Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
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…
Winter 2021 Announcement
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share important news about a shift in our calendar for the…
The Work of Antiracism at Bates: Progress Update
Creation of a Trustee Committee on Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism To reinforce our commitment to the work of antiracism at…
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…