FBA Giving Challenge | May 7

Mark your calendars for our on Thursday, May 7!

Our momentum as a program is palpable. Help us build on this momentum and climb up the FBA Challenge Leaderboard by  to the Men鈥檚 Soccer program on May 7!

Winter Semester at 乐播传媒

The student-athletes wrapped up their final exams in late April and are home for break now before returning to campus on May 4 for Short Term. There were 13 student-athletes on campus (first-years and sophomores) for our spring season, which consisted of 10 team practices and 6 leadership sessions. 

The team showed strong levels of commitment during these practices, the early-morning speed-and-agility sessions, and in the weight room with 乐播传媒 Strength and Conditioning Coach Kayleigh Fournier. This commitment and the work ethic displayed over the last 3+ months are positive signs towards our continued on-field growth in the fall. 

We capped off the spring season by attending the Hearts of Pine home opener as a team on April 11. This was a fun team-bonding event and a chance to see a professional soccer match in our home state!

Bobcats in the Community

Outside of the academic workload and our spring season, the team has been strongly involved in the Lewiston community this spring. We hosted the Lewiston High School Boys Soccer team on campus, in partnership with 乐播传媒 Admission, in early April. This was a phenomenal day where we got to show the LHS soccer team around the 乐播传媒 campus, eat lunch together in Commons, and answer questions about the college recruitment process. Additionally, the team volunteered at the YWCA after-school program and the Gather to Grow food pantry in Lewiston during the winter semester. 

Bobcats Abroad!

Our 6 juniors are studying abroad this spring! Read more below about who is abroad and where they are studying around the world. 

(Captain): Andrew is studying at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Being immersed in new cultures and environments has been Andrew鈥檚 highlight of the semester. 

  (Captain): Noah is studying in Florence, Italy (with Antonio and Luc), as part of the Syracuse University in Florence program. Visiting Mauro Kalaora 鈥�26 in Istanbul has been Noah鈥檚 highlight of the semester.

(Captain): Antonio is studying in Florence, Italy (with Noah and Luc), as part of the Syracuse University in Florence program. Toni has enjoyed the everyday stuff in Florence, walking around, meeting new people, and truly connecting with the city.

: Luc is studying economics in Florence, Italy (with Noah and Antonio), as part of the Syracuse University in Florence program. Luc鈥檚 top highlights have been traveling so much and meeting up with friends in new cities.

: Benny is studying in Madrid, Spain, at IES Madrid. Visiting Mauro Kalaora 鈥�26 in Istanbul with his classmates has been a highlight.

: Craddock is in Lima, Peru, studying at IFSA Peru. His highlight this semester has been hiking in Huaraz.

Alumni Mentoring

Thanks to Aleks Marceau 鈥�19, Owen Keleher 鈥�22, and Hewitt Stevenson 鈥�28 (Captain), we launched our second iteration of the Alumni Mentorship Program. We have grown our participating alumni base by over 30% from year to year and now have 111 Bobcats involved (91 alumni and 20 student-athletes). Thank you to all the alumni involved in the Mentorship Program, which will continue to be a staple for the 乐播传媒 Men鈥檚 Soccer program for years to come. I hope you use the  to connect with former teammates, old friends, and other 乐播传媒 Soccer alumni in similar industries! 

On April 10, we hosted our 2^nd annual Alumni Mentoring Night and welcomed the following alumni back to campus: J.P. Fingado 鈥�90, David Shear 鈥�06, George Carr 鈥�07, and James Peter 鈥�22. The night consisted of networking, an alumni panel, a student-athlete Q&A, and dinner in small groups. The players (and coaches) were left impressed and inspired by the alumni, and their valuable insights into their time at 乐播传媒 and career trajectories upon graduation. If you would like to be involved in our Alumni Mentorship Program, please reach out to me: bbrewster@bates.edu.

Closing Thoughts

At home, my wife (Becky) and I just celebrated our son鈥檚 (Kai) 1^st birthday! He was not a huge fan of the birthday hat鈥ai is already looking forward to being on the sidelines this fall at Russell St. Field!

We welcomed this winter. Filippo comes to 乐播传媒 after coaching at Kaiser University in Florida last year. Prior to coaching, Filippo played professionally in Sweden, Finland, Italy, and Greece, and played collegiate soccer at Merrimack and UMass. Welcome to Lewiston, Filippo! 

