Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Information about Commencement 2021
Dear Members of the Class of 2021, I write today to share information about Commencement and how we plan to…
Winter 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 5, 2021. The meeting followed more than…
Statement on Recent National Events
Dear Members of the Bates Community: Yesterday’s assault on our nation’s Capitol was both predictable and profoundly shocking. With the…
Winter 2021 Announcement
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share important news about a shift in our calendar for the…
Fall 2020 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting virtually on Friday, October 30, 2020. The ongoing global COVID-19 health…
Financial Update for Faculty & Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, I write to share a few brief updates and to announce several financial actions that…
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2020
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we head into the fourth week of the first semester, I write with…
Welcome Remarks at Convocation 2020
Good afternoon. Welcome to the opening convocation of the new academic year. We do not know how this year will…
A Few Thoughts as We Open the Year
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, Beginning this weekend, we will welcome students back to campus for what will surely be…
Response to Petition on Fall 2020 Plans
Dear Members of the Bates Community: Last week, senior staff colleagues and I received a petition raising various questions with…