Meet the Staff

Head and shoulder portraits of Dining Services staff.

Christine Schwartz
Dining Services
Asst. Vice Pres. for Dining, Conferences and Campus Events

Christine Schwartz

cschwart@bates.edu

Associate VP for Dining, Conferences & Campus Events
207-786-8279

Brenda L. Pelletier

bpelleti@bates.edu

Associate Director of Conference and Campus Events
207-786-6400

Michelle L. Lewis

mlewis2@bates.edu

Associate Director of Conferences and Campus Events
Dining, Conferences and Campus Events
207-753-6957

News & Updates

October 8, 2026

There’s a new (Bob)cat in town!

After a year-long effort to redesign the Bobcat mascot, the new Bobcat is out and about on campus. The mascot debuted on Sept. 26 at the home football season opener.

October 8, 2026

In the News: September 2026

This news roundup includes alumni achievements from the Class of 1977 to 2026; faculty recognition, publication, and appearances; and coverage of President Garry W. Jenkins' participation in the annual Presidents' Dinner for media.

October 8, 2026

Associate Professor of English Jess Anthony ’96 delivers annu…

Associate Professor of English Jess Anthony '96 gave a lecture for her Kroepsch Award for Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 30. She discussed and read from her most recent novel, The Most.