Stories about "Bates College Republicans"
On Election Day, students help each other get out the vote
Friday, November 9, 2018 11:08 am
“We want to make sure there’s no way a student goes through their day at Bates today not knowing that it’s Election Day.”
Student political organizations present Santorum, McAuliffe
Friday, March 4, 2011 2:26 pm
The initiative of student political groups at Bates College has drawn to campus national figures from both ends of the ideological spectrum during a single week in March. Rick Santorum, a Republican who represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House and Senate, addresses the topic of Islamic extremism at Bates at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave. Terry McAuliffe, who served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005, offers the keynote speech at the Maine College Democrats Convention at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, also in the Muskie Archives. This talk, too, is open to the public at no cost.
Commentator Bay Buchanan to discuss immigration at Bates College
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 1:56 pm
Bay Buchanan, one of the most prominent contemporary conservative voices, offers a lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8, in Chase Hall Lounge at Bates College, 56 Campus Ave. Buchanan will address immigration issues in the United States. Sponsored by the Bates College Republicans, this event is open to the public at no cost.
Prominent bailout critic to speak at Bates
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:00 pm
Jeffrey Miron, senior lecturer and director of undergraduate studies in Harvard University's economics department, presents a lecture titled "Bankruptcy or Bailout: A Libertarian Perspective on the Financial Crisis".
Phyllis Schlafly to lecture on family ideals
Monday, March 26, 2007 1:52 pm
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly gives a talk titled Feminism vs. Conservatism: The Great Debate at Bates College Wednesday, March 28, in Chase Hall Lounge, 56 Campus Ave.
Jones to address topic Betrayal: Sold Out by the Civil Rights Movement
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:01 pm
Libertarian, entertainer and entrepreneur, Reginald Jones discusses the topic Betrayal: Sold Out by the Civil Rights Movement Wednesday, March 14, in Room 204, Carnegie Science Hall, 44 Campus Ave.
Maine College Republicans host Youth Leadership School at College
Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:09 am
The Maine College Republicans will host the Youth Leadership School, the flagship program of the Leadership Institute, at Bates College Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18. The school will be held in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives, at 70 Campus Ave.
Bates students recognized for political activism
Friday, May 19, 2006 12:00 am
Two Bates students are among 30 students nationwide recognized for their activism by Young America's Foundation, a conservative outreach organization. Nate Walton '08 of Marblehead, Mass., and Melissa Simones '06 of Greene were honored in April as members of the foundation's Club 100. A campus activist rewards program, Club 100 gives points to members based on outreach activities such as bringing speakers to campus and raising money for their programs.
Virginia party chair to lecture on 'failure of feminism'
Monday, April 3, 2006 12:00 am
Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Kate Obenshain Griffin gives a lecture on the topic "Failure of Feminism" at Bates College at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave. Sponsored by the Bates College Republicans, the event is open to the public at no cost. For more information, please contact Nate Walton, chairman of the Maine College Republicans, at 207-240-4549 or chairman@mainecr.org.
Former Whitewater counsel Kenneth Starr to speak
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 12:00 am
Pepperdine Law School dean and former U.S. independent counsel Kenneth Starr visits Bates College to speak on the topic "Meaning of Marriage: Constitution and Judiciary" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave. Open to the public at no charge, the event is sponsored by the Bates College Republicans, the college Lectures Committee, the political science department, the offices of the president, dean of the faculty and dean of students, and Young America's Foundation. For more information, please call 207-240-4549.