Five Bales of Plastic Recyclables Sit Outside Commons. But Is It Art Yet?

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November 1, 2018

Five Bales of Plastic Recyclables Sit Outside Commons. But Is It Art Yet?

BATES NEWS | Just past 8 last Thursday morning, a crew from Bates Facility Services drove their red Chevy pickup…

News & Updates

May 31, 2026

Commencement 2026: Into the future with heart, humanity, and …

The skies were changeable but the mood was resoundingly upbeat on Sunday, May 31, as 480 members of the Class of 2026 celebrated their Bates…

May 29, 2026

Built by Bates: Oh, the places they’ll go!

As we celebrate our graduating seniors, wishing each of them the very best in what is ahead, we are highlighting some Bates students who are already turning the page to their exciting next chapters. Read ahead to learn about 14 Batesies with a range of experiences awaiting them.

May 29, 2026

Free (laundry) for all!

Persistent student engagement led to a change in the cost of laundry on campus. Thanks to their advocacy, laundry will now be free to all students at Bates.