Stories from May 2015
Commencement: Bates Class of 2015 shares a ‘love that can change the world’

Sunday, May 31, 2015 4:04 pm

The power of love and the surprising unity of human endeavor were twin themes of Commencement 2015.

Slideshow: Bates Baccalaureate Service 2015

Sunday, May 31, 2015 4:00 pm

The annual Baccalaureate Service provides an opportunity for graduating seniors and their guests to reflect and celebrate, to rejoice and give thanks.

Commencement 2015: Manjul Bhargava’s address

Sunday, May 31, 2015 2:02 pm

Video and text of the 2015 Bates Commencement address by mathematician Manjul Bhargava

Commencement 2015: President Clayton Spencer’s welcome

Sunday, May 31, 2015 1:02 pm

Remarks as delivered. Welcome to the 149th Commencement of Bates College. This…

Commencement 2015: Honorand citations and conferrals

Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:54 pm

The honorary degree citations and conferrals for Mark Abelson, M.D., Manjul Bhargava,…

Commencement 2015: Alexander Bolden’s senior address

Sunday, May 31, 2015 12:34 pm

Video and text of the Senior Address at Commencement 2015 by Alexander Bolden

Scholar-Athlete Society inducts 43 during 2015 Commencement Weekend ceremony

Sunday, May 31, 2015 8:03 am

The Scholar-Athlete Society inducted five alumni, longtime multi-sport coach Bob Flynn, and 37 graduating seniors.

Women’s rowing wins NCAA Division III Championship

Saturday, May 30, 2015 5:17 pm

In dramatic and unexpected fashion, women's rowing won the college's first-ever NCAA team championship Saturday in Gold River, Calif.

Commencement livestream begins 10 a.m. Sunday, May 31

Friday, May 29, 2015 10:47 am

Here's the link to the livestream of Commencement, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 31.

‘Wild rumpus’ reveals Short Term spirit of innovation, experimentation

Friday, May 29, 2015 9:47 am

Bates College's second Curricular Innovation Showcase was a window into programs that have taken Short Term to the next level as a time for course development.

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