Stories from August 2010
'Quantum entanglement' research published
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:38 am
Lilian Childress, assistant professor of physics at Bates, is one of a team of physicists whose research into the intriguing phenomenon called quantum entanglement was published Aug. 5 on the Science Daily and Nature websites.
BatesNews Monthly Update: August 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010 4:14 pm
For Bates alumni, parents, and friends, here is a look back at…
Restructuring enhances Bates’ commitment to diversity and inclusion
Thursday, August 5, 2010 3:31 pm
Bates is working to reinforce and enhance the institution’s commitment to diversity,…
Davis, Purdy appointments announced in campus restructuring
Thursday, August 5, 2010 3:30 pm
As part of a comprehensive reorganization to advance diversity and inclusion, longtime…
Main Line Times includes letter on immigration reform by Pasek '12
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 12:43 pm
In his hometown paper, the Main Line Times, Michael Pasek ’12 of…
Bates Clean Sweep raises nearly $16,000 for local nonprofits
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 12:08 pm
The 10th annual Clean Sweep, Bates College's "garage sale" of appliances, furniture, electronics and other goods donated by departing students, raised nearly $16,000 in proceeds that will be divided among 14 local nonprofit organizations. A community tradition, the June 19 sale drew crowds of enthusiastic bargain-hunters to Bates' Underhill Area. "More than 100 volunteers from 14 local nonprofit organizations put in more than 1,000 hours of collecting, sorting, cleaning, organizing and pricing an arena full of items," says Julie Rosenbach, event organizer and the college's sustainability coordinator.
St. Petersburg Times describes love and adventure for Ward '03
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 11:47 am
An installment of the St. Petersburg Times series “Heart Beat” describes what…
Bangor Daily News profiles retiring judge Staples '55 as he enters seminary
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 10:32 am
The Bangor Daily News profiles retiring Maine District Court judge Bernard Staples…
Dance festival's 'Different Voices' hail from Africa, Mexico, U.S.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 9:09 am
In the final week of the Bates Dance Festival, the annual "Different Voices" concert showcases the internationalism of contemporary dance, with choreographers from the United States, Africa and Mexico bringing compelling styles and perspectives to the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 5 and 6, in Bates College’s Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St.
Sierra Star interviews organic garden volunteer and geo major Anderson '12
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 8:46 am
The Sierra Star of Oakhurst, Calif., interviews geology major Brigit Anderson ’12…