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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.
Associate Professor of Africana Sue E. Houchins passes away at age 80
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:00 pm
President Garry W. Jenkins has shared the news of the passing of Associate Professor of Africana Sue E. Houchins, a member of the Bates faculty since 2003, on Aug. 18, 2024.
Campus Construction Update: While you were gone…
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 8:28 am
Others may look ahead to summertime eagerly anticipating beach trips, camping, cookouts, etc., but for Campus Construction Update, summer means just one thing: facility projects at Bates.
Campus Construction Update: Aug. 8, 2024
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 9:31 am
News of progress at Russell Street Field, the de-fencing of 96 Campus Avenue, and the long-awaited new bell striker in Hathorn Hall.
Bates Magazine: Spring 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:30 am
The cover story of the new issue of Bates Magazine features extensive interviews with students and alumni to share the history and current impact of Bates Emergency Medical Services, founded by four Bates students in 1995.
Campus Construction Update: July 10, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9:07 am
Bates’ recent architectural adventures have emphasized bringing daylight indoors. We’ve seen it in new construction, such as the Bonney Science Center, and in the renovation of such venerable structures as Dana and Chase halls. The current renovation of 96 Campus Avenue extends that theme.
Bates College Board of Trustees elects three new members, effective July 1, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 5:15 am
Serving new five-year terms on the Bates College Board of Trustees are Robert Alan “Hob” Brooks Jr. ’02, David M. Marchick P’26, and Natalie Sanchez Rodriguez ’92, P’26.
‘Friend, dad, brother, mentor,’ retired head coach Al Fereshetian dies at age 66
Friday, June 28, 2024 5:01 am
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education Albert M. Fereshetian Jr., affectionately known as “Coach Fresh” during his 26 years as head coach of Bates men’s cross country and track and field, has died at the age of 66.
Six alumni recognized for contributions to Bates and wider world during Reunion 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 4:16 pm
Six alumni received awards for their contributions to Bates and to the wider world during the Annual Gathering of the Bates College Alumni Association on June 8 during Reunion.
Slideshow: This Month at Bates
Friday, June 7, 2024 8:48 am
This has been a month of firsts and lasts, of beginnings and…