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Mar
25

Bates in Windsor: An Evening in the Upper Valley

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInUpper Valley Bobcats, let’s get together! Prepare for a special after-hours gathering for…

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Mar
25

[Watch the Recording] Time Management for New Professionals & New Managers

Stop just “managing time” and discover how to truly master it, so you can thrive without burnout.

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Mar
16

Bates at the LA Clippers – SOLD OUT

Mark your calendars for our annual gathering for a reception and Clippers game!

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Mar
16
Mar
21

March Break Athletic Team Travel

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInSeveral of our Bates spring athletic teams will be hitting the road during…

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Mar
14
May
16

Bobcat Reads — The Mango Tree:  A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony

Join the book club discussion on “The Mango Tree.” This captivating story explores a poignant and honest portrayal of family, identity, and the enduring power of love..

College Store: production stills for "Great Day" merchandise video as content for Advancement livestream.Gail St. PierreMark Fish, Print Production and Prepress Specialist, BobcatAndrew Garcia-Bou '20Emily Party in ponytailAnais Gonzalez hair down, white sunglassesTaylor Dionne blonde hair and glassesAdelaide Armah '23 with orange hair bandZane Omohundro, textbook buyer
Mar
13

It’s a Great Day to be a Bobcat!

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInHelp us reach our goal of 1,855 donors by March 13. Show your…

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Mar
8

MOSAIC in DC

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInCome learn about the legendary James Baldwin, a one-of-a-kind thinker, writer, and critic,…

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Feb
27

Bates at the Boston Bruins

Join your fellow alums at TD Garden for a Bruins game vs. the New York Islanders.

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Feb
26

Author Talk: Amy Attas

In this Author Talk, you will explore the book in a way that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the story.

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Feb
20

Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Luncheon in NYC

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin local NYC men’s lacrosse alumni for a luncheon hosted by fellow alum…

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Feb
19
Feb
22

February Break Athletic Team Travel

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInOur Bates spring athletic teams will be hitting the road during February Break…

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Feb
14
Feb
16

Women’s Basketball Alumnae Weekend

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Return to campus for a great weekend of NESCAC and alumnae games, …

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Feb
11

[WATCH THE RECORDING] Careers in Scientific Research and Biomedical Professions

Join us for an exciting and informative discussion on the many career pathways for Bates graduates who are interested in science, technology, and medicine.

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Feb
8

Men’s Basketball Reception vs. Wesleyan

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin us for the second of two special basketball reception events this season!…

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Feb
8

Women’s Hockey Alumnae Game and Gathering

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedIn. Come back to campus to enjoy a game and faceoff against your…

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Feb
6

Theater with the Bates Arts Collaborative: Camille A. Brown’s ‘I AM’

Come along for an evening out with Bates at the theater in New York Cityfor ‘I AM’ by Camille A. Brown…

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Feb
1

MOSAIC at the Met

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin fellow MOSAIC Bobcats for an exciting guided tour of the captivating exhibit…

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Jan
27

50th Reunion: Connections & Creative Giving

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin fellow Bates alumni for an inspiring and collaborative Zoom gathering to reconnect,…

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Jan
22

A Literary Evening in Boston with Jenn Bouchard ’99 and Richard Johnson ’78

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInWe are thrilled to host an evening with Bates authors Jenn Bouchard ’99…

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Jan
21

[WATCH THE RECORDING] Refresh, Reset, Revitalize: A Three-Step Cleaning for Your Overwhelmed Life

This workshop is for you if you are a busy professional or parent struggling to balance multiple responsibilities. You feel constantly overwhelmed and stressed and/or want to create a more organized, fulfilling, and intentional life.

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Jan
18

Men’s Basketball Reception: Alumni Weekend and Bates vs. Colby

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInKick off the new year with Bobcat spirit! Join alumni, parents, and friends…

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Jan
17

Women’s Basketball Reception vs. Bowdoin

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin alumni, parents, and friends for the first of two special women’s basketball…

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Jan
14

Trivia Night in Washington, DC

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInWelcome in the new year by spending an evening with Bates alumni and…

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Jan
13

[WATCH THE RECORDING] Making the Jump: Young Professionals Making their First Career Change

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin us for the first of our three virtual professional development offerings sponsored…

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Jan
11

Après-Ski Carnival Reception

Celebrate our season kickoff Bates Carnival by joining us for a reception post competition.

