Stories from 2024
Picture Story: Seven days with the Bates Class of 2028

Friday, September 6, 2024 2:36 pm

With Opening Day’s arrival, the college’s award-winning First-Year Experience support program swung into action, guiding Bates' newest students through their first week — and into their first year.

Moments from Convocation on September 3, 2024., 2024. (Theophil Syslo | Bates College)
Opening Convocation at Bates offers timeless and timely advice to the Class of 2028

Friday, September 6, 2024 10:52 am

The run-up to the presidential election is going to be a "challenging time," said President Jenkins. "But I believe in this community. I believe in each of you and in your commitment to openness, to engagement, to active listening, and to respect for those around you. This is the Bates I know and love."

Moments from the Annual OIE Welcome Reception in Chase Hall on September 5, 2024. From left: Ayman Muhidin ‘27, of Tanzania, Zain (not pictured), unknown, Halima Guliye ‘27, of Kenya, and Sakina Saidi ‘26, of Afghanistan, Brandon Villalta Lopez ‘25, of Nicaragua, and Xucheng Zheng ‘27, of China. (Theophil Syslo | Bates College) OIE Welcome Reception is a way to begin the academic year in community with colleagues across campus who are long-time friends of the OIE and/or new to campus and want to be a part of building community and connective support for underrepresented racial, ethnic, LGBTQIA+, first-generation-to-college, and international Bates students. We offer this event annually and it has been a great way to ensure that all in attendance receive the message that we are ready and excited to engage with others across campus to provide a meaningful experience for each student who chooses to interact with us.
From A to Z, here’s what’s new at Bates in 2024–25

Friday, September 6, 2024 9:52 am

To help the Bates community get up to speed, here's a A to Z list of what’s new for 2024–25, including a new striker for the Hathorn bell, new light poles at Russell Street Field, and a new name for a community center that got its start 32 years ago.

Faculty in the News: Novelist Jessica Anthony ’96 writes about craft, classrooms, and time for Literary Hub

Friday, September 6, 2024 8:21 am

While Anthony speaks on the topic of craft constantly in her creative writing courses at Bates, she rarely writes about it, until now.

Bates Alumni and Students in the News: Aug. 30, 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024 10:51 am

Ed Muskie '36 was in the know about global warming long before the rest of us. Plus, K-Fai Steel '04 lands a book deal for her graphic novel, and Lena LaPierre ’26 explores her Moxie flavored heritage.

Bates Bazaar: Online deals for Aug. 28, 2024

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:01 pm

Here's a curated offering of curious and quirky Bates-related items, such as a Maine charm bracelet, metal pen holder, and Village Club mug, that are just a click away on websites devoted to what's vintage, historical, and wicked cool.

Campus Construction Update: Aug. 30, 2024

Monday, August 26, 2024 12:30 pm

Bates students have been sleeping and socializing since last week in the college’s newest campus residence, following an eight-month renovation.

Faculty in the News: Joe Hall corrects and deepens the Native, pre-colonist history of two Maine downtown landmarks

Friday, August 23, 2024 11:41 am

History professor Joe Hall uses his faculty expertise to help deepen the historical record about how two landmarks in Brunswick, Maine, came to be.

Welcome, and welcome back, to BatesNews for 2024–25

Friday, August 23, 2024 10:34 am

Welcome to the first edition of BatesNews for 2024–25. Here's what this weekly email feature is all about.

Shenandoah Waugh ’26 of Lyons, Colo., a Chemistry and European Studes double major works as a nature day camp leader this summer “I work with the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust to run the 4-6 year old nature day camp! The camp meets 5 days a week with new kids coming in from all over Maine and the US every week. My responsibilities include planning lessons each week, doing inventory of camp supplies, guiding the assistant camp leader and junior counselors (aged 11-13), and helping kids have a fun and engaging time exploring the preserves in Harpswell. The mission of our nature camp is to provide an enriching, engaging experience to kids regardless of their background. It's all about exploring the beauty and curiosity of nature!” Naomi Lynch ’25 of Farmingdale, Maine (blonde hair)
Picture Story: Day at the beach for Purposeful Work intern Shenny Waugh ’26

Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:06 pm

Enjoy this immersive picture story capturing a day with Shenandoah Waugh ’26, a Purposeful Work intern who worked with young children (for the very first time!) at a nature day camp in Harpswell on the beautiful Maine coast.

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