I arrived at Bates on Jan. 2, 1992. That’s 33 years ago. But to give that a bit of relativity, James Reese had already been at Bates for 14 years.

The grants award up to $10,000 to fund creative sustainability solutions proposed by Bates students, faculty, and staff.

The final month of the academic year begins with students wielding rakes and radar, and ends with fist pumps, Ferragamos, and farewells. Before the curtain rises once again, enjoy this month at Bates.

The center celebrated the strength of the college’s engagement with the Lewiston–Auburn community with a string of honors.

Designing new paths through the Bates curriculum, these seniors crafted interdisciplinary majors that speak to their passions and futures.

Over four weeks, students learned about the intersection of the liberal arts and business basics from Tuck School of Business instructors and practitioner-in-residence Peter Friedman ’92.

The new trustees begin their terms July 1. “They join a dedicated group of trustees who help ensure Bates is fulfilling its mission,” said Gregory A. Ehret ’91, board chair. “Their varied experience and perspectives will be incredibly valuable to the college.”

The child of a tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a ginkgo seedling growing at Bates brings a message of survival to campus.