{"id":25239,"date":"2022-02-05T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-05T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=25239"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:05:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:05:13","slug":"bobcat-connection-february-5-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2022\/02\/05\/bobcat-connection-february-5-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: February 5, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/10\/Bobcat-Connection-NEW-banner-900x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/10\/Bobcat-Connection-NEW-banner-900x375.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/10\/Bobcat-Connection-NEW-banner-400x167.png 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/10\/Bobcat-Connection-NEW-banner-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/10\/Bobcat-Connection-NEW-banner.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">NOMINATE A DESERVING BOBCAT!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/alumni-council\/\">The Bates College Alumni Council<\/a> is now welcoming nominations for the 2022 Alumni Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p>Learn more about the awards categories, and check out the inaugural Alumni Professional Recognition Award!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/award-nominations\/\">NOMINATE AN ALUM BY FEBRUARY 18.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/award-nominations\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/AC.-noms.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25240\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Bates Break!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jigsawexplorer.com\/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmF0ZXMuZWR1L2FsdW1uaS9maWxlcy8yMDE5LzEyL2hhdGhvcm4ucG5n&amp;cred=QmF0ZXMgQ29sbGVnZQ~~&amp;credu=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmF0ZXMuZWR1&amp;nop=100\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-900x506.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-900x506.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle-1116x628.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/puzzle.webp 1788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to cozy up to your device and spend a few meditative moments with a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jigsawexplorer.com\/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmF0ZXMuZWR1L2FsdW1uaS9maWxlcy8yMDE5LzEyL2hhdGhvcm4ucG5n&amp;cred=QmF0ZXMgQ29sbGVnZQ~~&amp;credu=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmF0ZXMuZWR1&amp;nop=100\" target=\"_blank\">Bates-themed digital puzzle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-diagonal-blue-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-style-centered-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-gray-button full-width with-arrow large-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/all-events\/\"><strong>Full list of events<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022 Distinguished Alumni in Residence<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 38%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/distinguished-alumni-in-residence-2022\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-900x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25243 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-900x900.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK-628x628.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/CK.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The College Key is pleased to announce the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/distinguished-alumni-in-residence-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\">2022 Distinguished Alumni in Residence<\/a>, Christopher Tin\u00e9 \u201996, an Emmy award-winning product and media executive who has worked in television, publishing, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for Chris\u2019 presentation&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/distinguished-alumni-in-residence-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wednesday, March 9 at&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>7 pm EST \u2014 REGISTER TODAY!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save the Date \u2014 March 16, 2022!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The festivities start at noon EDT, with our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/greatday\/\">GREAT DAY TO BE A BOBCAT LIVESTREAM<\/a>! Help make the Bobcat&#8217;s birthday the best ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/greatday\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/ec4f9c9c-1d0d-bbdd-7054-0ed375a2b0b0-900x600.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25245\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have YOU joined Bates Bridge?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/RedDoor-BATESBRIDGE.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Are you looking to join an online Bates community?&nbsp;<br><\/strong><\/em><strong><em>Do you want to connect with Alumni and current students?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to join the growing community of identity groups&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/hub\/bates-college\/groups-v2\/alumni-of-color-students\/about?showBack=true\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni of Color &amp; Students<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/hub\/bates-college\/groups-v2\/first-gen-alumni-students\/about?showBack=true\" target=\"_blank\">First-Gen Alumni &amp; Students<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/hub\/bates-college\/groups-v2\/international-alumni-students\/about?showBack=true\" target=\"_blank\">International Alumni &amp; Students<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/hub\/bates-college\/groups-v2\/lgbtqia-alumni-students\/about?showBack=true\" target=\"_blank\">LGBTQIA+ Alumni &amp; Students<\/a>. In these groups, you will have the opportunity to build community and share personal and professional experiences.<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.bates.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Students are looking forward to connecting with you!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/reunion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-900x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-900x900.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22-628x628.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/02\/RU22.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Reunion 2022<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to invite the classes ending with&nbsp;<strong>2s,<\/strong><strong>7s,<\/strong>&nbsp;and the Classes of&nbsp;<strong>1970<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>1971<\/strong>&nbsp;to Reunion 2022!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the chance to come back to the place where it all began\u2014and to be with the people who made it home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/reunion\/reunion-plus\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-900x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-900x900.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU-628x628.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Reunion PLUS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to seeing the milestone Classes of&nbsp;<strong>2015, 2016<\/strong>,<strong>1995,<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>1996,<\/strong>&nbsp;who are invited&nbsp;for a belated in-person Reunion celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we will be&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;a special graduation celebration for the&nbsp;<strong>Class of 2020!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-diagonal-darkgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Like what you see?  Would you like to continue to see more? <br><strong><a href=\"mailto:alumni@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to receive the Bobcat Connection via email.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-information\">\n<h5>Contact Us<\/h5>\n\t<p class=\"address\">Alumni Engagement<br \/>\n2 Andrews Road<br \/>\n<span class=\"phone-num\"> Phone: 1-888-522-8371\n<\/span><span class=\"address-email\"><a href=\"mailto:alumni@bates.edu\">alumni@bates.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"bates-contact-info-social-grid\"><a class=\"social-link facebook style-2\" aria-label=\"icon for Link to Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bates.College.Alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Facebook\"><\/a><a class=\"social-link instagram style-2\" aria-label=\"icon for Link to Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/batescollege\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Instagram\"><\/a><a class=\"social-link linkedin style-2\" aria-label=\"icon for Link to Linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/19477\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Linkedin\"><\/a><a class=\"social-link bluesky style-2\" aria-label=\"icon for Link to Bluesky\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/batesalumni.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Bluesky\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.juicer.io\/embed-no-jquery.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" defer=\"\"><\/script>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.juicer.io\/embed.css\" media=\"print\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" onload=\"this.media='all'\">\n<ul class=\"juicer-feed\" data-feed-id=\"bates_advancement\" data-origin=\"embed-code\"><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bates puzzles, Alumni Award Nominations, Great Day and more&#8230; &#x1f63b;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":25245,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"categories":[1,19],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-25239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni-news-and-updates","category-newsletter","tag-newsletter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1045"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25239"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25239\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29707,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25239\/revisions\/29707"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}