Search results
Feb 4, 2022 · When Edwards arrived at Bowdoin in the fall of 1990, Bowdoin’s fraternities were no longer appropriate places for socialization—but neither were the majority of Bowdoin’s other social spaces, which still mostly catered to men.
This page contains the rules and conditions for using Bowdoin's additional trademarks. In addition to the Bowdoin wordmark, the College maintains a family of branding elements. Each of these marks has suggested uses and specific rules —you can always contact Communications for help and advice.
A local fraternity, Alpha Rho Upsilon (whose letters were chosen to stand for “All Races United”), was founded in 1936 in response to this exclusion. While over 95% of the Bowdoin student body was composed of fraternity brothers in the late sixties, by 1971, only 50% of freshmen joined a fraternity.
Bowdoin’s identity—the College’s personality, voice, and expression—is unique. In close collaboration with various campus groups, our team helps to define, maintain, and update certain guidelines and standards related to the College’s identity. If you're thinking of creating your own logo for a program or group, please don't!
Social Life and Fraternities. Coeducation complicated Bowdoin’s social scene, which had been dominated by all-male fraternities. Learn more about the particular social challenges and triumphs that women encountered at the College.
Find the Bowdoin College style guide with brand assets such as logos, colors, fonts, and more.
People also ask
Did Bowdoin's fraternities prove their worth to the College?
Are Bowdoin's fraternities fading into extinction?
When did Bowdoin transition from Greek life to college house?
Download free Bowdoin Athletics vector logo and icons in PNG, SVG, AI, EPS, CDR formats.