Zen T. Kuriyama

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Zen T. Kuriyama

Assistant Professor of Music

Music, European Studies

antisemitism in European musical culture, choral music, Christian sacred music, classical voice, European musical nationalism, Gerald Finzi, historical musicology, Jewish studies, music theory, musical life in late-modern Britain

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June 30, 2026

David Omasombo ’26 & Chiwer Mayen ’26: Standing Tall for…

David Omasombo ’26 and Chiwer Mayen ’26 have shared many basketball courts across their young lifetimes, including historic Alumni Gym, but the first one stands out in their memories for being the worst, in a technical sense. The surface was uneven, the rims inconsistent, and, most of the time, there were no nets.

June 25, 2026

Bates Alumni In the News Spring 2026

Chronicling Bates alumni in the news — from the class of ’77 to ’26 — and a remembering journalist Kim Gamel ’90.

June 25, 2026

Faculty and staff excellence recognized

Many Bates faculty and staff have received grants, awards, and other acknowledgements of their strong teaching and research. Read on for more great Bates news.

Expert in "gerald-finzi"

Zen T. Kuriyama

Assistant Professor of Music

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