{"id":36804,"date":"2025-02-03T09:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=36804"},"modified":"2025-02-27T09:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:26:57","slug":"bobcat-connection-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2025\/02\/03\/bobcat-connection-february-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Connection: February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reignite the Magic: Reunion is Calling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Join us for Bates Reunion, June 6-8<\/a>, where we’ll be celebrating with the classes ending in 0 and 5. From the vibrant Reunion Parade to the beloved Lobster Bake, there’s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and rediscover the spirit of Bates. Register today<\/a> and we’ll see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bates joins QuestBridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bates partners with national non-profit QuestBridge to provide full scholarships for talented, low-income students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first QuestBridge Scholars will join Bates in fall 2026, advancing the college\u2019s commitment to access and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats Professor Tieken!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Associate Professor Mara Tieken, winner of the 2024 Kroepsch Teaching Award, is known for her relationship-centered, discussion-based teaching. Former students, like Travis Palmer \u201921, credit her mentorship with shaping their careers and fostering a focus on equity in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bending Toward Justice: Peace and Nonviolence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This year, the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Bates focused on reflection, learning, and action under the theme “Bending Toward Justice: Peace and Nonviolence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two-day event highlighted Bates’ commitment to translating reflection into action through a variety of activities, including workshops on restorative justice and discussions of Black culture and identity. Below are some of the highlights and powerful moments from the event. VIEW THE PICTURE STORY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Careers in Scientific Research and Biomedical Professions<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Explore diverse career paths in STEM with alumni panelists, moderated by Matt Bogyo ’93, as they share their winding journeys and insights at this engaging event. LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Game Plan: FBA Events Digest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover upcoming Friends of Bates Athletics events, updates, and ways to stay in the game!<\/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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