Stories about "Dining Commons"
Hedge and the Bill
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:19 pm
As major renovations loom, Bates consideres the two building's aesthetics and history
Commons dedication honors philanthropic response
Friday, May 9, 2008 1:52 pm
Donors who supported construction of the new dining Commons at Bates College, including many Trustees, were honored Friday at the official dedication of the campus' newest and most-used building.
More than a month old, dining Commons still a fresh Bates place
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 12:00 pm
Spring's happy arrival after a long winter manifests itself in myriad ways, which is one way to explain the giddy reactions to the new dining Commons, open since Feb. 24.
A year later, U.S. Rep. Michaud inspects completed Commons
Friday, March 7, 2008 11:04 am
About a year after visiting Bates to see how the college is making itself more sustainable, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud returned on March 7 for lunch and a tour of Bates' new, "green" dining Commons.
Dinner Time
Saturday, March 1, 2008 2:53 pm
About 1,000 diners gave the College’s new Commons its first major test on the evening of Feb. 25 during the first dinner served to the entire campus community in the new space.
Bates opens state-of-the art dining facility
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:40 pm
After nearly 17 months of construction, Bates College opens its new dining facility on Sunday, Feb. 24.
Campus Construction Update: Week of Jan. 21, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:44 pm
In recent weeks we've learned what Dining Services director Christine Schwartz likes about the new dining Commons. Now it's the turn of Paul Farnsworth, Bates' project manager for the building.
Campus Construction Update: Week of Sept. 10, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007 3:58 pm
The manager of the Alumni Walk project reported that 140,000 flower bulbs were shipped our way: scillas, which bloom around the same time as crocuses.
Campus Construction Update: Week of Aug. 27, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007 8:39 am
On Aug. 31, 2007, construction crews rushed to get much of Alumni Walk ready for traffic as Bates College students returned in force.
Campus Construction Update of Aug. 13, 2007: The opening of 280 College Street
Friday, August 17, 2007 8:57 am
With its first occupants scheduled to move in later in the day, the new Bates student housing was introduced to the community with speeches and tours during the morning of Aug. 17.