Stories from December 2001
Le Corbusier designs depicted at Bates College Museum of Art

Wednesday, December 26, 2001 4:16 pm

New York architect Elizabeth Donoff discusses her photographs of two structures designed by Le Corbusier, one of the 20th century's most influential architects, in a lecture Friday, Jan. 11, at the Bates College Museum of Art.

Renowned Guarneri quartet performs at Bates College

Tuesday, December 18, 2001 9:15 am

One of the best and best-known American chamber ensembles, the Guarneri String Quartet is coming to Bates College for a rare Maine appearance, performing in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall Sunday, Jan. 6.

Bates called exemplary in 'green campus' survey

Monday, December 17, 2001 3:36 pm

Its environmental policies and practices make Bates College a leader among American universities and colleges in a survey that the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) released in October.

Bates visiting professorship honors human rights leader

Monday, December 17, 2001 1:14 pm

Bates College has received a $1 million gift and pledge from the Orr Family Foundation, founded by trustee James F. Orr III, to support a distinguished visiting professorship in honor of human rights advocate Benjamin E. Mays, a 1920 Bates graduate who influenced a generation of civil rights leaders.

Visiting Professorship Honors Benjamin E. Mays '20

Monday, December 17, 2001 9:22 am

Bates College has received a $1 million gift and pledge from the Orr Family Foundation, founded by trustee James F. Orr III, to support a distinguished visiting professorship in honor of human rights advocate Benjamin E. Mays, a 1920 Bates graduate who influenced a generation of civil rights leaders.

Students receive awards for service-learning internships

Friday, December 14, 2001 9:34 am

Fourteen Bates College students have received Arthur Crafts Awards to assist them in developing and implementing service-learning projects.

Dockery '02 named Maine, NESCAC and ECAC Player of the Week

Monday, December 10, 2001 9:43 am

Senior guard Kate Dockery of New York, N.Y., has been selected as the Maine Women's Basketball Coaches' Association (MWBCA), New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women's Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 10.

Former national security adviser warns of future terrorist attacks

Friday, December 7, 2001 1:09 pm

"There are no ethical limits to the weapons that will be used against us," former national security adviser Leon Fuerth said during his presentation titled "Attacks on America" at a president’s breakfast seminar in Muskie Archives Dec. 7.

Lewiston Middle School hosts 'Diversity Day' for preschoolers

Tuesday, December 4, 2001 3:46 pm

Under the direction of a Bates College junior and two Lewiston Middle School (LMS) teachers, a group of eighth graders will host a hands-on "Diversity Day" for 30 preschoolers Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Lewiston Middle School Library.

College debater launches high school parliamentary debate league in Washington, D.C.

Monday, December 3, 2001 4:10 pm

A student from a college with an internationally recognized debate program has helped high schools in the nation's capital launch a debate league of their own.

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