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CONVOCATION 2020

Kicking off this unique academic year, President Clayton Spencer welcomed the campus community back to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Opening Convocation. As a gift to the incoming Class of 2024, the outgoing Class of 2020 chose two faculty speakers to address the community: Charles Nero, Benjamin E. Mays ’20 Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies and Stephanie Kelley-Romano, Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College Student Government Co-Presidents Perla Figuereo ’21 and Lebanos Mengistu ’21 also spoke. Watch Convocation 2020.

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WHAT LIFE BACK AT BATES LOOKS LIKE TODAY…

Slideshow: 164 days after the shutdown, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students return to campus.

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VIRTUAL TOUR OF BATES ATHLETICS FACILITIES

 from your living room and get familiar with how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Athletic Facilities look today. 

Featured image courtesy of Josh Turner ’20

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BACK@BATES OCT. 2-3

While we can’t replace the brisk fall breeze on the Quad, or the roar of the crowd at the Big Game, we can give you a special look at life at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ during this historic time. On October 2-3, reconnect with old friends, engage with the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community, and learn about the ways we have welcomed students and faculty back to campus.

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This year, the Purposeful Work Job Shadow Program will be completely virtual. Design your own job shadow, based on your availability and situation, and give a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student invaluable insight into their future by sharing your own path to purposeful work. Learn more and volunteer to be a sponsor today!

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MASK UP AND SHOW YOUR BATES PRIDE

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College Store is now carrying ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Face Masks, available with a patch. 

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