Bobcat Reads will be discussing We Meant Well: A Novel by Erum Shazia Hasan from July 31, 2026, through Oct 2, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, We Meant Well: A…

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After a quick July break, our monthly Portland alumni meetups are back! Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy…

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…

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Great programs are built by great communities. The strength of Bates tennis has always come from the shared passion of our student-athletes, alumni, families, and friends. Join host committee members Wendy…

New York in late August means world-class tennis, and the Bobcat community is heading back to the stands. Join fellow Bobcats at Flushing Meadows to kick off the US Open.…

9:30 am

Come build community at our exciting annual event featuring two exciting competitions: The Annual Alumni 5K and Goodrich Memorial Throws Competition! This is your chance to celebrate our program’s rich history,…

10:00 am

Come along for a short hike up Mount Battie hosted by Allison Webster Matlack ’85 and alumni in the Camden area! B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Picnic!) for snacks at the…

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…

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Whether you’re new to the city or have called Boston home for years, this is your chance to catch up with fellow Bates alumni, enjoy drinks, and reminisce about your…

6:30 pm

Whether you’re new to the city or have called New York home for years, this is your chance to catch up with fellow Bates alumni, enjoy drinks and apps, while…

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Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Erum Shazia Hasan of We Meant Well. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss…

Join us for Back to Bates Weekend, where alumni and families of current students come together to experience life on campus, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the beautiful fall season…

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Join us during Back to Bates Weekend, for the second annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. The induction ceremony will honor, pay tribute to, and perpetuate the memory…