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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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\"VIRTUAL<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Mar<\/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 Sunflower House\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\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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\"Bates<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Mar<\/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\tTennis Alumni Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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5:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBates Tennis is more than a season\u2014it\u2019s a lifelong connection. On Saturday, March 28, we\u2019re trading our rackets post match for refreshments and good conversation.\n\n\n\nGather with alumni, families, and the…\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> Mar<\/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\tBobcat Reads: How to Read a Book\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads will be discussing How to Read a Book by Monica Wood from March 13, 2026, through May 15, 2026.\n\n\n\nIn the next Bobcat Reads selection, How to Read a Book…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Celebrate<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Mar<\/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 at the Boston Bruins\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tCelebrate the annual Bates at the Bruins game with your fellow Bobcats!\n\n\n\nBoston Bruins vs. San Jose SharksTD Garden Puck drop is at 7 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeats are located in the Balcony Section…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Philadelphia<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Mar<\/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 Philadelphia: A Night at Victory Brewing\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tPhiladelphia 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Bates<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Mar<\/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 Softball Trivia Night and Pre-Season Celebration\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBates softball is taking over Lost Valley for a night of trivia, and we want you there.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a trivia pro or just looking to connect with the team, this…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Connect<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Wednesday<\/span> Mar<\/span> 4<\/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 Lakehouse Tavern\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tConnect with fellow alumni and parents for an evening hosted by Richard Ridinger \u201988 at his restaurant, the Lakehouse Tavern. Over drinks and appetizers in this cozy, Bates-alumni-owned space, we…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Gather<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Sunday<\/span> Mar<\/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 at the Maine Mariners\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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3:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tGather with fellow Bobcats to watch the Mariners take the ice against the Trois-Rivieres Lions. We\u2019ve secured a block of seats for alumni, parents, families, and friends of Bates to join…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Out<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tOut and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series \u2014 Boston\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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2:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tOut & 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.\n\n\n\nThe qt library, a community-based…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Out<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tOut and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series \u2014 San Francisco\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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2:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tOut & 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.\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll take a self-guided tour…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Out<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tOut and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series \u2014 D.C.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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4:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tOut & 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.\n\n\n\nJoin fellow NESCAC alumni at…\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
Wednesday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tFrom Bates to Beyond: Insights from Psychology Professionals Webinar\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin 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…\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
Tuesday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tAuthor Talk: Ariel Lawhon\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads will host an Author Talk with Ariel Lawhon of The Frozen River.\n\n\n\nJoin us for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book with…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Welcome<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Tuesday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tTrivia Night in Washington, D.C.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWelcome 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…\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> Feb<\/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\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: James: A Novel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\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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\"Attention<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Sunday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tBates at the LA Clippers\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tAttention LA Bates Bobcats and Bates Families! Join us in Los Angeles for our annual night of\u00a0 NBA action as the LA Clippers take on the Orlando Magic. Whether you\u2019re…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Out<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tOut and Proudly NESCAC: Winter Series \u2014 New York City\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:45 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tOut & 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.\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll take a special guided…\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> Feb<\/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\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\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

