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Lewiston Middle School hosts 'Diversity Day' for preschoolers
Tuesday, December 4, 2001 3:46 pm
Under the direction of a Bates College junior and two Lewiston Middle School (LMS) teachers, a group of eighth graders will host a hands-on "Diversity Day" for 30 preschoolers Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Lewiston Middle School Library.
College debater launches high school parliamentary debate league in Washington, D.C.
Monday, December 3, 2001 4:10 pm
A student from a college with an internationally recognized debate program has helped high schools in the nation's capital launch a debate league of their own.
The Quimby League
Monday, December 3, 2001 11:48 am
The Quimby league is dedicated to parliamentary-style debate. Although some Washington schools have participated in a regional league that offers traditional (Lincoln-Douglas, Policy) debate, many students did not have time for the preparation these styles require.
Online giving comes to Bates
Wednesday, November 28, 2001 9:08 am
Beginning Dec. 5, alumni, parents and friends may go online with their credit card to make gifts to the Bates Fund.
Men's basketball to host Bates-Bowdoin Classic
Tuesday, November 27, 2001 8:56 am
The Bobcats host the first round of the inaugural Bates-Bowdoin Classic men's basketball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 1.
'Difference' series presents film, lecture on diversity
Monday, November 26, 2001 9:13 am
On Dec. 10 in Room 104 of Olin Arts Center, a Bates College event series exploring differences in race, gender and other characteristics presents a documentary film about minority scholars and a lecturer nationally known for her work on diversity issues.
William E. Little Jr. appointed to Board of Overseers
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 9:25 am
William E. Little Jr. of New York City has been appointed to the board of overseers by trustees of Bates College, President Donald W. Harward has announced.
Easter '03 earns cross country All-America honors
Monday, November 19, 2001 9:32 am
Bates College junior Justin Easter of Jay, Maine, finished 19th out of 215 runners Nov. 17 at the NCAA Division III cross country championships at Augustana College, earning his first All-America honor in cross country and the third overall in his career.
Bates College Museum of Art devotes winter to architecture
Friday, November 16, 2001 9:53 am
Running from Dec. 6 through March 24, two exhibits at the Bates College Museum of Art approach architecture from very different angles.
Boston filmmakers present Maine premiere of award-winning Lift
Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:43 am
Boston filmmakers DeMane Davis and Khari Streeter will screen the Maine premiere of "Lift," their dramatic film about shoplifting Monday, Nov. 26, in the Keck Room, Pettengill Hall, at Bates College.