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The Office of Intercultural Education supports the Bates College community by providing educational and cultural programming to students. The OIE is a welcoming environment that has comfortable lounge spaces, a conference room, a community kitchen, and much more.

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News & Updates

September 15, 2023

Picture Story: From pre-arrival heights to a buoyant first da…

Follow along as a new year kicks off: from a quiet moment from the local balloon festival to the high-energy first day of classes of the new Bates year.

September 15, 2023

11 new CatFacts: the 2023 Bates football edition

This edition of CatFacts gives a nod to the gridiron, as Bates football opens its season tonight vs. Wesleyan University, in a game that was moved from Saturday due to impending effects of Hurricane Lee.

September 13, 2023

NFL internship more than just fun and games for Cole De Magis…

An NFL training camp is more than just practices. It’s a huge opportunity to cultivate new fans, which is what Cole De Magistris ’24 was tasked with during his internship with the Minnesota Vikings.