Harward Center Blog

January 15, 2020

A different kind of study break

Finals week in college can be filled with stress and anxiety–papers to write, exams to take, academic performance goals on…

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December 11, 2019

In its third year, Bates’ Diverse BookFinder is more accessible Than Ever

In its third year, Bates’ Diverse BookFinder is more accessible than ever

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October 28, 2019

Professor Holly Ewing scores $6 million federal grant to study blue-green algae

Bates scientist has pivotal role in $6 million project to better predict lake cyanobacterial blooms

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October 19, 2019

The man, the myth, the legend

Last week I finally got to meet Don Harward, the Bates legend who transformed my life. I’ve known President Harward…

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September 20, 2019

Lewiston-Auburn has history of benefiting from Bates College research

As officials in Auburn debate whether to use the results of a Bates College land-use survey, the Sun Journal looked…

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August 30, 2019

Summer in the city

We hope you enjoy this first-hand account of “summer in the city.” Jesus Carrera ’20 Waco, TX Community Partner: New…

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August 13, 2019

A fond farewell to a dear friend

Q&A: Laura Sewall on 11 years as Bates–Morse Mountain director

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July 22, 2019

Optimal impact

The Bates campus can seem pretty quiet during the month of July, but there’s a lot of preparation going on…

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June 24, 2019

A senior moment

I first heard of the Harward Center in summer of 2015 when I received an email from Ellen inviting me…

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May 26, 2019

An engaging short term

We’re doing things a little differently this month by linking you to a wonderful slideshow put together by Phyllis Graber-Jensen…

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