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Bates historian receives Celebration of Excellence Award
Sunday, April 29, 2001 2:22 pm
Steve Hochstadt, professor of history at Bates College, has been selected as a finalist for the Pizzagalli Construction Company Celebration of Excellence Award.
Bates to host conference on the Caribbean and the Americas
Wednesday, April 25, 2001 3:55 pm
A group of Bates, Bowdoin and Colby college faculty and students, joined by a colleague from the University of the West Indies, will gather to participate in a day-long conference and roundtable, "Scientific Knowledge, Culture and Political Economy: The Caribbean and The Americas," Friday, May 4, in Chase Hall Lounge on Campus Avenue at Bates College.
Four Bates students named Philip J. Otis Fellows
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 3:47 pm
Four Bates College students have been named 2001 Phillip J. Otis Fellows and will each receive a $5,000 grant for research and travel to promote greater understanding of environmental issues and the connection between the environment and spirituality.
Seven Bates students receive Phillips Fellowships
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 3:30 pm
Seven Bates juniors have been named 2001 Phillips Student Fellows and will each receive grants of up to $10,000 for summer research projects.
Martin Yan of "Yan Can Cook" to prepare community dinner at Bates
Tuesday, April 17, 2001 3:26 pm
World-renowned chef Martin Yan, whose cooking show "Yan Can Cook" has brought Chinese cuisine to millions will help prepare a community dinner Thursday, May 3, in the Chase Hall Commons and several other campus locations at Bates College.
Lewiston Middle School hosts first Cultural Heritage Night
Sunday, April 15, 2001 1:24 pm
Lewiston Middle School (LMS) will host its first Cultural Heritage Night Thursday, April 25, in the school's cafeteria. The event will feature presentations about Franco-American and Somali heritage and displays by Bates College international students, who will share their traditions, music and dress.
Environmentalist to discuss 'Mao's War Against Nature'
Thursday, April 12, 2001 3:15 pm
Environmentalist Judith Shapiro will discuss Mao's War Against Nature: The Lessons for Today Monday, April 30, in the Keck Classroom of Pettengill Hall, 4 Andrews Road.
Museum of Art to open two exhibitions in April
Monday, April 9, 2001 3:06 pm
A Brief History of Printmaking and the Annual Senior Exhibition, will be featured from April 13 to June 3 at the Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St.
Roma author to speak in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Monday, April 9, 2001 1:17 pm
Ronald Lee, executive director of the Toronto-based Roma (commonly known as "Gypsy") Community & Advocacy Center, will speak about The Romanian Holocaust Friday, April 12, in the Benjamin Mays Center, 75 Russell St.
Steel-drum ensemble joins Javanese gamelan, African drum and dance for concert
Friday, April 6, 2001 2:58 pm
The Bates Steel Pan Rhythm Riders will join the Bates College Javanese Gamelan Ensemble and performers of West African drum and dance for an evening of music from around the world Thursday, April 12, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. 75 Russell St.