Organizations A-Z
Below is a descriptive listing of most of the student organizations. Take a moment to read through the list, just to get a taste of the wide variety of extracurricular opportunities that are available to all students. If you’re interested in a group, visit their booth at the Activities Fair in the fall, look for posters announcing their early meetings, or check the listings in the Bates Daily, the daily campus newsletter. Feel free to attend an organization’s meetings; they’re always looking for members. If you have an interest which is not met by one of these organization, stop by the Student Activities Office to discuss starting a new organization. There’s always room for one more.
AFRICANA CLUB: The purpose of the Africana club is to celebrate the African continent and its people. We achieve this by fostering an awareness of the peoples, histories, and cultures of Africa on the Bates campus. Furthermore, the club creates a platform on which all students in the Bates campus interested in Africa can interact with each other closely and also share their thoughts, and experiences with the Bates community at large. Similarly, Africana club brings together students who want to study abroad in Africa and those who have been or lived there. The club also develops an avenue for connecting its members with Bates alumni who have interests and/or connections with the African continent. Contact: Edwin Mapfuwa emapfuwa@bates.edu
AMANDLA!: As a student organization, Amandla! celebrates and promotes the rich culture and history of various communities within the African diaspora. As part of our mission, we celebrate the melting pot of diverse backgrounds and experiences through intellectual discussion and artistic expression. The club holds yearly academic conferences, dinners, and spoken word events for the Bates community members to engage in the discussion of issues pertinent to the students of color on campus. We also attend events (i.e. symposiums and conferences) outside of Bates College where members can network and connect with students of color from other colleges and universities. Through organizing events and programs that raise cultural and political awareness of Black people on campus, Amandla! hopes to ignite racial tolerance and social change in our communities. Contact: Destany Franklin dfrankli@bates.edu
The ANIME CLUB meets once a week on Sundays to watch episodes of Japanese anime series or movies. The meetings typically last for an hour to two hours and are a great way to learn about anime and take a study break. In the past, we’ve watched series such as Cowboy Bebop, Baccano, and FLCL, and movies by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Satoshi Kon, among others. Contact: Eric Devaux edevaux@bates.edu
Arabic Club is dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of Arabic language and culture within the Bates College community. Our calligraphy workshop, Middle East potluck dinners, and weekly Arabic Table dinner in Commons all showcase and share the beauty of Arabic language and the rich history of Arabic culture. Join us at our weekly Arabic Table is for if you are interested in joining the discussion of current cultural issues as well as practicing the customs and phrases shared at Club gatherings. Contact: Zena Sabath zsabath@bates.edu
Art Bazaar offers artists, crafters, and hobbyists a space to display their work for sale at periodic exhibitions throughout the school year. The sales’ profits are returned to the artists. This club is a great forum for entrepreneural artists, who are trying to garner some real-world experience for pricing and selling their work. Contact: Sili Wang swang@bates.edu
ART COMMONS is a student run organization made up of people dedicated to student art. Our space in Chase Hall holds events like art parties, mold making workshops, wall painting sessions, and many other artistic pursuits throughout the year! We focus on using the empty space in Chase Hall for student purposes, and in addition to creating art in the space, we also display student work. Any student is welcome to come and use the space to hold an event or just create art. Have ideas for workshops or events? Let’s make them happen! Art Commons is a place for creative Batesies to come together in the name of student art! Contact: Doug Welsh dwelsh@bates.edu
ASTRONOMY CLUB is a group of amateur astronomers who are excited to explain the mechanics of the sky. We live for those spontaneous stargazing sessions on the way to Commons or back from sports practice, from the end of Frye St. to the top of Mt. David. The club coordinates events ranging from rooftop telescope viewings and planetarium shows, to lecturers from visiting professors and space-related professionals. We also host overnight and weekend trips to various observatories around New England as well as less light-polluted areas (orchards, state parks, etc.) so that we can see the full beauty of our celestial sphere. All Bates Astronomy Club events are open to everyone. Contact: Zena Sabath zsabath@bates.edu and Nathaniel Cash ncash@bates.edu
The Bates AUTHORS GUILD is a committee of prose and poetry authors dedicated to the creation and promotion of a strong creative writing community. B.A.G serves as an organization that supports creative writing by building a community around it. We host readings and workshops for both poetry and prose writers where Bates students, faculty, and Lewiston residents are welcome to share and discuss their work. We hope to create a lasting and inspiring community of writers that facilitates a dialogue between the Bates community and Lewiston residents. Contact: Barbara VanDerburg bvanderb@bates.edu
BADMINTON CLUB meets weekly on Sundays from 4-6 pm in the Gray Cage. The club offers an opportunity for Bates students to play badminton in a relaxed setting on campus. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. We’ll teach you how to play or challenge you to a game. It’s a great way to have fun on the weekend! Contact: Rachel Perlman rperlman@bates.edu
The Bates College BAHÁ’Í ASSOCIATION promotes the unity of mankind and the principles of the Bahá’í Faith such as the need for equal rights and privileges for men and women of all backgrounds, the harmony of science and religion, and the unfettered search after truth. The Association, open to all members of the College community and their families, aims to foster understanding, love, and fellowship in the Bates community through lectures and other public meetings, social gatherings, and service projects. Contact: Brett Emmons bemmons2@bates.edu
The Bates BALLROOM TEAM is open to anyone who would like to learn how to ballroom dance. All levels of experience are welcome and no partner is necessary. The team practices rhythm (cha cha, rhumba, swing) and smooth (waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz). The team practices two to three times a week, focusing on preparing students to compete at the inter-collegiate competitions. We attend about five competitions a year. We also go to ballroom social dances in Portland, bring in professional ballroom dancers for workshops, and host small social dances on campus. The team also sponsors a beginner class once a week for 1.5 hours, for which PE credit can be earned. For more information see: http://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/ballroom/ or Contact: Regan Radulski rradulsk@bates.edu
BATES COLLEGE TELEVISION (BCTV) is back on the air! In the past five years, the club has collected a talented group of students interested in the many aspects of television and film production. This important communication venue and learning platform has been successfully providing the campus with Bates Cribs, the Puddle Jump, and several cutting edge stories such as the H1N1 Epidemic and the Gender Neutral Housing Policy. If there’s a story, we’ll be there!Contact: Josh Ajamu jajamu@bates.edu.
