Stories from November 2000
Bates music students to perform

Wednesday, November 29, 2000 2:10 pm

Bates College continues its Noonday Concert series with a student performance of experimental music from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall on Russell Street. The performance will feature several unconventional compositions, including Lou Harrison's "Threnody for Carlos Chavez" for viola and Indonesian gamelan.

Kalichstein–Laredo–Robinson Trio continues 2000–01 Bates College Concert Series

Sunday, November 19, 2000 2:07 pm

The 2000–01 Bates College Concert Series continues with the internationally acclaimed Kalichstein–Laredo–Robinson Trio performing at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The performance is part of the college's six-concert program of classical, jazz and world music that runs through March 29. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling 207-786-6252.

Bates College continues series on ecology and politics of Maine forests

Friday, November 17, 2000 2:02 pm

Bates College concludes its nine-part series "The Ecology and Politics of Maine Forests" with two final talks in November and December. Environmental planner Joshua Royte of the Nature Conservancy will discuss "St. John River: Conservation and Management" at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Edmund S. Muskie Archives at Bates College. Jennifer Melville of Trust for Public Land will discuss "Conservation Easements" at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall. The public is invited to attend these 80-minute talks free of charge.

Bates College Choir and Orchestra to perform

Friday, November 17, 2000 2:00 pm

The Bates College Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Choir Director John Corrie, will perform music by Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall on Russell Street.

Lecture on Maine Woods proposal

Tuesday, November 14, 2000 1:56 pm

Jym St. Pierre from the environmental group RESTORE will speak on the proposed Maine Woods National Park and Preserve from 2:40 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall on the Bates College campus.

Pamela Baker, associate professor of Biology, awarded a $970,458 grant

Thursday, November 9, 2000 2:01 pm

Associate Professor of Biology and Biological Chemistry Pamela Baker's recent studies of periodontal disease add up to more than another warning about how important it is to brush one's teeth.

Bates College Orchestra to perform

Tuesday, November 7, 2000 1:53 pm

The Bates College Orchestra, conducted by William Matthews, Alice Swanson Esty Professor of Music, will perform music by Cesar Franck, Astor Piazzola and Jennifer Higdon at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall on Russell Street.

Noonday concerts continue at Bates

Tuesday, November 7, 2000 1:50 pm

Bates College continues its Noonday Concert series with a selection of programs in November. The free concerts, open to the public, will be held from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the college's Olin Arts Center Concert Hall on Russell Street.

Leading environmental lawyer to speak at Bates Nov. 8

Friday, November 3, 2000 1:42 pm

William Shutkin, one of the nation's leading environmental lawyers and social entrepreneurs, will discuss "Avoiding a Planet of Weeds: Environmentalism and Development in the 21st Century." at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Edmund S. Muskie Archives at Bates College.

Bates College to sponsor Maine Day Nov. 10

Thursday, November 2, 2000 1:33 pm

Bates College will sponsor its annual Maine Day program for Maine high school students, parents and guidance counselors Friday, Nov. 10, on the Bates College campus. Last year, more than 125 people participated in the day-long program, intended to expose local students to the varied the fields of study and special programs offered at Bates as well as answer questions about the college admissions process. To register call the Bates College admissions office at 207-786-6000.

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