Stories from October 1996
Environmentalist Leon Billings to speak about environmental agenda
Tuesday, October 29, 1996 12:00 am
Leon Billings, an executive assistant to former Secretary of State Edmund S. Muskie '36, will speak on "Shift in the Environmental Agenda" at Bates College at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 in Room 204 of Carnegie Science Hall. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Bioethics conference to be held
Thursday, October 24, 1996 11:09 am
A conference on the patient-provider relationship will be held at Bates College from 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Olin Arts Center. The conference is sponsored and accredited by Eastern Maine Medical Center.
Student composers to perform
Wednesday, October 23, 1996 11:07 am
A group of Bates student composers and their professor will make an informal presentation of their work on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Bible conference to be held
Monday, October 21, 1996 12:00 am
In an effort to link the academic work of Maine scholars with community interest in the Bible, the Department of Philopsohy and Religion at Bates College will host a three-day conference of biblical studies on Friday Nov. 1, Sat. Nov. 2 and Sunday Nov. 3. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Four U.S. Senate candidates to debate for seat
Tuesday, October 15, 1996 11:02 am
Four candidates for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. William S. Cohen, R-Maine, will discuss their views in a televised debate at Bates College on Monday, Oct. 21. Any tickets remaining after distribution to students will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Office of Special Projects and Summer Programs, 163 Wood St.
Influential U.S. News editor to speak
Friday, October 11, 1996 11:00 am
James Fallows, one of America's most thoughtful social and political observers will speak on "The Media and Its Impact on Civic Discourse and Democratic Practice" on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Former Polytechnic University head discusses machines, biology, society
Thursday, October 10, 1996 1:48 pm
An engineer will discuss science, technology and society on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in Room 204 of Carnegie Science Hall at Bates. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
October Weekend to be held at Bates
Thursday, October 10, 1996 10:56 am
Between 60 and 70 high school students of color will visit to experience a three-day weekend of college life from Oct. 24 through Oct. 26.
Engineer George Bugliarello to discuss science, technology and society
Thursday, October 10, 1996 12:00 am
An engineer will discuss science, technology and society at Bates College on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in Room 204 of Carnegie Science Hall. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
"Wasted" to be staged
Friday, October 4, 1996 11:21 am
An English teacher at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Flynn did not determine the form or content of the play, subtitled "Thoughts Tasted, Moments Wasted: Perspectives on Bates College Culture 1995-96," until he chose cast members. "We will collaboratively write a full-length play about Bates College culture in 14 days and mount the production in the following three weeks," Flynn informed his troupe. "Wasted" will be performed with one 10-minute intermission. For more information, call the box office at 207-786-6161.