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The Bates Alumni Council Professional Development Committee members Jen Crawford ’01 and Susan Peillet Yule…
Thursday Apr 16

From Idea to Impact: Meet Bates Entrepreneurs

12:00 pm

The Bates Alumni Council Professional Development Committee members Jen Crawford ’01 and Susan Peillet Yule ’78 are hosting the third installment of their Professional Development Series. We’re bringing together a panel…
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular…
Thursday Apr 16

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…
Following last year’s successful inaugural event, the Bates Office of Advancement and the Bates Arts…
Saturday Apr 11

Bates Dance Alumni Gathering: Beyond the Stage

6:00 pm

Following last year’s successful inaugural event, the Bates Office of Advancement and the Bates Arts Collaborative invite you to celebrate our vibrant dance community once more. Celebrate with fellow alumni,…
Members of the Phillips Society, Mount David Society, Garnet Circle, and long-time donors are cordially invited to the Phillips…
Friday Apr 10

Phillips Society Luncheon

12:00 pm

Members of the Phillips Society, Mount David Society, Garnet Circle, and long-time donors are cordially invited to the Phillips Society Luncheon on April 10, 2026. The Phillips Society Inaugurated in 1998, the Phillips Society honors the…
You are invited to The Mount David Summit, our annual celebration of student academic achievement,…
Friday Apr 10

Mount David Summit 2026

1:45 pm

You are invited to The Mount David Summit, our annual celebration of student academic achievement, which will take place on the Bates campus on Friday, April 10, 2026.  The Summit brings together…
Spend the afternoon with The College Key as we virtually welcome and celebrate the 2026…
Thursday Apr 9

VIRTUAL: Annual Distinguished Alumni in Residence: Featuring John M. Carrafa ’76 

12:00 pm

Spend the afternoon with The College Key as we virtually welcome and celebrate the 2026 Distinguished Alumni in Residence (DAIR), alumnus John M. Carrafa, Class of 1976! Students, staff, faculty, and…
Calling all storytellers and film enthusiasts! Tune into our upcoming virtual dialogue led by …
Wednesday Apr 8

Webinar: Bates’ Liberal Arts Edge in the Film Industry

1:00 pm

Calling all storytellers and film enthusiasts! Tune into our upcoming virtual dialogue led by Jon Cavallero, professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies, and founding director of the Bates…
VIRTUAL MEETING!







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







Don’t miss this…
Tuesday Mar 31

Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Sunflower House

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…
Bates Tennis is more than a season—it’s a lifelong connection. On Saturday, March 28, we’re…
Saturday Mar 28

Tennis Alumni Weekend

5:30 pm

Bates Tennis is more than a season—it’s a lifelong connection. On Saturday, March 28, we’re trading our rackets post match for refreshments and good conversation. Gather with alumni, families, and the…
Bobcat Reads will be discussing How to Read a Book by Monica Wood from March 13,…
Friday Mar 13

Bobcat Reads: How to Read a Book

12:00 pm

Bobcat Reads will be discussing How to Read a Book by Monica Wood from March 13, 2026, through May 15, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, How to Read a Book…
Celebrate the annual Bates at the Bruins game with your fellow Bobcats!



Boston Bruins vs. San…
Thursday Mar 12

Bates at the Boston Bruins

7:00 pm

Celebrate the annual Bates at the Bruins game with your fellow Bobcats! Boston Bruins vs. San Jose SharksTD Garden Puck drop is at 7 pm Seats are located in the Balcony Section…
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…