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Senior receives national humanitarian award
Thursday, May 23, 2002 4:16 pm
Bates College senior Jenny Blau of Los Greenbrae, Calif., has been chosen as a recipient of the 2002 national Campus Compact Howard R. Swearer Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work in providing quality medical care for Latinos in Lewiston.
Harris Wofford to speak at dedication of Harward Center for Community Partnerships
Thursday, May 23, 2002 9:53 am
Harris Wofford, chairman of America's Promise, will be the keynote speaker at the dedication of the Donald W. and Ann M. Harward Center for Community Partnerships at 1:30 p.m. Friday May 24 on the historic Bates College Quad in front of Coram Library. In the event of rain, the dedication ceremony will be moved to Merrill Gymnasium.
Buyers of discarded goods benefit non-profits, environment through Bates College Dump & Run
Thursday, May 23, 2002 9:37 am
Bates College is one of a growing number of colleges and universities nationwide to benefit the environment and local non-profit organizations by selling possessions donated by departing students. Bates' second annual "Dump & Run" sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the college's Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St.
Update on developments regarding assault
Friday, May 17, 2002 3:20 pm
We have received no new information since April 10 regarding the investigation of the sexual assault that occurred on campus, April 5.
Dean of Admissions Wylie Mitchell appears on New York public radio
Thursday, May 16, 2002 4:25 pm
Bates Dean of Admissions Wylie Mitchell appeared on WNYC radio's issue-oriented talk program "On The Line." The topic of the program was "Feeling Testy: Are Standardized Tests Fair?" Guests Mitchell and Rebecca Zwick of the University of California, Santa Barbara discussed the importance of SATs in higher education.
In math as in juggling, it's OK to make mistakes
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:56 am
"I want my students to discover that in learning math, as in juggling, it is important to accept our mistakes, to pick up the pieces and to start over again until we get it right," says David Haines, professor of mathematics at Bates College. Haines also encourages his students to juggle during class hours.
Lewiston High School Science Fair prizewinners announced
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:40 am
Plaques, medals and more than $1,200 will be awarded for the projects deemed the best at the third annual Lewiston High School Science Fair held Thursday, May 9th. Award-winning students will be presented at the high school's "Night of Excellence" on June 3.
Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg to speak at commencement
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 2:09 pm
Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg, recognized internationally as one of the world's most profound thinkers and as a scientist who bridges the literacy gap for general audiences, will receive an honorary doctor of science degree and speak at the 136th commencement at Bates College.
Professors awarded for excellence in teaching
Monday, May 13, 2002 2:26 pm
Claudia Aburto Guzman, assistant professor of Spanish, and Carole Taylor, professor of English.Two members of the Bates College humanities faculty have received this year's Ruth M. and Robert H. Kroepsch Award for Excellence in Teaching. The recipients are Claudia Aburto Guzman, assistant professor of Spanish, and Carole Taylor, professor of English.
Two students receive Philip J. Otis Fellowships
Monday, May 13, 2002 2:21 pm
Two environmental studies majors at Bates College have received Philip J. Otis Fellowships to support research projects that will promote greater understanding of environmental issues and the connection between the environment and spirituality.