Stories from February 2003
Busiest season for arts, humanities events begins
Monday, February 10, 2003 2:00 pm
With the end of the winter semester coming into view, public events in the arts and humanities reach their peak in late February and March. To assist with your story planning,listed are the following highlights from the arts and humanities calendar through the end of March.
Bates Democrats plan tribute to the late Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota
Friday, February 7, 2003 4:18 pm
Inviting attendees to pen letters to their congressional representatives for or against invading Iraq, the Bates Democrats will host a tribute in words and song to the life and accomplishments of the late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Chase Hall Lounge, 56 Campus Ave.
Charity fundraiser 'Vagina Monologues' returns
Friday, February 7, 2003 3:07 pm
Students perform Eve Ensler's hit play The Vagina Monologues at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The public is invited and donations will be gratefully accepted, with proceeds to support a local charity.
Grants support summer research
Thursday, February 6, 2003 4:14 pm
Fourteen members of the Bates College faculty have been awarded funding for student research assistantships this summer.
Feb. 7 'Spiritual Journeys' talk canceled
Monday, February 3, 2003 3:47 pm
Julie Wortman's lecture titled A Politics and Spirituality of Place, scheduled for 4:30 p.m Thursday, Feb. 6, in Skelton Lounge, 56 Chase Hall, has been canceled.