We return 9 of the 11 starters from our 2025 NESCAC QF game vs. Tufts and have made good strides this offseason, individually and collectively, to push forward again next fall. Furthermore, there are 9 incoming first-years joining the team in the fall of 2026 (announcements to come later in the summer), and the coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail this spring searching for the next class of Bobcats to join the Men鈥檚 Soccer family. 

Committing to our standards and core values and building on our strong culture, identity, and mentality remain the focal points for us. This will be the foundation of our success (on and off the field), and will lead us to compete for NESCAC and NCAA Championships as a team next fall and for years to come. 

Thank you for your commitment and support; it plays a substantial role in our successes.

Go 鈥楥ats!

Ben Brewster
Head Coach, 乐播传媒 Men鈥檚 Soccer

Paths with Purpose – A Panel with Ra铆ces Unidas

Spurred by a decades-long friendship and a new connection, alumni members of Ra铆ces Unidas Ismael Carreras 鈥�90, P鈥�19, Priscila Guillen 鈥�20, and Ambrosio Rodriguez 鈥�92, P鈥�26 joined together for the first 鈥淧aths with Purpose鈥� panel. First, they shared how their time at 乐播传媒 shaped who they are today. Diving deeper into their experiences, each panelist offered advice on navigating a winding career path, responding to challenges, and developing 鈥渞eal-world鈥� skills.

Reflecting on her role in the panel, panelist Priscila 鈥�20 shared, 鈥淚 am originally from Santa Fe, NM 鈥� so when I came to 乐播传媒 College, it was a complete shock in many aspects. I felt like I needed to 鈥渟how off鈥� my identity more than ever and to truly represent my Latinidad. I found myself missing my community from home and like magic, I found my home away from home at the SCBC (the OIE during my time). Here, I connected with other 乐播传媒ies who shared my culture and experiences, and who helped shape my journey.

Participating in the 鈥淧aths with Purpose鈥� panel through Ra铆ces Unidas felt like a full-circle moment. It was an honor to share my experience with current Latinx/Hispanic 乐播传媒ies who I could relate with in many ways. I enjoyed conversing about how my non-linear path shifted me from a Biology to GSS and Spanish double major at 乐播传媒 鈥� where I would later learn my true passions lie; how I learned and am learning about the importance of financial literacy; how failure is a catalyst for growth, and how it鈥檚 okay to lean on supportive communities such as the ones at 乐播传媒. I am extremely grateful to MOSAIC and Ra铆ces Unidas for cultivating spaces like this panel for 乐播传媒ies, and for allowing me to reconnect with the community that was home for so long.鈥�

Want to serve on a similar 鈥淧aths with Purpose鈥� panel? Reach out to Danny (dchin@bates.edu).

Updates from the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society

Concluding the 2025 awards cycle, representatives of the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society (BMBAS) visited campus this fall to present the Henry Chandler Award to the family of David Scharn 鈥�78, who received the award posthumously. Dave was a cherished member of the 乐播传媒 community amongst his alumni peers, and as the parent of a current 乐播传媒 student, this sentiment was on full display as many in the audience offered heartfelt tributes to Dave. Members of his class, along with other alumni, friends, and family, also made a generous gift in his memory to the college. 

In addition to the fall awards, the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society recently elected its new president of the organization, and you might recognize him! Roland Davis 鈥�92 P鈥�27 has worn many hats in the 乐播传媒 community鈥揳lum, parent, and former member of the Dean of Students Office.

As he looks forward to this new role with BMBAS serving alumni, Roland shared with us, 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to lead the Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society because BMBAS is where 乐播传媒鈥� history of Black excellence turns into living community, connecting alums, students, faculty, and staff in ways that matter. Seeing the Society honor David Scharn 鈥�78 with the Henry Chandler Award this fall, and the love and generosity that surrounded his family, was a powerful reminder of what BMBAS does best: celebrate service and build belonging. I鈥檓 especially excited to connect with current 乐播传媒 students to strengthen a bridge so they know generations of Black alums are proud of them and ready to support them.”

