By Danielle Beckwith. Published on October 4, 2018

The Alumni Council Welcomes New Members

The Bates Alumni Council, the governing body of the Alumni Association, is pleased to announce the addition of twelve new council members over the past two years. The new appointees will work alongside existing council members to support the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of the college and further alumni engagement.

Seven of the new members were appointed in 2017, and the other five officially begin their terms at the Council’s next meeting this month. The additions bring the total number of members in the governing body to twenty-four.

“We are thrilled to welcome our new members, who are leaders in their professional fields and volunteer commitment to Bates,” says Alumni Council President Larry Handerhan ’05. “Spanning five decades of graduation years, they bring a diversity of experience that will offer so much to the alumni community.”

Members are drawn from active volunteers who have demonstrated service and contributions to the college, while also giving consideration to reflecting the diversity of the alumni community in the areas of geography, background, professional experience, and class representation.

The Council serves as the primary liaison between alumni and the Bates administration, faculty, and student body. They also confer a variety of awards to recognize the achievements and volunteer contributions of alumni, parents, and friends. If you have suggestions or feedback for the Alumni Council, please email alumni@bates.edu.