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Below you will find some highlights from the work of the Alumni Council this past academic year. While the last four months have certainly been challenging for all of us in the Bates community, and we anticipate continued challenges in the months ahead, we are heartened by the many ways Batesies have rallied together to support each other and Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our annual awards, we are recognizing\u00a0six alumni\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>this year for their commitment to the college, service to their communities, and distinction in their careers. While the coronoavirus pandemic has\u00a0not yet allowed us to honor these distinguished alumni in person, we are committed to doing so at the earliest possibility. In the meantime, you can\u00a0read more<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0about their accomplishments, and join us in recognizing them virtually during\u00a0Back to Bates<\/a><\/strong>. Please\u00a0nominate<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0outstanding alumni for us to consider in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three members of the Alumni Council completed their terms in June 2020; we are thankful for the dedicated service of Larry Handerhan ’05, Afroz Baig ’11 and Keith Harvie ’67. Normally at this time we would use this space to announce the newest members of the Alumni Council. However, given the uncertainty of the year ahead, it was decided to not bring new members on to the Council this year. If you are interested in serving on the Council in the future, please consider submitting a nomination<\/strong><\/a>. We will review past and new nominations in our 2021 deliberations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for making our work representing Bates alumni so rewarding. Please do not hesitate to reach out to alumni@bates.edu<\/a> if you are looking for ways to be more connected or have feedback \u2014 we are here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great day to be a Bobcat.

Jen Crawford \u201901, Alumni Council President  
Kevin Moore ’93, Alumni Council Vice President
Larry Handerhan \u201905, Alumni Council Past President   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bates College Alumni Council is the governing body of the Alumni Association and serves as the primary liaison between the Association and the Bates administration, faculty, and student body. The purposes of the Alumni Council are to<\/p>\n\n\n\n