. dent and maybe it’s Cold War. I’ve spent junior
one part of my proposed feel connected to the student As women’s basketball and Or Macoween. Someone else year going to differ-
solution to self-segregation. body. My favorite moment volleyball have shown, these might even say it’s their team’s ent events, meeting
The student body would this year was the Food Truck events also bring people to- mixer. The details don’t matter new people and get-
hypothetically come together Night, which took place in lieu gether. as much as the fact that these ting outside of my
to demand reform from the of Pub Night. Lines stretched The beauty of a liberal Houses bring diverse groups comfort zone. This
administration, who would all across Dudley Coe Quad, arts education at Bowdoin into the same space. We can may be a stretch,
then radically revolutionize and similar to the Lobster is the ability to specialize in capitalize on this momentum but I think we
Bowdoin College. But there’s Bake, it was a fresh forum to one area of study but find re- with more collaborative pro- can unite the
a contradiction to this logic. connect with old friends but spect and support from other gramming. When we work campus if we focus
If the entire student body also make new ones. Student students in different fields together, wonderful things can on the individual.
were able to come together Activities planned the event, of study. Increasingly, this happen. Let’s get to work.
APRIL
FRIDAY 5
WORKSHOP
He Said/She Said: Writing with Sources
Director of Writing and Rhetoric Meredith McCarroll and
Student Writing Assistants will give tips on how to properly
cite sources and avoid plagiarism.
117 Sills Hall. 11:45 a.m.
EVENT
20th Anniversary Delta Sigma/Delta
Upsilon Art Show Reception
A team of three art professionals will judge student pieces
at the 20th annual Delta Sigma/Delta Upsilon Art Show
Reception. The event will include an a capella performance
as well as hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Lamarche Gallery, David Saul Smith Student Union. 7 p.m.
SnugHouse A LATKE FUN: Hannah Schleifer ’20 and Zoe Aarons ’19 scoop up some latkes at Bowdoin Hillel’s Latke and Hamantaschen Debate in Hubbard Hall. This year, Professor of
English and Cinema Studies Aviva Brefel defended hamantaschen and Associate Professor of History David Hecht defended the latke while Senior Lecturer in Environmental
Burnett House will host SnugHouse, a Portland-based Studies Jill Pearlman moderated the debate.
indie-folk group which includes Nikhil Dasgupta ’16 and Sam
Kyzivat ’18.
Burnett House. 9 p.m.
MONDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 10
LECTURE DISCUSSION
“What Russia Wants, and What it Who are the Gilets Jaunes, and what’s
Means for America” happening in France?
SATURDAY 6 Esteemed writer and U.S.-Russia Relations expert Julia Ioffe
will discuss Russia’s intentions in manipulating American
Assistant Professor of History Salar Mohandesi, Andrew
W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Francophone Studies
Madeline Bedecarré and Associate Professor of History
EVENT politics and democracy. Ioffe is currently a contributing writer
for “The Atlantic” and is the author of an upcoming book Meghan Roberts will host an informal discussion and Q&A
Passamaquoddy Basket Weaving titled “Russia Girl.” about current social unrest in France pertaining to the Gilets
Renowned Passamaquoddy Basket Weaver Molly Jeanette
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Jaunes or Yellow Vest Movement.
Parker will demonstrate the art of basket making and teach
History Common Room, Adams Hall. 7p.m.
students about its importance in Native American culture.
LECTURE
Parker is known for her role in reviving the practice of
Wabanaki basket weaving in Maine. The Courtship of Nelson and Winnie
30 College Street. 10 a.m. Mandela: The Dizzying Quest to Live
Exemplary Lives
PERFORMANCE Professor of African Studies at Oxford and current Visiting
Battle of the Bands
A collection of student bands will perform for a panel of
judges who will select this year’s Ivies student opener.
Professor in African Politics at Yale Jonny Steinberg will
discuss details and misperceptions surrounding the relation-
ship of Nelson and Winnie Mandela.
THURSDAY 11
Jack Magee’s Pub and Grill, David Saul Smith Union. 8:30 p.m. Beam Classroom, Visual Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. DISCUSSION
A Conversation with Lisa Ko
As a part of the scheduled programming for Asian Heritage
Month, author Lisa Ko will speak to students about her
career and award-winning novel “The Leavers.” A book
signing in Howell House will follow the talk.
LECTURE
EVENT LECTURE “What Do Puzzles Teach Us?”
Bowdoin College Concert Band “An Outlook on Washington” William Morrill Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Professor of Music at the University of Maine Jack Burt will Corporate lobbyist and Congressional Committee Science at Dartmouth College Peter Winkler will present the
perform classical pieces on the trumpet and Professor of Investigative Counsel Member Sophia Nelson will speak on Dan E. Christie Mathematics Lecture on the challenging and
Composition at the University of Southern California Frank the current political sphere. Nelson is a published author and entertaining nature of mathematical puzzles. Winkler has
Ticheli will perform “American Elegy,” a 20th anniversary has also served as a White House reporter and columnist for written more than a hundred research papers and holds more
tribute to the Columbine High School massacre. several major magazines. than a dozen patents in an array of academic fields.
Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium. 2 p.m. Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 315 Searles Science Building. 7:30 p.m.