BRIDGES FOR PEACEwas created to generate a solidarity movement between mainstream Muslims and other American groups through a series of events on campus, such as bringing high-profile speakers and organizing mass rallies. Though there are religious groups on campus who are working for peace and justice, it is important to have a club that is not affiliated with any particular religion so that everyone can relate to this cause without the barrier of beliefs. Regardless of religion, attaining peace is a universal goal. The name “Bridges for Peace” reflects the organization’s desire and motivation to create a platform for peace and understanding between Muslims and other American groups. Contact: Ghulam Awais Rana grana@bates.edu
BATES BUDDIES is a club that fosters the relationship between Bates and the Lewiston community. Pairs of Bates students volunteer weekly at a local elementary school during recess and lunch with a group of three to five children. For only one hour per week, Bates students act as mentors and role models to local kindergartners, first, second and third graders. Bates Buddies is a great way for students to get off campus and become engaged in the community in a fun way! Contact: Mollie Kervick mkervick@bates.edu and Keller Wilson kwilson@bates.edu
BATES BUILDS / HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Our mission as a Bates College club and a chapter of Habitat for Humanity is to establish an avenue for Bates students to make a lasting, visible impact in the lives of those in need of decent, affordable shelter in the Lewiston/Auburn community and abroad.We build locally and abroad. Our goal is to allow Bates students many opportunities to constructively interact with the Lewiston/Auburn community and communities across New England. At the end of each trip, there should be a visible difference in the project and in the lives of the partnering families and students.We put on weekly fundraisers with the Habitat Waffle Haus or with other creative means. Our Larger fundraisers include an international dodgeball tournament and a haunted house. The goal of these fundraisers is to provide awareness for our cause, have fun, and raise funds for build trips in the process. Check out our website for more information! (http://www.bates.edu/habitat/)Contact: Michael Coleman mcoleman@bates.edu
CARIBBEAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (CSA) -The fundamental goals of the CSA is to celebrate Caribbean culture and to foster greater awareness of issues related to the Caribbean among members of the Bates College community. The aim of the CSA is to empower Caribbean students to create a sense of unity among themselves, but to also promote connections with their fellow students at Bates College and with the surrounding community. Contact: Kathilee Kenlock kkenlock@bates.edu
CATHOLIC STUDENT COMMUNITY: is the Roman Catholic affiliated organization at Bates College. The group works alongside the College’s Catholic Chaplain in organizing weekly Sunday Mass and other spiritual activities such as prayer/discussion meetings and dinner meetings. The group is also active in the Lewiston community, volunteering with local churches and charitable organizations. Contact: Shannon Walsh swalsh@bates.edu and Haley Sive hsive@bates.edu
The CATS AND CUBS program is a student-run organization affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters that focuses on one on one mentoring. Bates students host youth of the community on campus in a small group, usually totaling twenty persons, and engage in a variety of activities, such as swimming, sledding, arts and crafts, exploring the campus and other creative ideas proposed by “bigs” or their “littles.” Cats and Cubs traditionally meets every other Sunday afternoon. Contact: Allison Kamm akamm@bates.edu and Lindsay Loy lloy@bates.edu
The CHASE HALL COMMITTEE is the primary, student run, programming board on campus. Working with a traditionally large budget, the club plans, publicizes, and runs a variety of events over the course of the year and into Short Term. Events usually include a major music concert, a comedy series, the Halloween and 80′s Dances, Big Prize BINGO, Drop Everything and Play aka DEAP (a free music and activities event during short term), the coordination of the nation’s 2nd oldest Winter Carnival, and other various fun, diverse acts. This is a great way to interact with the student body, learn event planning and marketing skills, as well as get your voice heard in the booking of campus entertainment. Contact: Ryan Sonberg rsonberg@bates.edu
Chess Club is a club for chess enthusiasts, casual players, and beginners alike. Meeting weekly in Chase Hall, Chess Club provides an atmosphere for everything from friendly games to more advanced studying of theory. Everyone is welcome at Chess Club! Contact: Benjamin Smith bsmith2@bates.edu
The BATES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is a large and diverse family of students. We strive to grow in love for God and God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and to come to a deeper understanding of the Scriptures and of God’s purposes in the world. There are many small groups that meet weekly for Bible study, discussion, and prayer. Current small groups within “BCF” are… Justified Liturgical Dance Group, the Spanish Bible Study, and Evening Prayer. There are also larger weekly meetings – Worship Wednesdays – for everyone to gather together for worship, sharing and planning. The Fellowship hosts many events throughout the year. Many of them are service opportunities on campus or in the Lewiston community and others are just fun times for the campus to gather and share His Love. Our activities are always open to the entire Bates community – students, faculty and staff. BCF is associated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.Contact: Cristal Martin cmartin@bates.edu
BATES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION is a group dedicated to supporting and pro-actively encouraging a spiritually uplifted campus and community. We seek to serve as a spiritual resource for all and create a comfortable forum for dialogue on spirituality and current issues through meetings and lectures. Our weekly meetings include readings and the sharing of experiences and ideas about how the challenges of campus life and beyond can be met through prayer and spirituality. We warmly welcome all genuinely interested students, faculty, and staff.Contact: Samuel Barron sbarron@bates.edu
CLUB MED (PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES SOCIETY) We’re a group for anyone interested in a career in healthcare including medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, etc. and we work to get students together and let them know about all the opportunities out there in the field. For example we’ve had alumni come to talk about their schooling and careers after college as well as discussions with professionals from the community on subjects such as the health care opportunities available in Maine. Contact: Tara Prasad tprasad@bates.edu
The Bates College COMPETITIVE EATING CLUB, formed in 2011, is the 2nd collegiate competitive eating club in the country and is known on campus as the FatCats. The club hosts and attends various eating competitions as well as challenges throughout the Northeast. The president of the organization is Andrew Buehler. Contact: Andrew Buehler abuehler@bates.edu
COMPETITIVE SKI TEAM: Come join the fastest club on campus – the Competitive Ski Team! Founded in 2005 as an alternative to the D-1 racing team on campus, this club is open to both Alpine and Nordic racers of all levels and all experience, as long as you want to go fast! We offer dry-land training and on-snow instruction throughout the year. We also spend the winter racing against other great colleges in New England. It’s a great opportunity for former ski racers who want to continue in college or for those who have never tried the sport before. .Contact: Tessa Pals tpals@bates.edu
Come be a part of a cricket revolution at Bates! CRICKET is more than a sport, its a belief, its a religion! The 2nd most popular sport in the world, Cricket is gaining popularity and interest fast at Bates. Using similar techniques as baseball, it is hugely popular in Pakistan, India, Srilanka, the UK and Australia. Over the last decade, cricket has witnessed a dramatic gain in popularity in the US, Canada, UAE, Afghanistan, Ireland, Kenya and Malysia. Come learn about this growing global sport followed passionately by millions. Everybody is welcome, prior experience is preferred, not required though.. Contact: Saad Jawad Ansari sansari@bates.edu
The Bates College CROSSTONES is Bates’ oldest co-ed a cappella group. The Crosstones have always been known for their down-to-earth nature, humor, and energy, and have been performing everything from pop to classic rock both internationally and locally for 16 years. Previous tours have taken them around New England, over to the West Coast, and even all the way up to Canada! Recently featured on the BOCA (Best of College A Cappella) 2012 compilation CD, the Crosstones strive for musical excellence and have a good time doing it. Auditions are held every fall, so be on the lookout for announcements! For more information, please check out our website at www.batescrosstones.com Contact: Hansen Johnson hjohnso3@bates.edu
Bates College CYCLING TEAM: Heart Rate. Lactate Threshold. Power-to-weight ratio. These are all important considerations in the sport of bike racing…but we don’t care about them at all!! The Bates College Cycling Team is a laid-back bunch of guys and girls dedicated to racing their bikes. We train year-around and have fun. We race mountain bikes in the fall and road bikes in the spring. If you are at all interested in making bikes go fast and hanging out with awesome people in a no-pressure setting, this is the club for you. Contact: Stefan Lyons slyons@bates.edu
The Bates DANCE CLUB aims to connect more Bates students, faculty, staff, and members of the Lewiston-Auburn community with the world of dance. Specifically, we want members of the Bates community to experience styles of dance not offered through the college. Our club gives students a way to maintain or discover a love of dance in a way which is not dependent upon being a dance minor or a member of the Modern Dance Company. Based on input from Bates students and academic departments, we bring guest artists to campus to give workshops, performances, and lectures throughout the year. We also take advantage of performances going on in Lewiston, Portland, and Boston; and invite anyone interested to contribute to a student run/choreographed show put on during short term. Any and all levels of experience are welcome; the club environment is very laid back and friendly; we are always looking for people who like to dance!Contact: Katie Ailes kailes@bates.edu and Bridgette Chandhoke bchandho@bates.edu
The Bates College DEANSMEN are a 12-14 voice, all-male a cappella group that has been entertaining the college community and beyond since 1957. Our repertoire is nothing short of dynamic, ranging from the traditional to the new. In our signature tuxedos, we happily sing at local charity events, as well as at other colleges and high schools. In the past, the Deansmen have performed for the Boston Celtics, George Bush, Sr., and Rockapella as well as on both Maine and Icelandic television. The group is known for maintaining a high musical quality while also delivering a powerful, entertaining, and occasionally hilarious performance. Auditions for the Deansmen are held during the first week of the Fall Semester. We hope to see you there! Contact: Conor Maginn cmaginn@bates.edu.
