Bobcat Connection: June 2025
Bates Reunion 2025 (June 6-8) has finally arrived! We are welcoming alumni from classes ending in 0 and 5 back to campus for a weekend of laughter, reconnecting, and making new memories. Attendees, don’t forget to download the Whova event app for Reunion!
Alumni Council Impact Report
The Alumni Council is pleased to showcase their work in strengthening alumni engagement, highlighting achievements like alumni awards, student networking, professional development webinars, and new regional events.
Thank you for supporting Bates Athletics!
Thanks to 1,884 incredible donors, we raised $694,726 during this year’s FBA Challenge.
Your support fuels Bobcat excellence and ensures every club and varsity athlete can thrive.
Announcing: Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing
The Museum is proud to announce that after a five-year delay due to the pandemic, the galleries will be filled with the work of iconic artist Ralph Steadman, with the exhibition Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing opening the first week of June!
ICYMI: Carrie Cushman to join Bates
Carrie Cushman, Ph.D., will join Bates College as director of the Bates College Museum of Art, effective August 18, 2025. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT CARRIE AND HER NEW ROLE AT BATES!
NESCAC PRIDE!
Don’t miss the annual “Out and Proudly” regional NESCAC Pride events—a vibrant celebration connecting LGBTQ+ alumni and friends nationwide.
These gatherings will take place in six cities: Boston, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, offering an unforgettable evening of connection and community. GRAB YOUR SPOT!
Bates faculty are making headlines!
Charles A. Dana Professor of English and Africana Therí Pickens’ debut poetry collection, What Had Happened Was, was published by Duke University Press in March and featured in Down East magazine. This spring, Pickens was active with Maine Calling appearances, university talks, and interviews, culminating in an April 3 campus book party celebrating her book and her appointment as Charles A. Dana Professor. READ ABOUT THERÍ PICKENS!
Join us by June 30!
Our collective generosity makes a world of difference for today’s Bates students. With your best gift to Bates by June 30, you contribute to academic excellence, research opportunities, financial aid, and more. Join us in making a meaningful impact for the Bobcats of today and tomorrow.
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