Stories about "community"
Night at the museum: The community curates Museum of Art’s permanent collection
Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:13 am
During the first-ever Bates Curates event in March, faculty, staff, and students, and President Garry W. Jenkins, became “curators” as they gathered to select a new addition to the Museum of Art’s permanent collection.
‘Frost and Furious’: Time again to celebrate the annual Winter Carnival
Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:21 pm
During Winter Carnival at Bates, the community comes together not despite the winter but in celebration of all that it enables, with traditions like the beloved Puddle Jump.
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.