BROOKS QUIMBY DEBATE COUNCIL: Debate and Bates are practically synonymous. Always among the top debating schools in the nation, Bates is currently one of the top 15 teams in the world. In past years, we have hosted the North Americans Championships, featuring the top debaters from Canada and the U.S, along with other prestigious events. Debate is a great way to develop your mind, compete successfully against the top schools in the country, travel around the country and the world, and have a lot of fun. No prior experience is necessary; some of our best debaters started while at Bates. Come join us! Contact: Benjamin Smith bsmith2@bates.edu
Bates DEMOCRATS are concerned students and citizens who tend to vote for Democrats, and are politically active and aware. We sponsor speakers, work on election campaigns, host forums and debates on campus, and engage in discussions on hot political topics. In joining us, you can have an impact on the world beyond Bates. Contact: Eliza Kaplan ekaplan@bates.edu
DER DEUTSCHE KULB (German Club) meets frequently and celebrates the exciting cultures of Germany and other german speaking nations. We host film nights, game nights, seasonal and holiday parties, attend German Table, and inform our members of german departmental events. We have so much fun and always welcome new members (even if you don’t speak German)! Contact: Ashley Braunthal abraunth@bates.edu or Rachel Baumann rbaumann@bates.edu
The Bates DHARMA SOCIETY is an on campus Buddhism group that caters to meditation practices and visits to local monasteries and meditation centers. The group meets once a week for guided meditations and discussions. The Dharma club is a non- religious group and is open to people of all faiths, creeds, backgrounds, etc. People with no experience are encouraged to join; we are open and welcoming to all! Come for one evening and find out the power of meditation to help you relax and find inner peace. Contact: Mariya Manahova mmanahov@bates.edu
Enter the DISCORDIANS. If it’s creative, wacky, or just downright embarrassing, we’re game. We host root-beer keggers, the fall leaf-jump, and of course, Zombies vs. Humans. Our events are chem-free and open to all Bates students. We always welcome new recruits to swell the ranks of Discord. Contact: Jose Reyes jreyes@bates.edu
DJ SOCIETY DJ-Society is the larger society of DJs on Bates campus. In addition, providing music for every, and any scene on campus from academic to social ventures. We are a grassroots organization with a focus on serving students. This is a great opportunity for new or experienced DJs and event planners to contribute to, and be the faces behind Bates’ largest and most memorable events. If you love music, event managing, or simply want to have a great time, DJ Society is for you!Contact: David Alfaro dalfaro@bates.edu
DYNASTY STEP TEAM (STEP CLUB) is a multi-cultural, co-ed group of steppers. We welcome both beginners and more experienced steppers. In addition to teaching members how to step, we offer a variety of performance opportunities for those who are interested. The Bates Step Club is a new club, and we are growing fast. Join the movement and help promote multi-cultural arts at Bates! Contact: Basia Braboy bbraboy@bates.edu
The EDUCATION CLUB provides students with an interest and passion for education with a forum to discuss educational issues, dilemmas and opportunities through speakers, community outreach, and other events. Contact: Meredith Traquina mtraquin@bates.edu and Mercedes Bonilla mbonilla@bates.edu
BATES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) is a Maine licensed EMS service that provides emergency care to the Bates College community. All members are volunteers that have completed the Emergency Medical Technician course and the service is entirely student run. Bates EMT’s volunteer their time to be on call and are ready to respond to any campus emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week whenever school is in session. While on call, EMT’s carry radios to communicate with other crew members and Bates Security. Bates EMS not only provides medical care to those in need, but offer lectures and training sessions to keep their EMT skills proficient. They also sponsor blood drives for the college and hold information sessions in residences at the beginning of the year to give information about the service and campus safety. Contact: Olivia Coleman ocoleman@bates.edu
ENERGY ACTION MOVEMENT (BEAM): BEAM is a community of students dedicated to taking direct action to address the issue of climate change and energy stability, both on the Bates campus and beyond, through direct action, discussion, and campus-wide events. As a part of the international youth climate movement, we regularly partake in on-campus, nation-wide, and global campaigns to promote progressive climate legislation, climate justice, the development of renewable energy sources and the growth of green jobs. BEAM gatherings and actions foster a strong sense of activism on the Bates campus. There is no time to wait for someone else to solve this problem – the responsibility is ours and we are rising to the challenge! Contact: Annie Cravero acravero@bates.edu
The ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION focuses on improving environmental awareness and responsibility at Bates, in Lewiston-Auburn, and on a national scale. We work towards these goals with many different approaches, including awareness campaigns of environmental issues and campaigning for changes to local or regional environmental policy. It is important to note that EC is run by its members, and this means that new issues are always welcome. We are always looking forward to meeting new people passionate as we are about the environment. Come to a meeting and inform other members of your ideas; before you know it a new campaign will be kicking off. f.Contact: Ellen Gawarkiewicz egawarki@bates.edu
The Bates EQUESTRIAN TEAM is a club sport open to anyone who is interested in riding or learning to ride. The Bates Equestrian Team competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) in Zone 1 Region 2. We have two seasons, fall and spring, with about four horse shows a season. IHSA shows make it possible for students without horses to show in college. At a show, riders are randomly assigned a horse from the host barn and are judged on their equitation, (traditional hunt seat). There are classes open for all abilities so anyone is welcome to show with the team. If you are interested, please visit our website athttp://abacus.bates.edu/people/orgs/riding/index.htm. Contact: Eleanor Anaclerioeanacler@bates.edu
The FENCING CLUB began a few years ago as a small club to teach the rudiments of fencing. We have grown to teach beginning fencing, group lessons in all three weapons, free fencing for all levels, and to field competitive teams against collegiate clubs and varsity teams. We also satisfy your phys ed requirement. Contact: Ross Terada rterada@bates.edu
FILMBOARD: Every weekend the Filmboard presents a newly released, pre-dvd feature film to the Bates Community. Special programming includes independent films, drive-in movies and movie poster raffles. We provide consistent non-alcoholic weekend entertainment to the entire campus for only one dollar. Members help select and show films. New faces are always welcome!Contact: Liberty Slater lslater@bates.edu and Joanna Goldin jgoldin@bates.edu
The Bates FISHING CLUB was established in 1999 for fishermen and fisherwomen in hopes of establishing a network of campus wide anglers. The BFC has equipment and supplies freely available for all members and those interested in joining the world of fishing. We have equipment that range from fly rods for Land Locked Salmon and Brook Trout, spinning rods, surf casting rods for Striped Bass, and Ice fishing equipment. If you are at all interested in starting a life long love affair with fishing, are already addicted to the tight line, or anywhere in between please contact the crew at the fishing club to learn to fish or plan trips with like minded anglers all over the North East! Contact: Devon Brown dbrown4@bates.edu
