Dear Bates Families,

Greetings from Maine! You are an important part of the Bates community, and as we move into summer, we hope you will stay connected with Bates.

Please explore these Bates resources:

• Our colleagues in Purposeful Work are ready to help your student have a purposeful summer, even in the time of Covid-19.
• Is your student missing Commons? Try serving up a taste of Bates, thanks to these cooking videos from the talented folks at Bates Dining.
• Join us for the livestream of this year’s virtual Commencement celebration this Sunday, May 31 at noon Eastern. Encourage your student to submit a message of congratulations for friends in the Class of 2020 – or share well-wishes of your own!
• Has your student checked out the B-Well class calendar? There are several options such as boot camps, yoga, and stretching, and no advance sign up is required. Participants’ screens are muted upon entry, and they can choose whether to have their video on or off (most people choose off).

We wish you a healthy summer, wherever you might be.

Best wishes,

Emily Bray Levine
Director of Parent Giving and Engagement