Stories from January 1997
Noted historian to give Sampson Memorial lecture

Tuesday, January 28, 1997 3:50 pm

Doris Kearns Goodwin, noted historian, author and political commentator will discuss the art of biography at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 12, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Panel at Bates to discuss women in leadership

Tuesday, January 28, 1997 3:45 pm

Representatives of the state's new female leadership will hold a panel discussion on the power of women in the Maine legislature as part of a Bates College lecture series, "Women and Public Policy in the Next Century."

Borgmann to present Zerby lecture

Friday, January 24, 1997 3:40 pm

The impact of technology on higher education will be the topic of the annual Rayborn L. Zerby Lecture at Bates College. "Will Colleges Disappear in Cyberspace? Information and Education," will be presented by Albert Borgmann at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives, 70 Campus Ave. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Bates to host regional dance festival

Wednesday, January 15, 1997 3:35 pm

Bates College will sponsor the 1997 New England Regional American College Dance Festival Friday, Jan. 17) through Sunday, Jan. 19. Certain festival performances will be open to the public at the cost of $10 for two concerts. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Bates community to hold "read-in"

Tuesday, January 14, 1997 3:26 pm

In commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, and in an effort to encourage literacy, more than 120 students, faculty and staff from Bates College will hold a "read-in" for youngsters in grades K-3 classrooms in Lewiston and Auburn schools on Thursday and Friday .

Winter carnival to be held

Monday, January 13, 1997 3:20 pm

"Mardi Gras" has been selected as the theme for the 78th annual Bates College Winter Carnival, which includes a ceremonial torch lighting by Gov. Angus King at noon Friday, Jan. 17, on the front steps of the Statehouse in Augusta followed by a relay of the Winter Carnival torch to the Bates campus by student runners.

News correspondent to mark King observance

Thursday, January 9, 1997 3:08 pm

A distinguished journalist, an award-winning actress and a noted gospel group will…