Finance and Administration Archives

March 5, 2021

This week’s vaccine news

Colleagues –  I write to, I hope, provide some clarity on the news of the week regarding vaccines. I find…

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February 19, 2021

Comment on COVID-19 Vaccines

Dear Colleagues,  I write with a brief comment on vaccines after hearing from a few staff and faculty colleagues.  Currently…

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February 12, 2021

Updated CDC Guidance on Masks

Colleagues –  I write to call your attention to new guidance from the CDC with respect to masks and face…

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January 28, 2021

Short Term Refund Policy for Class of 2023 Studying Abroad in May 2022

Dear Bates Class of 2023 Students and Families, I write to share information about the Short Term refund policy with…

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January 19, 2021

Important Update to Campus Policy

Colleagues –  Last summer we distributed the Bates Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan, which outlined core campus policies in…

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November 22, 2020

November Update

Colleagues –  As we approach the November break, I am writing to call to your attention a few updates. While…

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October 25, 2020

Early Thoughts about Holiday Travel

Dear Colleagues,  While the colors in the trees are spectacular and the afternoon in Lewiston was a perfect New England…

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September 28, 2020

Keycard access and 20,000 tests

Dear Colleagues, Two updates:  (1) A second update to keycard access and hours of operation. As we approach the end…

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September 21, 2020

A quick hello and a few notes

Dear Colleagues, As the calendar turns to September 22 and the fall equinox tomorrow, a hello and a few brief…

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September 16, 2020

Academic Building Access

Dear Colleagues, As we have gotten into the semester, we have received feedback that the building access hours have not…

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