Stories from May 2009
Routine Facade
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:53 am
From left, Barbara Byers '10, Kate Taylor '11, Kaitlin Webber '11 and Megan Fahey '11 perform "Routine Facade" choreographed by Claire Parker '11 for a dance composition course taught by Assistant Professor of Dance Carol Dilley.
Lifting a Weight
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:52 am
Michael Lavallee '12 lifts weights in the Davis Fitness Center, a fully equipped weight room open to students, faculty, and staff.
Research in Bloom: Presenting research at the Summit
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:48 am
C. Challen Willemsen '10 enjoys presenting his research on Maine orchids during the 2009 Mount David Summit, the annual campus-wide celebration of student academic achievement.
Softball Victory
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:44 am
The Bates College softball team celebrates an 8-1 NESCAC East Division victory against rival Bowdoin.
Planting the Seeds of Sustainability
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:39 am
As part of an environmental studies requirement, Molly Mylius '11 will help create an herb garden next to new dining Commons building.
Soaking Up the Sun
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:39 am
Maren Vouga '09 soaks up the sun while studying on the Ladd Library terrace.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:33 am
Planted outside the Olin Arts Center by the college's landscape coordinator Bill Bergevin, these vivid tulips announce the arrival of a new season.
A Musical Welcome
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:29 am
Led by David Brustlin '09, the Deansmen, Bates' all-male a cappella ensemble, perform for newly accepted students to the Class of 2013.
Conducting to a Unique Beat
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:21 am
Thomas Snow conducts the Bates College Jazz Band. Pianist, bandleader and composer, Snow is one of New England’s most versatile and sought-after musicians.
A Force to be Reckoned With
Friday, May 1, 2009 11:15 am
Paired with Amrit Rupasinghe '10, senior Ben Stein '09 is one half of Bates' All-American doubles team, The partners were semifinalists in the 2008 NCAA Division III Championships, hosted by Bates.