Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives

October 12, 2021

Union Organizing at Bates

Dear Colleagues,

I write to address issues and questions that have arisen in the context of union organizing efforts at Bates and to outline how the college intends to support all employees as we move through the process.

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September 30, 2021

Bates Community Letter: Fall 2021

Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we settle into the rhythms of the academic year, I wanted to be…

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September 23, 2021

Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism Work at Bates: Report on Progress and Planning

Introduction The work of equity, inclusion, and antiracism is central to achieving our core mission of providing an education that…

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August 31, 2021

‘The Project of Truth-Seeking’: Remarks at Convocation, Aug. 31, 2021

I would like to think with you this morning about a project that is central to everything we do at…

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May 14, 2021

Spring 2021 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Every standing committee of the…

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May 11, 2021

May 2021 Financial Update for Faculty & Staff

Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the academic and fiscal years, I write to share an update on…

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April 20, 2021

Statement on Chauvin Verdict

The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is in, and in this one, singular case, a measure of justice…

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March 17, 2021

Standing with Our Asian and Asian-American Community Members

Dear Members of the Bates Community, As the world struggles with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see an…

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March 12, 2021

Information about Commencement 2021

Dear Members of the Class of 2021, I write today to share information about Commencement and how we plan to…

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February 12, 2021

Winter 2021 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 5, 2021. The meeting followed more than…

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