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Tuesday May 5
SOLD OUT: Elizabeth Strout ’77 Author Talk in New York City
7:00 pm
This event has sold out. We are officially at capacity and can no longer accept new registrations. On the global release day of her newest novel, The Things We Never…
Sunday May 10
Bates in Philly: Nature Walk & Birding
9:00 am
Bring your best bird calls and stroll along with fellow Bates alumni and current families in the greater Philadelphia area for a morning of birdwatching at John Heinz National Wildlife…
Wednesday May 13
Boston’s Real Estate Inflection Point
6:00 pm
Commercial Real Estate, Return to Office, and the Next Growth Cycle The U.S. real estate market is hitting the “reset” button. What does that mean for Boston’s offices, apartments, and industry?…
Thursday May 14
MOSAIC in D.C. — Paint & Sip
6:30 pm
Come unwind, get creative, and celebrate community with fellow MOSAIC alumni. We are excited to partner with Sade Paint & Sip, a Black-owned business, to lead our guided painting experience…
Monday May 18
The Future of Information: Bates Alumni on the Modern Press
6:00 pm
Join the Bates D.C. Network for an evening of insight and connection as we explore the power of the written word. We are gathering a panel of Bates alumni—leaders in…
Tuesday May 19
Bates in the Arts: Navigating Your Creative Path
12:00 pm
The path to a creative career is rarely a straight line. It is a journey of exploration, identity, and finding a sustainable rhythm. This virtual session of Bates in the…
Thursday May 21
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular monthly gatherings, offering local alumni a reliable, casual, and fun way to connect right here…
Friday May 22
Bobcat Reads: Custodians of Wonder
12:00 pm
Bobcat Reads will be discussing Custodians of Wonder by Eliot Stein from May 22, 2026, through July 15, 2026. In the next Bobcat Reads selection, Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions,…
Sunday May 31
Boston Alumnae Book Club: The Measure: A Novel
12:00 am
IN-PERSON MEETING! – TIME IS TBD 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…
Friday Jun 12
Bates Reunion 2026
12:00 am
This summer, we’re celebrating classes ending in 1 and 6 with a jam-packed weekend on the beautiful Bates campus. Join your classmates and alums from across the decades for a…
Thursday Jun 18
Portland Bobcats: Monthly Meetup
6:00 pm
Keep the Bates connection strong throughout the year! We are thrilled to continue our popular monthly gatherings, offering local alumni a reliable, casual, and fun way to connect right here…
Monday Jun 22
Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing
11:30 am
Join Bates football alumni, parents, and friends for the Annual Alan Goddard ’53 Football Golf Outing at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea Country Club. Outing Schedule Registration – 11:30 amLunch will…Tuesday Jun 30
Boston Alumnae Book Club: Same As It Ever Was
7:00 pm
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…