Office of the President Archives
Tuesday
April 20, 2021 7:16 pm
Statement on Chauvin Verdict
The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is in, and in this one, singular case, a measure of justice…
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…