{"id":127087,"date":"2019-09-18T12:17:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=127087"},"modified":"2019-10-01T12:05:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T16:05:30","slug":"campus-events-october-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2019\/09\/18\/campus-events-october-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus events: Oct. 1\u201331, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Pulitzer<\/a>

Pulitzer Prize\u2013winning author Elizabeth Strout \u201977, at right, is shown with President Clayton Spencer following a 2017 interview about Strout\u2019s work. The pair will speak publicly again on Oct. 21, the occasion being the October publication of Strout’s Olive, Again<\/em>. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

Greetings from Bates!<\/h3>\n

This is a listing of public events<\/strong> at the college during October 2019.<\/p>\n

The public is invited<\/strong> to these events. Except as noted, admission is free.<\/p>\n

Updates to this edition<\/strong>: For a performance by Vanessa German<\/strong> that opens her exhibition at the Bates College Museum of Art, we previously provided an incorrect date . The correct date is Oct. 25. We regret the error.<\/p>\n

Need directions<\/strong>? Here\u2019s a campus map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want the latest events information<\/strong>? Visit the daily Events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Questions or comments<\/strong>? Contact events editor Doug Hubley at calendar@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Bates<\/a>

Shown in September against Middlebury, the Bobcats host Tufts on Oct. 5, Day One of “Back to Bates.” (Theophil Syslo\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

Recurring events<\/h3>\n

Taking place while Bates is in session. Please confirm before you go<\/em>.<\/p>\n

4:15pm Mon | Dharma Society Mindfulness Mondays<\/strong>: A rotating mindfulness activity to gain exposure to mindfulness practices. All are welcome. FMI <\/b>mschapir@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nChase Hall, Skelton Lounge
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

6:30pm Mon | Zen Sit<\/strong> led by Associated Buddhist Chaplain Heiku Jaime McLeod. Cushions provided, beginners welcome. FMI<\/strong> jaime@treetopzencenter.org<\/a>.
\nChase Hall, Skelton Lounge<\/em><\/p>\n

7pm Mon | Ballroom Team practice<\/strong>: Sessions feature rhythm (cha-cha, rhumba, swing) and smooth (waltz, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz) styles of dance. Open to everyone, regardless of experience, and no partner is necessary. Please RSVP<\/strong> to ali@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nMerrill Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm Tue\u2013Sun | Dharma Society meditation<\/strong>: A 20-minute silent group meditation. Beginners welcome and orientations provided. FMI<\/strong> abrownel@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nMultifaith Chaplaincy, 163 Wood St.<\/em><\/p>\n

6pm Wed | Life drawing<\/strong> with the Museum of Art. Dry-media easels and drawing benches provided, bring drawing board and supplies. $10\/$9 museum members; $90\/$80 for pre-purchased 10-session tickets. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8302.
\nOlin 259<\/em><\/p>\n

9pm Wed | {Pause}<\/strong>: A deeply reflective, secular service of silence, poetry, music, dance and art. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-8272.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

1 Tue<\/h3>\n

7pm | Field hockey <\/strong>vs. Babson.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Novelist<\/a>

Novelist and poet Eileen Myles is among the artists appearing in Queer Genius<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n

2 Wed<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Queer Genius<\/strong>: Featuring artists Eileen Myles, Black Quantum Futurism, Barbara Hammer and Jibz Cameron, Queer Genius<\/em> examines the many aspects of contemporary queer artistry. Award-winning director Catherine Pancake will be present at the Bates screening. FMI<\/strong> cgonzale@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin 104<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Rochelle<\/a>

Rochelle Guti\u00e9rrez, professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.<\/p><\/div>\n

3 Thu<\/h3>\n

7pm | Rehumanizing Mathematics<\/strong>: What Might it Mean for Our Future<\/em>? A talk by Rochelle Guti\u00e9rrez, professor of curriculum and instruction in the education department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Guti\u00e9rrez discusses the potential for advancing equity and inclusion in math through a radical reimagining of the field in ways that enable students, teachers and members of society to thrive. The annual Sampson Lecture is sponsored by the Richard W. Sampson Lecture Fund. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6239.
\n Pettengill G52 (Keck Classroom)<\/em><\/p>\n

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4 Fri<\/h3>\n

7pm | Volleyball <\/strong>vs. Connecticut College.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

5 Sat<\/h3>\n

9am | Men’s tennis<\/strong>: Wallach Invitational.
\nWallach Tennis Center or Merrill Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

