Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2021
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we settle into the rhythms of the academic year, I wanted to be…
Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism Work at Bates: Report on Progress and Planning
Introduction The work of equity, inclusion, and antiracism is central to achieving our core mission of providing an education that…
‘The Project of Truth-Seeking’: Remarks at Convocation, Aug. 31, 2021
I would like to think with you this morning about a project that is central to everything we do at…
Spring 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Every standing committee of the…
May 2021 Financial Update for Faculty & Staff
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the academic and fiscal years, I write to share an update on…
Statement on Chauvin Verdict
The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is in, and in this one, singular case, a measure of justice…
Standing with Our Asian and Asian-American Community Members
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As the world struggles with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see an…
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…