Stories from 2012
Albanian film ‘Amnesty’ opens autumn series of Global Lens screenings

Friday, September 7, 2012 1:59 pm

The Global Lens 2012 film series returns to Bates in weekly screenings starting Sept. 17.

Glazer celebrates three decades at Bates with season of most-cherished music

Friday, September 7, 2012 12:57 pm

Pianist Frank Glazer devotes the 2012-13 season to beloved works from 32 years of Bates concerts.

Convocation 2012 reveals common ground in art of compromise

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 3:45 pm

What's political compromise got to do with a Bates education? As Convocation 2012 reveals, plenty.

The 1860 Republican Party platform called the expansion of slavery a "crime against humanity." Detail of a photograph courtesy of the Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana.
Party platforms reflect ideological battles, says political scientist Engel

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:39 am

Changes in party platforms over time can reflect the winners and losers among the party factions.

Focus will be on virtues of compromise as Bates greets Class of 2016

Friday, August 31, 2012 12:37 pm

Welcoming the most selective and geographically diverse class in the school's history, Bates begins its 2012-13 academic year Sept. 4.

‘Amy’s Wish,’ Kuritz’s latest film, to debut Sept. 8

Friday, August 31, 2012 12:24 pm

A short film directed by Professor of Theater Paul Kuritz premieres at the college Sept. 8.

Museum of Art offers lectures, star parties and more as ‘Starstruck’ shines on

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:58 am

The Bates College Museum of Art presents lectures, star-viewing parties and other public programs throughout the autumn in conjunction with the remarkable exhibition "Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography."

CANCELED: Singer Mirel Wagner cancels Sept. 12 Bates performance

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:49 am

Mirel Wagner's Bates concert has been canceled.

Authority on Occupy movement to open Civic Forum Series

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:43 am

Todd Gitlin, the author of a new book about the Occupy movement that swept the nation in 2011, speaks about the movement on Sept. 11.

Bach, ‘Bhangra,’ blues, Baroque and more on tap as Bates announces fall concert season

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:10 am

The autumn 2012 concert season represents the best of music from Bates and the world.

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