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2025 – Past Events
Any speakers of Japanese (whether or not you study Japanese at Bates) are welcome to…
Thursday Nov 20 2025

Japanese Language Table

6:00 pm

Any speakers of Japanese (whether or not you study Japanese at Bates) are welcome to come and have conversation in Japanese!

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The International  Club is excited to announce that this year they will be hosting…
Thursday Nov 20 2025

Cultural Showcase

7:00 pm

The International Club is excited to announce that this year they will be hosting the Cultural Showcase! 🎉This event brings our community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity…
Meet with a student Global Ambassadors to talk about opportunities for off-campus study abroad and…
Wednesday Nov 19 2025

Drop-In Advising for Off-Campus Study

10:00 am

Meet with a student Global Ambassadors to talk about opportunities for off-campus study abroad and in the U.S. Bring your questions and figure out how to get started! 10AM – 12PM…
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IFSA - Study in Sri Lanka: Research ProgramLooking for a unique…
Wednesday Nov 19 2025

Info Session: Study Abroad in Sri Lanka

1:00 pm

Register for the Info Session IFSA – Study in Sri Lanka: Research ProgramLooking for a unique study abroad experience that immerses you in Southeast Asian traditions? Join us to learn about…
Meet with a student Global Ambassadors to talk about opportunities for off-campus study abroad and…
Tuesday Nov 18 2025

Drop-In Advising for Off-Campus Study

2:00 pm

Meet with a student Global Ambassadors to talk about opportunities for off-campus study abroad and in the U.S. Bring your questions and figure out how to get started! 2-4PM | Center…
Register to join this webinar to learn more about the language-focused study abroad programs and…
Tuesday Nov 18 2025

Middlebury Language Schools Info Session

7:30 pm

Register to join this webinar to learn more about the language-focused study abroad programs and language schools offered by Middlebury College – around the world and in Vermont. Representatives from…
Come practice your German or pick up your first words. All are welcome to attend.…
Monday Nov 17 2025

German Language Table

12:00 pm

Come practice your German or pick up your first words. All are welcome to attend.
Mondays 12-1 | Commons 211

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Come practice your Spanish or learn your first words! All levels are welcome. 



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Monday Nov 17 2025

Spanish Language Table

5:30 pm

Come practice your Spanish or learn your first words! All levels are welcome.

Commons Fishbowl Room

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Register by Nov. 7 to bring a dish. We’re hosting Global Eats Potluck, a cozy event…
Saturday Nov 15 2025

Global Eats Potluck

7:00 pm

Register by Nov. 7 to bring a dish. We’re hosting Global Eats Potluck, a cozy event where Batesies meet through food. Think mini–International Dinner, but you’re a part of the show. Bring…
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Presented By: The Bates Department of…
Saturday Nov 15 2025

Bates College Orchestra

7:30 pm

Visit the Music Dept. for Tickets and Live Stream Information Presented By: The Bates Department of Music: The Bates College Orchestra performs the Bartók Romanian Folk Dances and Dvořák’s Symphony No.…
Join your fellow bobcats to practice your French language skills. All levels welcome!
Friday Nov 14 2025

French Language Table

12:00 pm

Join your fellow bobcats to practice your French language skills. All levels welcome!

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Join Zhenzhen Lu and Emma Hsu from the Asian Studies Department for this easy and…
Friday Nov 14 2025

Douhua/Soymilk Pudding Making Workshop

4:00 pm

Join Zhenzhen Lu and Emma Hsu from the Asian Studies Department for this easy and fun workshop to show how to make Douhua / Soymilk Pudding, a common dish across…
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In the ever-racing pace of Bates, take a moment to breathe in community.…
Thursday Nov 13 2025

Multifaith Chaplaincy Banquet

6:00 pm

Register to Attend In the ever-racing pace of Bates, take a moment to breathe in community. Listen to the stories of others until you find yourself reflected in them. Embrace how…
Ready to see the world without leaving campus? 🌎✈️



Join us for a special evening celebrating…
Thursday Nov 13 2025

Global Ed Presentation Night

7:00 pm

Ready to see the world without leaving campus? 🌎✈️ Join us for a special evening celebrating global cultures! Hear from our international students sharing the inside story of their home countries,…
Join the Student Center for Belonging & Community as we celebrate International Education Week with…
Wednesday Nov 12 2025

SCBC Global Gathering

2:30 pm

Join the Student Center for Belonging & Community as we celebrate International Education Week with flavors from around the world! Sample snacks and drinks shared by SCBC staff representing their…
Join us to practice your Russian over dinner in a fun and relaxing setting. Every Wednesday…
Wednesday Nov 12 2025

Russian Language Table

5:00 pm

Join us to practice your Russian over dinner in a fun and relaxing setting. 
Every Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm | Commons Fishbowl, Table G

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Come practice your Chinese with other Bates students. All students welcome regardless of level. 



Mondays…
Wednesday Nov 12 2025

Chinese Language Table

5:30 pm

Come practice your Chinese with other Bates students. All students welcome regardless of level.

Mondays and Wednesdays | 5:30-7 | Commons Fishbowl Room

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Summer@BSME is a six-week summer program in Budapest, Hungary, designed for undergraduates, recent graduates, and…
Tuesday Nov 11 2025

Virtual Info Session: Budapest Semesters in Math Education (BSME)

12:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Summer@BSME is a six-week summer program in Budapest, Hungary, designed for undergraduates, recent graduates, and in-service teachers interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics. Participants take a variety…
This Short Term course will explore aspects of education in Zambia, focusing on the rural…
Tuesday Nov 11 2025

Info Session: Extra Cost Short Term 2026 Program – Rural Education in Zambia

4:15 pm

This Short Term course will explore aspects of education in Zambia, focusing on the rural area of Kaoma in the Western Province, an under-resourced province with a comparatively low Human…
Interested in studying abroad in London? Join the virtual Zoom information session to hear from…
Monday Nov 10 2025

Queen Mary University Study Abroad Info Session

4:30 pm

Interested in studying abroad in London? Join the virtual Zoom information session to hear from a Queen Mary University information session.

As part of International Education Week, we encourage you to drop by the Ronj coffeehouse…
Monday Nov 10 2025

Lattes w/Leaders

7:00 pm

As part of International Education Week, we encourage you to drop by the Ronj coffeehouse and connect with two Bates leaders who bring unique experiences from beyond the United States.…
DIWALI DIWALI✨ Light up your night with yummy food, great music, and some spectacular performances…
Saturday Nov 8 2025

Diwali – the Festival of Lights

7:00 pm

DIWALI DIWALI✨ Light up your night with yummy food, great music, and some spectacular performances and dance! Bring your friends and dress to impress 🤩We can’t wait to see you…
Look for the International Education Week themed postcards at this month's First Friday Notes! 







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Friday Nov 7 2025

IEW Postcards @ First Friday Gratitude Notes

11:00 am

Look for the International Education Week themed postcards at this month’s First Friday Notes! Well-Being at Bates sponsors First Friday Notes each month, allowing members of the campus community to…
Step into the Africana MET Gala. A night of elegance, culture, good food and unforgettable…
Friday Nov 7 2025

Africana Met Gala

10:00 pm

Step into the Africana MET Gala. A night of elegance, culture, good food and unforgettable music.✨ Come dressed to impress and dance the night away with DJ Uche. You do…