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Philadelphia is turning Garnet. Gather in the heart of the city for an evening of…
Tuesday Mar 10

Bates in Philadelphia: A Night at Victory Brewing

6:00 pm

Philadelphia is turning Garnet. Gather in the heart of the city for an evening of drinks, great food, and even better company. This is a chance for alumni to reconnect…
Bates softball is taking over Lost Valley for a night of trivia, and we want…
Saturday Mar 7

Bates Softball Trivia Night and Pre-Season Celebration

6:30 pm

Bates softball is taking over Lost Valley for a night of trivia, and we want you there. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking to connect with the team, this…
Connect with fellow alumni and parents for an evening hosted by Richard Ridinger ’88 at…
Wednesday Mar 4

Bates at the Lakehouse Tavern

6:00 pm

Connect with fellow alumni and parents for an evening hosted by Richard Ridinger ’88 at his restaurant, the Lakehouse Tavern. Over drinks and appetizers in this cozy, Bates-alumni-owned space, we…
Gather with fellow Bobcats to watch the Mariners take the ice against the Trois-Rivieres Lions. We’ve…
Sunday Mar 1

Bates at the Maine Mariners

3:00 pm

Gather with fellow Bobcats to watch the Mariners take the ice against the Trois-Rivieres Lions. We’ve secured a block of seats for alumni, parents, families, and friends of Bates to join…
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to…
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…
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to…
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…
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to…
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…
Join us for the second installment of our Professional Development series, brought to you by…
Wednesday Feb 25

From Bates to Beyond: Insights from Psychology Professionals Webinar

12:00 pm

Join us for the second installment of our Professional Development series, brought to you by the Alumni Council. Following the success of Part I, we are turning our focus to…
Bobcat Reads will host an Author Talk with Ariel Lawhon of The Frozen River.



Join us for…
Tuesday Feb 24

Author Talk: Ariel Lawhon

6:00 pm

Bobcat Reads will host an Author Talk with Ariel Lawhon of The Frozen River. Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book with…
Welcome in the new year by spending an evening with Bates alumni and parents competing…
Tuesday Feb 24

Trivia Night in Washington, D.C.

6:00 pm

Welcome in the new year by spending an evening with Bates alumni and parents competing in our exciting annual trivia contest, eating good food, and sharing great company at Stoney’s…
VIRTUAL MEETING!







Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?







Don’t miss this…
Tuesday Feb 24

Boston Alumnae Book Club: James: A Novel

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…
Attention LA Bates Bobcats and Bates Families! Join us in Los Angeles for our annual…
Sunday Feb 22

Bates at the LA Clippers

6:00 pm

Attention LA Bates Bobcats and Bates Families! Join us in Los Angeles for our annual night of  NBA action as the LA Clippers take on the Orlando Magic. Whether you’re…
Out & Proudly NESCAC is launching a series of experiential gatherings this winter, designed to…
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…
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular…
Thursday Feb 19

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…
From Coram to the Cloud: Life after Bates Digital & Computational Studies



Digital & Computational Studies…
Thursday Feb 19

The Liberal Arts and How it Shapes Tech Careers: A Faculty-Led Conversation with Digital and Computational Studies Alumni

6:00 pm

From Coram to the Cloud: Life after Bates Digital & Computational Studies Digital & Computational Studies at Bates has always been about more than just code—it’s about how we use technology…
MOSAIC returns to Boston for an evening of connection and community. Come meet other Bates…
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…
Connect with the future of Bates men’s lacrosse. We’re gathering to hear directly from Director…
Monday Feb 16

Inside Bates Lacrosse: A Pre-Season Update

7:00 pm

Connect with the future of Bates men’s lacrosse. We’re gathering to hear directly from Director of Athletics Stacey Bunting and our current coaching staff about the trajectory of the program. Plus,…
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.







Get game-ready with fellow Bobcats.…
Sunday Feb 15

Canceled: Women’s Basketball Meetup

11:00 am

Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Get game-ready with fellow Bobcats. Before the team takes the court at Tufts, we’re gathering for a casual pre-game meetup…
We’re thrilled to offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience crafted by our own Bates alum, Steve…
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…
You are invited to join the Bates baseball community for our First Pitch Dinner—a celebratory…
Saturday Feb 7

First Pitch Dinner

6:00 pm

You are invited to join the Bates baseball community for our First Pitch Dinner—a celebratory evening crucial for supporting the Bobcats as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season! This is…
Get ready to reconnect with teammates, step back onto the court, and cheer on the…
Friday Feb 6

Bates Squash Alumni Weekend

12:00 pm

Get ready to reconnect with teammates, step back onto the court, and cheer on the Bobcats! You are invited to the Bates Squash Alumni Weekend. We have a fun-filled weekend planned…
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Alumni Gym for a weekend of…
Friday Feb 6

Bates Women’s Basketball Alumnae Weekend

7:00 pm

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Alumni Gym for a weekend of Bates Basketball! Come reconnect with teammates, meet the current team, and cheer on the Bobcats…
MOSAIC Book Club will be discussing Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo starting February 4,…
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…
It's time to return to Alumni Gym! We are looking forward to seeing you at…
Friday Jan 30

Bates Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend

7:00 pm

It’s time to return to Alumni Gym! We are looking forward to seeing you at our annual  Bates Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend, a chance to reconnect with your teammates, celebrate…
Join us for our first Alumni Council Professional Development Zoom Call of the year, featuring…
Wednesday Jan 28

Webinar: Alumni Perspectives on AI Innovation

12:00 pm

Join us for our first Alumni Council Professional Development Zoom Call of the year, featuring Bates alumni moderators Chuck James ’78 and Alex Hahn ’97. This is a crucial conversation…
VIRTUAL MEETING!







Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?







Don’t miss this…
Tuesday Jan 27

Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Lion Women of Tehran

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…
Important Update: The Nordic Ski Carnival Reception scheduled for January 24 has been cancelled—thank you…
Saturday Jan 24

Nordic Ski Carnival Reception – Cancelled

6:00 pm

Important Update: The Nordic Ski Carnival Reception scheduled for January 24 has been cancelled—thank you for your understanding. Gather with us immediately following the excitement of the first carnival of the…
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular…
Thursday Jan 22

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…
Get ready to cheer on the Bobcats! We invite you to join us for a…
Sunday Jan 18

Bates Basketball Receptions

12:00 pm

Get ready to cheer on the Bobcats! We invite you to join us for a special series of receptions during select men’s and women’s basketball home games this winter. It’s a…
Join us immediately following the excitement of the first carnival of the season for a…
Saturday Jan 17

Alpine Ski Carnival Reception

6:00 pm

Join us immediately following the excitement of the first carnival of the season for a relaxed, warm reception celebrating our alpine ski program! This is the perfect time for our extended…
Connect with Head Coach Peter Casares, current student-athletes, alumni, and parents for a special evening…
Friday Jan 16

Bates Swimming & Diving Career Connections Dinner

6:30 pm

Connect with Head Coach Peter Casares, current student-athletes, alumni, and parents for a special evening of career development and networking at a dinner in the Boston area. This event is…
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon from January 2, 2026, through…
Friday Jan 2

Bobcat Reads: The Frozen River

12:00 pm

Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon from January 2, 2026, through March 6, 2026. The next Bobcat Reads selection is the New York Times bestseller, The Frozen…
Gather with fellow Bates alumni, parents, and friends for a special dinner and networking opportunity…
Wednesday Dec 17 2025

Women’s Basketball and Florida Alumni Dinner

6:30 pm

Gather with fellow Bates alumni, parents, and friends for a special dinner and networking opportunity in South Florida! This casual event is proudly hosted by: Alumnus: Joel Feingold ’77 Alumni Council Members: Chuck…
Bobcat Reads will host an Author Talk with Carole Hopson of A Pair of Wings.



Join us…
Wednesday Dec 10 2025

Author Talk: Carole Hopson

12:00 pm

Bobcat Reads will host an Author Talk with Carole Hopson of A Pair of Wings. Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book…
IN-PERSON MEETING! - TIME IS TBD







Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and…
Sunday Dec 7 2025

Boston Alumnae Book Club: Death on the Nile

11:00 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…
Join the Bates College Choir, led by Assistant Professor of Music, Zen Kuriyama, for the…
Friday Dec 5 2025

Bates College Choir & Vocal Ensembles Alumni Reception

8:30 pm

Join the Bates College Choir, led by Assistant Professor of Music, Zen Kuriyama, for the annual fall concert entitled “Hope & Resilience: African American Spirituals” at the Olin Arts Center…
You are invited to a special virtual gathering designed exclusively for the Class of 1975!



Let’s…
Thursday Dec 4 2025

1975 Class Zoom Gathering

5:00 pm

You are invited to a special virtual gathering designed exclusively for the Class of 1975! Let’s keep the spirit of our 50th Reunion alive. Join us for an uplifting hour of…
A Bates Faculty & Alumni Panel Discussion



Attend a dynamic evening in Cambridge as a distinguished…
Wednesday Dec 3 2025

Bates in Boston: The Bobcat Edge on AI’s Impact in Key Global Sectors

6:30 pm

A Bates Faculty & Alumni Panel Discussion Attend a dynamic evening in Cambridge as a distinguished panel of Bates alumni and faculty experts explores the disruptive and transformative power of Artificial…
Come connect with fellow Bobcats to ring in the holiday season at one of New…
Wednesday Nov 19 2025

Bates Holiday Gathering in New York City

6:30 pm

Come connect with fellow Bobcats to ring in the holiday season at one of New York City’s most unique venues! The Lawn Club in the Seaport offers the perfect backdrop…
The college’s Philip J. Otis Committee invites you to attend the Twenty-Eighth Annual Otis Lecture.



This…
Monday Nov 17 2025

28th Annual Otis Lecture

7:30 pm

The college’s Philip J. Otis Committee invites you to attend the Twenty-Eighth Annual Otis Lecture. This year’s lecture, “What is the Problem of Freedom?” will be given by Olúfémi O. Táíwò,…