{"id":163761,"date":"2024-06-12T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T20:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/?p=163761"},"modified":"2024-06-17T11:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:07:50","slug":"six-alumni-recognized-for-contributions-to-bates-and-wider-world-during-reunion-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/12\/six-alumni-recognized-for-contributions-to-bates-and-wider-world-during-reunion-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Six alumni recognized for contributions to Bates and wider world during Reunion 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Six Bates alumni were recognized for their contributions to Bates and the wider world \u2014 in fields and endeavors including emergency medicine, applied psychology, and financial services \u2014 during the Annual Gathering of the Bates College Alumni Association on June 8 during Reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud to honor these outstanding alumni for their distinct accomplishments and important work for Bates and beyond,\u201d said Kevin Moore \u201993, president of the Bates Alumni Association. \u201cTheir commitment to service, excellence, and social responsibility embodies the spirit of Bates, and we are grateful for their continued dedication to the Bates community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alumni Award Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bates welcomes nominations for Bates Alumni Association awards<\/a> and for other alumni and parent awards sponsored by the college.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

During the gathering, President Garry W. Jenkins offered the traditional Presidential Address, his first as president, to the Reunion alumni, who gathered in Merrill Gymnasium following the 110th Alumni Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Thank you for being here and listening,” he said in his conclusion. “Thanks for your warm welcome into the Bates community. And thanks for your engagement, your generosity, and your loyal support of Bates.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anita Hotchkiss ’59, Chris Martin, and Barbara Van Duzer Babin ’59 enjoy the proceedings of the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association, held in Merrill Gym on June 8 during Reunion. (Rene Roy for Bates College) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Community Service Award<\/strong>: Michael Schlechter \u201999 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schlechter received the Alumni Community Service Award<\/a> for his steadfast and nearly lifelong volunteer commitment to the field of emergency medical services, currently as volunteer chief of the Weston (Conn.) Volunteer EMS; his countless hours of dedicated service has safeguarded the well-being of others, saved lives, enhanced public safety, and inspired his home community of Weston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, Michael Schlechter \u201999, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Professional Recognition Award<\/strong>: Robin Hodgskin \u201976 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hodgskin received the Alumni Professional Recognition Award<\/a> for her remarkable success as a senior vice president in the financial-services industry, including an influential role in guiding ultra-high-net-worth families towards impactful philanthropy, and her unwavering dedication to community service and social responsibility through extensive involvement in organizations like Safe Passage and the Maine Women\u2019s Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, Robin Hodgskin \u201976, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Professional Recognition Award<\/strong>: David Wilcox \u201974<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Wilcox \u201974 received the Alumni Professional Recognition Award<\/a> for his distinguished 45-year career in medicine, his academic contributions at institutions like Brown University Medical School and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, his leadership in leading medical organizations, and his unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare, patient-centered care, and mentoring future generations, reflecting the service and community engagement ideals of Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, David Wilcox \u201974, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bruce Stangle \u201970 Award for Distinguished Service<\/strong>: Ira Waldman \u201973<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waldman \u201973 received the Bruce Stangle \u201970 Award for Distinguished Service<\/a> for his extraordinary dedication and engagement as a Bates alumnus, providing valuable expertise to many Bates programs and initiative, including impactful advocacy for Bates Athletics and skillful efforts as a Reunion volunteer, Alumni Council member, Bates Admission representative, and leader of the John Jenkins Scholarship Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, Ira Waldman \u201973, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Distinguished Young Alumni Award<\/strong>: Alexandria Onuoha \u201920<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandria Onuoha \u201920 received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award<\/a> for her exceptional dedication to Bates and remarkable early-career achievements as a doctoral candidate in applied developmental psychology, including publishing peer-reviewed articles, presenting on critical societal issues, and advocating for social change through psychology, all while actively engaging with broader audiences to amplify her voice and drive informed civic action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, Alexandria Onuoha \u201920, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Helen A. Papaioanou \u201949 Distinguished Alumni Service Award<\/strong>: Jennifer Bouchard \u201999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bouchard received the Helen A. Papaioanou \u201949 Distinguished Alumni Service Award<\/a> for her exceptional dedication and impactful roles as a Bates volunteer, demonstrated through her leadership on the Alumni Council and Bates Fund Executive Committee; her active work to support Bates Admission recruiting, career advising, and event coordination; and her tireless service as a liaison between alumni, students, and the college community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left, President Garry W. Jenkins, Jennifer Bouchard \u201999, and Alumni Association President Kevin Moore \u201893, pose during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 8, 2024. (Rene Roy for Bates College<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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