Office of the President Archives
A word of care and thanks
President Garry W. Jenkins offered this message to the campus community on Oct. 27, 2024, two days after the mass shooting in Lewiston.
A message to our community
President Garry W. Jenkins offered this message to the campus community in the hours after the mass shooting in Lewiston on Oct. 25, 2024.
Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session
Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session! I am thrilled to join you in kicking off what promises to be an exciting year of exploration, innovation, and engagement for Bates.
Welcome remarks at Opening Convocation: Sept. 5, 2023
Greetings, everyone, and welcome. It is terrific to see you all gathered here, in this very special place, ready to launch a new academic year at Bates.
Bates responds to Supreme Court ruling in LGBTQ+ case
Dear Members of the Bates Community, We write to express our serious concern about today’s Supreme Court decision in 303…
Bates responds to Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious college admissions
Dear Members of the Bates Community: We are deeply disappointed by today’s decision by the Supreme Court, a ruling that…
Fall 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees met on campus for its fall meeting from Thursday, October 27, through Saturday, October 29,…
Spring 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees returned to campus for its spring meeting from Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7,…
Winter 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 4, 2022. Most standing committees of the…
Fall 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting virtually on Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, 2021. Every…