{"id":28954,"date":"2023-03-01T14:16:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T19:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=28954"},"modified":"2024-12-06T08:18:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:18:00","slug":"bobcat-connection-february-1-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2023\/03\/01\/bobcat-connection-february-1-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: February 1, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It’s hard to believe we’re already one month into the new year. February is a time to celebrate love and helping others, and we hope we are on your list of things that have brought you joy in 2023!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calling all classes ending in 3’s and 8’s \u2014 your class Reunion<\/a> is right around the corner and registration is now open!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer is the perfect time to come back to campus and reconnect with your Bates friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nominate a Deserving Bobcat Today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nominate outstanding alumni\u2014whether innovative teachers, industry leaders, or selfless humanitarians\u2014for awards. Your input is invaluable to help us recognize their impact. Learn more about the awards categories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominations are due by Friday, February 17<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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New Incentives for Charitable Giving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now is a good time to consider a charitable gift annuity! The new year brought provisions that allow donors aged 70 1\/2 <\/strong>to use IRA assets to fund life income gifts<\/a>, and gift annuity rates have increased 0.6% to 0.7%<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bye, Bye Bad Meetings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond getting practical advice for eliminating common derailers, we’ll learn about an alternative system that breaks the mold of \u201cthe way we always hold meetings,” in this webinar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bobcat Reads: Black Cake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bobcat Reads will be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson from January 6 \u2014 March 10, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The book club connects through a private online forum to discuss the book and network with each other over roughly two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOIN THE CONVERSATION<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LOS ANGELES PHOTO GALLERY<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out the photos from the LA gathering with President Spencer in January! 🙀
LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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#THROWBACK Campus Shot<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tell us, what year do you think this was this taken?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tap into the Power of the Bates Network!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever wonder where your classmates are? Want to connect with and help young alumni and students? Moving to a new city? Pondering a career change?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get answers on Bates Bridge.<\/a> Bobcats can connect with one another for meaningful discussions, advice, and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Alumni Engagement
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\n Phone: 1-888-522-8371\n<\/span>alumni@bates.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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