Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Veterans’ Recognition at Bates
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I am pleased to share with you our plan to create a public…
Announcement of Professorship Appointments in 2017–18
I am delighted to announce the appointment of five faculty members to endowed professorships, effective in 2017–18.
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2017
Dear Members of the Bates Community, Now that we have settled into the 2017–18 academic year, I write to share…
Statement on Decision to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Policy
We are deeply disappointed by President Trump’s cruel decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Ending…
Remarks at Convocation: Fall 2017
I cannot remember a time in my professional experience when matters of context and principle have intruded so insistently into the project of teaching the next generation of students.
Standing with Charlottesville
Dear Members of the Bates Community, The events of this past weekend in Charlottesville, based on hatred, bigotry, and deeply…
Update and Findings of Independent Investigation
Dear Members of the Bates Community: I write to share the findings of the investigation into an incident that occurred…
Update on Recent Campus Events
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As this week comes to a close, I write to share an update on…
Message to the Bates Community
Dear Members of the Bates Community, On Saturday night, at a campus party hosted by the Women of Color student…
Update on Dean of Faculty Transition and Search
I write to share my thinking and seek your advice about the transition in the Dean of Faculty role.