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Robert Drinan to discuss U.S. war on terrorism
Thursday, January 24, 2002 3:29 pm
Robert Drinan, an ordained Jesuit priest, professor of law at Georgetown University and internationally recognized human rights advocate, will discuss the ethical and legal challenges facing the United States as it pursues national domestic security in a talk titled "America's War on Terrorism: Human Rights, Civil Rights and Homeland Security" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Chase Hall Lounge, Campus Avenue, at Bates College.
Six Bobcats qualify for NCAA championships
Thursday, January 24, 2002 3:11 pm
Midway through the winter season, six Bates College student-athletes have qualified for the NCAA championships. Three represent the swimming and diving teams and three come from the track and field teams.
Portland rabbi to discuss 'faith in a broken world'
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:31 pm
Rabbi Alice Dubinsky of Congregation Bet Ha'am in South Portland will present a talk titled "Holy Fragments: A Rabbi's Faith in a Broken World" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall, 56 Campus Ave. Part of the series "Spiritual Journeys: Stories of the Soul 2001-02," sponsored by the chaplain's office, the talk is open to the public free of charge.
'Nuyorican' poet to read at Bates
Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:53 am
Poet Jaime "Shaggy" Flores, known for his work with the new generation of "Nuyorican Poets" (the term referring to a Puerto Rican living in New York or one who has lived in New York and returned to Puerto Rico), will give a poetry performance titled "Diaspora in My Art: Artistic Perspectives on Africa in the Americas" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Room 104 of the Olin Arts Center at Bates College. The public is invited to attend free of charge.
Burt's Bees president to discuss women as entrepreneurs
Monday, January 21, 2002 2:38 pm
Roxanne Quimby, co-founder and president of Burt's Bees, will discuss the role of women as entrepreneurs in marketing natural consumer products at 7 p.m. Monday, January 28, in Chase Hall Lounge at Bates College. The public is invited free of charge to the talk, part of the annual Bates Seminar Series in Entrepreneurship. An informal reception and refreshments will follow the presentation.
Bates students score 100 in medical school acceptance
Friday, January 18, 2002 3:35 pm
All of the 27 Bates College seniors and alumni who applied to graduate programs in the health professions in 2001 were accepted, according to a report by the college's medical studies committee.
Elizabeth Sheppard named director of alumni relations at Bates
Friday, January 18, 2002 2:43 pm
Auburn resident Elizabeth K. Sheppard is the new director of alumni relations at Bates College, Vice President for Alumni Affairs and External Relations William W. Hiss recently announced.
Three Bates faculty members receive Phillips Fellowships
Monday, January 14, 2002 3:39 pm
Matthew Cote, associate professor of chemistry; Atsuko Hirai, Kazushige Hirasawa Professor of History; and John Rhodes, associate professor of mathematics, have been awarded Phillips Faculty Fellowships for the 2002-03 academic year, announced Donald W. Harward, president of Bates College.
Martell, Weymouth named to Verizon Academic All-District soccer teams
Thursday, January 10, 2002 3:45 pm
Senior forward Drew Weymouth and junior goalkeeper Kim Martell were each named to the 2002 Verizon Academic All-District soccer teams on Thursday. Weymouth, a first-team selection will be placed on the ballot for All-America honors, while Martell was named to the second team.
Modern Dance Company showcases new work
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 4:01 pm
The Bates College Modern Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Marcy Plavin, showcases the talents of students and a guest choreographer in concerts at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Schaeffer Theatre on College Street.