Stories about "Service"
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Summer Student Work: LGBTQ nonprofit intern Jason DeFelice ’17
Friday, September 11, 2015 9:46 am
A neuroscience major, DeFelice say his internship in Lewiston reaffirmed his goal to become a psychiatrist and work with transgender youth.
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Photo story: Short Term in Kingston, Jamaica
Friday, August 7, 2015 1:04 pm
In Jamaica for Short Term, Professor of Anthropology Charles Carnegie asked his students to reflect on the social ideals that motivate their career interests. He asked them to imagine translating those ideals into action. In words and photographs are some of the answers to those prompts.
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Calling all bargain-hunters: Clean Sweep returns June 20 for 15th year
Thursday, June 4, 2015 1:08 pm
Bates College presents its 15th annual Clean Sweep "garage sale" on June 20 at the Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St.
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Sex-trafficking activist Ruchira Gupta to speak
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 11:06 am
Ruchira Gupta, founder and president of an organization fighting sex trafficking in India, discusses the abolition of the sex trade in a Bates College event on March 17.
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Bates doubly recognized for community engagement
Friday, January 30, 2015 12:11 pm
A longtime leader in building community engagement into the liberal arts education, Bates recently received national recognition for that work from both a federal agency and a major foundation.
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As Chick Leahey’s jersey number is retired, 11 things to know about the great Bates coach and man
Friday, October 24, 2014 12:00 pm
At halftime of tomorrow's Homecoming football game, Bates will retire the No. 11 baseball jersey worn by William "Chick" Leahey ’52 during his 36 years as head coach.
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Forums to look at immigration, economy; Wabanaki-state child welfare history
Friday, September 26, 2014 3:21 pm
Harward Center Civic Forums at Bates College in October explore the role of immigration in Maine's economy; and a historic effort to redress problems created by government policies toward Native American children.
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Summer Student Work: Cooper ’15 supports low-income clients at Pine Tree Legal
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:41 am
Evan Cooper '15 spent summer 2014 helping Pine Tree Legal provide legal aid to those who couldn't afford it.
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Summer Student Work: Callahan ’15 advances Project Story Boost in L-A
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:00 am
Brenna Callahan '15 inspires a love of reading in young students with Project Story Boost.
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Clean Sweep 2014: ‘These swords are awesome!’
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:48 am
Clean Sweep 2014: reducing waste, strengthening community bonds and generating money for nonprofit organizations.