Staff Spotlight: A New Face in the SCBC

This fall, the Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC) has welcomed a new staff member focusing on supporting and empowering our First-Gen students through events and programming. We asked Bianca to share about herself and what motivates her to do her important work:

Hi Everyone! My name is Bianca Vega, and I work with the First-Generation Programs Team as the Kessler Scholars Program Coordinator. This past May, I became the first in my family to graduate from college, and I am honored to be starting my career with the team at the SCBC. Thanks to the Questbridge Scholarship, which 乐播传媒 just joined as a partner school, I was able to attend Colby College, where I studied Environmental Science and Music. But I got a lot more out of school than my degree! I discovered my passion for community-centered work by coordinating events for the school radio (WMHB 89.7!), I affirmed my commitment to being an informed member of my community through my work with the Title IX Office, and I demonstrated my commitment to equity through the jobs I held within the First-Generation/Limited Income (FLI) Program. It was in these roles that I found my passion for community-centered equity and empowerment work.

Through my experience being a first-gen student and working for student success-centered programs, I know what a difference it makes to have institutional systems of support to help you navigate situations that family members can’t help you with, from the financial aid process, applying to and interviewing for jobs or graduate school, even down to navigating well-being! Doing my job well depends on how well I know my students and their needs. This makes them my greatest motivators! I get so much energy by talking them through problems, supporting them with programming, and overall just seeing them succeed. 乐播传媒 is a very special place, and the students here are doing amazing things! My job is to nourish and support them so they can be and feel successful. What I appreciate the most about working at 乐播传媒 is the innate culture of care, which we see manifest from Purposeful Work to the Harward Center back to the SCBC! It is easier to make ideas become reality because there is already this shared goal of equitably supporting students.

Gather ‘Round for Dim sum

A shared meal around a table is often one of the best building blocks for community. During this fall鈥檚 MOSAIC dim sum event, a small crowd of alumni spanning multiple class years sampled many dim sum dishes. Experienced diners shared insights on the different offerings, family food memories, and a few chopstick techniques with first-timers. 

Interested in making more meals like this happen? Contact Danny (dchin@bates.edu) or fill out a 乐播传媒 and Beyond request to get your gathering off the ground!

ICYMI: International alumni letters

乐播传媒 celebrated International Education Week with a variety of on campus events. From global snacks in the Student Center for Belonging and Community to stories from study abroad to a cultural student showcase, offerings reflected the richness and variety of global perspectives. Although IEW has wrapped, you can still get a window into these experiences through the Letters from International Alumni. Read a few right now!

New Out and Proudly NESCAC offerings!

What does the blue color in the pride flag represent? Can you name one of the two non-binary Tony award winners? 

This past November we gathered virtually with NESCAC alumni all over the country for an evening of LGBTQ+ themed trivia. While we didn鈥檛 get any Bobcats on the podium, the crowd had a great time and learned some interesting new facts! Want to test your knowledge? Study up for next time using our . 

Out and Proudly NESCAC gathers each June for Pride celebrations in multiple cities, but we also know we need pride year-round! We鈥檙e excited to offer additional Out and Proudly Programming this winter to build excitement for summer.

Learn more about the Out & Proudly NESCAC Winter Series!

Upcoming MOSAIC Events:

Wednesday Sep 9

Mosaic Book Club: KIN

7:30 pm

Mosaic Book Club聽will be discussing KIN by Tayari Jones starting September 9, 2026. In the second Mosaic Book Club selection, KIN by Tayari Jones, we follow childhood best friends Vernice and…

Don’t miss out! Join the 乐播传媒 Alumni MOSAIC email list to stay up to date with all the latest information.

Be a part of Back to 乐播传媒 Weekend and experience campus life, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the beautiful fall season in Maine! You won’t want to miss the inaugural Hall of Fame Ceremony, delicious food, and a variety of activities that honor the 乐播传媒 community.

150 Years of Football

To celebrate 150 years of 乐播传媒 Football, the college is hosting a weekend of events for alumni, fans, and friends. The celebration will honor the program’s history and include a special tribute on Garcelon Field’s new scoreboard, which is part of a fundraising effort to support the program’s future.

Open Door with President Jenkins

Hear President Garry Jenkins discuss his career journey from corporate law to college presidency at the Maine Trust for Local News’ “Open Door” series. On Wednesday, September 17, at the Roux Institute, he will sit down with Stefanie Manning for a conversation about his leadership principles. Learn more and grab your spot!

