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Greetings, Colleagues,

This week, Don Dearborn wrote to remind us that if you are planning a leave, November 1 is the deadline for submitting 2023-2024<\/strong> <\/strong>leave requests<\/strong><\/a> for pre-tenure leaves, leaves of absence, sabbaticals, enhanced sabbaticals, Phillips fellowships, or course reductions. <\/strong> If you are thinking about seeking extramural funding to support a leave, please reach out to me or to the good folks in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance<\/a> for ideas and support.

President Spencer wrote with a follow up to the<\/strong> <\/strong>recent update on equity and inclusion work at Bates<\/strong><\/a> to share a<\/strong> new list of resources that is now available on the Office of Equity and Inclusion website<\/strong><\/a>.  <\/strong>This list was prepared by lecturer Christopher Petrella, a historian of 19th and 20th-century racialization in the United States who previously served as our Associate Director of Programs for the Office of Equity and Diversity from 2016 to 2018. It features podcasts, documentaries, articles, books, and other resources that are intended as one way for those who are interested to expand their understanding of the current conversations about issues of race, racism, identity, and power. As you will see, a smaller \u201cStart Here\u201d list suggests an entry point for those who may have less experience with these topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to thank Chris for his work to assemble this list, which I hope you will find to be a useful resource. It will be a living, evolving document, and your suggestions for additional content will be welcome any time at eiaoutreach@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Committee on Faculty Governance wrote to remind you all that the deadline to submit any materials for the November faculty meeting is this coming Monday, Oct. 24th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Darren Gallant from the Center for Global Education wrote that the Center will once again host and organize a week of programs\/events to mark International Education Week at Bates.<\/strong> Many of these programs will be organized by our student leaders, the Global Ambassadors<\/a>. These events will be during the week of November 14-18 and will align with the national International Education Week which is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education. You can learn more on the initiative here<\/a>.  In prior years, some faculty have organized talks during this week, cooking or cultural events, or have attended planned sessions. If you\u2019re interested in hosting something with an international or global focus during this week, please let Darren know.  We can help with marketing, some funding, and general organizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for considering and stay tuned for a calendar of events when it is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, upcoming events.<\/strong>
<\/strong>
<\/strong>A Group for Compassionate Grieving<\/strong>
<\/strong>Mondays, 4:15-5:15, 163 Wood St.<\/strong>
<\/strong>Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7<\/strong>
<\/strong>Please sign-up <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>
<\/strong>Facilitated by Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clothier

KROEPSCH LECTURE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queerness, An Act of Resistance:<\/strong> Reading Robert Jones’s The Prophets<\/em> in Narrativing Slavery and Beyond<\/strong>
Monday, October 24<\/strong>
4:30 PM – Keck Classroom, Pettengill G52
<\/strong>The lecture will be given by Sue Houchins, Associate Professor of Africana and Winner of the Kroepsch Award for Excellence in Teaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies Invites You to Our Open Lounge Gathering<\/strong>
Tuesday, October 25\u00a0 – 11:45-1:00<\/strong>
GSS Lounge, Pettengill 216
<\/strong>Learn About the GSS Program, Reunite with Friends, Meet New People, Enjoy Light Refreshments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q&A How your libraries are supporting Open Access on the Colby, Bates, and Bowdoin Campuses.<\/strong>
Tuesday, October 25 at Noon<\/strong>
<\/strong>This will be a Zoom-only event<\/strong>
<\/strong>This will be a 45-minute presentation. We will discuss Read and Publish Agreements (also known as Transformative Agreements), access types across academic journals, and opportunities for making your work open access at no cost. This is a Zoom-only event and does require registration. All faculty and staff at Colby, Bates, and Bowdoin Colleges are welcome to join. Please register here<\/strong><\/a>. A recording will be made available to registrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about publishing Open at Bates, please see our LibGuide: https:\/\/libguides.bates.edu\/scholarly-communications\/publishing-open<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>International Open Access week<\/strong>
<\/strong>Tuesday, October 25th at 4:15 pm<\/strong>
<\/strong>Bonney Science Center (first-floor lounge)<\/strong>
<\/strong>Grab a beverage and snacks with your fellow faculty as well as Library, Grants, and Dean\u2019s Office colleagues. The conversation will be lively and prizes (YETI mugs) will be up for grabs!   Please register for this event here<\/a>.  For more information about publishing Open at Bates, please see our LibGuide: https:\/\/libguides.bates.edu\/scholarly-communications\/publishing-open<\/a>   This event is co-sponsored by Ladd Library, Dean of the Faculty Office and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC).

International Open Access week<\/strong>
Tuesday, October 25 – 4:15 pm<\/strong>
Bonney Science Center (first-floor lounge)<\/strong>
Grab a beverage and snacks with your fellow faculty as well as Library, Grants, and Dean\u2019s Office colleagues. The conversation will be lively and prizes (YETI mugs) will be up for grabs!  Please register for this event here<\/strong>.<\/a>  For more information about publishing Open at Bates, please see our LibGuide: https:\/\/libguides.bates.edu\/scholarly-communications\/publishing-open<\/a>
This event is co-sponsored by Ladd Library, Dean of the Faculty’s Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC).

Fall Advising Workshop Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 26: Making the Most of the Advising Meeting<\/strong>
November 2: Global Education Resources<\/strong>
November 9: Student Financial Supports and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All workshops are from Noon until 12:55 PM in Commons 221. You can go through the Commons line and bill your lunch to the Dean of Faculty. All workshops are recorded. All recordings are posted to the Advising Workshop Series section of the Academic Advising Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Clean Water Act at 50: Community Perspectives<\/strong>
Wednesday, October 26th – 7 pm
Pettengill G52 (Keck)
<\/strong>The Clean Water Act turns 50 this month. To commemorate this landmark piece of legislation, the Muskie Archives is hosting a panel discussion on “The Clean Water Act at 50: Community Perspectives.” Rather than a retrospective of legislative events of the 1970s, we are bringing together a panel representing a range of perspectives and experiences on the current state of water in Maine. From water rights, to the science of clean water, to recent and future state legislation, to drinking water, come hear our panelists discuss these issues and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduled panelists are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n