There are a number of spaces that have been identified as places for students to gather that may be used for individual or small group studying, a student group event or meeting, or for a private meeting such as interviews or counseling.  Please use the expandable menus below to peruse available spaces. Some spaces are reservable, while others are open to all students on a first-come, first served basis and are therefore non-reservable. 

Reservable spaces for BCSG-recognized clubs and other student organizations outside of academic use can be requested via the Event Management System (EMS). If your group does not appear in the Event Management System, please contact Brenda Pelletier in DCCE for assistance. Brenda can be reached via email at bpelleti@bates.edu or by phone at 207.786.6400.

Campus Life staff members are here to work with you on programs and events. Please reach out to campuslife@bates.edu or any one of us directly for assistance with programming an event, program, meetings, etc., including thinking through which spaces might lend themselves best to your vision or goals.

 

Notable Campus Life Spaces:

The “Little Room” is located on the ground floor of Chase hall, is packed with options in this actually multiple-room social space. There are many game options as well as an amazing karaoke/dance space.

Included in this space:

• Billiards Table
• Table Tennis/Ping-Pong Table
• Foosball Table
• Air Hockey Table
• Bubble Hockey
• Dual Shot arcade Basketball system
• And more!

 

The “MakerSpace” is located in Chase Hall 161  (it is a little bit hidden, so entering through the SCBC’s Kitchen is the main way to access it), is a creative community space for arts, crafts, tech projects and more. All items are communal and should remain in the space itself unless coordinated directly with Campus Life staff. Some items or uses for the items may need to be coordinated with Campus Life staff such as 3-d printers, access to specialty paper, etc. Questions, ideas, donations or inquiries about group reservations – email campuslife@bates.edu

Included in this space:

• Multiple 3-d printers
• Multiple Sewing Machines and general supplies (not including fabric)
• Printer for projects
  • We have specialty paper for sticker making, iron on transfers, etc. for coordinated projects. Or bring your own!
• Light Tracing Board
• Irons
• Jewelry making basic tools
• Basic Art Supplies including:
  • Paint, markers, color pencils, paper, glue, glue guns, scissors, stencils, paper trimmer, etc
• Specialty items while they last may include:
  • Fabric Markers, washi tape, feathers, ribbon, etc.

 

The Campus Life Student Lounge (G02) is located on the ground floor of Chase Hall near the Little Room. It is a open space for students that serves as both a popular social and study space that sometimes hold meetings and events. Great spot to connect with Campus Life and Residence Life staff, whose offices are just beyond. Our most popular features include our gaming device of switch 2, campus life highlighted events and swag wall, and our digital picture frame featuring so many incredible student/staff achievements and moments!

 

 

 

Building hours can be found here.