Stories from 2014
Ethan Lipton & his Orchestra to perform acclaimed song cycle about job loss
Friday, February 28, 2014 10:40 am
Ethan Lipton & his Orchestra perform the song cycle "No Place to Go" on March 7.
‘Agent provocateur’ Thomas Tracy is 2014 Kroepsch honoree for excellence in teaching
Friday, February 28, 2014 5:56 am
For students, the intrinsic value of studying philosophy is a "richer and more interesting life."
Longtime activist for indigenous rights, sustainability to speak on environmental stewardship
Thursday, February 27, 2014 12:03 pm
Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American leader and environmental activist, speaks at Bates on March 3.
Lectures to feature a mystery-writing mathematician and a noted inventor
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 4:17 pm
Bates presents lecturers offering insight into mathematics and medical technology on Feb. 26 and 28.
In its ninth year, F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase expands roster, stylistic reach
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:48 pm
“This year’s lineup in the ninth annual F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase is…
Singer-songwriter Ritter riding ‘Beast’ back to Bates
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:29 pm
Touring behind his acclaimed album "The Beast in Its Tracks," singer-songwriter Josh Ritter performs on March 2.
Bates student John Durkin dies while on study-abroad program in Rome
Saturday, February 22, 2014 1:20 pm
John Durkin '15 was an economics major and Asian studies minor, and a member of the Bates football team.
Yahoo buys Wander, social-media startup co-founded by Jeremy Fisher ’06
Friday, February 21, 2014 10:41 am
In 2013, Wander created Days, an app that lets users gather their photos and GIFs in a daily, shareable package. "Days is a way to share a day in your life," Fisher says.
Career-immersion program with Koru supports Bates’ purposeful work initiative
Thursday, February 20, 2014 8:00 am
With a goal of improving students' career prospects through workplace immersion programs, "everyone wins," says President Clayton Spencer.
Indigenous rights and environmental activist Oren Lyons to discuss sustainability
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 1:10 pm
Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American leader and environmental activist, offers a lecture on March 3.