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Parking Regulations<\/h3>
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Cars may be left overnight on the street and in college parking lots<\/a>, except in posted areas. Please respect accessible parking signs. Due to preparations for fireworks, the parking lot behind Lane Hall will not be available for parking until 11pm on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric vehicle charging is free during Reunion Weekend. Once your vehicle has finished charging, you have a one-hour grace period to move your car<\/strong>;<\/strong> after this period, a $4 per hour fee will be charged <\/strong><\/span>for occupying the charging station.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Security Information<\/h3>
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While staying on campus, we ask that you take the same safety precautions you would when you travel elsewhere. Lock your residence hall room and do not leave valuables in your room even if it is locked. Keep track of your room keys and your electronic access card. There is a $25 charge for lost or unreturned keys and cards. Before you leave campus, please leave your room key and electronic access card at checkout in Commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency only<\/strong>: 207-786-6111<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Safety<\/strong>: 207-786-6254<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lost and Found<\/h3>
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Inquiries about lost items may be made at the Welcome Center in Commons until noon on Sunday and thereafter at the Office of Campus Safety, located at 245 College Street. On Monday, all unclaimed articles will be taken to the Office of College Advancement. You may call our office at 888-522-8371 with inquiries. Bates is not responsible for lost or stolen items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Campus Facilities Hours<\/h3>
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Reunion Welcome Center
<\/strong>Commons<\/em>
Thursday: 11:30am\u20137:30pm
Friday: 8am\u201310pm
Saturday: 8am\u20136pm
Sunday: 7:30am\u201312pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bates College Store
<\/strong>Kalperis Hall (65 Campus Avenue)
<\/em>Thursday \u2013 Saturday: 8am\u20134pm
Sunday: 8am\u201312pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ladd Library
<\/strong>Thursday \u2013 Saturday: 8am\u20134:30pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmund S. Muskie Archives
<\/strong>70 Campus Avenue
<\/em>Thursday \u2013 Friday: 9am\u20134:30pm
Saturday \u2013 Sunday: Closed
Donations of photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, artifacts, or other items that speak to your personal time at Bates are accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Museum of Art
<\/strong>Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am\u20139pm
Saturday: 10am\u20135pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davis Fitness Center
<\/strong>Thursday: 7am\u20136pm
Friday: 7am\u20136pm
Saturday: 9am\u20132pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merrill Gymnasium
<\/strong>Bert Andrews \u201974 Cardio Room Only (indoor track closed)
<\/em>Thursday: 7am\u20136pm
Friday: 7am\u20136pm
Saturday: 9am\u20132pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarbell Pool
<\/strong>Thursday: 12\u20132pm
Friday: 12\u20132pm
Saturday: 10am\u20132pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni Gymnasium
<\/strong>Thursday-Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James G. Wallach \u201964 Tennis Center
<\/strong>Thursday: 7am\u20136pm
Friday: 7am\u20136pm
Saturday: 9am\u20132pm
Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Golf Carts<\/h3>
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Golf carts are available for Reunion guests who need assistance with transportation around campus. Wave down a passing cart, ask a BatesStar, or call 207-786-6377 for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Health Services<\/h3>
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St. Mary\u2019s Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center are within a mile of campus if you need medical attention during the weekend. Please call Campus Safety at 207-786-6254 if you need assistance. In case of an emergency on campus, please dial 207-786-6111.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Smoking Regulations<\/h3>
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Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings, including meeting rooms and college residence halls. The smoke detection system installed in residence hall rooms and common areas is quite sensitive. If you are using hairspray or other aerosol products, please step away from smoke detectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Internet Access<\/h3>
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Please feel welcome to use the kiosks in Ladd Library. WiFi is also available across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To access WiFi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n