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…

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…

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…

Join us for Back to Bates Weekend October 2–4, where alumni and families of current students come together to experience life on campus, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the beautiful…

10:00 am

The Bates College men’s basketball program is thrilled to invite all alumni, parents, and student-athletes to our annual Golf Outing at the scenic Turner Highlands Golf Course in Turner, Maine! Join…

5:00 pm

Join us during Back to Bates Weekend, for the second annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. Registration was required and has since closed. Doors open at 4:30pm. Guests…

9:30 am

We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Men’s and Women’s Soccer Alumni Weekend during Back to Bates Weekend. Join us for a weekend of camaraderie, competition, and celebration as we…

5:30 pm

Join the Bates field hockey team for a special Back to Bates Weekend reception with alumnae, student-athletes, and families to spread some Bobcat spirit! The reception will provide the perfect opportunity…

1:00 pm

Tee off in support of Bates Men’s Lacrosse during Back to Bates weekend. Whether you’re playing for the leaderboard, catching up with old teammates, or meeting current parents and players, this…

Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali from October 9, 2026, through December 11, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, The Lion Women of Tehran…

10:00 am

Reconnect with fellow alumni and treat your family to a morning of food, fun, and fresh air! We’re gathering at the beautiful Verrill Farm for a casual, drop-in style Family…

2:30 pm

Spend a fall afternoon exploring the Sonoran Desert and connecting with local Bobcats! This Bates and Beyond event is hosted by Laura Jean Montenegro ’83, this two-part gathering offers a…

3:00 pm

Take a break and reconnect with the Bates community right here in Santa Barbara. Wander through the enchanting Magic Garden, take in the breathtaking ocean views from Santa Barbara’s Riviera,…

6:00 pm

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

8:00 pm

Join us and show off your expertise in a fast-paced Kahoot trivia game. Help your school secure bragging rights and best the rest of the NESCAC. And did we mention prizes?…

6:00 pm

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

6:00 pm

Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…

12:00 pm

The Office of Gift Planning is proud to partner with the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library for a special virtual presentation on Lewiston-Auburn history through the lens…

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…

7:30 pm

The college’s Philip J. Otis Committee on Environmental Studies invites you to attend the 29th Annual Otis Lecture. This year’s lecture, Holding Ground: Wabanaki Archaeology as Resilience across Landscapes of Erasure,…

9:00 am

All are invited to a centering moment led by The Multifaith Chaplaincy this Veterans Day, November 11th, at 9 a.m. in Bates’ Veterans Plaza. Together we will hear reflective readings and…

6:00 pm

Join local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering—no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…

6:00 pm

Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Marjan Kamali of The Lion Women of Tehran. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…

IN-PERSON MEETING! – Brunch/Lunch Meeting: EXACT 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…

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…

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…