Stories from April 2013
College Night in Town returns May 1

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:00 pm

The event offers all area college students an opportunity to get better acquainted with dining, entertainment and shopping options in Lewiston and Auburn.

Students and local residents enjoy a concluding a cappella performance during the debut College Night in Town (now known as Bates Night in Town). (Michael Pasek '12/Bates College)
Night in Town

Monday, April 29, 2013 10:05 am

The Event Bates Night in Town is back, bigger and better than…

Noted photographer Chester Higgins Jr. to offer presentation

Friday, April 26, 2013 4:18 pm

Chester Higgins Jr., a photographer for the New York Times whose images have appeared in exhibitions all over the world, visits Bates to give a talk titled Dancing with My Spirit on May 1.

Maine Campus Compact honors two for civic involvement

Friday, April 26, 2013 11:01 am

Maine Campus Compact will honor two members of the Bates community for their commitment to public involvement.

2013 Commencement honorary degrees announced; address by Stonyfield Farm’s Gary Hirshberg

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:00 pm

The honorary degree candidates "show us how the values that define the Bates experience can shape, and take shape in, the world,” said President Spencer.

Parker Quartet violinist Daniel Chong joins Bates pianist Frank Glazer in concert

Monday, April 22, 2013 12:36 pm

Bates presents Parker Quartet violinist Daniel Chong and Bates pianist Frank Glazer in concert Apr. 26.

Three Bates students receive Davis Projects for Peace awards

Thursday, April 18, 2013 3:39 pm

Initiatives to foster Mideast dialogue and nurture collaborative conversations in Myanmar have garnered Davis Project for Peace awards for three students.

Marcus ’82 offers first-hand accounts of Boston Marathon bombings and aftermath for Esquire

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2:43 pm

Jon Marcus '82 describes solidarity and resolve in the aftermath of the April 15 bombings.

Bates leads the pack in March Mania competition

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 1:52 pm

Spurred by the mantra “Beat Colby,” Bates’ young alumni have secured their first March Mania victory in the challenge’s four-year history.

Audio Slide Show: ‘Creative and Physical’ — Travis Jones’ pursuit of aerial arts and athletics

Monday, April 15, 2013 1:18 pm

Travis Jones ’13, a double major in art and visual culture, and…

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