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Christopher F. Petrella Ph.D.

Visiting Lecturer

Associations

American Studies

Expertise

African Diaspora Studies, African-American studies, American cultural studies, American studies, Black Panther Party, black power, blackness, critical theory, cultural studies, race, race and science, racism, radical pedagogy, white nationalism, white supremacy, whiteness

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December 29, 2024

Recalling when Jimmy Carter visited Bates to honor the &#8216…

We pay tribute to the late, remarkable Jimmy Carter, who died today at age 100, by recalling his historic visit to Bates in 1985 to honor his friend Edmund Muskie '36 and to praise the greatness of another Bates friend, civil rights leader Benjamin E. Mays.

December 19, 2024

Bates College Director of Athletics Jason Fein to step down o…

Jason Fein, who has served as director of athletics since 2017, has led “significant improvements to our athletics program and major achievements by our teams and their coaches,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins.

December 13, 2024

Bates’ top 10 Instagram and Facebook posts of 2024

Check out Bates' top 10 Instagram and Facebook posts of the year, ranked by the number of online engagements they received.