{"id":25251,"date":"2022-03-07T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=25251"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:05:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:05:13","slug":"bobcat-connection-march-7-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2022\/03\/07\/bobcat-connection-march-7-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: March 7, 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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/reunion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/RU.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25253\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-garnet-button with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/reunion\/\">LEARN MORE &amp; REGISTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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\">Save the Date \u2014 March 16, 2022!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The festivities start at noon EDT, with our&nbsp;GREAT DAY TO BE A BOBCAT LIVESTREAM! Help make the Bobcat&#8217;s birthday the best ever&nbsp;with a gift of ANY size!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><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\"\/><\/figure>\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\">Roundtable: Russia&#8217;s Invasion of Ukraine<\/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\/roundtable-russias-invasion-of-ukraine\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/roundtable.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25257 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/roundtable-russias-invasion-of-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Join a multidisciplinary panel of Bates faculty on Wednesday, March 9 at 4:15 pm<\/a>&nbsp;via Zoom&nbsp;for a discussion of the military, political, and humanitarian conflicts surrounding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. This panel brings together perspectives from across the humanities and social sciences as we explore what this conflict means for Ukraine, Europe, Russia, and the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sponsored by the Department of German and Russian Studies and the Program of European Studies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bates Connects in Boston \u2014 March 30<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bates-connects-in-boston\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-900x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25260 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-900x900.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects-628x628.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/boston-reconnects.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this chance to deepen your Bates ties, hear the latest about how Bates is thriving, and make new Bates connections at the Boston Public Library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres &amp; beverages<\/li><li>Space is limited due to room capacity<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\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-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bates-connects-in-boston\/\">Learn More &amp; Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022 Distinguished Alumni in Residence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><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\" 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>\n\n\n\n<p>The College Key is pleased to announce the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/distinguished-alumni-in-residence-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 Distinguished Alumni in Residence<\/a>, Christopher Tin\u00e9 \u201996. Chris is 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<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/distinguished-alumni-in-residence-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REGISTER TODAY!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carl Straub Celebration of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/carl-straub-celebration-of-life-registration-222081290117\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/carl-straub.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/carl-straub.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/carl-straub-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2022\/04\/carl-straub-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bates Multifaith Chaplaincy&nbsp;is delighted to invite you to celebrate the life and lasting impact of Carl Straub at&nbsp;<strong>2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th in Peter J. Gomes Chapel<\/strong>.&nbsp;Following the service, join us in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/map\/#pettengill-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perry Atrium<\/a>&nbsp;where there will be informal opportunities to connect and share stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A livestream will be available.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/carl-straub-celebration-of-life-registration-222081290117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please RSVP to register for in-person attendance or to receive the livestream link.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 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>Reunion Ready? #BatesGreatDay &#038; More&#8230; &#x1f63b;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":25257,"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-25251","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\/25251","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=25251"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29706,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25251\/revisions\/29706"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}