Office of the President Archives
Wednesday
March 17, 2021 3:59 pm
Standing with Our Asian and Asian-American Community Members
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As the world struggles with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see an…
Friday
March 12, 2021 1:31 pm
Information about Commencement 2021
Dear Members of the Class of 2021, I write today to share information about Commencement and how we plan to…
Thursday
January 7, 2021 6:10 pm
Statement on Recent National Events
Dear Members of the Bates Community: Yesterday’s assault on our nation’s Capitol was both predictable and profoundly shocking. With the…
Monday
December 7, 2020 6:15 pm
Winter 2021 Announcement
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share important news about a shift in our calendar for the…
Monday
November 30, 2020 11:12 am
The Work of Antiracism at Bates: Progress Update
Creation of a Trustee Committee on Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism To reinforce our commitment to the work of antiracism at…
Thursday
November 12, 2020 12:21 pm
Financial Update for Faculty & Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, I write to share a few brief updates and to announce several financial actions that…
Monday
September 21, 2020 9:51 am
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2020
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we head into the fourth week of the first semester, I write with…
Tuesday
September 1, 2020 12:00 pm
Welcome Remarks at Convocation 2020
Good afternoon. Welcome to the opening convocation of the new academic year. We do not know how this year will…
Thursday
August 20, 2020 4:21 pm
A Few Thoughts as We Open the Year
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, Beginning this weekend, we will welcome students back to campus for what will surely be…
Monday
August 10, 2020 3:56 pm
Response to Petition on Fall 2020 Plans
Dear Members of the Bates Community: Last week, senior staff colleagues and I received a petition raising various questions with…