Stories from 2013

‘Opportunity not importunity’: a story of who really founded the Bates Fund
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5:00 pm
While acts of philanthropy got most private colleges going, the tradition of the alumni fund is a relative newcomer.

Audio Slide Show: ‘Mentoring and Learning’ — Kim Sullivan fosters college aspirations
Friday, June 21, 2013 12:46 pm
Bonner Leader Kim Sullivan ’13 discusses her commitment to the City of...

Hathorn Hall’s columns get stripped down and freshened up
Friday, June 21, 2013 10:26 am
Before being painted, Hathorn Hall's columns get the bare naked treatment.

Multimedia: Reunion 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:27 am
Welcome to complete multimedia coverage of Reunion 2013 at Bates College. Reunion...

Audio Slide Show: ‘Committed and Dashing’ — Mikey Arsnow and the Deansmen storm the town
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:54 am
Mikey Arsnow ’14 is a member of the Deansmen. Here he explains...

Revealed: Who coined the distinctive Bates cheer ‘Great day to be a Bobcat’?
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:39 pm
Reunion Weekend was an opportune time to discover who coined the cheer "Great day to be a Bobcat."

Harward Center for Community Partnerships awards recognize 18
Monday, June 10, 2013 4:09 pm
The seventh annual Bates College Harward Center for Community Partnerships Awards recognized 18 individuals and organizations on May 8.

Why go to college? It means a meaningful life, says psychologist Jill Reich
Monday, June 10, 2013 1:58 pm
If you want to know how the Bates education addresses student needs, developmental and intellectual, it's hard to imagine anyone better equipped than Jill Reich.

Adams ’92 receives Stangle Award for Distinguished Service
Monday, June 10, 2013 9:57 am
Established in 2012, the Stangle Award recognizes leaders who help Bates people become better professionals in their careers and volunteer work.

Sleeper ’08 receives Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Monday, June 10, 2013 9:43 am
The Distinguished Young Alumni Award is presented to a recent graduate for exceptional volunteer service to Bates and distinction in his or her career.