The Freewill Folk Society promotes folk culture on campus through music and dance. Students and community members come to Bates once a month for a contradance, which is a deformalized version of the dance you’ve seen in any Jane-Austen-novel-made-film. These events are open to the public and there is no experience required, so anyone can come and have a good time. We usually dance to traditional music (fiddles, guitars, mandolins), but we also introduce other forms of music for our techno contra, which is a hybrid between traditional dance and modern music. The Freewill Folk Society also hosts the annual Community Folk Festival, a weekend of concerts, contradances, and workshops with attendees from throughout Maine and New England. Whether you’re a musician, a dancer, or an appreciator of one or both, you have a place in this community tradition. We look forward to seeing you!Contact: Margaret Pickoff mpickof2@bates.edu
GLUETEN AND ALLERGEN FREE BAKING CLUB: This organization was created to help people with or without gluten allergies/intolerances to learn about gluten-free baking. This organization teaches people different gluten free recipes so that they will be able to learn how to make a variety of different gluten free items. The main goal of this club is to show people that even with a limiting gluten allergy there are still many different recipes that can be made with gluten-free ingredients. This club also is a great way to meet people that may have gluten allergies/intolerances and enjoy baking. Contact: Sean Auth sauth@bates.edu
Bates Gospelaires - “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” (Psalms 100:1) Our mission is to sing praises unto the Lord and fully rejoice in it. We feel that our mission will bring hope, positivity, respect, optimism and, most importantly, love for our fellow brothers & sisters through the songs and its’ messages; not only within the Bates college community, but throughout the greater Maine community and beyond. Anyone can join! No matter the age, color, or background, our goal is to also spread light on a style of praise music that is not is not generally practiced here at Bates; Gospel Music! Though widely accepted as a traditionally African-American musical style, our organization will provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop and practice an art form which, in turn, will foster self-confidence and give an understanding and appreciation for other cultures and their musical background. ONE GOAL, ONE PASSION, ONE VOICE…Bates Gospel Choir! Contact: Cassandra Desrosiers cdesrosi@bates.edu
HELICASE is the student biology club which provides support, unity, and inspiration for the exploration of biology both inside and outside of the classroom. We enhance communication between students and the department by functioning as an official liaison and sponsoring several student-faculty mixers throughout the year. Helicase provides guidance to students about which natural science major will satisfy their interests best and which courses, regardless of their major, will help them explore their love of biology. Through fieldtrips and other fun activities we expose students to the resources that surround them in the Bates and greater Maine community, and hope to foster an appreciation of biology both on and off campus. We encourage non-biology majors to join! Contact: Kathy Guo kguo@bates.edu
Bates HILLEL is an entirely student-run club designed for Jewish students and others interested in Judaism. Hillel offers weekly Shabbat dinners in the Intercultural House, casual Friday evening services, and celebrates all major Jewish holidays. All are welcome to attend Hillel events and programs.Contact: Alyson Goldstein agoldst4@bates.edu
Come play for the Women’s HOCKEY CLUB week from November to March and play games on weekends against other club teams in the region. Although we work hard and love the game of hockey, the emphasis is on teamwork and having fun. The women’s team is led by Roger LaChapelle, who in addition to serving as a school administrator for numerous years has coached Lewiston High School to multiple Maine state hockey championship titles. Contact: Samantha Landinoslandino@bates.edu
Men’s HOCKEY CLUB : Open to all students, the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams practice five days a week and play around 20 games a season, extending from November to February. Both teams are members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), which is the largest and most competitive club hockey organization in the nation and offers an annual national tournament for top qualifying teams. The clubs play on campus at Underhill Arena and travel throughout the northeast competing against other colleges and universities within the league and participate in regional playoffs. Both teams are student run but are led on-ice by experienced coaches. The men’s team is led by Tom LeBlonde, who played collegiate hockey and is now a history teacher at Lewiston High School. Contact: Jared Quenzelljquenzel@bates.edu
INTERNATIONAL CLUB – “The International Club provides the Bates community with an opportunity to take part in a large variety of activities that aim to promote and encourage cross-cultural awareness and understanding. Such activities include the annual International Dinner (featuring foods from around the world), trips during the mid-semester breaks, several International parties, and our International Fair and Festival when students represent their countries in a variety of ways, ranging from fashion, to music, to dancing, to pictures, movies, and souvenirs. These activities serve as an opportunity for international students to represent themselves, their countries, cultures, and traditions. Just as importantly, with our activities, we aim to create interaction that offers all students, from within the United States and from outside, the insight on various world issues; young ambitious people who share the same desire for knowledge, exploration, and education. We also serve to support the International students in their transition process from one part of the world to another. We welcome all members of the Bates Community as members of the International Club, or participants in its activities.” Contact: Tenzin Namdol tnamdol@bates.edu
The Bates College INVESTMENT CLUB manages a real ~$100,000 portfolio on behalf of the college, in support of student financial aid. The club’s portfolio outperformed the major stock indexes by over 25% in 2008! Weekly meetings are held to teach the basics of investment analysis, discuss investment opportunities and vote on new investments, and learn about the financial markets in general. No prior knowledge or investment experience is required, and students from all majors are welcome. Joining the club is highly recommended for those who may be considering finance as a possible career as well as those who are just curious to learn about the financial world.Contact: Qasim Mahmood qmahmood@bates.edu
J STREET U consists of members of the Bates College Community who stand for and are working towards peace, security and social justice in Israel, the future state of Palestine and across the Middle East. As supporters of Israel, we are firmly committed to protecting the future of the state as a Jewish democratic homeland. We believe the fates of a secure Israel and a viable Palestinian state are intertwined. The peace and security of both peoples is achievable only through a negotiated, two-state solution. Contact: Alex Friedman afriedma@bates.edu
The KNIT WITS is an organization which aims to give Bates Students a weekly time and space to knit, or learn to knit. We have a lot of fun as a club doing various activities. We also knit for the purpose of donating to a charitable organization. We encourage all those who are interested in knitting/ would like to learn to knit to join us! Contact: Mackensie Stelle mstelle@bates.edu, Ryan Espiritu respirit@bates.edu and Maude Welch mwelch@bates.edu
MEN’S CLUB LACROSSE: The Bates Men’s Club Lacrosse team has greatly increased in size and popularity since its first season in 2006. Club Lacrosse is a great option for anyone interested in experiencing the game of lacrosse at a college level regardless of skill or experience. Competition consists mostly of other schools throughout New England. Contact: Nicholas Karlson nkarlson@bates.edu, Kevin Shaughnessykshaughn@bates.edu
