{"id":6445,"date":"2026-07-14T12:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/?post_type=bates_events&p=6445"},"modified":"2026-07-16T12:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:33:46","slug":"texas-virtual-summer-welcome-reception","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events\/texas-virtual-summer-welcome-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas (Virtual) Summer Welcome Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Please save the date for this virtual meetup for\u00a0Texas families. Connect for a peer-to-peer perspective from current Bates families who are also from the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can submit questions in advance on the registration form, and there will be time for general Q&A with families and staff. Then, we will spend the rest of our virtual time together getting to know one another as we build connections with other Class of 2030 families and with Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t make it? Looking for a different date or location? Be sure to check out our full lineup of events for incoming families<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • This event will feature hosts from Dallas and is an opportunity to socialize with other new Bates families in the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The host group of families will share their experiences and will answer general Q&A before connecting in breakout rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • College staff will be available <\/strong>to moderate and respond to questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • This session will not be recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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