HELP US CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2020:
Share a message with the Class of 2020! Entries will be posted publicly to the Bates Commencement message board. You can also send your well wishes by using the hashtags #Bates2020 and #BatesGrad on a public post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.  

COMMENCEMENT 2020

Through this year’s virtual Commencement on May 31, we will honor, in an exceptional way, our exceptional class of soon-to-be Bates College graduates. Learn more on the Bates Commencement 2020 page.

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A MESSAGE FROM SENIOR CO-PRESIDENTS TO CLASSMATES: Priscila Guillen & Maya Seshan share their words of encouragement to their classmates.

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‘BOBCAT BOX’ UNBOXING REVEAL FOR ON-CAMPUS SENIORS: In recent days, 460-plus Bates seniors around the world received their Bobcat Boxes, filled with items for their Commencement on May 31, including gown, cap, tassels and more!

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SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION: Spend some time with the work of seven studio art majors from the Class of 2020, or download the illustrated exhibition brochure.

This year’s Great Day to be a Bobcat was one for the record books!

An unprecedented 4,583 donors gave more than $1 million dollars to support Bates students and programs.

Thank you for showing that it’s ALWAYS a great day to be a Bobcat!

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VIRTUAL REUNION
June 12-13, 2020

We can’t gather on campus, but we can celebrate together online. Join us and re-visit (at a distance) everything you love about Bates and your fellow Bobcats.

WEBINAR: ALUMNI WISDOM FOR NAVIGATING RECESSIONS AND BUILDING RESILIENCE

On Wednesday, May 27, at 8PM EDT we heard from members of the Class of 2009, who shared their stories of resilience and success during and after the Great Recession. Watch the recording!

As the Class of 2020 begins their post-graduate lives in cities all over the world, they will need the help and wisdom of alumni like you.

Bates Bridge, our online platform for students and alumni, makes it easy for you to connect with the Class of 2020 and other young alums in need of guidance and support. Join today!