Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
Statement on Executive Order Regarding Immigration
Dear Members of the Bates Community, This past Friday, President Trump signed an executive order that, among other things, bans…
Response to Open Letter Regarding Undocumented Students
In early December, The Bates Student printed an open letter asking the Bates administration to announce the measures we will…
A message to the Bates community
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I hope Thanksgiving provided time with family and friends and an opportunity for restoration…
The passing of Katie Vale
I write to share the shocking and profoundly sad news that Katie Vale, our vice president for information and library services and librarian, died yesterday, Sunday, November 27, after suffering cardiac arrest.
A message to the Bates community
Last night marked the end of one of the most divisive and vitriolic presidential campaigns in recent U.S. history.
Information about Election Day and registering to vote
This weekend, a flyer was circulated on the Bates campus with false information about tomorrow’s election and what our students need to do to register to vote.
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2016
With opening days behind us, the Class of 2020 duly welcomed, and new and returning students ensconced in their dorms, classes, and activities, I write to share news from campus and provide a preview of the year ahead.
Letter to the campus community
I write in response to events that are happening on campuses across the nation and to make you aware of a unique opportunity for considered conversation on race and inclusiveness in higher education that is happening on the Bates campus this weekend.
Remarks at the inauguration of Valerie Smith, president of Swarthmore College
In Val Smith, you have chosen an inspired and inspiring leader.
‘Co-Creating Our World’: Remarks at Convocation, Sept. 8, 2015
This morning we call you together to constitute you formally as the Class of 2019 and to mark your entry into the academic community.