MOSAIC Summer Newsletter

Get all the latest news from the 乐播传媒 alumni MOSAIC community!

Sign up for the MOSAIC email list to stay updated on events, alumni spotlights, and how to get involved.

Connecting with the 乐播传媒 Community

Searching for 乐播传媒 connections? While the Alumni Directory tool has been retired, a vibrant community is still just a click away. Find and engage with fellow 乐播传媒 alumni through the resources and communities we have curated for you.

Host a 乐播传媒 Alumni Event!

As a 乐播传媒 alum, you’re part of a global network of over 20,000 alumni. The “乐播传媒 and Beyond” program helps you strengthen that connection by empowering you to host your own events, big or small, to bring 乐播传媒ies together in your local area. Learn everything you need to know to get started!

Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society (BMBAS), from Washington to Lewiston

The Benjamin Mays Black Alumni Society (BMBAS) was on the road this spring! In April, BMBAS held its annual awards luncheon, which featured honorees Chantal Berry Dalton 鈥�69 and Constance Berry Newman 鈥�56, LL.D. 鈥�72. The event celebrated their significant experience and contributions in public service at some of the highest levels of office.

Moving up the coast, the BMBAS Boston Social visited Park 54 in Hyde Park. Alumni from over five decades reminisced with long-time friends and made new connections. 

Finally, BMBAS recognized senior Alexandra 鈥淎Rose鈥� Long 鈥�25 on campus as she received the Frederick Drayton Outstanding Senior Award. The award recognizes a senior for their academic achievement, exceptional leadership prowess, positive servant leadership, and demonstrated commitment to fortifying the connection between current students and alumni. Congrats, ARose!

You can find more about BMBAS on and . 

Reunion Recap

Reunion this past June welcomed the largest crowd of alumni ever! From the alumni parade to the fireworks, there were a variety of classic Reunion festivities. MOSAIC alumni gathered in the new space of the Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC) to hear remarks from President Jenkins and connect across class years.

In addition to the MOSAIC Reception, another new program highlight was the 鈥淨ueer Through The Years鈥� Panel, featuring Dee Grayton 鈥�75, Mike Hogan 鈥�85, Larry Handerhan 鈥�05, Benny VanDerburgh 鈥�15, and Anthony Del Real, Assistant Director of LGBTQ+ Programs. The alumni recounted the stories from their time as students and highlighted the progression of LGBTQ+ life at 乐播传媒, with staff member Anthony Del Real sharing current campus updates. View the Reunion Photo Gallery to see more of the weekend鈥檚 festivities!

Staff and Program Spotlight 鈥� First-Generation Programs

The Student Center for Belonging and Community welcomed the new Director of First Generation Programs, Misael 鈥淢isa鈥� Beltran-Guzman. Misa joined 乐播传媒 in March, having previously held a similar position at Colby College. Misa himself is a first-generation-to-college graduate and is deeply passionate about supporting and empowering this population of students. Apart from his role as Director, Misa is also enrolled in a part-time Master’s program in Educational Leadership through the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

As a new joint project, Misa and Danny launched a First-Generation letter-writing project. First-Gen alumni shared wisdom from their time at and after 乐播传媒 with First-Gen first-year students who just completed their year at 乐播传媒. The letters contain impactful stories of joining campus communities, overcoming challenges in and outside of the classroom, finding purpose, and more.

NESCAC Pride Out and Proudly

In partnership with our NESCAC peers, we held Pride celebrations in Boston, Denver, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. These events brought together LGBTQ+ alumni from different schools in recognition of the strength of the NESCAC network.

Thank you to all those who joined us! We鈥檙e already looking forward to next year.  

Student Group Spotlight: Raices Unidas, Then and Now

鈥淭hen鈥� (Ismael E. Carreras 鈥�90):

“I don’t think many people really know the story of how Ra铆ces Unidas actually got started, which is why I wanted to share it now. It’s one of those origin stories that gets lost to time.

When I think about it, the seeds were planted way before that pivotal moment in spring of 1990. I’d spent my years at 乐播传媒 watching other groups like the Afro-American Society and the International Student organizations really thrive, and I kept wondering 鈥� where’s our space? Where do Hispanic students come together? But the reality was, we were such a small group back then. I’m talking maybe a dozen of us students on the entire campus in the late ’80s. It could definitely feel isolating.

