Stories from February 2002
Bates chemistry major awarded for research
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 9:28 am
Kristin J. Smith, a chemistry major, is one of four undergraduate students nationwide to receive the American Chemical Society's I.M. Kolthoff Enrichment Award.
Bates to host New England Division III track championships
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 9:23 am
Some of the nation's best track and field teams will be showcased at Bates, this year's host of the New England Division III men's track and field championships.
Fiction writer Christina Chiu`91 to read from work
Tuesday, February 12, 2002 4:13 pm
Fiction writer Christina Chiu '91 will read from her work at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in the Benjamin Mays Center, 95 Russell St.
ACLU president available for interviews in advance of appearance on campus
Tuesday, February 12, 2002 3:36 pm
In an event of statewide significance, Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Chapel.
Actress to portray pioneering geneticist in one-woman show
Monday, February 11, 2002 3:32 pm
The scientific creative process comes alive in a one-woman performance this month. An actress and dancer from Massachusetts, Sharon Wyrrick performs her acclaimed portrayal of a pioneering woman geneticist in The Search for Barbara McClintock at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St.
Learning-associate programs invite students to the 'real world' to Bates
Monday, February 11, 2002 9:34 am
Novelist Carolyn Chute and the owners of an organic Maine farm are among the specialists working with students in two innovative programs that are engaging the campus with the world outside.
Central Asian movie critic to screen and discuss Kyrgyzstan film
Tuesday, February 5, 2002 3:43 pm
Gulnara Abikeyeva, a Kazakh film critic and Fulbright Scholar, will introduce the award-winning movie Beshkempir (Adopted Son) by director Aktan Abdykalykov at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Room G52 (the Keck Classroom) of Pettengill Hall, 4 Andrews Road. The public is invited to attend the 82-minute screening, followed by a discussion led by Abikeyeva, free of charge. Refreshments will be served.
Expert in psychology of terrorism to speak on the issue
Tuesday, February 5, 2002 3:40 pm
Martha Crenshaw, a nationally recognized expert in the psychology of terrorism, will discuss the issue at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Room 204 of Carnegie Science Hall, 44 Campus Ave.
'Vagina Monologues' returns to support women against violence
Friday, February 1, 2002 9:45 am
Reprising last year's production, Eve Ensler's hit play The Vagina Monologues will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The public is invited and donations will be gratefully accepted. The proceeds from the show will be given to support a local women's organization.
Bates establishes George L. Wigton Scholar Fund
Friday, February 1, 2002 9:40 am
The newly endowed George L. Wigton Scholar Fund at Bates College will honor a Bates student who exemplifies the high standards of the College's long-time men's basketball, tennis and squash coach, Director of Athletics Suzanne Coffey announced today.