LATINOS UNIDOS is organized as a threshold of diversity. The club seeks to create opportunities for the Latino students of Bates College and facilitates a place to embrace their culture while continuing to learn about the new environment around them. Latinos Unidos is active both on the Lewiston and national level through community service. The entire Bates community, whether Latino or not, are invited to all meetings and activities. At Latinos Unidos, our main goal is to inform the Bates community about the beauty and richness of countries in South America, Central America and the Caribbean and further explain the relationship of these countries with the United States at the national and Bates level. Additionally, in order to include non-Spanish speaking members, all meetings are held in English.Contact: Bryan Carrillo bcarrill@bates.edu
LIBERTARIANS: This group is intended to provide a forum for the discussion and debate of Libertarian ideas. Libertarian ideas, especially those surrounding the promotion of personal liberties, are spreading quickly in today’s political climate. Our aim is to stay updated on these ideas and, in turn, promote an alternative party to the tradition Republican/Democrat system. Join us! Contact: Tim Forester tforeste@bates.edu
MANIC OPTIMISTS: What do you get when you put 13 guys who love to sing alone with a piano? You’ll have to see for yourself to find out, but we’re pretty sure you’ll be manically optimistic about it! The Manic Optimists are Bates’ newest all-male a cappella group, performing a wide variety of current hits and classic favorites. We perform constantly throughout the year, at Bates, at other schools, and anywhere else they’ll have us, from the Boston Common to Sugarloaf ski resort and beyond! So what do you say? Do you have what it takes to be a ManOp? Audition this fall and find out! Contact: Grady Hogan ghogan@bates.edu
The Bates MARTIAL ARTS CLUB offers students the opportunity to learn many different styles of martial arts and techniques that can be used for self-defense or sport, or both. Our instructors have many years of training and teaching experience in a wide variety of martial arts styles and are able to cater to every student’s individual goals and interests. The Martial Arts Club holds multiple practices a week as well as offering a number of Physical Education courses, both of which are open to every member of the Bates community regardless of skill level or past martial arts experience. Contact: Joncarl Hersey jhersey@bates.edu
MASTERPIECE THEATRE CLUB is devoted to PBS Masterpiece Theatre programming, which airs BBC period dramas on American television. This is a club where students can come see their favorite Victorian novel or Shakespearean play brought to life. Students can gather and celebrate period dramas they already know and love, as well as marvel at new adaptations. The Masterpiece Theatre Club presents a formidable combination; it is the opportunity to take a break in the workday, while at the same time stimulating the mind by broadening exposure to classic works of literature, their themes, and their historical context through film. Contact: Samantha Rothberg srothber@bates.edu
Established in 1958, MERIMANDERS are the oldest (and only) all-female a cappella group at Bates College. In addition to singing at various Bates events and holding our own concerts each semester, we sometimes get together with groups from other schools by either inviting them to sing with us or going to sing with them. We love to travel to different places in the Maine/New England community to sing! We sing at restaurants, fundraisers, parties, and many other awesome venues. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each academic year. Come audition, we’d love to hear you sing! Contact: Danielle Traverse dtravers@bates.edu
MIRROR (THE YEARBOOK): If you have yearbook experience, if you have no yearbook experience, if you like to write, take photos, or design, we think we have the place for you! The Mirror awaits your ideas. Even the least experienced person can make major contributions. We capture fragments of your wonderful Bates experience. Be part of the Bates history by joining the Mirror. Stop in and see us in Chase Hall, Room 215, or email us atbatesmirroryearbook@gmail.com. Contact: Sarah Kornacki skornack@bates.edu
MOCK TRIAL TEAM: Our four year old team is both competitive, and a lot of fun. We spend a few months preparing a trial, including writing opening and closing statements, and direct and cross-examinations. We annually attend the regional competitive tournament, where we compete against other New England colleges and universities. Last year, we were only one win from moving on to the national competition. Mock Trial presents a great experience to bond with a group of Batesies, while engaging in a challenging and extremely fun activity. If you’re interested in law, public speaking, or acting, then Mock Trial is a great place to hone those skills. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be, and it doesn’t even really help to be, a politics major or pre-law. No experience is necessary to join! Contact: Evan Binder ebinder@bates.edu
What is Model UN? MODEL UNITED NATIONS (also Model UN or MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In Model UN, students take on roles as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organization (IGO). Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. I still did not get what Model UN is? Model UN is a great opportunity for you to practice your speaking and lobbying skills, make new friends both on and out of campus and simply have a ton of fun while learning more about the current issues pressing the international community. More so: you basically get to be a UN Diplomat for a weekend!! How awesome is that?! Model UN at Bates? The current Model UN club is a young one: it’s “date of birth” being the fall semester of the 2008-2009 academic year. During this first year we participated in the Harvard National Model UN conference. As an expanding club we plan on participating in at least two conferences next year and organize an event on campus. So we need a lot of support. Conclusion: No matter what your experience is you are always more than welcome to join us in our meetings and have a good time. Contact: Karl Fisher kfisher@bates.edu
MUSHAHADA ASSOCIATION (Muslim Students’ Association) is an association of the Muslim students and students interested in the Islamic faith at Bates. Mushahada is an Arabic word and means vision. The club aims at providing appropriate space for religious observances, and increasing awareness of Islam as a religion on the college campus through organizing a diverse range of activities, which also act as a platform for interaction between Muslim students on the campus and the college community as a whole. Contact: Ghulam Rana grana@bates.edu
The Bates MUSICIAN’S UNION exists to provide aspiring musicians and bands at Bates with the space and equipment they need to practice and perform their material. The club supports campus bands with a rehearsal space, practice equipment, and live sound equipment for shows. Additionally, it creates a supportive environment where musicians can learn from each other, form new groups, and put together events. Contact: Ian Duin idulin@bates.edu and Adam Kornreich akornrei@bates.edu
NORTHFIELD is a non-audition, non-traditional acapella group that welcomes all singers on campus and draws from a variety of music traditions, including shape note singing, Appalachian folk music, and cultural music from around the world. As common among such vocal groups, we learn many of our pieces from each other and directly from other singers with similar interests. A core part of Northfield involves welcoming in a variety of singers at all experience levels so that we can teach and learn from one another, regardless of our backgrounds. Northfield was founded as a singing group open to all, meant to provide an opportunity for students to learn more about cultural music. Contact: Margaret Pickoff mpickof2@bates.edu
OUTfront serves the entire Bates College community by sounding out fundamental issues of sexuality and gender. As both a student-run support group and a political organization, we facilitate education and discussion of gender and sexuality issues while working to change intolerant and discriminating attitudes. OUTfront cooperates with other student organizations toward the greater goal of social justice for all within, and beyond, the College. Contact: Rachel Spence rspence@bates.edu and Jarron Brady jbrady@bates.edu.
