Bates’ annual Employee Enrichment Week is a celebration of a job well done and an opportunity for our staff and faculty to connect, elevate their skill sets, and feel empowered to try new things!
Course Registration is through Eventbrite!
To register for course sessions
- Go to the Eventbrite Collection for Enrichment Week 2026
- Scroll through the options and click ‘Get Tickets’ and ‘Register’
- Add your name and Bates email address and click ‘Register’
- Receive your confirmation and add the event to your calendar
Course Catalog (includes descriptions) |Calendar
B Well 5k
Join us for a fun and energizing B Well 5K Run/Walk, where the only thing serious is the good vibes! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a power-walking pro, this is your chance to get moving, connect with coworkers, and enjoy some fresh air. Expect music, snacks, high-fives, and a few surprises along the way. Let’s get our steps in and smiles on—see you at the starting line!
Highlights of 2026’s offerings
Community lunches – Free lunches for staff will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Join us for Bingo on Tuesday in Commons room 221-222. Thursday’s lunch (after the 5k) will feature food trucks on Bardwell Field with Dottie’s Ice Cream Truck providing dessert once again!
Monday Courses – Once again, we have a handful of courses scheduled for Monday, to extend the event and encourage more people to attend.
2026 Fundraising Partner– We are continuing to turn inward and are looking to fundraise for our own Bernie Carpenter fund. Partnering with The College Store we are looking to raise funds for the week of and before Employee Enrichment Week. Visit the BCF page for more information on this year’s effort.