At the McKeen Center, Bowdoin students discover ways in which their talents, passions and academic pursuits can be used for the benefit of society through public engagement.
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Sam Cogswell
Associate Director

Come chat with Sam about Bowdoin Volunteer Corps, Common Good Grant, the Student Community Action Network, and her latest knitting project!
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Sarah Seames
Director

Come chat with Sarah about antiracism and DEI initiatives, community-engaged learning, The West Wing, and anything else!
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Avery Friend
Administrative Coordinator

Come chat with Avery about McKeen Center funding and finances, marketing and Service News, sci-fi classics including Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, and Star Trek, and poetry recommendations! 
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Wendy Van Damme
Associate Director for Public Service

Come chat with Wendy about Bowdoin Public Service, Bowdoin Votes, Peace Corps info, ideas, and inspiration!

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Tom Ancona
Associate Director

 Come chat with Tom about summer & winter funded fellowships, tutoring in local schools, What Matters and political discourse, hiking in New England, movies, and Boston Sports!