Bobcat Reads will be discussing Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein from May 22, 2026, through July 24, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions,…

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Join us for an artist talk in Schaeffer Theatre with dancer and choreographer Annie-B Parson on the making of her film, The Oath. After her talk, Parson will be joined…

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The Bates College Center for Purposeful Work and the Office of Alumni Engagement warmly invite you to a special Boston networking reception. This is your chance to connect with fellow…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the New York City area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates…

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A work in progress showing At Bates, Miguel will begin a new project inspired by his first sabbatical as a UCLA professor this past winter. During this time, he…

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“Leslie Cuyjet is a master of layers.” – Dance Enthusiast For All Your Life is an ongoing performance project that examines the value of black life and black death, through…

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We invite incoming and current Bates families and their students from the Seattle area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates…

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VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…

7:30 pm

A work in progress showing An encounter between Thomas F. DeFrantz and Dan Safer about: Godzilla, personal demons, Basquiat, Abstract Expressionism, drone strikes, treating each other kindly, dancing, wrestling,…

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Please save the date for this virtual meetup for Texas families. Connect for a peer-to-peer perspective from current Bates families who are also from the Lone Star State. You can submit questions…

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“A delectable spectacle that merges Graham’s rigor, pop’s ecstasy, and drag’s defiance.” – Elise Ryan, Petrichor Pittsburgh What happens when the “High Priestess of Modern Dance” meets the “Queen of…

Bobcat Reads will be discussing We Meant Well: A Novel by Erum Shazia Hasan from July 31, 2026, through Oct 2, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, We Meant Well: A…

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“A delectable spectacle that merges Graham’s rigor, pop’s ecstasy, and drag’s defiance.” – Elise Ryan, Petrichor Pittsburgh What happens when the “High Priestess of Modern Dance” meets the “Queen of…

8:00 am

We’re bringing our popular Philadelphia bird-watching event up to Boston! Whether you’re an expert birder or someone who enjoys the outdoors, this nature walk is perfect for you! We’ll spend…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Boston area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Washington, D.C. area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats and expand your Bates network. This…

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Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics Price: $115 per ticket Pre-game Reception: 5-7pm This is a 21+ event.House of Blues15 Lansdowne St., Boston, Mass. First pitch: 7:10 pmRight Field Roof – Box 37Rows…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the New England area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families,…

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We invite incoming and current Bates families and their students from the Los Angeles area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current…

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What does your course do? At the end of your course, what do your students know, what can your students do, and how have your students changed their values…

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How will you know if your students reach those learning objectives? Which assessments demonstrate this? And how might you craft equitable, accessible, and inclusive assessments: In this three-hour workshop, we…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Philadelphia area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats and expand your Bates network. This event…

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What do engagement and participation look like? How much might we think creatively about both encouraging and measuring them? And how do we maintain equity in these procedures? In…

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We invite incoming and current Bates families and their students from the Denver area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates…

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Who are Bates students? What do Bates classrooms look like? What are the expectations of a Bates course? How can you keep these in mind, but not…

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We invite incoming Bates families and their students from the Bay area to join us to meet and make connections. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and…

Keynote speaker, April Andry Rah’man, is the Assistant Director for Education Research at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence, where she helps colleagues transform…

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VIRTUAL MEETING! Do you like meeting new people, reading great books, and discussing them? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Boston Alumnae Book Club! Anyone interested in joining the conversation…

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First Year Event

For more information: tday2@bates.edu (Day, Tia)

New York in late August means world-class tennis, and the Bobcat community is heading back to the stands. Join fellow Bobcats at Flushing Meadows to kick off the US Open.…

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Come meet the faculty and students from the Theater + Dance department, including Emily Culbreath (newly appointed Assistant Professor of Dance), Liz Carlson (Guest Director of the Winter 2027 Devising…

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Faculty Directed Production by Associate Professor Tim Dugan CASTING NOTE The Bates Theatre & Dance Department is committed to providing a safe and inclusive audition experience for all. We encourage performers of…

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Faculty Directed Production by Associate Professor Tim Dugan CASTING NOTE The Bates Theatre & Dance Department is committed to providing a safe and inclusive audition experience for all. We encourage performers of…

9:30 am

Come build community at our exciting annual event featuring two exciting competitions: The Annual Alumni 5K and Goodrich Memorial Throws Competition! This is your chance to celebrate our program’s rich history,…

11:00 am

Learn about the different ways you can get involved with dance at Bates! All dance artists of any style, form, and level are welcome. Photo of In This Moment I Take…

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Whether you’re new to the city or have called New York home for years, this is your chance to catch up with fellow Bates alumni, enjoy drinks and apps, while…

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Photographer Phyllis Graber Jensen reflects on the defining moments behind some of her favorite images in Picture Stories, the retrospective exhibition celebrating her distinguished career in visual storytelling. Image Credit: Phyllis…

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Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…

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Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Erum Shazia Hasan of We Meant Well. Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss…

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Join us for Back to Bates Weekend, where alumni and families of current students come together to experience life on campus, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the beautiful fall season…

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Join us during Back to Bates Weekend, for the second annual Bates College Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. The induction ceremony will honor, pay tribute to, and perpetuate the memory…

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Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…

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Cristi Rinklin’s paintings, installations, and works on paper examine the interplay between technological and analog simulations of landscapes. Rather than providing faithful representations of the natural world, her work creates…

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Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…

11:00 am

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Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…

12:00 pm

Explore the complex tensions of teaching, such as balancing high academic standards with sensitivity, justice, and compassion. This community invites faculty and staff to engage in stimulating conversations about…

Join a recurring working group for faculty and staff educators invested in interdisciplinary and collaborative creative practices. We will share readings and case studies to brainstorm new ways of…

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