Stories about "Civic engagement"
Bates anthropologist, student honored for community work

Friday, April 29, 2011 2:23 pm

The Maine Campus Compact has honored a Bates College senior and a member of the college's anthropology faculty for their commitment to public engagement. Visiting Instructor of Anthropology Heather Lindkvist is one of five college faculty in Maine to receive the Donald Harward Award for Faculty Service-Learning Excellence. Jessica Igoe, an economics major and education minor from Lexington, Mass., was one of four students at Maine colleges honored with the Heart and Soul Award, recognizing exemplary civic engagement.

Bates launches EcoService Day with green projects on, off campus

Monday, April 25, 2011 9:13 am

From the shores of the Androscoggin River to the slopes of Bradbury Mountain, dozens of Bates College students, staff and faculty will fan out through Lewiston-Auburn and beyond on Saturday, April 30, to give the environment a helping hand.

Press Herald profiles Maine 'treasure' Sawin Millett '59

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 10:10 am

The Portland Press Herald profiles Sawin Millett ’59, the commissioner of the…

Good Eggs

Friday, February 11, 2011 9:45 am

Here in Maine, the national egg-salmonella scare didn’t surprise social-justice Batesies.

Fifty years later, To Kill a Mockingbird still a call to action

Monday, February 7, 2011 2:34 pm

As Cairo’s protesters march across world stage, it’s easy to equate activism…

Robinson Players offer 11th 'Vagina Monologues'

Thursday, February 3, 2011 2:44 pm

For the 11th year, Bates students are supporting efforts to reduce domestic violence with a production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, in performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 11-13, in Gannett Theater, Pettigrew Hall, 305 College St.

Standiford '97 leads defense of embattled Maine family program

Friday, January 28, 2011 1:35 pm

Maine news outlets highlighted the leadership of women’s advocate Sarah Standiford ’97…

Press Herald spotlights Maine Senate president Raye '83 and his 'passion for politics'

Thursday, December 2, 2010 12:42 pm

The Portland Press Herald makes clear that politics and public service are…

'We are partners' is theme of Garcelon-sponsored admission panel

Friday, November 12, 2010 12:27 pm

Families from the Lewiston-Auburn area who are beginning the college search heard…

Free panel discussion Nov. 11 at Bates demystifies college search process

Friday, November 5, 2010 2:06 pm

Topics include "Interviewing Tips" and "Financial Aid Basics."

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