Stories about "food"
Why more and more colleges are seeing green in going green
Sunday, October 5, 2008 12:00 pm
The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine used Bates' sustainability efforts in a story about what has the current generation of college students fired up: "They're all about green, focused on saving energy, serving organic and local food, and reducing carbon emissions."
In the media: Food for thought
Friday, October 3, 2008 12:00 pm
Thanks to an anonymous $2.5 million gift, Bates College is refocusing its food-services mission on 'nourishing body and mind' and serving more organic and locally grown fare in the dining hall.
Lecture explores psychology of food choices
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:57 pm
Paul Rozin, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, presents his findings on the moral, psychological and social factors involved in food choices in a lecture at Bates.
‘Omnivore’s Dilemma’ author Pollan to speak at Bates
Friday, September 19, 2008 12:49 pm
One of the most prominent advocates for changing the culture of eating in the United States, Pollan has expressed a food philosophy stunning in its reach and simplicity: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
Bates College New Dorm: 280 College
Monday, September 15, 2008 12:00 pm
A video of the new dorm on campus. Some call it New Rand, but it is officially called 280 College.
Bates College New Commons Dining Facility
Monday, September 15, 2008 12:00 pm
A video for Bates College Alumni to get a sense of what the new dining facility on campus looks like.
NBC affiliate reports on $2.5 million gift for local, natural, organic foods
Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 pm
Bates' purchase of local food is helping Maine farmers and food providers.
$2.5 million gift helps inspire food-awareness initiative at Bates College
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 12:00 pm
An unusual donation of $2.5 million to Bates College has increased the college's already high use of local, organic and natural food.
Imber to address 2008 Convocation gathering
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:24 am
Celebrating its 154th academic year and the first day of classes, the Bates community will gather for Convocation at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, on the historic Quad near Campus Avenue. Margaret A. Imber, associate professor of classical and medieval studies, will deliver the 2008 Convocation address.
Place in the heart
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 2:59 pm
While outdoors, she looked within and found a new sense of place