Stories from September 2008
Lecture: "Emotional and Mental Wellness"

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:35 pm

Susan Powers, Psychologist at Bates Health Center, will lead this discussion on the integral components of emotional and mental wellness and the challenges of maintaining this state on a college campus.

Phillips, Otis recipients to present international projects

Monday, September 29, 2008 1:36 pm

With topics including the effects of ethnic Chinese migration on Tibet and the outlook for farming in Norway, Bates College students who have conducted projects abroad supported by the college's Otis and Phillips fellowships will discuss their findings in evening presentations throughout October.

Three appointed to Board of Trustees

Monday, September 29, 2008 1:24 pm

President Elaine Tuttle Hansen has announced three appointments to the Bates College Board of Trustees: Steven A. Brown of Brookline, Mass., Sarah Risley Pearson of Evanston, Ill., and Jeremy M. Sclar, also of Brookline.

Sema Kazarian '11

Monday, September 29, 2008 12:00 pm

Sophomore forward Sema Kazarian (Providence, R.I.) led the scoring breakthrough with three goals on the week -- two against New England College and another against Bates.

Lee Smith '12

Monday, September 29, 2008 12:00 pm

Bates College first-year golfer Lee Smith became the first Bobcat golfer to earn NESCAC Golf Rookie of the Year honors, and he was named to the All-Conference First Team for his performance at last weekend's NESCAC Men's Golf Qualifier.

Fundraisers keep a close eye on financial markets' movements

Friday, September 26, 2008 12:00 pm

Among the experts quoted by The Chronicle of Higher Education in its story about philanthropy and the financial crisis, Vice President for College Advancement Kelly Kerner came first. He told the Chronicle that fundraising veterans have a long-term focus. "It can't just be about the moment. It's about the horizon, and you have to meet donors where they are," he said.

Shakespeare scholar discusses white literary criticism

Thursday, September 25, 2008 1:31 pm

Gary Taylor, George Matthew Edgar Professor of English at Florida State University, discusses "Shakespeare and the Origins of White Literary Criticism" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Chase Hall Lounge, 53 Campus Ave.

What Happens On November 5? Activating Citizenship (No Matter Who Wins)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 3:52 pm

Peter Levine, Director of The Center For Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), Tufts University, gives his lecture "What Happens on November 5? Activating Citizenship (No Matter Who Wins)."

Crisis in the Caucasus: Cold War 2.0?

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 3:46 pm

The German-Russian Studies Department invites you to this year's first "Samovar Series for Cultural Inquiry." The topic will be recent events in the Caucasus and the impact those events are having and might have for the international community.

Jen Marino '09

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:00 pm

Senior forward Jen Marino (Methuen, Mass.) scored almost immediately after entering the game in the 19th minute during the first half of Bates' 4-1 women's soccer victory over Wellesley College.

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