11am | Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

11am | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Bates<\/a>

Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College<\/p><\/div>\n

Noon | Back to Bates Dance Concert<\/strong>: The annual event this year includes works in progress by Chicago-based performance\/installation artist Mark Jeffery, Bates professor Carol Dilley and students. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

1pm | Football<\/strong> vs. Tufts.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Middlebury.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Volleyball<\/strong> vs. Wesleyan.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm | Vanessa German<\/strong>: Renowned visual and performing artist German opens her exhibition Miracles & Glory Abound<\/em> with an open-ended song\/poem that explores love, vulnerability, intimacy and power (see Museum, below). FMI<\/strong> museum@bates.edu<\/a> or 207-786-6158.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Bates<\/a>

Shown during their victory over the University of New England on Sept. 10, the Bates men’s soccer team takes on Trinity on Oct. 6. (Theophil Syslo\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

6 Sun<\/h3>\n

9am | Men’s tennis<\/strong>: Wallach Invitational.
\nWallach Tennis Center or Merrill Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | Back to Bates Dance<\/strong> Concert<\/strong> (see Oct. 5).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | Field hockey <\/strong>vs. Trinity.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

3pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

10 Thu<\/h3>\n

4:30pm | Navigating the Facts About Maine’s Charter Schools<\/strong>: The Harward Center’s Theory into Practice<\/em> series presents a talk by Bob Kautz, executive director of the Maine Charter School Commission. FMI<\/b> mrotundo@bates.edu<\/a> or 207-786-8283.<\/span>
\nPettengill G65<\/em><\/p>\n

6:30pm | Literary Arts Live: Lo Kwa Mei-en, poet<\/strong>: A reading of new work from the author of award-winning poetry books Yearling<\/em> and The Bees Make Money in the Lion<\/em>. Co-sponsored by the English department and the gender and sexuality studies and American studies programs. FMI<\/strong> 207-753-6963.
\nMuskie Archives<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"A<\/a>

A scene from Kimberly Bartosik’s “I hunger for you.” (Ian Douglas)<\/p><\/div>\n

12 Sat<\/h3>\n

1pm | Football<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

7:30pm | I hunger for you<\/strong>: In this Bates Dance Festival presentation, choreographer Kimberly Bartosik, a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, presents her two-phase work I hunger for you<\/em>. Described as “one of the most intriguing descendants of Merce Cunningham” (Dance Magazine<\/em>), Bartosik is known for making viscerally provocative, ferociously intimate dance that’s deeply informed by literature and cinema. Admission: $15, available at Eventbrite.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

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13 Sun<\/h3>\n

1pm | Men’s and women’s tennis<\/strong> vs. Franklin Pierce.
\nWallach Tennis Center or Merrill Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Maine\u2013Farmington.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

15 Tue<\/h3>\n

8pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Maine Maritime.
\nGarcelon Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

20 Sun<\/h3>\n

2pm | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Bowdoin.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

21 Mon<\/h3>\n

7pm | Olive, Again<\/strong>: A Conversation With Elizabeth Strout \u201977 and President Clayton Spencer<\/em>. Bates’ president welcomes best-selling author Strout for a reading and conversation about her newest book, Olive, Again<\/em>, released this month. Strout will discuss the continued adventures of her beloved character Olive Kitteridge, namesake of Strout’s 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner. Free but tickets required: bit.ly\/Strout1021<\/a>. The first 300 confirmed registrants will receive a free signed copy of Olive, Again<\/em>. FMI<\/strong> jvanleuv@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin Arts Center<\/em><\/p>\n

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23 Wed<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Noon | Public Works in Progress<\/strong>: Enjoy a casual lunchtime presentation about community-engaged summer work undertaken by Bates students. Visitors to Bates are invited to charge their Commons lunch to the Harward Center for Community Partnerships and take it upstairs to Room 221\u2013222. FMI<\/strong> Darby Ray at dray3@bates.edu<\/a> or 207-786-8241.
\nCommons 221\u2013222<\/em><\/p>\n

7pm | Sophisticated Giant<\/strong>: The Life & Legacy of Dexter Gordon<\/em>. Maxine Gordon offers a talk about her late husband, an eminent tenor saxophonist who was one of the first to embrace bebop and who, in turn, influenced such players as John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. In his later career, Gordon made a triumphant return to the U.S. after 14 years in Europe and starred in the acclaimed 1986 film Round Midnight<\/em>. Free but tickets required: batesconcerts.eventbrite.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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24 Thu<\/h3>\n

7pm | Volleyball<\/strong> vs. Southern Maine.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

