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Sunday Apr 26
President’s Cup Regatta
9:00 am
Head to the shores of the Androscoggin to watch the Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby rowing teams battle for the annual President’s Cup. Join us to cheer the Bobcats to victory! Schedule 9amFirst…
Monday Apr 27
Class of 1978 Gathering
10:00 am
Spend a spring morning among the blooms with fellow members of the Class of 1978 on Monday, April 27. We’re heading to Jamaica Plain for a casual walk followed by…
Tuesday Apr 28
Author Talk: Monica Wood
7:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Monica Wood of How to Read a Book. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…
Tuesday Apr 28
Boston Alumnae Book Club: Trust
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…
Wednesday Apr 29
Creative Ways to Give: Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values
1:00 pm
The Bates experience is defined by a “commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world.” As alumni, your support ensures that the college remains a “model of the liberal arts,”…
Saturday May 2
Bates Softball: 50th Anniversary & Alumnae Weekend
12:00 am
Fifty years ago, the first generation of Bobcats took to the field, laying the foundation for a program defined by grit, community, and excellence. This year, our team is honored…
Tuesday May 5
SOLD OUT: Elizabeth Strout ’77 Author Talk in New York City
7:00 pm
This event has sold out. We are officially at capacity and can no longer accept new registrations. On the global release day of her newest novel, The Things We Never…
Sunday May 10
Bates in Philly: Nature Walk & Birding
9:00 am
Bring your best bird calls and stroll along with fellow Bates alumni and current families in the greater Philadelphia area for a morning of birdwatching at John Heinz National Wildlife…
Wednesday May 13
Boston’s Real Estate Inflection Point
6:00 pm
Commercial Real Estate, Return to Office, and the Next Growth Cycle Join the Boston Bates Business Network for a candid discussion on the U.S. commercial real estate market — and what…
Monday May 18
The Future of Information: Bates Alumni on the Modern Press
6:00 pm
Join the Bates D.C. Network for an evening of insight and connection as we explore the power of the written word. We are gathering a panel of Bates alumni—leaders in…
Tuesday May 19
Bates in the Arts: Navigating Your Creative Path
12:00 pm
The path to a creative career is rarely a straight line. It is a journey of exploration, identity, and finding a sustainable rhythm. This virtual session of Bates in the…
Thursday May 21
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular monthly gatherings, offering local alumni a reliable, casual, and fun way to connect right here…
Friday May 22
Bobcat Reads: Custodians of Wonder
12:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will be discussing Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein from May 22, 2026, through July 15, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions,…Sunday May 31
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Measure: A Novel
12:00 am
IN-PERSON MEETING! – 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 Club! Anyone interested…
Thursday Jun 11
Bates Reunion 2026
12:00 am
This summer, we’re celebrating classes ending in 1 and 6 with a jam-packed weekend on the beautiful Bates campus. Join your classmates and alums from across the decades for a…
Monday Jun 22
Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing
11:30 am
Join Bates football alumni, parents, and friends for the Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea Country Club. Outing Schedule Registration – 11:30 amLunch will…