Stories from 2012
Stangle Award answers the question ‘What’s in a name?’
Friday, June 1, 2012 3:50 pm
The inaugural award for distinguished service belongs its namesake: Bruce Stangle '70.
Bates invites public to safe viewing of transit of Venus
Friday, June 1, 2012 3:13 pm
Bates invites Lewiston-Auburn residents to a campus viewing of Tuesday's highly anticipated transit of Venus.
Seven receive Fulbright awards to teach, conduct research abroad
Friday, June 1, 2012 3:02 pm
Seven 2012 Bates graduates have received Fulbright awards for teaching and conducting research in Europe, Asia and South America.
Clean Sweep, Bates College’s ‘garage sale,’ returns for 12th year
Friday, June 1, 2012 2:48 pm
The June 16 Clean Sweep is a "garage sale" on a massive scale that benefits the environment, community organizations and countless satisfied shoppers.
Harward Center honors individuals, groups for strengthening town-gown ties
Friday, June 1, 2012 2:31 pm
In a May 8 ceremony, the Harward Center for Community Partnerships honored 15 persons and organizations for their efforts to strengthen college-community ties.
Bates appoints Leigh Weisenburger as Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:30 am
Bates President-elect Clayton Spencer today announced the appointment of Leigh A. Weisenburger,…
With Bassler, De Niro, Ifill, the star power shines at Commencement 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012 3:57 pm
In a ceremony rich with laughs thanks to honorands Bonnie Bassler, Robert De Niro and Gwen Ifill, 463 Bates graduates received their diplomas on May 27.
Commencement 2012: honorand Robert De Niro remarks (text and video)
Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:42 pm
Thank you Michael [Chu ’80, trustee citation presenter]. I’m sure you’re thinking:…
Commencement 2012: honorand Bonnie Bassler remarks (text and video)
Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:38 pm
Thank you, Val [Smith ’75, trustee presenter], for that lovely introduction. Congratulations…