Stories about "mace"
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Video: Into the college vault to secure the Bates mace for Commencement
Friday, May 26, 2017 12:17 pm
This morning, we followed the Facilities Services staff as they headed into the college vault to secure the mace for Commencement on Sunday,
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Facts, firsts, and fictions from 150 (or more?) Commencements
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 6:23 pm
The first Bates Commencement was in 1867, making this year's event the 150th in college history. Or have there been more? If so, why?