Stories from October 2012
Bates has a voice in landmark case on race-conscious college admissions
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:29 am
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case challenging use of race…
Slide Show: Parents and Family Weekend 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012 11:17 pm
Parents and Family Weekend 2012 featured a wide range of activities and…
Bates community mourns death of student injured in fall
Friday, October 5, 2012 9:15 pm
Bates College President Clayton Spencer tonight sent an email message to the…
Events schedule: October 2012, first revision
Thursday, October 4, 2012 1:09 pm
Here’s a revised listing of public events at the college from Oct. 5-31, 2012.
Museum of Art to connect L-A seventh-graders with space station
Thursday, October 4, 2012 12:49 pm
The Museum of Art will give L/A seventh-graders the opportunity to talk with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Intercultural Education office presentations represent diverse interests
Thursday, October 4, 2012 12:27 pm
The Office of Intercultural Education offers four autumn presentations exploring topics relating to the LGBT, African American and Latino/a experiences.
Science journalist offers astrophotography lecture, wilderness workshop
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:28 pm
Science journalist Babak Tafreshi leads a wilderness photography workshop and offers a lecture related to the Museum of Art exhibition "Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography".
More about the 2012 astrophotography workshop with Babak Tafreshi
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:26 pm
Science journalist Babak Tafreshi leads a wilderness photography workshop related to the…
Panel to explore religious perspectives on marriage equality
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:13 pm
A panel of religion scholars and clergy will examine the topic of marriage equality for same-sex couples on Oct. 8.
Former Maine labor commissioner to discuss Frances Perkins, first female Cabinet member
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 10:07 am
Laura Fortman, Maine's former commissioner of labor, gives the lecture "Frances Perkins: New Deal Legacy and Lessons for Today" on Oct. 10.