{"id":25227,"date":"2022-01-11T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T19:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=25227"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T18:30:52","slug":"bobcat-connection-january-11-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2022\/01\/11\/bobcat-connection-january-11-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: January 11, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Presented as online programming in 2022 due to the pandemic, Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Bates<\/a> is an intense, community-wide opportunity to discuss, teach, and reflect on King\u2019s legacy. It’s a time to examine contemporary human issues through the lens of King\u2019s work and ideas, broadly defined. It is a day of thought, reflection, and aspiration for the entire community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme for Bates\u2019 2022 MLK Day observance<\/a> is Decolonization and Liberation. This year’s Keynote will be a panel of Maine-based thinkers, practitioners, and activists whose work challenges us to imagine new possibilities for community. The panel will be moderated by visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Cassandra Shepard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grad School: now, later, or never?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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For many alumni, the question of whether to undertake an advanced degree emerges within the first few years following commencement. Pesky at first, then more persistent, we wonder when (or if) heading back to school is a good idea. After all, many of us assumed we might benefit by adding another degree at some point. Is now the right time? If not now, when?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the latest session of the new Alumni Professional Development series, Grad School: now, later, or never?<\/em><\/a>, <\/strong>you\u2019ll leave the program with a framework for deciding, information to weigh as you do, and tips for becoming a more competitive applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The Barlow Alumni Educators Travel Grant<\/a> awards up to $3,500 each year to support Bates alumni in pursuing an international experience to enhance their educational and professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPLY BY JANUARY 15!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Bates College Alumni Council<\/a> is now welcoming nominations for the 2022 Alumni Awards.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether innovative teachers, industry leaders, or selfless humanitarians\u2014your input is invaluable to help us recognize alumni impact on Bates, their communities, and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOMINATE AN ALUM BY FEBRUARY 18.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Have YOU joined Bates Bridge?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Are you looking to join an online Bates community? 
<\/strong><\/em>Do you want to connect with Alumni and current students?<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is your chance to join the growing community of identity groups Alumni of Color & Students<\/a>, First-Gen Alumni & Students<\/a>, International Alumni & Students<\/a>, and LGBTQIA+ Alumni & Students<\/a>. In these groups, you will have the opportunity to build community and share personal and professional experiences.
Students are looking forward to connecting with you!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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