{"id":6318,"date":"2026-05-27T12:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=6318"},"modified":"2026-05-29T16:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:43:31","slug":"new-york-city-summer-welcome-reception-3","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events\/new-york-city-summer-welcome-reception-3\/","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 <strong>New York City area<\/strong> to join us to <strong>meet and make connections<\/strong>. Get to know your fellow Bobcats, hear from current Bates families, and expand your Bates network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is hosted by a Class of 2028 family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t make it? Looking for a different date or location? Be sure to check out our\u00a0<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 style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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. Light 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 16.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rsvp\">Please let us know you&#8217;re coming.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-slate-integrations-event-embed bates-slate-integration-event-embed _hide-event-date _hide-event-location _hide-event-description\" id=\"form_535b2c6b-c936-4fd8-aee6-5d1b14e01fb4\" data-eventid=\"535b2c6b-c936-4fd8-aee6-5d1b14e01fb4\" data-embedtype=\"simple\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Parent Giving and Engagement is here to help. Please contact our team with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:parents@bates.edu\">parents@bates.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>207-786-6242<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-7d115344\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bates strives to host inclusive, accessible events. 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