Office of the President Archives

October 27, 2023

October 27: A Word of Care and Thanks

Dear Students and Colleagues, Today was supposed to be a glorious day of celebration for the college. Instead, as the…

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October 26, 2023

A Message to Our Community

Dear Students and Colleagues, Our Lewiston community has suffered a terrible and senseless tragedy in the past 12 hours, one…

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September 6, 2023

Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session

Welcome to the 2023–24 academic session! I am thrilled to join you in kicking off what promises to be an exciting year of exploration, innovation, and engagement for Bates.

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September 5, 2023

Welcome remarks at Opening Convocation: Sept. 5, 2023

Greetings, everyone, and welcome. It is terrific to see you all gathered here, in this very special place, ready to launch a new academic year at Bates.

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June 30, 2023

Bates responds to Supreme Court ruling in LGBTQ+ case

Dear Members of the Bates Community, We write to express our serious concern about today’s Supreme Court decision in 303…

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June 29, 2023

Bates responds to Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious college admissions

Dear Members of the Bates Community: We are deeply disappointed by today’s decision by the Supreme Court, a ruling that…

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November 3, 2022

Fall 2022 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees met on campus for its fall meeting from Thursday, October 27, through Saturday, October 29,…

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May 13, 2022

Spring 2022 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees returned to campus for its spring meeting from Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7,…

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February 11, 2022

Winter 2022 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 4, 2022. Most standing committees of the…

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November 5, 2021

Fall 2021 Board Meeting Summary

The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting virtually on Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, 2021. Every…

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