The BATES OUTING CLUB was founded in 1920 and is among the oldest collegiate outing clubs in the country and the first at a private college to include both men and women from the beginning. Every member of the Bates College community is technically a member of the club. Its administration is set up into officers, directors, and a Council composed of active members. The directors are largely responsible for the administrative aspects of the club while the officers run the outing activities. The organization offers year-round trips throughout New England for hiking, climbing, skiing, canoeing, surfing, and kayaking and many more. Every year the club hosts activities including two Clambakes, Winter Carnival and a hike up Katahdin, each of which remain popular campus-wide events. The club has strong participation from every class year and remains one of the most popular clubs on campus. Contact: Ellie vanGemeren evangeme@bates.edu
PHILOSOPHY FORUM is a meeting place for students interested in questioning knowledge. Our purpose is to build ideas through mind opening discussion and disagreement. In contrast with the teacher-student relationship, where knowledge is transmitted from teacher to student, our goal is to expand understanding of philosophical issues through mutual participation. We meet at 10 pm on Wednesday nights and eventually break down into small groups so that each person can be involved in the conversation. Though the group was founded by philosophy majors, we hope that people of all majors will come to share their opinions on the topics of goodness, beauty, and truth. Contact: Joseph Marques jmarques@bates.edu
The Bates College PHOTO CLUB provides a forum for sharing work, ideas, and opinions about photography through critique and discussion. Whether you shoot in color or b&w, digital or film, the Photo Club is open to anyone with an interest in the subject. Never taken photos before? Not a problem. We provide access and tutorials for the club darkroom where students can develop and print black and white film, and we also provide discounted film. The Photo Club also publishes a semesterly photo publication, Blonde Magazine. Contact: Jordan Beard jbeard@bates.edu
The PHYSICS SOCIETY’s purpose is to advance and spread knowledge of physics to interested members of the Bates community. We sponsor seminars, video viewings covering all areas of physics, science related trips, and a weekly physics lunch (an informal gathering of physics students, professors, and guest lecturers). Contact: Marc Tollin mtollin@bates.edu
PUBLIC ART CLUB is specifically geared towards sponsoring club members’ artworks for the campus’ public aesthetics. These may be created by one or more people in the club. The Bates Public Art Club is also a catalyst for the spread of art organizations on Bates campus and artistic knowledge. We focus on the creation of art and spread of artistic ideas through works intended for public viewing! Contact: Caroline Sheridan csherida@bates.edu
REFUGEE VOLUNTEERS is a student- and refugee-led club committed to building positive relationships between Bates College students and Maine refugees and improving refugees’ access to needed services. We do this by engaging in reciprocal service exchange through the L/A Time Bank, in collaboration with Catholic Charities Maine Immigration and Refugee Services (CCM RIS). Our goal is to provide services to refugees, broaden students’ and refugees’ perspectives on the diverse cultures around them, and build positive relationships between Bates and the Lewiston community. Contact: Jacob Kaplove jkaplove@bates.edu, Jeffrey Higginsjhiggins@bates.edu, Leticia Solis lsolis@bates.edu, and Liza DeWitt ldewitt@bates.edu
Bates College REPUBLICANS, a chapter of the Maine College Republicans and the College Republican National Committee (CRNC), is a political organization that promotes conservative values on the Bates campus and helps elect Republican candidates at the local, state and national levels of government. Club members host prominent speakers, engage in grassroots activism on behalf of Republican candidates, sponsor school-wide debates, and generally heighten political awareness at Bates. The club has a strong belief in the benefits of a strong two-party government and recognizes that every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. Contact: James Mulholland jmulhol2@bates.edu
The ROBINSON PLAYERS is the one and only Bates College student theater organization. We produce between six and ten shows a year – with at least one show every semester. Usually, this includes full funding and technical support; sometimes it is just providing tools or equipment. We have even helped Theater Department productions. Annually, we produce a one-acts festivals, a moving main stage production centered around the theme of human rights, a musical, and a show we call “Stages for All Ages”, a production geared toward children (often a musical) that we perform for local elementary school students. Rob Players productions range in size from one-man shows to plays with casts of over thirty students, faculty, and staff! We produce all kinds of shows, from classical to modern, from traditional to avant-garde. Nothing’s off limits! Beyond productions, we also host parties and gatherings throughout the year (ex. Cast Parties, Oscar Night, Glee! Night), trips to off-campus theater events and productions in Portland and Boston, theater workshops (technical theater, acting, vocal warm-ups, stage combat, etc.), and guest speakers. Join the Rob Players for your theatrical amusement! Contact: Michelle Schloss mschloss@bates.edu
Roots & Shoots, an international program of the Jane Goodall Institute, is a youth-led organization dedicated to community volunteerism and inspiring positive changes in people, animals, and the natural environment. Roots & Shoots members identify environmental problems on the Bates campus and in Lewiston/Auburn and work together on projects to create a more peaceful and healthy environment. Members engage in activities ranging from gardening to education programs or working at animal rescue centers. The club hopes to create strong relationships between Bates students and the community around us! Contact: Laura Entwisle lentwisl@bates.edu
The Bates RUGBY CLUB (M) competes in the fall, playing rivals Colby, Bowdoin, Maine-Farmington in the New England Rugby Football Union’s (NERFU) DIII North–Maine division. We practice Monday through Friday and have games on Saturday. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be of gargantuan size to play rugby. We need people players of various body types to play the all of the positions. Do not worry about having previous experience as almost all collegiate rugby players do not have previous experience. Rugby is an intense game requiring you to push your body and your mind to the limit. The rush of playing rugby is unlike any other you will have ever experienced. We look forward to seeing you on the pitch. Contact: www.batesmensrugby.com or Contact: Karl Fisher kfisher@bates.edu
RUGBY CLUB (W) -The Women’s Rugby Team is a competitive DIII team that engages in a competitive fall season as well as an unofficial spring season. The team was founded in the 1970s and has been a tough competitor in leagues since then. There’s no experience necessary, and the team is composed of a variety of athletic abilities ranging from previous Bates Varsity athletes to members who never participated in sports before joining rugby! Contact: Ashley Lepre alepre@bates.edu
The Bates SAILING CLUB is a student-run and organized club sport. We maintain 12 FJs and practice out of Taylor Pond Yacht Club in Auburn, which is approximately 10 minutes from campus. On Mondays, team members run a learn to sail program that is open to the Bates community. The remaining weekday afternoons are dedicated to competitive racing practice. The team also competes in intercollegiate races throughout New England on the weekends as part of the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA). There are racing events for all skill levels, and there is NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY to join the club. Just bring enthusiasm and a desire to learn and have fun! Participation in the club fulfills Bates College Physical Education requirements. Please visit www.batessailing.weebly.com for more information! Contact: Tommy Holmberg tholmber@bates.edu
SALAAM NAMASTE is an organization seeking to promote awareness of South Asian culture at Bates College. With its vibrant culture, bubbling spirit and teeming knowledge, South Asia is a growing attraction in the world and has proven to be of much interest to students from America and the other countries represented at Bates. Founded on the enthusiasm of South Asian students at Bates yearning to share their heritage with their fellow students, this club truly enriches Bates’ multicultural life by organizing cultural events from South Asia such as “Holi” (The World’s Biggest Water Fight) and “Diwali” (The Festival of Lights) and hosting South Asian cooking nights and Bollywood movie nights.” Contact: Ramprit Singh rsingh@bates.edu or Rishab Dua rdua@bates.edu.
