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We may leave Bates, but Bates never leaves us. A place where it's always a #GreatDayToBeABobcat. #BatesGreatDay

Joined May 2017
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Bates is excited to introduce Tuck Business Essentials this Short Term led by Peter Friedman ’92 and taught by faculty from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. bates.edu/news/2025/03/26/tu…

Skills-focused ‘Tuck Business Essentials’ joins the course offerings for 2025 Short Term at Bates 

For Bates students curious about the business world comes a Practitioner-Taught Course taught by faculty from the Tuck School of Business and led by Peter Friedman ’92, a Tuck graduate and the new...

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Each season, Bates student-athletes bring that passion to life through sportraits—playful, creative photographs taken on media day that showcase not just their sport but also their personalities, interests, and team spirit. bates.edu/news/2025/03/28/ch…

Chef, the Dab, and George Washington: Top Bobcat sportraits from winter 2025

Some chose props — a chef’s hat, a plant, even a makeshift rowboat — to build metaphors and tell stories about teamwork, resilience, or pure joy, with irony and humor as delightful side dishes.

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February at Bates was a month of achievement and community! Women's basketball celebrated Senior Day with a thrilling win. Winter Carnival brought excitement with an a cappella showcase. Plus, students presented at the Maine Jewish Film Festival. bates.edu/news/2025/03/17/sl…

Slideshow: This Month at Bates

From screenings to snowstorms, from rituals to remembrances, we’ve taken the Bates pulse — and now we share it with you.

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Time to elevate our student-athletes! 🚀 Like Babacar Pouye ’27 soaring for that dunk, let's lift our teams to new heights during the 2025 FBA Challenge, April 30-May 2. Mark your calendars! #FBAChallenge bates.edu/alumni/friends-of-…
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Remembering Thomas Moser, a master craftsman and former faculty member who passed away at 90. A tenured associate professor turned woodworker, Moser founded a renowned furniture business. His pieces exemplified simplicity, elegance, and sustainability. bates.edu/news/2025/03/13/ce…

Remembering Thomas Moser, the debate coach turned world-renowned furniture maker

A master craftsman of fine furniture and former Bates faculty member and director of debate, Thomas Moser, who died March 5 at the age of 90.

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ICYMI ALUMNI UPDATE: Lisa Genova ’92 continues to inspire with her unique blend of neuroscience and storytelling. Known for her bestselling novel Still Alice, she captivates readers again in her book, More or Less Maddy. Check out her latest interview! authormagazine.org/interview…

Lisa Genova — Author

Acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science,  Lisa Genova  is the  New York Times  bestselling author of  More or Less Maddy ,  Still Alice ,  Left Neglected , ...

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🐾 ICYMI: On #GreatDayToBeABobcat (more than 2,499 donors, $1.24M raised!), we shared CatFacts! Over the past 100 years, Euterpe Boukis Dukakis ’25 made history at Bates. 🔬 Chem research began. ⛷️ NCAA skiing debuted. Plus more! ⬇️ bates.edu/news/2025/03/14/ca…

CatFacts: Celebrating ‘Great Day’ success with fun facts, like a Muhammad Ali statue for Lewiston

This year's Great Day was another great success for Bates and the Bates Fund

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Experience Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull at Bates, where art, love, and legacy come to life! Directed by Joshua N Hsu, this production features a "deconstructed dacha" set and intimate audience interactions, blending tradition with bold new interpretations. picturestories.bates.edu/the…

THE ORDINARY AND THE POETIC

“There is an important, meta-theatrical aspect to The Seagull that I think is relevant for students who are creating art, for artists who are building something.”— Joshua N Hsu, the guest director...

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ALUMNI UPDATE: Brian Staskawicz ’74, Director of Sustainable Agriculture, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture for his groundbreaking research in plant immunity over the past 40 years. Congratulations, Brian! 🌟 innovativegenomics.org/news/…

Wolf Prize Laureate Brian Staskawicz on 40 Years of Plant Immunity Research

Wolf Prize Laureate Brian Staskawicz on 40 Years of Plant Immunity Research - Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI)

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🎉 Another incredible #BatesGreatDay, and wow - you've done it again! 🐾 Counting continues, but more than 2,499 donors gave over $1,247,332 dollars in support of Bates. We’re inspired. We’re grateful. We’re amazed! 🌟
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✨ The day we've all been waiting for is HERE! Happy Great Day! Bobcats, today we're aiming high: 1,855 gifts by midnight! Join our live stream at Noon EDT and be part of something extraordinary! 🐾 Your best gift awaits: give.bates.edu/it-s-a-great-…
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📚 Follow Campbell ’28 through a day in the life at Bates! These daily interactions and opportunities make the Bobcat experience special - and demonstrate what your generosity makes possible. Make your best gift on March 13 for Great Day! givecampus.com/yryz92
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Your Bates education transforms lives!🐱 When Bobcats come together, we create life-changing opportunities for current and future students. Make your best gift on Bates Great Day, March 13, and help us unleash even more potential! givecampus.com/mkuhg5
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Bates College faculty are making headlines! 🌟 Therí Pickens' poetry collection praised, Rebecca Herzig's research cited in the NY Times, Paul Shea analyzing Samsung, and Paul Schofield winning the APA's prize for op-ed on homelessness. bates.edu/news/2025/02/28/ba…

Bates Faculty in the News: Feb. 28, 2025

English professor Therí Pickens’ new poetry collection earns praise in Library Journal, Rebecca Herzig’s research on women and facial hair informs The New York Times, and Paul Shea explains Samsung’s...

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Join us for Bates Great Day! Tune in on March 13 at Noon EST for a livestream celebration with President Jenkins, special segments with Dean Reese, student interviews, and more. Support today's Bobcats by making your Great Day gift by March 13! givecampus.com/3zz2mn
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ALUMNI UPDATE: Congrats to Thomas Bowden ’09 on being appointed CEO of Frisbie Memorial Hospital! After a successful tenure as president of Rockledge Hospital in Florida, this New England native is back to lead the Rochester, NH facility. seacoastonline.com/story/lif…

Thomas Bowden appointed chief executive officer of Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, announces the appointment of Thomas Bowden as chief executive officer.

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Have you discovered our Bates Bazaar yet? It's a curated collection of curious and quirky Bates-related items from the past that are just a click away online! Check out what items are featured in the latest edition. bates.edu/news/2025/02/21/ba…

Bates Bazaar: Online deals for Feb. 21, 2025

This edition's finds include a 1929 Maine championship baseball charm ($75) and a 1992 Merimanders CD ($14.95), featuring a cover photo by Gene Clough.

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Meet Samantha Simmons ’24, who shares why she’s inspired to give her support to the next generation of Bobcats. Bates gave us its best, and together, we ensure today’s Bobcats get the best Bates has to offer. Make your best gift on March 13 for Great Day! givecampus.com/3zz2mn
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🐾 Don't miss our exciting lineup of events happening in March. Including Great Day to be a Bobcat, regional events from New England to DC and plenty of Professional Development Workshops. Check out all the events we have to offer! bates.edu/alumni/all-events/
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Check out the final installment of our 50th anniversary Puddle Jump coverage. You won't want to miss this picture story of friendship spanning five decades and a tradition that continues to bring the Bates community together winter after winter. picturestories.bates.edu/fou…
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