{"id":43905,"date":"2026-09-25T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=43905"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:49:58","slug":"veterans-day-ceremony-2026","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/veterans-day-ceremony-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Day Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, in remembrance, we will hear reflective readings and interfaith prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prior to the ceremony, coffee and pastries will be available for guests, beginning at 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will take place inside the Benjamin Mays Center. (Please be advised to bring an umbrella, as we will make every effort possible to remain outdoors).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Patriots Fund<\/em> was established by Barbara Remick Newhouse \u201966 in recognition and in honor of United States active military service veterans and their families. The Fund provides financial aid for the education of veteran family members who attend Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a contribution to this financial aid fund, please contact Seth Williams, Assistant Vice President for Leadership Giving, at swilliams2@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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