Stories about "community"
Setbacks and successes: How students navigated academic surprises in the fall 2020 semester

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:01 am

For every challenge or setback — and let’s be clear, this was very difficult on our students — they often found something that worked, something that felt “normal,” and someone who gave them a little help. Read how seven Bates students fared.

Video: A student’s love letter to Lewiston

Friday, May 18, 2018 9:56 am

Graduating senior Durotimi Akinkugbe explains why Bates students love Lewiston.

Facilities Master Plan: Forum, Open Houses start May 13

Friday, May 8, 2009 2:52 pm

Bates College is updating its 2004 Facilities Master Plan. The Facilities Master…

The Packet

Friday, January 16, 2009 4:21 pm

Three times a year, I receive a packet from the editor of this magazine, a packet that no one else receives. In it are the stories of 50 or 60 people, all part of the Bates community in some way: alumni, faculty, staff. But they are united by more than being part of this community. They have all recently died.

From politics to philanthropy: Sally Ehrenfried

Monday, August 18, 2008 12:00 pm

As community relations director at the software company Blackbaud Inc., Ehrenfried is able to foster her love of public service through Blackbaud’s philanthropic efforts.

Reverend Gomes celebrates a milestone

Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:00 pm

Peter J. Gomes '65, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and pastor of Memorial Church at Harvard University, recently celebrated his 40th anniversary in the ministry.

Biologist Lee Abrahamsen honored for community work

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 1:34 pm

Several years ago, students in Lee Abrahamsen's 300-level virology course undertook a project for a hepatitis-C support group at a local hospital.

Timothy McCall '08 researches Lewiston's Jewish community

Tuesday, September 19, 2006 3:26 pm

A visit to the local Jewish cemetery taught Timothy McCall '08 of Lawrenceville, N.J., a timeless lesson in history.