{"id":4963,"date":"2024-06-24T14:01:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=4963"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:46:07","slug":"nyc-welcome-reception","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events\/nyc-welcome-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City Summer Welcome Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>We invite&nbsp;<strong>incoming Bates families and their students<\/strong>&nbsp;from the Manhattan area to join us for a gathering to meet and make connections with each other. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from a current Bates family, and expand your Bates network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is hosted by a Class of 1993 and 2027 family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bates strives to host inclusive, accessible events. For inquiries about accessibility or other general questions, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:parents@bates.edu\">parents@bates.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 207-786-6242.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t make it? Looking for a different date or location? Be sure to check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events-for-incoming-families\/#summer\">full lineup of events for incoming families<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is an informal meet-and-greet for both family members and incoming Bates students. Refreshments will be provided. Dress code is casual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If family members cannot attend, students are still encouraged to register and attend so they can connect with their fellow Bobcats. If a student cannot attend, their parents and support networks are welcome to attend and meet other Bates families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While college staff will be present to help greet incoming families, this casual networking gathering will not include a formal presentation or information session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please register by July<\/strong> <strong>18.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register\">Register:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration opens soon!<\/strong> We\u2019re finalizing the RSVP form and look forward to opening registration by Friday, May 23. 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