{"id":21912,"date":"2021-05-24T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=21912"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:05:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:05:14","slug":"bobcat-connection-may-24-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2021\/05\/24\/bobcat-connection-may-24-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: May 24, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Virtual Reunion is for all alumni!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bates Virtual Reunion 2021 is June 7 – 12<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Reunion is only two weeks away! Programs include alumni, faculty, and our feisty feline friend, The Bobcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reunion 2021 is open to all alumni<\/strong> \u2014 not just 1s and 6s. Browse highlights below and register to view the full schedule.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership Perspectives<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 7, 2021 \u2014 8pm<\/strong>
President Clayton Spencer, as well as several other members of Bates leadership, reflect on the 2020-2021 academic year and discuss what lies ahead for Bates and its students. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MOSAIC LGBTQIA+ Alumni Social<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 7, 2021 \u2014 5:30pm<\/strong>
<\/strong>Join us for our first social and connect with LGBTQIA+ across the decades through small group conversations and activities.
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Curating a Diverse Bookshelf for Your Kids<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 7, 2021 \u2014 6:45pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong>Krista Aronson and Anne Sibley O\u2019Brien, Diverse BookFinder co-founders, will help you discover books for young children featuring racially and culturally diverse characters. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Creative Journey<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 8, 2021 \u2014 5:30pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>A panel conversation with four Reunion-year alumnae authors, featuring brief readings and a discussion on creativity during a pandemic. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Art of Jamie Wyeth<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 8, 2021 \u2014 6:45pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Victoria Browning Wyeth \u201901 shares her uniquely personal perspectives on the art of her uncle, Jamie Wyeth.  LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Perfect Pairings | Food and Wine<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 9, 2021 \u2014 6:45pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Ashley Parker Snider \u201986, co-owner of Fess Parker Winery, and Deborah Hansen \u201986, owner of Taberna de Haro restaurant, help us create perfect pairings with food and wine.  LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MOSAIC Alumni of Color Social<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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June 10, 2021 \u2014 6:45pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Join us for our first social and connect with Alumni of Color across the decades through small group conversations and activities. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Evolution of Media in an Ever-Changing World<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

June 10, 2021 \u2014 8:00pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Moderated by Carolyn Ryan \u201986, deputy managing editor of The New York Times\u2014featuring panelists Niraj Chokshi \u201907, business reporter at The New York Times; Jo\u00e3o Costa \u201996, digital news editor at CNN; Josh Macht \u201991, chief product innovation officer at Harvard Business Publishing; and Brian McGrory \u201984, editor at the Boston Globe. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Performing Arts Showcase<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

June 11, 2021 \u2014 8:00pm<\/strong>
<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Hosted by Audrey Burns \u201917, this showcase will put on full display the talents of Bates alumni in music, dance, and theatre!  
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Bates Alumni MOSAIC<\/a> (BAM) seeks to build community among underrepresented racial, ethnic, LGBTQIA+, first-generation to college, and international alumni. We welcome your participation and feedback as we work to build and maintain strong alumni identity networks. LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The May – July book selection is The Beauty in Breaking:A Memoir<\/em> by Michele Harper. Sign up today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Plus, stay tuned for an author talk July 21 \u2014 More info coming soon! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2021 COMMENCEMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Watch the recording<\/a> of today’s Commencement Ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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