DECEMBER: Associate Professor of Sociology Francesco Duina, seen here in the classroom, publishes "Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession" (Princeton University Press). The book confronts the American obsession with winning and losing. "We are taught from a young age to be winners and avoid being losers. But what does it mean to win or lose? And does winning make us happy?"

President Hansen resumes her presidential road show in December, with a gathering in Boston. She has 2011 visits scheduled in London (Jan. 13), San Francisco (Feb. 8), Los Angeles (Feb. 9), Seattle (Feb. 10) and Florida (week of March 7). The evening receptions feature a briefing by Hansen, who discusses the strategic choices and plans Bates is now developing, as well as presentations by College administrators, faculty and/or students. Photograph by Jared Charney.

NOVEMBER: At the Trashion Shown on Nov. 17, Jade Cincotta '12 of Wilmington, Vt., models a dress designed by Don Dumayas '11 of Honolulu. Made from paper, the outfit features used campus event posters. A major attraction during Bates' Harvest Meal celebration, the show is a friendly competition stressing the College's dedication to being green.

NOVEMBER: Maine's gubernatorial candidates come to the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall for their final debate. Held on Oct. 28 and televised statewide by Maine Public Broadcasting, the event was preceded by a Brooks Quimby debate, plus tips on what to expect offered by a rhetoric class from the candidates. Photo by Rene Minnis.

OCTOBER: Attended by hundreds, Fire Safety Day on Oct. 28 includes the burning of a mock dorm room behind the visitors grandstand at Garcelon Field. The drill emphasized basic dorm safety precautions, such as not covering smoke detectors with tapestries and not using candles. Photo by Matt Baker-White '13.