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Jan
11

Inaugural Coach Mul Swim Meet and Reception

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin us for an exciting alumni swim meet where you’ll have the chance…

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Jan
3
Mar
7

Bobcat Reads: Pets and the City by Amy Attas

Join the book club discussion on “Pets and the City.” Peek behind the penthouse doors with NYC’s top vet as she …

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Dec
17
2024

Bates Gathering in South Florida

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInConnect with local alumni and student-athletes from the swimming and diving team as…

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Dec
10
2024

Bates in San Diego

Connect with fellow Bates alumni at San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing! All alumni and guests are welcome.

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Dec
8
2024

Bates in NYC with Alisa Amador Concert

NYC alumni, gather at Joe’s Pub for a concert by alumna Alisa Amador ’18.

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Dec
4
2024

Author Talk: Amanda Peters

In this Author Talk, you will explore the book in a way that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the story.

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Dec
3
2024

[WATCH RECORDING] Digital Etiquette: Redefining Courtesy in an AI-Driven World

Discover how AI shapes human interactions by balancing civility, privacy, and empathy in an increasingly digital world.

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Nov
16
2024

Men’s Basketball in Chicago

Join us for an exciting afternoon of college basketball as the Bates Men’s Basketball Team travels to Chicago to face off against the University of Chicago.

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Nov
14
2024

Bates MOSAIC in Boston

Join a community of alumni of color, queer alumni, first-generation alumni, and international alumni at the High Street Place Food Hall for an evening of community and cuisine! The Food Hall offers a wide variety of delicious bites in a vibrant atmosphere. 

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Nov
12
2024

Portland Presidential Welcome Reception

Portland area Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.

Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov
11
2024

Veterans Day Ceremony

All are invited to a centering moment led by The Multifaith Chaplaincy this Veterans Day, November 11th, at 9 a.m. in Bates Veterans Plaza.

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Nov
2
2024

Big Game Saturday

Big Game Saturday under the lights
Bates Bobcats vs. Bowdoin Polar Bears!

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Oct
26
2024

Bobcat Birdwatching in Philly: Exploring the Dixon Meadow Preserve

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInJoin fellow Bates alumni for birdwatching in the crisp fall air of the…

“The brightness that shines through the dark of a tragedy such as we have suffered here in Lewiston, our home, is what it always is in times like these: the immense capacity of our shared humanity,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins in his remarks during today’s Vigil for Grief and Remembrance, held at 4:30 p.m. in Gomes Chapel on the one-week anniversary of the shootings in Lewiston. Led by the Rev. Brittany Longsdorf, the college’s multifaith chaplain, the vigil gave the campus community an opportunity to come together for silence, candle lighting, poetry, and interfaith prayers, and, ultimately, to share communal grief with their Lewiston community. “We arrive at this moment as one community,” said Jenkins. “We must continue to support each other, just as we did in the hours and days after the tragedy. In doing so, we will move forward, move through this, together.” In her remarks, Longsdorf spoke of the power of sharing grief as a community. “Some may think that grieving is weak, or a form of surrender. But I believe that grief is a form of rest and a method of love. When we grieve together like this, in community, we powerfully hold each other and are held. When we grieve, we continue loving amidst loss. When we remember, we root to purpose and commit to change. When we remember, we connect the threads of the dead to how we still want to live our one precious life.” In addition to brief remarks by President Jenkins and Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline, the vigil included the reading of the names of the 18 people killed in the shootings, readings by Bates students and local faith leaders, and musical performances. “Lewiston is your city, just as much as it is mine,” Sheline told the packed chapel audience. “Together we are sharing in this tragedy. Flash forward to now: Together, we will be joining the recovery and healing, too. We will stand shoulder to shoulder together, and therefore we will rise together.” The service concluded with remarks by the Rev. Raymond Clothier, associate multifaith chaplain.
Oct
25
2024

Remembrance Service

Share on Email Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedInThe Vigil of Remembrance on Friday, October 25th at 12:00 noon in Gomes…

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Oct
24
2024

Bates in the City: Denver

Denver Bobcats, please join us in an evening of comradery!