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\"From<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tThe Liberal Arts and How it Shapes Tech Careers: A Faculty-Led Conversation with Digital and Computational Studies Alumni\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tFrom Coram to the Cloud: Life after Bates Digital & Computational Studies\n\n\n\nDigital & Computational Studies at Bates has always been about more than just code\u2014it\u2019s about how we use technology…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"MOSAIC<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Thursday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tMOSAIC Bites in Boston\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tMOSAIC 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…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Connect<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Monday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tInside Bates Lacrosse: A Pre-Season Update\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tConnect with the future of Bates men\u2019s lacrosse. We\u2019re gathering to hear directly from Director of Athletics Stacey Bunting and our current coaching staff about the trajectory of the program.\n\n\n\nPlus,…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Unfortunately,<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Sunday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tCanceled: Women’s Basketball Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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11:00 am<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tUnfortunately, this event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet game-ready with fellow Bobcats. Before the team takes the court at Tufts, we\u2019re gathering for a casual pre-game meetup…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"We\u2019re<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tMOSAIC in NYC: A Culinary Journey\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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4:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019re thrilled to offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience crafted by our own Bates alum, Steve ‘To\u00fachef’ Coupet \u201909.\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll sample small-plates that draw inspiration from throughout the Black diaspora, interwoven with…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"You<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Feb<\/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\tFirst Pitch Dinner\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tYou are invited to join the Bates baseball community for our First Pitch Dinner\u2014a celebratory evening crucial for supporting the Bobcats as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season!\n\n\n\nThis is…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Get<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Feb<\/span> 6<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Squash Alumni Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tGet ready to reconnect with teammates, step back onto the court, and cheer on the Bobcats! You are invited to the Bates Squash Alumni Weekend.\n\n\n\nWe have a fun-filled weekend planned…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"We<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Feb<\/span> 6<\/span> <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates Women’s Basketball Alumnae Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tWe 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…\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> Feb<\/span> 4<\/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: Behind the Beautiful Forevers\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tMOSAIC Book Club will be discussing Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo starting February 4, 2026.\n\n\n\nThe first MOSAIC Bookclub selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo! In this…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"It's<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Jan<\/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 Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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7:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tIt’s time to return to Alumni Gym! We are looking forward to seeing you at our annual\u00a0 Bates Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend, a chance to reconnect with your teammates, celebrate…\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
Wednesday<\/span> Jan<\/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\tWebinar: Alumni Perspectives on AI Innovation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin us for our first Alumni Council Professional Development Zoom Call of the year, featuring Bates alumni moderators Chuck James \u201978 and Alex Hahn \u201997. This is a crucial conversation…\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> Jan<\/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\tBoston Alumnae Book Club: The Lion Women of Tehran\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\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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\"Important<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Saturday<\/span> Jan<\/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\tNordic Ski Carnival Reception – Cancelled\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tImportant Update: The Nordic Ski Carnival Reception scheduled for January 24 has been cancelled\u2014thank you for your understanding.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather with us immediately following the excitement of the first carnival of the…\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> Jan<\/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\tPortland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\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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\"Get<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Sunday<\/span> Jan<\/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\tBates Basketball Receptions\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tGet 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.\n\n\n\nIt’s a…\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
Saturday<\/span> Jan<\/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\tAlpine Ski Carnival Reception\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tJoin us immediately following the excitement of the first carnival of the season for a relaxed, warm reception celebrating our alpine ski program!\n\n\n\nThis is the perfect time for our extended…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Connect<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Friday<\/span> Jan<\/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\tBates Swimming & Diving Career Connections Dinner\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tConnect with Head Coach Peter Casares, current student-athletes, alumni, and parents for a special evening of career development and networking at a dinner in the Boston area.\n\n\n\nThis event is…\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> Jan<\/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\tBobcat Reads: The Frozen River\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon from January 2, 2026, through March 6, 2026.\n\n\n\nThe next Bobcat Reads selection is the New York Times bestseller, The Frozen…\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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\"Gather<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
Wednesday<\/span> Dec<\/span> 17<\/span> 2025<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWomen’s Basketball and Florida Alumni Dinner\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:30 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tGather with fellow Bates alumni, parents, and friends for a special dinner and networking opportunity in South Florida!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis casual event is proudly hosted by:\n\n\n\nAlumnus: Joel Feingold \u201977\n\n\n\nAlumni Council Members: Chuck…\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
Wednesday<\/span> Dec<\/span> 10<\/span> 2025<\/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: Carole Hopson\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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12:00 pm<\/p> \n\t\t\t\t\tBobcat Reads\u00a0will host an Author Talk with Carole Hopson of A Pair of Wings.\n\n\n\nJoin us for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book…\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> Dec<\/span> 7<\/span> 2025<\/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: Death on the Nile\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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11:00 am<\/p> \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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Friday<\/span> Dec<\/span> 5<\/span> 2025<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBates College Choir & Vocal Ensembles Alumni Reception\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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