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Interview with Eric Luft (Class of 1974) by Emma Kellogg

Eric Luft at Reunion 2019 (photo credit: Ellery Harkness)

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Interviewer Name

Emma Kellogg (Class of 2020)

Interview Date

5-31-2019

Interview Location

Brunswick, Maine

Document Type

Interview

Abstract

Eric Luft (Class of 1974) recounts a feeling of liberation upon arriving at Bowdoin. Luft describes becoming a double major in Philosophy and Religion, and building relationships with professors both in and outside the classroom. Luft mentions participating in Masque and Gown and the rifle team and also reflects on Bowdoin’s social environment as it related to fraternities and the College's transition to coeducation. Additionally, Luft speaks about student activism and protesting the Vietnam War off-campus. Finally, Luft reminisces about finding community at Bowdoin and emphasizes that while the academics were difficult there was a palpable sense of support.

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AOHP2019001

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