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View the Regional Event Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/a> to get a closer look at that fun.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wednesday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 23<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor Talk: Erum Shazia Hasan\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Erum Shazia Hasan of We Meant Well.\n\n\n\nJoin us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Thursday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 17<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin local Bobcats at Rising Tide Brewing Company for a casual, drop-in gathering\u2014no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy a craft brew, and catch up with new and familiar faces. Just…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Thursday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 17<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates in the City: New York City\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWhether 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Tuesday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 15<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates in the City: Boston\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWhether 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Mosaic<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Wednesday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 9<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMOSAIC Book Club: KIN\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
In progress — until Dec 10, 8:12 pm<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tMosaic Book Club\u00a0will be discussing KIN by Tayari Jones starting September 9, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the second Mosaic Book Club selection, KIN by Tayari Jones, we follow childhood best friends Vernice and…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Saturday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 5<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnnual Alumni 5K and Goodrich Memorial Throws Competition\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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9:30 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tCome build community at our exciting annual event featuring two exciting competitions: The Annual Alumni 5K and Goodrich Memorial Throws Competition!\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to celebrate our program’s rich history,…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Come<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Sep<\/span> 5<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCamden Hills Hike with Bates up Mount Battie\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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10:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tCome 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Sunday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 30<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates at the US Open\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tNew York in late August means world-class tennis, and the Bobcat community is heading back to the stands. \n\n\n\nJoin fellow Bobcats at Flushing Meadows to kick off the US Open.…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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Saturday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 29<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTennis Gathering in NYC\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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4:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tGreat 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.\n\n\n\nJoin host committee members Wendy…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"VIRTUAL<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 25<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: \u00a0Great Big Beautiful Life\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tVIRTUAL MEETING!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining the conversation…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"After<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 20<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tAfter 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\u2014no RSVP required. Stop by, enjoy…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Friday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 7<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates at the Boston Red Sox\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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5:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBoston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics\n\n\n\nPrice: $115 per ticket\n\n\n\nPre-game Reception: 5-7pm This is a 21+ event.House of Blues15 Lansdowne St., Boston, Mass.\n\n\n\nFirst pitch: 7:10 pmRight Field Roof – Box 37Rows…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Saturday<\/span> Aug<\/span> 1<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Alumni Birding: A Summer Stroll in Boston\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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8:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019re bringing our popular Philadelphia bird-watching event up to Boston! Whether you\u2019re an expert birder or someone who enjoys the outdoors, this nature walk is perfect for you! \n\n\n\nWe’ll spend…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Bobcat<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Jul<\/span> 31<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads: We Meant Well\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
In progress — until Oct 2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads\u00a0will be discussing We Meant Well: A Novel by Erum Shazia Hasan from July 31, 2026, through Oct 2, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the next Bobcat Reads selection, We Meant Well: A…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\"VIRTUAL<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Jul<\/span> 28<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: Same The Wedding People\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tVIRTUAL MEETING!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining the conversation…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Wednesday<\/span> Jul<\/span> 22<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Bobcats: Student & Alumni Networking\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Bates College Center for Purposeful Work and the Office of Alumni Engagement warmly invite you to a special Boston networking reception. This is your chance to connect with fellow…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Thursday<\/span> Jul<\/span> 9<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNew York Bobcats: Student & Alumni Networking\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Bates College Center for Purposeful Work and the Office of Alumni Engagement warmly invite you to a special New York City networking reception. This is your chance to connect…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"VIRTUAL<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Jun<\/span> 30<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: Same As It Ever Was\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tVIRTUAL MEETING!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining the conversation…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Ready<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Wednesday<\/span> Jun<\/span> 24<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNESCAC PRIDE: Out and Proudly 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tReady to celebrate Pride with your NESCAC family? Join us for our annual NESCAC PRIDE: Out and Proudly regional events, a vibrant celebration connecting LGBTQ+ alumni and friends nationwide!\n\n\n\nThis year,…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\"Join<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Monday<\/span> Jun<\/span> 22<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAnnual Alan Goddard \u201953 Football Golf Outing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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11:30 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin Bates football alumni, parents, and friends for the Annual Alan Goddard \u201953 Football Golf Outing at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea Country Club.