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Wednesday Sep 9
MOSAIC Book Club: KIN
In progress — until Dec 10, 8:12 pm
7:30 pm
MOSAIC Book Club will be discussing KIN by Tayari Jones starting September 9, 2026. In the second MOSAIC Book Club selection, KIN by Tayari Jones, we follow childhood best friends Vernice and…
Friday Oct 9
Bobcat Reads: The Lion Women of Tehran
In progress — until Dec 11
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali from October 9, 2026, through December 11, 2026.
In the next Bobcat Reads selection, The Lion Women of Tehran…
Tuesday Oct 27
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Reading List
7:00 pm
VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…
Monday Nov 2
29th Annual Otis Lecture
7:30 pm
The college’s Philip J. Otis Committee on Environmental Studies invites you to attend the 29th Annual Otis Lecture. This year’s lecture, Holding Ground: Wabanaki Archaeology as Resilience across Landscapes of Erasure,…
Tuesday Nov 10
Purposeful Work Panel on the Peninsula: A Bates Bay Area Gathering
6:00 pm
Refresh your mind with fellow Bay Area alumni and parents for an engaging panel discussion, great food, and meaningful connection. Connect across generations of the Bates community in Northern California! Hosted…
Wednesday Nov 11
Veterans Day Ceremony
9:00 am
All are invited to a centering moment led by The Multifaith Chaplaincy this Veterans Day, November 11th, at 9 a.m. in Bates’ Veterans Plaza. Together, in remembrance, we will hear reflective…
Thursday Nov 12
Beyond the Campus: Purposeful Work Panel in Seattle
6:00 pm
Refresh your mind with fellow Seattle area alumni and parents for an engaging panel discussion, great food, and meaningful connection. Connect across generations of the Bates community in Seattle! Hosted by…
Friday Nov 13
Bates in Portland: An Evening at Steeplejack
6:00 pm
Join us for drinks, appetizers, and great conversation with fellow alumni, family, and friends of the Pacific Northwest. It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with local Bobcats across generations, meet…
Thursday Nov 19
Alumni Holiday Trivia: Boston
6:00 pm
Gather with Boston-area alumni for an evening of holiday cheer, friendly competition, and hors d’oeuvres. Form a team in advance or jump into one when you arrive—prizes will be awarded!…
Thursday Nov 19
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…
Wednesday Dec 2
Author Talk: Marjan Kamali
6:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Marjan Kamali of The Lion Women of Tehran. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…
Thursday Dec 3
Japanese Women Photographers: Exhibition Tour with Director Carrie Cushman
6:00 pm
Join fellow alumni and families in New York for a special evening at the International Center of Photography (ICP). Carrie Cushman, director of the Bates Museum of Art, photo historian,…Sunday Dec 13
Boston Alumnae Book Club: How to Read a Book
IN-PERSON MEETING! – Brunch/Lunch Meeting: EXACT TIME IS TBD
Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book…