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25 Fri<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | The Zoo Story<\/strong>: In Edward Albee’s one-act play, lonely Jerry starts a conversation with Peter on a park bench. It does not go well. Directed by Nicky Longo ’21. Free, but $5 donation gratefully accepted and tickets recommended: batestheateranddance.eventbrite.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Volleyball<\/a>

Bates volleyball welcomes Trinity on Oct. 26. Shown is junior Angel Echipue during a game against Middlebury on Sept. 23. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

26 Sat<\/h3>\n

11am | Field hockey<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nCampus Avenue Field<\/em><\/p>\n

11am | Women’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Men’s soccer<\/strong> vs. Amherst.
\nRussell Street Field<\/em><\/p>\n

2pm | Volleyball<\/strong> vs. Trinity.
\nAlumni Gym<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm | The Zoo Story<\/strong> (see Oct. 25).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

27 Sun<\/h3>\n

2pm | The Zoo Story<\/strong> (see Oct. 25).
\nSchaeffer Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"Culinary<\/a>

Culinary historian and author Michael Twitty. (Bret Harman)<\/p><\/div>\n

29 Tue<\/h3>\n

2pm | Museum of Art mask making<\/strong>: Not ready for Halloween? The Bates College Museum of Art can help. Workshop for ages 8 and up, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per person. To register or FMI<\/strong>, please contact Elizabeth Boyle at eboyle2@bates.edu<\/a> or 207-786-6417.
\nMays Center<\/em><\/p>\n

7pm | Michael Twitty & Kosher\/Soul<\/strong>: The 2019 Annual Zerby Lecture on Contemporary Religious Thought features Michael Twitty, a culinary historian, author of The Cooking Gene<\/em> and creator of Afroculinaria.com<\/em>. Twitty will discuss culinary heritage and “identity cooking” that embraces and melds his experience of being black and Jewish. A book-signing follows the talk. Co-sponsored by the Multifaith Chaplaincy and the Office of Intercultural Education. FMI<\/strong> multifaithchaplaincy@bates.edu<\/a>.
\nOlin Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

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30 Wed<\/h3>\n

2pm | Museum of Art mask making<\/strong> (see Oct. 29).
\nBenjamin Mays Center<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\"\u201cThis<\/a>

Martin Andrucki directs John Cariani\u2019s Love\/Sick<\/em> at Bates, opening Oct. 31. (Phyllis Graber Jensen\/Bates College)<\/p><\/div>\n

31 Thu<\/h3>\n

7:30pm | Love\/Sick<\/strong>: Written by Maine-born playwright John Cariani (Almost, Maine<\/em>), Love\/Sick<\/em> tells a comedic tale of heartbreak in a string of short plays. Directed by Martin Andrucki, Dana Professor of Theater. Free, but $5 donation gratefully accepted and tickets recommended: batestheateranddance.eventbrite.com<\/a>. FMI<\/strong> 207-786-6161.
\nGannett Theater<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Vanessa<\/a>

The Bates College Museum of Art opens an exhibition by Vanessa German on Oct. 25. (Courtesy of the artist and Pavel Zoubok Fine Art, New York City. Photo: Brian Cohen)<\/p><\/div>\n

Museum of Art<\/h3>\n

bates.edu\/museum<\/a><\/p>\n

museum@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Through Oct. 5<\/h3>\n

DeWitt Hardy: Master of Watercolor<\/a>: The first major retrospective by the late Hardy, celebrated for his depictions of the Maine that tourists rarely see and esteemed as \u201cone of the few serious contemporary artists to make watercolor his primary medium\u201d (Falmouth Forecaster<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Uncovered: Selected Works From the Collection<\/a>: A showcase of contemporary art from the permanent collection, featuring artists as diverse as Sigmund Abeles, Joel Babb, Charlie Hewitt, Robert Indiana, Jang Jian, Bernard Langlais, Michele Lauriat, Martin Puryear, Claire Van Vliet and Xiaoze Xie.<\/p>\n

Oct. 25\u2013March 28<\/h3>\n

Vanessa German: Miracles and Glory Abound<\/a>: The familiar painting \u201cWashington Crossing the Delaware\u201d by Emanuel Leutze is the starting point for German\u2019s sculptures. Using her own power-figures to imitate Leutze\u2019s composition, she sparks a conversation about public memory and rewriting history through the lens of privilege.<\/p>\n

Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Stages For Being<\/a>: Bringing concepts from Zen Buddhism and Surrealism to his photography, Meatyard (1925\u201372) painstakingly staged images in rural Kentucky that, working on multiple levels, are best read like poetry that uses symbolic language to provoke reflection and revelation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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