Bobcat Connection: January 2025
Update Your Information for a Chance at Free Bates Gear!
We want our alumni to feel close to campus and connected to their fellow Bobcats, no matter where they live.
To help us stay in touch, please let us know if you’ve moved or have a new job, email, or phone number in the past year. Take 2 minutes to update your contact information.
As a thank you, if you complete the contact update form by January 31, 2025, you will be entered to win a $50 Bates College Store gift card.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Bates is a community-wide opportunity to discuss, teach, and reflect on the legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s keynote is scholar and author Erica Chenoweth.
EXPLORE THE THEMES OF BENDING TOWARD JUSTICE: PEACE & NONVIOLENCE
Celebrate a fellow Bobcat! Time is short to nominate for…
Hall of Fame
Nominate outstanding alumni, teams, and coaches for the new Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame!
Submit nominations by January 31, 2025, and help honor those who’ve shaped the legacy of Bates athletics. Inductees will be celebrated at the inaugural ceremony on October 4, 2025.
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!
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!
Bobcat Reads: Pets and the City by Dr. Amy Attas
Discover Pets and the City, where Dr. Amy Attas, NYC’s top house-call vet, shares hilarious and heartfelt tales from her 30-year career with pets and their famous owners. This touching memoir explores how our furry friends inspire love, vulnerability, and connection beyond wealth or status. Grab your copy, and join our Bobcat community for engaging discussions and winter reading fun! LEARN MORE
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