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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.
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The wordmark is the primary identifying graphic element representing Bowdoin College. It is our logo, and a unique signifier of the College’s “brand.” The wordmark is also trademarked, which is why it's important to use it correctly.
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.
Color and Typography. Using consistent styles across campus helps our communications work better together. Bowdoin's colors are black and white, and we sport them with pride: on our uniforms and sweatshirts, in our decorations, and across our campus signage.
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One of his first, and best-loved tributes to the college is the famous Bowdoin Bear, the college’s athletic mascot. According to college lore Bowdoin alumni, MacMillan among them, selected the polar bear as the mascot at an alumni association dinner in New York in 1913.