Bates Alumni MOSAIC seeks to foster community and engagement. With programs for alumni of color, LGBTQIA+ alumni, first-generation alumni, and/or international alumni, MOSAIC recognizes the need for affinity spaces that can deepen or improve connections with the college. Through their involvement, MOSAIC members can make a positive impact on both the alumni community and Bates as a whole.
Upcoming MOSAIC Events
Wednesday Feb 4
MOSAIC Book Club: Behind the Beautiful Forevers
7:00 pm
MOSAIC Book Club will be discussing Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo starting February 4, 2026. The first MOSAIC Bookclub selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo! In this…
Saturday Feb 7
MOSAIC in NYC: A Culinary Journey
4:30 pm
We’re thrilled to offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience crafted by our own Bates alum, Steve ‘Toúchef’ Coupet ’09. We’ll sample small-plates that draw inspiration from throughout the Black diaspora, interwoven with…
Thursday Feb 19
MOSAIC Bites in Boston
6:30 pm
MOSAIC returns to Boston for an evening of connection and community. Come meet other Bates alumni and give current students a preview of life after Bates. We’ll enjoy hearty appetizers…
Saturday Feb 21
Out and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series — New York City
12:45 pm
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to keep our community-building and connections strong for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies. We’ll take a special guided…
Thursday Feb 26
Out and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series — D.C.
4:00 pm
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to keep our community-building and connections strong for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies. Join fellow NESCAC alumni at…
Saturday Feb 28
Out and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series — Boston
2:00 pm
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to keep our community-building and connections strong for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies. The qt library, a community-based…
Saturday Feb 28
Out and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series — San Francisco
2:00 pm
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to keep our community-building and connections strong for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies. We’ll take a self-guided tour…
Thursday Apr 23
The Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society Awards Luncheon
12:00 pm
Please confirm your attendance at the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society’s Awards Luncheon at the Sulgrave Club in Washington, D.C. on April 23rd at noon. More information coming soon. Please confirm your…Past MOSAIC Events
Thursday Nov 13 2025
Out and Proudly NESCAC Virtual Trivia
8:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and show off your expertise in a fast-paced Kahoot trivia game. Help your school secure bragging…
Wednesday Jun 25 2025
NESCAC PRIDE 2025
12:00 am
Ready to celebrate Pride with your NESCAC family? Join us for our annual Out and Proudly Regional Events, a vibrant celebration connecting LGBTQ+ alumni and friends nationwide! This year, we’re bringing…
Tuesday Apr 29 2025
Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society Boston Social
6:00 pm
Reconnect, Recharge, and Celebrate! Join fellow Bobcats and the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society for a vibrant social gathering at Park 54 in Boston. Hosted by Chuck James ’78, this is…
Saturday Mar 8 2025
MOSAIC in DC
1:00 pm
Come learn about the legendary James Baldwin, a one-of-a-kind thinker, writer, and critic, with fellow MOSAIC alumni at The National Portrait Gallery, where we will tour This Morning, This Evening,…
Saturday Feb 1 2025
MOSAIC at the Met
10:30 am
Join fellow MOSAIC Bobcats for an exciting guided tour of the captivating exhibit “Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876 – Present” at the Met! A brief reception…MOSAIC News & Stories
- MOSAIC Newsletter: Winter 2026
There have been many exciting MOSAIC developments on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you. Check out this extended MOSAIC update. - Celebrating Your Journey: Letters from International Alumni
In the spirit of community and recognition, we are excited to share six letters from first-gen alumni with you… - MOSAIC Newsletter: Summer 2025There have been many exciting MOSAIC developments on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you. Check out this extended MOSAIC update.
- Paving the Way: Voices from First-Gen Graduates
In the spirit of community and recognition, we are excited to share six letters from first-gen alumni with you… - MOSAIC Newsletter: Spring 2025
There have been many exciting MOSAIC developments on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you. Check out this extended MOSAIC update.
Bates College Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts
- Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC) supports Bates students through programming, advising, and by offering a welcoming space on campus.
- The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) serves the institution as a whole to advance the priorities of inclusive excellence and educational justice.
Contact Us
Danny Chin
Director of Alumni and Parent Equity and Inclusion Programs
dchin@bates.edu
207-786-8342
Adama Diaby ’22
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement – Identity and Affinity Programs
adiaby@bates.edu
207-755-5978