Bobcat Connection: May 2023
Reunion Registration Deadline Extended to May 9!
Time is running out! You won’t want to miss these hallmark Reunion events, such as the lobster bake, Bobcat Beer Garden, Alumni Parade, and the Gala. Reunion is a time to reconnect with your fellow Batesies, back where it all began. (You can even see who’s coming!)
We can’t wait to see the classes ending in 3 and 8 on June 8-11.
J. Drew Lanham to Deliver 2023 Bates Commencement Address
Lanham will be joined by fellow honorands Michael Lewis, Julieanna Richardson, and Shankar Vedantam. READ MORE
A Discussion About Climate, Sustainability and Social Impact
The Boston Bates Network is thrilled to invite Bostonian Bobcats for an illuminating conversation.
During this alumni panel in Boston, MA, we’ll hear from several alums on policy, climate solutions, and the impacts today and in the future. LEARN MORE
The 2023 Bobcat Ventures Competition
The annual competition tasks a loyal group of alumni with judging business pitches from current students. Discover more about this years winners. LEARN MORE
Bates Alumni Association Bylaws
The Alumni Council voted on amended bylaws on May 5, 2023, and will seek approval at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association on June 10, 2023 at Reunion. LEARN MORE
ICYMI: Congratulations to Paul Gastonguay ’89, who was recently inducted into the Maine Tennis Hall of Fame. “I am grateful that I have been able to share my passion and experience with hundreds of amazing student-athletes throughout my career as a Bobcat.” READ MORE
Alumni Update: Greg Bernhardt ’99 and Hannah Sessions ’99 of Blue Ledge Farm recently published a children’s book that was inspired by real-life events on their family-owned and run goat dairy and cheese-making operation.
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Nancy Ingersoll Fiddler ’78 won 14 national championship titles, and participated in two Olympic teams, and four World Championship teams in cross-country skiing. She co-authored the book Trail to Gold and will be speaking virtually on May 10 at 7pm EDT. LEARN MORE
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