The Bowden fellows committee reviewed a group of intentional and interesting applications that proposed to explore a wide range of topics. In the end, the committee recommended to Head of School Penny Townsend seven projects, praising the originality, maturity, and courage; clear vision and methodology and desired outcomes; and feasibility of the work described in the proposals. The projects are:

Projects describing “a passionate exploration of what makes us human” impressed the committee by 1) opening a door for the student that otherwise might not be open, 2) defining a problem, 3) exhibiting originality, 4) exhibiting feasibility, 5) fitting into the story of the student, 6) recognizing the interconnectedness of things, and 7) displaying a maturity of vision. 

Additionally, the committee agreed that proposals arresting in their originality or in what they can contribute to the pursuit of the humanities, and those demonstrating a particular propensity for courage or risk-taking, were especially worthy of consideration.  The committee regretted that Mr. Bowden could not be with us, but drew on the inspiration of his career and his valuable contributions to our discussions and deliberations last year as we evaluated the project proposals.

We look forward to the results of these exciting projects, and to the sharing of this work with the RE community next fall. For additional insight into the program, please go here  to find a video on the 2017 fellows. 

John A. King, Jr.
Associate Head of School