Bobcat Connection: November 2024
Thank you to our donors and volunteers.
Thank you for making 2023-2024 a remarkable year! Over 8,600 alumni, families, and friends contributed $31.2 million in gifts and commitments, including a record-breaking $7.83 million to the Bates Fund. Your generosity strengthens the Bates community, ensuring a bright future for students and faculty.
Discover how your contributions to Bates significantly impact students like Peace Ekechukwu ’26, who secured a transformative internship with Rachel Ferrante ’10 at the Maine MILL, as highlighted in the 2024 Report of Giving.
Portland Presidential Welcome Reception
Join us for an exciting evening at Grace in Portland, ME, as we welcome Bates College’s ninth president, Garry W. Jenkins! Connect with fellow alumni, parents, and friends while celebrating Bates and its future. Don’t miss out—RSVP today and see who’s attending!
Time is running short to add your business!
Calling all alumni entrepreneurs! Share your business in our special Alumni Gift Guide and connect your products and services with fellow Bobcats who are eager to support alumni-owned businesses.
Whether you’re an artisan, author, retailer, or service provider, this is your opportunity to showcase your business to our Bobcat community during peak holiday shopping season. Submit your business by November 6.
Celebrate a fellow Bobcat!
Now accepting nominations for…
Alumni Awards
Know an alum who has made a meaningful impact on Bates or the wider world? Whether it’s in their community or on behalf of Bates, we want to celebrate Bobcats who give back. Help us recognize their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the Bates community and beyond by nominating them for an award. Submit your nomination today!
Alumni Council
Members of the Alumni Council return to campus twice a year to collaborate with fellow alumni across generations, advise on key alumni engagement initiatives, and play an active role in advancing Bates’ mission. If you or a fellow Bobcat is passionate about staying connected to Bates and helping build a vibrant alumni community, consider submitting a nomination today!
Veterans Day
Join us for a Veterans Day centering moment on November 11 at 9 a.m. at Bates Veterans Plaza. Together we will hear reflective readings and interfaith prayers, observe silence, and share in the ritual of laying flowers of remembrance on the memorial. LEARN MORE
Regional Volunteers Wanted!
Sign up to become a Regional Network Volunteer and help connect the Bobcat community by welcoming alumni, hosting events, and expanding your Bates network in your city.
Sue Edna Houchins Memorial Fund
Bates College is establishing the Sue Edna Houchins Memorial Fund in honor of the late Associate Professor Sue E. Houchins, who passed away on August 18 at the age of 80. This fund will provide an annual award to a senior whose thesis or capstone reflects Professor Houchins’ diverse academic interests, including Africana studies, gender, race, and Black identity.
Bates College Alumni and Students in Journalism
Connect with fellow Bobcats interested in networking and sharing opportunities around a career in journalism. LEARN MORE
Bates MOSAIC in Boston
Alumni of color, queer alumni, first-generation alumni, and international alumni are invited to gather at the High Street Place Food Hall in Boston for an evening of community and cuisine! We’ll sample items from more than 10 food businesses and connect with fellow alumni and current Bates students. Come be a part of (re)assembling MOSAIC!
Upcoming Events
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