SANGAI ASIA: “Sangai” means “togetherness” in Nepalese, which is a founding purpose of this club. Sangai Asia was created to promote Asian and Asian-American awareness, identity, and fellowship on the Bates campus as well as in the greater community. Sangai Asia has held and cosponsored events such as dinners, cooking classes, film series, annual fireworks displays, and lectures focusing on Asian and Asian- American identity and cultures. In addition, Sangai Asia also produces the annual “Asian Performance Night,” which typically features an outside professional performance group, and highlights the diverse Asian cultural backgrounds of its members and Bates students through the performing arts. Contact: Hannah Siegel hsiegel@bates.edu
SANKOFA is a student led cultural organization which seeks to explore the vibrant cultures of the African Diaspora through music, dance, poetry and prose. Students explore the meaning of “Blackness” by reflecting on personal experiences; researching and identifying historical and contemporary events that continue to influence the development of people who claim Black and/or African heritage. The goals of Sankof include fostering social and political awareness about issues that affect communities and individuals claiming African ancestry; embracing numerous cultural differences found throughout the African Diaspora; in addition to community building beyond campus borders and barriers. The group is open to students, faculty, staff as well as members of the Lewiston community. Contact: Alex Bolden abolden@bates.edu
SCRABBLE CLUB provides a way for students to come together and play Scrabble. Students can bring friends or meet new ones while playing either singles Scrabble, one-on-one, or doubles, two-on-two. For students who desire more competitive play, the club holds tournaments in which all students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to participate. Scrabble Club also hopes to enter tournaments with teams from other universities. The club works in conjunction with the Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin, an organization that helps adults in Androscoggin County acquire basic reading, writing, and math skills. Scrabble Club members volunteer at the Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin annual “Scrabble Fest” in April. Contact: Lindsay Blitstein lblitste@bates.edu
SEED Magazine is a provocative, inspiring, and visually stimulating student run publication that features prose, poetry, photography, painting, and drawing by Bates students. Distributed once a semester SEED works to expose the artistic and eclectic talents of the Bates College student body.Contact: Cameron Hamilton chamilto@bates.edu
The Bates SNOWBOARDING CLUB (SHRED CLUB) is all about enjoying nature in an extreme way. We sponsor ski and snowboard events such as winter trips to ski mountains in New England and beyond, as well as local skate park trips and even surf trips. This clubs goal is to get shred-ready Bates students out and about riding and competing. Contact: Brian Kennedybkenned2@bates.edu
The Bates MEN’S CLUB SOCCER team provides an opportunity for members of the Bates College community across a wide array of skill levels to compete against other schools. The team meets during the week and on weekends for practice and travels throughout New England for games. The team is run by students. Contact: Jarret-Paul McKallagat jmckalla@bates.edu
STAGE COMBAT CLUB is a student-run organization interested in performing combat in a safe and historically accurate way for the stage. Such techniques include unarmed combat, sword and buckler work, stave fighting and much, much more. We come together and use these techniques to create a safe, yet realistic looking fight scene and perform them on occasion for the community. However, this is not a self-defense club; the techniques we learn here are used to put on a safe show for an audience so don’t come down expecting to learn how to fend off an attacker with a weapon. But if you are interested in becoming one of those swashbucklers that you see in the cinemas, come e-mail for further information. No experience is necessary. Contact: Eli Huebnerehuebner@bates.edu
The STRANGE BEDFELLOWS is the one and only improvisational comedy group at Bates. They perform both short-form as well as long-form improv and continually explore and experiment with different types of long-form improv structures such as the Harold, the Ascat, and the BAT, a show that is performed entirely in the dark! The Bedfellows perform biweekly at different venues all over campus as well as at venues in Lewiston such as The Blake Street Towers retirement home. They also perform at other colleges such as Skidmore College for the annual National College Comedy Festival that Skidmore hosts every year. The Bedfellows bring professional improv and sketch comedy groups to Bates, who in the past, have included The Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company and The Late Night Players. The Bates community always eagerly anticipates the annual Bedfellow Holiday Show because it is the last show of first semester and it is the only scripted show that the Bedfellows write and rehearse prior to performing. The main goal of The Strange Bedfellows is to bring laughter to the Bates community and the surrounding areas of Lewiston and Auburn using the increasingly popular art form of improvisational comedy as a tool and a medium. Auditions for The Strange Bedfellows are held once a year at the beginning of every fall semester and are open to everyone. Contact: Hugh Cunningham hcunning@bates.edu
The BATES STUDENT: has been the College’s entirely student-run newspaper since 1873. We publish once a week while school is in session. Sections include news and features, forum (opinion), sports and arts & living. We are always seeking talented writers, editors, photographers, cartoonists, layout designers, Web designers and business and distribution managers. Visitwww.batesstudent.com to see an online version of our publication. Contact: Gardiner Nardinignardini@bates.edu.
The BATES COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Representative Assembly is Bates’ student government. The R.A. is both a forum for students to voice opinions on important campus issues and a liaison between the student body and the administration. The R.A. selects students to serve on student-faculty committees and allocates funds to Bates’ recognized student organizations, while also financially supporting numerous activities and initiatives on campus through both the allocations process and its co-sponsorship fund. More information about the Bates College Student Government is available at http://www.bates.edu/bcsg/. Contact: Umar Khan ukhan@bates.edu.
