Stories from 2012
Robinson Players to present powerful, provocative ‘Laramie Project’
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:30 pm
Seeking to spark constructive dialogue on campus and in the community, Bates' Robinson Players present "The Laramie Project."
Book by sociologist Duina explores economic role of everyday rules, practices
Friday, February 3, 2012 4:43 pm
A book by Francesco Duina explores the role of rules and practices, informal and formal, in economic life.
Jazz pianist Glasper performs Feb. 9
Friday, February 3, 2012 8:34 am
Pianist Robert Glasper, called by New York Magazine "an artist who "unfailingly gets the feeling right," performs at Bates on Feb. 9.
High time for performance of works by a different Dickens
Friday, February 3, 2012 8:21 am
Bates professor rediscovers music by Dickens' older sister.
Fashion show focuses on traditional and contemporary African styles
Thursday, February 2, 2012 4:28 pm
Traditional and contemporary fashions from Africa are the focus of Bates' premiere Inside Africa Fashion Show on Feb. 10.
OIE to present Dawoud Bey, a photographer who looks beyond stereotypes
Thursday, February 2, 2012 3:59 pm
Renowned photographer Dawoud Bey discusses his work on Feb. 15 in the Mays Center.
Inaugural Winter Throwdown leaves competitors curled, stumped, but happy
Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:47 am
In a parade of patterned Spandex, competitors in the first Intercollegiate Winter Throwdown came brandishing team mascots, notably the University of Maine at Farmington's superb white-bearded gnome.
BatesDowntown continues with piano-violin duo
Monday, January 30, 2012 4:34 pm
The Olin Arts Center music series BatesDowntown continues with a performance by violinist Dean Stein and pianist Chiharu Naruse on Feb. 3.
Arts Crawl, Asia Night: Student creativity trumps winter weather
Monday, January 30, 2012 2:05 pm
Escape from the Jan. 27 rain and cold came courtesy of the second-annual Bates Arts Crawl, a showcase of student creativity that culminated in the show called Asia Night.
Video: 2012 Arts Crawl
Monday, January 30, 2012 1:58 pm
Student arts showcase culminating with the variety show "Asia Night," a kaleidoscope of song and dance.