Stories from September 1998
Bates to host annual multicultural admissions event

Wednesday, September 30, 1998 2:19 pm

Between 60 and 70 high school students of color will visit the Bates campus to experience a four-day weekend of college life Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Religious studies professor continues Spiritual Journeys series

Tuesday, September 29, 1998 2:17 pm

Cristina Vanin, assistant professor of religious studies at St. Jerome's University, Waterloo, Ontario, will discuss "Conversion to the Earth: A Theologian's Spiritual Journey" Monday, Oct. 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall. The public is invited to attend the Spiritual Journeys lecture at Bates without charge. Call 207-786-8272 for more information.

Christian ethicist to discuss spirituality and justice

Monday, September 28, 1998 2:14 pm

Marvin Ellison, Willard S. Bass Professor of Christian Ethics at Bangor Theological Seminary, will discuss "The Spirituality of a Justice-Lover" Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall. The public is invited to attend the Spiritual Journeys lecture at Bates without charge. Call 207-786-8272 for more information.

Portland poet to read from her work

Friday, September 25, 1998 2:12 pm

Portland poet Betsy Sholl will read from her poetry Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. in Chase Hall Lounge on the Bates College campus. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Noonday Concert Series to continue

Thursday, September 24, 1998 2:09 pm

The Bates College Noonday Concert series continues its fall season with a selection of programs throughout the month of October. The free concerts, open to the public, will be held on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall.

Bassonist and pianist to perform Degas-inspired concert

Wednesday, September 23, 1998 2:06 pm

"A Musical Painting Comes to Life," a recital of music related to Edgar Degas' painting "The Orchestra of the Opera," will be performed by bassoonist David DeBolt and pianist Timothy Wallace on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall.

William Blum to speak on U.S. foreign policy

Wednesday, September 23, 1998 2:01 pm

William Blum, author of "The CIA: A Forgotten History" and "Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II," will discuss "U.S. Foreign Policy: A Study in Hypocrisy" Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives. The public is invited to attend the Muskie Series lecture free of charge.

Womanist to deliver annual Zerby lecture

Sunday, September 20, 1998 1:54 pm

The construction of social ethics, drawing on the resources available in African-American women's literary tradition, will be the topic of the annual Rayborn Lindley Zerby Lecture at Bates Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Portland String Quartet to perform

Friday, September 18, 1998 1:51 pm

The Portland String Quartet will perform at Bates College Friday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The program features Franz Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76, No. 2, Charles Ives' String Quartet No. 1: The Revival Meeting and Johannes Brahms' String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 207-786-6135.

Modern Dance Company performs eclectic series

Friday, September 18, 1998 1:48 pm

The Bates College Modern Dance Company in Concert will showcase the performance and choreography talents of student, faculty and alumni artists during Parents and Families Weekend at Bates Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:45 p.m. in the Schaeffer Theater. The public is invited to attend free of charge with no reservations accepted.

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