Application Deadline: Monday, February 2, 12:00 p.m.
Program Dates – Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m., February 10-April 14, 2015
Overview
The Leading for the Common Good series provides students with the opportunity to meet regularly with peers to learn about service and leadership at Bowdoin, as well as the many ways to stay involved with the common good beyond Bowdoin. A leadership development opportunity and a space to think about life beyond Bowdoin, this seminar is open to students from any class year. Led by McKeen Center Director
Sarah Seames and McKeen Fellow Mariely Garcia ’17, this small group will have eight meetings, which will include discussions with alumni and community members involved in work related to the common good, a group service project, facilitated reflection, and opportunities to think about how service, leadership, and the common good intersect.
Speakers and activities will include:
 George Khaldun ’73 – Mr. Khaldun is a member of Bowdoin’s Board of Trustees and the Chief
Administrative Officer of Harlem Children’s Zone, a nationally recognized organization that has as its goal to give “kids the individualized support they need to get to and through college and become productive, self-sustaining adults.”
George Khaldun’s talk will take place on Friday, February 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This is not the regular meeting time for this group but is required of participants unless they have an academic or employment conflict.
 Jon Behar ’01 and the Giving Games – A program of The Life You Can Save, the Giving Game is an activity that Mr. Behar will run for us which teaches about philanthropy and the ways to give most effectively. Participants will think about their own personal criteria for giving and learn how to channel their own future donations to where they will do the most good.
 Group Service Project – On Saturday, February 21, participants will take part in a group service project at a local Brunswick organization. The day will also include group discussions on how to design and lead meaningful service opportunities, create reciprocal partnerships, and facilitate educational reflection activities.
 Other speakers are still being scheduled and will include alumni and community members who will share their experiences in government, nonprofit leadership, social entrepreneurship, and/or other topics related to the pursuit of the common good.
Meeting Times
Meetings will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the McKeen Center common room unless otherwise noted.
Friday, February 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 24
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday, February 17
Saturday, February 21 (exact times TBD)
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, April 7
Tuesday, April 14
In order to ensure that participants have a complete learning experience and to create a cohesive group, attendance is required at all meetings. Please also see note above about George Khaldun’s talk.

PART A:
Name: __________________________
Email: __________________________
Year of Graduation: ________
Anticipated Major(s): _______________
SU Box: _____ ____________________
Phone: __________________________
________________________________
Hometown: ______________________
PART B:
Please attach an updated resume. If you need help creating or updating your resume, consider contacting the Career Planning Center.
PART C:
Please respond to the following in a single page or less (single spaced) and attach to this cover sheet.
Why are you interested in this program, what do you hope to gain from this experience, and what would you bring to the group?
PART D:
As a member of the Leading for the Common Good program, you must be able to participate in all of the
Tuesday night meetings, which will take place from 7-8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, February 10 and ending on Tuesday, April 14. Attendance at George Khaldun’s talk on February 6, as well as the group service project on February 21 are also required of students who do not have an academic or employment commitment during those times.
Can you attend the regular Tuesday night meetings? Yes
Can you attend the conversation with George Khaldun on 2/6, 12:30-1:30? Yes
Can you attend the service project on February 21 (exact times TBD) Yes
No
No
No
I understand that attendance is mandatory in order to create a cohesive group and I am willing and able to meet that obligation. (Electronic signatures are accepted)
______________________________________
Signature
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Date
Application
Applications are due by email to Sarah Seames (sseames@bowdoin.edu) by 12:00 p.m. on
Monday, February 2 . If you have any questions about the program, please contact Sarah
( sseames@bowdoin.edu
) or McKeen Fellow Mariely Garcia ’17 ( mgarcia@bowdoin.edu
).