Welcome Events
Discover information about past and upcoming events featuring President Jenkins. Our events provide a platform for members of the Bates community to come together, learn about the latest initiatives and developments at the college, and engage in lively discussions. Check out our calendar for upcoming events and be sure to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Past Events
Portland Presidential Welcome Reception
Portland area Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Philadelphia Presidential Welcome Reception
Philly Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Los Angeles Presidential Welcome Event
LA Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
San Francisco Presidential Welcome Event
San Francisco Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Chicago Presidential Welcome Event
Chicago Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Boston Presidential Welcome Event
Please join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends. All are welcome to…
Washington, D.C. Presidential Welcome Event
Registration for this event is now closed. Please contact rsvp@bates.edu with registration questions. Thank you.
New York Presidential Welcome Event
New York Bobcats join us in welcoming the ninth president of Bates College, Garry W. Jenkins, to our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Bates in Los Angeles: An Evening with President Clayton Spencer
Join alumni, current parents, and friends of Bates for an evening with President Spencer, featuring an in-depth conversation with Clayton as she reflects on her…
Bates in New York: An Evening with President Clayton Spencer
Review the photo gallery from an energizing evening with President Spencer at The Morgan in NY.
Bates Connects in D.C.
View event photos from Bobcats who gathered in D.C. for a lively evening to hear from President Spencer.
Bates Connects in NYC
Look back at a dynamic evening in NYC as Bobcats gathered to connect with one another and hear from President Spencer.
Bates Connects in Boston
View photos from this memorable event. Bobcats deepened their Bates ties, heard the very latest about how Bates is thriving…
Recent Event Photos and Videos
We hope you enjoy these photos and videos from our recent events with President Jenkins..
- Photo Gallery: Portland, ME Presidential Welcome Reception
The Portland Presidential Welcome Reception was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Grace in Portland, Maine. Learn more… - Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Presidential Welcome Reception
The Philadelphia Presidential Welcome Event was held on October 10, 2024 at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where we welcomed Garry W. Jenkins as the 9th president. - Photo Gallery: Los Angeles Presidential Welcome Event
The LA Presidential Welcome Event was held on April 10, 2024 at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood. It welcomed Garry W. Jenkins as the 9th president. - Photo Gallery: San Francisco Presidential Welcome Event
Bates welcomed President Jenkins on April 9th, 2024, at Presidio Officer’s Club in San Francisco. - Photo Gallery: Boston Presidential Welcome Event
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Boston area Bobcats warmly welcomed President Garry W. Jenkins to the Bates Community at the Institute of Contemporary Art. - Photo Gallery: D.C. Presidential Welcome Event
On Wednesday, November 9, 2023, Washington, D.C. area Bobcats warmly welcomed President Garry W. Jenkins to the Bates Community at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. - Photo Gallery: New York Presidential Welcome Event
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, New York area Bobcats warmly welcomed President Garry W. Jenkins to the Bates Community at the Museum of Modern Art.