STUDENTS FOR A FREE TIBET (SFT) works in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom. The SFT chapter at Bates is one of the many chapters nation-wide that promote Tibetan culture and aim to create a just and equitable world, free of oppression. Contact: Jenny Kai jkai@bates.edu
STUDENTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE IN PALESTINE: The main goal of SPJP is to disseminate information about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. We are also interested in raising awareness of Middle Eastern issues more generally, such as the Arab Spring and its underlying political roots. Towards these ends, we meet weekly to discuss such issues amongst ourselves. We also invite a wide variety of speakers to come to campus to share what they know with Bates. In recent years, we have brought several scholars, a poet, an activist, a theatre company, and a local filmmaker who was a member of the infamous Gaza flotilla raid of 2010. We work closely with Bates J Street U. . Contact: G. Avais Rana grana@bates.edu
SWWAAMP (STUDENTS WHO WON’T ACCEPT A MESSY PUDDLE) is a collection of students who are interested in the short term, and long term health of our lovely Lake Andrews. “The Puddle” has earned a less than stellar reputation on campus (and rightfully so) regarding its cleanliness. Lake Andrews has been littered with various items for far too long. As students, we’ve seen it all- plastic bags, bottles, a full wardrobe of clothing, even a bicycle!! Well it ends HERE!! Members of SWWAAMP will participate is various puddle “clean-up” events, and will also using meeting times to brainstorm ways to maintain a healthier Puddle environment!” Contact: John Schneider jschnei2@bates.edu
TAIKO CLUB: Taiko are stick percussion instruments originated from Japan. Bates Taiko Club meets once a week for official Taiko drumming lesson from instructor and additional meetings for practice purposes among members. In the past, Taiko Club has performed in Sangai Asian Night, International Club Coffee House and CBB Japan Fair. We also organized cultural activities for members such as watching Taiko performances in Boston. Contact: Lianna Cohen lcohen@bates.edu
TAKENOTE is a dashing co-ed a cappella group founded in 2008. Our repertoire consists of an eclectic blend of classics and current hits, ranging from pop to folk to rap. We perform at all of the major concerts on campus as well as around the community. Intrigued? Come audition! We’re always looking for new members to join in on the fun! Also check out our website at www.BatesTakeNote.com Contact: Shannon Walsh swalsh@bates.edu
The BATES TRIATHLON CLUB is for YOU! Who doesn’t enjoy swimming, biking, or running? Never heard of or done a triathlon? Come check this club out! We are focused on bringing those who are interested, but necessarily experienced, in triathlons of any distance together to train hard and have lots of fun! Also, as an official USAT recognized club team, you can keep racing for Bates even after you graduate! Check us out on Facebook: Bates Triathlon Club. Contact: Logan Greenblatt lgreenbl@bates.edu
YEAHHHH WHIP!!!! BATES COLLEGE’S ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM, the legendary Orange Whip (Men’s) and Cold Front (Women’s) are two club teams committed to the sport and spirit of Ultimate. Practices are held 5 times per week, consisting of drills, scrimmaging, conditioning and games. We are a team that plays with intensity while always managing to have a great time. In the fall season we play as many tournaments as we can, traveling from Maine as far as Western Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In the winter, we keep it real with conditioning, wintery tourneys and a 4 v. 4 league. Spring makes way for men’s and women’s USA Conference Championships and Regionals. In 2011-2012, we hope to come out hot and keep the glory alive. Love ultimate” Running and spinning discs” Like keeping it real on and off the field” Join us!Contact: David Cutler dcutler@bates.edu
The Bates VOLLEYBALL CLUB is a competitive team that competes against schools from all around New England. We compete in the New England College Volleyball League. We are a club sport that is open to anyone who is willing to play. We compete against such schools as Bowdoin, Colby, University of Maine, Brown, Williams and many others. Contact: Erik Bou ebou@bates.edu
WATER POLO CLUB (M) is a club here at Bates that has seen great success in the many years it has been around. From back to the mid to late 90′s when the club was winning the division title, to present day where the club has continued to play competitively in one of the fastest growing regions of water polo on the east coast. All tournaments are held right here in New England as we play against other club teams in the North Atlantic Conference of the Collegiate Water Polo Association. Once apart of this club you will learn the game, get in shape, and most importantly have fun. No experience with the game is necessary at all, and we welcome anyone who wants to play one of the toughest and most exciting games in the sporting world. As our motto says, “There may not be any horses in the pool, but there are plenty of stallions.” Contact: Richard Sullivan rsulliva@bates.edu
WATERPOLO CLUB (W): Women’s Waterpolo is an athletic club that is open to everyone! No experience needed…If you can swim, you can play…Come get wet!!! Contact: Jessica Heiges jheiges@bates.edu
The WOMEN OF COLOR club celebrates the rich and diverse experiences of women of color, as well as confronts issues of racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and other forms of prejudice that affect women of color in a comfortable and safe setting. Through the year we organize events around these issues as well as around important events such as National Women’s Month to raise awareness of our unique experiences to others on campus. Contact: Jessica Clergeau jclergea@bates.edu
WOMEN’S ADVOCACY GROUP is a student-run organization that promotes awareness, discussion, and activism around gender issues on a local, national, and international level. The group is intended to serve as a safe and comfortable space for women as well as students of other genders on campus to: exchange ideas, meet with peers and professors outside of an academic setting, encourage dialogue between Batesies on subjects related to gender, listen to guest speakers, organize programming, and facilitate action to raise campus awareness of and around gender issues. The group’s activities are meant to foster an atmosphere free of discrimination and violence on campus. We hold weekly meetings to discuss ideas and plan events. Meetings are open to the entire Bates community. New members–of any gender–are always welcome!Contact: Pamela Ross pross@bates.edu
WRBC is Bates’ own fully licensed radio station broadcasting since 1958 at 91.5 FM. We represent one of Bates’ most eclectic clubs, and feature live radio programming of all genres and styles 24 hours a day, 365 day of the year. We also host concerts and events throughout the school year, including our famed Trivia Night. Recent musicians we have hosted include FM Belfast, Yeasayer, and Crystal Castles. Listen online around the world at www.wrbcradio.com and find out what we are all about! Contact: Sarah Wason swason@bates.edu
The Bates YOGA KULA is an organization that hosts free yoga classes open to all Bates students, faculty, and staff. Kula means “community” in Sanskrit, which reflects the organization’s intention to promote the practice of yoga and foster community around it. It hosts weekly classes in various yoga styles, including Vinyasa, Hatha, and Kripalu. The Bates Yoga Kula classes can also be used to earn physical education credit. If you are interested in learning more about the Kula check out our website at: http://bateskula.webs.com/ Namaste! Contact: Julia Hanlon jhanlon@bates.edu, Lindsey Gwynne lgwynne@bates.edu
The Bates YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS CLUB provides a creatively stimulating atmosphere for students to come together and discuss entrepreneurship. It is an informal environment geared toward bouncing ideas off each other in regards to what a successful start up would look like, primarily within the framework of a college campus. In addition, we also congregate once a week in order to help educate each other about what the raw fundamental components are that make up the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Being an entrepreneur is about fostering healthy relationships with people and coming together to fuse ideas. This is precisely what we do on a weekly basis during our meetings. We are a team of driven individuals that think creatively about what we can do to ultimately change the world around us for the better in order to enrich the lives of people who surround us. The goal for the 2012/2013 academic year is to not only produce successful start ups/ventures, but to also bring guest speakers in and educate us and the students of Bates College what entrepreneurs actually do. The second function of our club is acting as somewhat of a venture capital firm. In other words, students not affiliated with our club may bring their start up ideas forth in hope for financial backing. This has happened in the past and has proven to be quite successful with the proper analysis which is executed by club members. Contact: Matt Ross mross2@bates.edu
Bates YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB provides a converging point for Batesies with an entrepreneurial spirit to drive social change. The club seeks to serve as a ground for exchange of innovative ideas as well as a resource for effective implementation by building a network, providing preliminary assistance, and fostering a constructive peer-to-peer exchange on project ideas. We meet to discuss community building projects, their implementation, technical know-how and provide intellectual assistance. Our goals are centered on identifying social problems and coming up with innovative ideas to counteract them. We believe in a sustainable model of development that transcends beyond charitable efforts in order to create a cycle of success in the communities that we go into. Bates prides itself in creating future leaders and we want to strengthen that legacy by paving the way for these social innovators. Contact: Mohammed Mustafa Basig-Rasikh mbasijra@bates.edu
Revised May 21, 2012