Stories from July 1999
Bates Dance Festival presents new dances, films by Sean Curran and Victoria Mark

Thursday, July 29, 1999 12:00 am

The Bates Dance Festival presents two of America's most eloquent contemporary dance artists who will share the stage for an evening of imaginative and emotionally rich choreography and film Aug. 12 at 8 p.m in Schaeffer Theatre on the Bates College campus. Tickets are $14/$8 (students and seniors) and may be purchased by calling 207-786-6161. A post-performance talk with the artists will take place immediately following the concert.

"Sigmund Abeles: The Artist and His Prints" opens

Tuesday, July 27, 1999 12:00 am

"Sigmund Abeles: The Artist and His Prints: 1954-1999," featuring 70 prints from more than 200 works the artist has given to the Bates College Museum of Art, will be on view Aug. 13 through Sept. 19. A catalog representing the first complete listing of Abeles' prints will be available at the exhibition. Abeles will speak about his life and work at the Bates College Museum of Art Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in room 104 of the Olin Arts Center.

New vice president for academic affairs named

Monday, July 26, 1999 12:00 am

Dr. Jill N. Reich has been appointed as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Bates College, President Donald W. Harward announced. Reich joined the Bates community July 1.