Ten Alumni Recognized for Exemplary Service to the College

Abe Sharma '08

Sharma believes in the power of the Bowdoin network and has worked tirelessly to build community in places geographically distant from Bowdoin's campus-most recently in the Bay Area, where he partnered with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to connect area Polar Bears in and around San Francisco.

Andrew R. Fried '08

Fried has been a longtime class agent and reunion committee chair, linking his classmates to each other and to Bowdoin. He has supported LGBTQ+ initiatives, promoted alumni engagement in New York, and made an imprint on many other areas across campus, using his gifts as a skilled connector and natural leader.

Catherine D. Chin '08

Chin has demonstrated broad support for Bowdoin Athletics, serving on the Polar Bear Athletic Fund (PBAF) Committee, the Hall of Honor selection committee, Bowdoin Invitational Golf Tournament host committee, and by engaging with and promoting the Bowdoin Softball community. Having served as an Alumni Fund Director, event host, reunion committee chair and Class Agent, she is a leader among her peers.

Eric F. Foushee '90, P'20

Foushee has served as a longtime Class Agent and reunion committee chair, using his fundraising knowledge and expertise to generate significant donations to the College. He has also served on the Alumni Council and, as a Bowdoin parent, offers a unique lens to his volunteer work that deepens his connection to and engagement across campus.

Joanie Taylor '03

Taylor is a true ambassador for the College. Her longtime service as Class Agent culminated with her role as chair of the Alumni Fund Directors, she served as a reunion committee chair, Bowdoin Career Advisory Network (BCAN) advisor, Bowdoin Regional Admissions Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) interviewer, and Bowdoin Invitational Golf Tournament committee member-and still makes the time for singular celebrations like the Leaders in All Walks of Life: Fifty Years of Women at Bowdoin and the retirement of MaryBeth and Bob Mathews.

Sarah H. Lovely '02

Lovely embodies the best characteristics of a Bowdoin volunteer with her incredible presence, ability to lead and rally peers, kindhearted and thoughtful communication, and an eagerness to try new approaches to challenges. She has been a Class Agent since her graduation, has served as reunion committee member or chair, and has generously donated her time to the Admissions Office as a member of BRAVO and to the office of Career Exploration and Development.

Established in 1999, this award is granted annually to a Bowdoin alumnus who has graduated within the past ten years, recognizing a record of service to the College rather than a single act.

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