Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Winter 2023 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 3, 2023. Most standing committees of the…
Announcement of Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
I write to share the news that Leana E. Amáez, a seasoned equity and inclusion leader and longtime advocate for underrepresented populations, will become our vice president for equity and inclusion, effective Feb. 27, 2023.
Fall 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees met on campus for its fall meeting from Thursday, October 27, through Saturday, October 29,…
Letter Regarding Campus Safety
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: You may be aware that we have recently experienced some troubling incidents on campus, including…
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2022
From the arrival of the Class of 2026 with their loved ones and their “stuff,” to the faculty settling into their new spaces in the rejuvenated Dana Hall, to encounters with colleagues in virtually every corner of our campus, these past few weeks have brought a palpable energy back to Bates.
Equity and Inclusion Update September 15, 2022
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we enter the new academic year, I write to provide you with an…
A Message to the Bates Community
I write to share with you that earlier this week, I informed the Board of Trustees of my decision that the upcoming academic year will be my last as president of Bates.
Welcome and Remarks at Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration, June 4, 2022
President Clayton Spencers welcome and remarks at the Class of 2020’s graduation celebration on June 4, 2022.
Spring 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees returned to campus for its spring meeting from Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7,…
Winter 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 4, 2022. Most standing committees of the…