{"id":6470,"date":"2026-07-16T11:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=6470"},"modified":"2026-07-23T14:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:38:03","slug":"texas-virtual-summer-welcome-reception-2","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/parents\/events\/texas-virtual-summer-welcome-reception-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas (Virtual) Summer Welcome Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to join us for this virtual event for&nbsp;Texas families. This session will provide incoming parents and guardians with a peer-to-peer perspective on Bates from current families who are also from Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can submit questions in advance on the registration form, and there will be time for general Q&amp;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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 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<li>This event is intended for parents and guardians of incoming students. The conversation is designed specifically for families to connect, ask questions, and prepare for the transition to Bates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The host group of families will share their experiences and will answer general questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College staff will be available to moderate and respond to questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This session will not be recorded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please register by July 29.<\/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 id=\"rsvp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">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_a4cbf39b-712c-499d-a77d-8914d049907d\" data-eventid=\"a4cbf39b-712c-499d-a77d-8914d049907d\" 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-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bates strives to host inclusive, accessible events. 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