\n\n\n\nOuting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration – 11:30 amLunch will…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Keep<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Jun<\/span> 18<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tKeep 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"This<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Jun<\/span> 12<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Reunion 2026\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThis summer, we’re celebrating classes ending in 1 and 6 with a jam-packed weekend on the beautiful Bates campus. Join your classmates and alums from across the decades for a…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\"IN-PERSON<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Sunday<\/span> May<\/span> 31<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: The Measure: A Novel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tIN-PERSON MEETING! – TIME IS TBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! \n\n\n\nAnyone interested…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\"Bobcat<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> May<\/span> 22<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads: Custodians of Wonder\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads\u00a0will be discussing Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein from May 22, 2026, through July 24, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the next Bobcat Reads selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions,…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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\"Keep<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> May<\/span> 21<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tKeep 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Tuesday<\/span> May<\/span> 19<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates in the Arts: Navigating Your Creative Path\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThe path to a creative career is rarely a straight line. It is a journey of exploration, identity, and finding a sustainable rhythm. This virtual session of Bates in the…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Join<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Monday<\/span> May<\/span> 18<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Future of Information: Bates Alumni on the Modern Press\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin the Bates D.C. Network for an evening of insight and connection as we explore the power of the written word. We are gathering a panel of Bates alumni\u2014leaders in…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Come<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> May<\/span> 14<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMOSAIC in D.C. \u2014 Paint & Sip\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tCome unwind, get creative, and celebrate community with fellow MOSAIC alumni. We are excited to partner with Sade Paint & Sip, a Black-owned business, to lead our guided painting experience…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Wednesday<\/span> May<\/span> 13<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston’s Real Estate Inflection Point\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tCommercial Real Estate, Return to Office, and the Next Growth Cycle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. real estate market is hitting the “reset” button. What does that mean for Boston\u2019s offices, apartments, and industry?…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Sunday<\/span> May<\/span> 10<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates in Philly: Nature Walk & Birding\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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9:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBring your best bird calls and stroll along with fellow Bates alumni and current families in the greater Philadelphia area for a morning of birdwatching at John Heinz National Wildlife…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Tuesday<\/span> May<\/span> 5<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSOLD OUT: Elizabeth Strout \u201977 Author Talk in New York City\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThis event has sold out. We are officially at capacity and can no longer accept new registrations. \n\n\n\nOn the global release day of her newest novel, The Things We Never…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Saturday<\/span> May<\/span> 2<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Softball: 50th Anniversary & Alumnae Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tFifty years ago, the first generation of Bobcats took to the field, laying the foundation for a program defined by grit, community, and excellence. This year, our team is honored…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>
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Wednesday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 29<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreative Ways to Give: Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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1:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Bates experience is defined by a “commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world.” As alumni, your support ensures that the college remains a “model of the liberal arts,”…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Tuesday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 28<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor Talk: Monica Wood\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Monica Wood of How to Read a Book.\n\n\n\nJoin us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"VIRTUAL<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 28<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: Trust\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tVIRTUAL MEETING!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! \n\n\n\nAnyone interested in joining the conversation…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Monday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 27<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClass of 1978 Gathering\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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10:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tSpend a spring morning among the blooms with fellow members of the Class of 1978 on Monday, April 27. We\u2019re heading to Jamaica Plain for a casual walk followed by…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Sunday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 26<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident’s Cup Regatta\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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9:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tHead to the shores of the Androscoggin to watch the Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby rowing teams battle for the annual President’s Cup. Join us to cheer the Bobcats to victory!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9amFirst…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Thursday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 16<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom Idea to Impact: Meet Bates Entrepreneurs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Bates Alumni Council Professional Development Committee members Jen Crawford \u201901 and Susan Peillet Yule \u201978 are hosting the third installment of their Professional Development Series.\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re bringing together a panel…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Keep<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 16<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tKeep 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Saturday<\/span> Apr<\/span> 11<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Dance Alumni Gathering: Beyond the Stage\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tFollowing last year\u2019s 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,…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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