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2012 Commencement

A complete schedule is available at www.bates.edu/commencement

Molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, actor Robert De Niro and PBS “Newshour” senior correspondent Gwen Ifill will speak and receive honorary degrees during Bates College’s 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 27.


27 May 2012
10:00 AM

CommencementHistoric Quad

Academic date. Leading molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, actor Robert De Niro and PBS “Newshour” senior correspondent Gwen Ifill speak and receive honorary degrees as Bates holds its 146th annual graduation exercises.

09 June 2012
03:30 PM

Starstruck exhibition opening — Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit. A reception and the lecture Drawing with Light by Weston Naef, a juror for the summer exhibition Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography, open this important summer exhibition (see Museum of Art, below). FMI 207-786-6158.

16 June 2012
08:00 AM

Clean Sweep Sale — Underhill Arena

Sale. From electronics to sporting goods to furniture, items donated by departing students, faculty and staff, and the college itself are up for purchase at Lewiston’s biggest “garage sale.” All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. FMI 786-6207.

12 July 2012
06:00 PM

Midsummer Lakeside Concert: Boghat — Keigwin Ampitheater

Concert. Based in Portland, this trio performs traditional Irish dance music with a contemporary twist.

13 July 2012
08:00 PM

Bates Dance Festival performance: Rennie Harris PuremovementSchaeffer Theatre

Dance. A frequent BDF guest, Harris is renowned as a pioneer of hip hop theater. He received an honorary degree from Bates in 2010. Admission costs TBA. FMI batesdancefestival.org.

14 July 2012
08:00 PM

Bates Dance Festival performance: Rennie Harris PuremovementSchaeffer Theatre

Dance. A frequent BDF guest, Harris is renowned as a pioneer of hip hop theater. He received an honorary degree from Bates in 2010. Admission costs TBA. FMI batesdancefestival.org.

19 July 2012
06:00 PM

Midsummer Lakeside Concert: Boréal Tordu — Keigwin Ampitheater

Concert. Fiddler Steve Muise and singer Robert Sylvain perform the Francophone styles of their Acadian heritage.

19 July 2012
08:00 PM

Bates Dance Festival performance: Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.MotionSchaeffer Theatre

Dance. Known for provocative, transformative works with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual, Abraham.In.Motion presents a Maine premiere. Admission costs TBA. FMI batesdancefestival.org.

21 July 2012
08:00 PM

Bates Dance Festival performance: Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion — Schaeffer Theatre

Dance. Known for provocative, transformative works with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual, Abraham.In.Motion presents a Maine premiere. Admission costs TBA. FMI batesdancefestival.org.

26 July 2012
06:00 PM

Midsummer Lakeside Concert: Jenn Adams — Keigwin Ampitheater

Concert. Songwriter Adams has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, including stops at top festivals like Kerrville and Telluride.

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