Stories about "150th anniversary"
Harvard preacher, author Gomes to address Bates convocation

Tuesday, August 30, 2005 10:20 am

The Rev. Peter J. Gomes, named one of America's most influential preachers by Time magazine, opens the 151st academic year at Bates College with a convocation address at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, on the main quadrangle. In case of rain, the event will take place in Alumni Gymnasium.

Text of Maine Gov. John Baldacci's "Bates College Day" proclamation

Monday, May 2, 2005 3:59 pm

Text of Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci's "Bates College Day" proclamation, May 2, 2005, honoring the College's 150th anniversary of its founding.

Text of the joint resolution passed by the Maine Legislature

Monday, May 2, 2005 3:56 pm

Text of the Joint Resolution voted by the Maine Legislature, April 28, 2005, honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of Bates College.

Maine governor, Legislature honor Bates' 150th anniversary

Monday, May 2, 2005 3:43 pm

The state of Maine's pivotal role in the founding of Bates College 150 years ago made Monday afternoon's Statehouse celebration, featuring a "Bates College Day" proclamation by Maine Gov. John Baldacci and a legislative joint resolution sponsored by State Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Androscoggin, a proud event for both college and state.