It was during Short Term of my senior year 鈥� May 1990 鈥� when I decided just to go for it. I remember going to meet with Dean Reese, who was an institution even back then, to talk through my idea. He supported it wholeheartedly and said something that really stuck with me: “I was wondering when you guys would get organized!” But he understood that these things have to grow organically to have any real staying power. Community has to emerge naturally; you can鈥檛 force it.

So I put up this simple flyer on the ramp leading into Old Commons in Chase Hall. That’s where all the students posted everything back then 鈥� you couldn’t miss it on your way to meals. Just a basic call for Hispanic students to meet up at Frye Street Union on a Sunday afternoon.

I remember being nervous about it, wondering if anyone would show. My girlfriend Andrea 鈥� who’s been my wife for thirty years now 鈥� she wasn’t Latina herself, but she was very supportive. She helped me make the tostones that we were going to serve to the group, and honestly, her being there meant a lot.

The turnout was small 鈥� less than half a dozen people, including Andrea and me 鈥� but the energy was great. That’s when I first met Ambrosio Rodr铆guez 鈥�93 (Gainesville, FL), Natalie S谩nchez 鈥�92 (Los Angeles, CA), and Josarie Molina 鈥�93 (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico). We spent a couple of hours just talking, sharing our experiences, and no longer feeling alone in this journey. Despite the small numbers, I walked away feeling so energized and validated.

The great thing was, because I ended up working in the Admissions Office the following year, I got to be there for the real launch. That fall, we had our first official gathering, and the turnout was amazing 鈥� at least a couple of dozen students. Professor Francisca 鈥淧aqui鈥� L贸pez graciously agreed to be our faculty advisor, which was huge for legitimizing what we were trying to build.

Looking back, that little meeting with tostones and a handful of students really planted the seeds for something that I’m so pleased to see continuing to endure and support our Latino student community.”

鈥淣ow鈥� (Sherlin Perez Gonzalez 鈥�27):

Hola alumni,

We hope your summer has been suave (smooth sailing) and that you鈥檝e been spending time with your loved ones regardless of how busy you may be! We wanted to give you a bit of a recap of what Ra铆ces Unidas was up to this past year. 

Starting off with celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, 乐播传媒 College Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events (DCCE) helped us celebrate by having different foods throughout the month such as churros, Jamaica (hibiscus) water, and carnitas. Ra铆ces Unidas also celebrated the month by having a taquiza, which is where the Little Room was decorated and tacos were catered! There was music, lights, and really delicious food. We have had a few partnerships with other clubs on campus, such as 乐播传媒 Outing Club where we had a small hike and then we proceeded to make s鈥檓ores. With Multifaith Chaplaincy in October, we made a community ofrenda to welcome all our loved ones back that have parted away from this world. Then in the spring, we held a 鈥淢ake Space鈥� space at Le Ronj and the community gathered to paint and drink matcha or their fave Le Ronj drink. 

Throughout the fall we held different activities bringing the community together, and in the winter/spring, we worked together alongside the Caribbean Student Association (CSA) to bring to life 鈥淛ourney Through Paradise.鈥� It was a showcase made to celebrate and bring together the variety of cultures and traditions we have on campus and present them to our 乐播传媒 community. We had the opportunity to bring in Bomba de Aqu铆. Bomba de Aqu铆 taught the 乐播传媒 community Afro-Puerto Rican traditions through dance and music. We鈥檇 like to thank everyone who made it to the showcase and a big hug and thank you to everyone who gave their time to bring the show together!

We hope you enjoyed hearing about our activities last year. If you鈥檇 like to follow along this year, you can find us on Instagram . 

On The Horizon: Back to 乐播传媒

Mark your calendars for October 3rd and 4th! We鈥檒l be welcoming alumni and families for a fantastic fall weekend on campus. We鈥檒l have a MOSAIC networking event and a special birthday celebration for Dean James Reese.

Don’t miss out! Join the 乐播传媒 Alumni MOSAIC email list to stay up to date with all the latest information.

乐播传媒 Reunion 2025聽(June 6-8) has finally arrived! We are welcoming alumni from classes ending in 0 and 5 back to campus for a weekend of laughter, reconnecting, and making new memories.聽

Alumni Council Impact Report

The Alumni Council is pleased to showcase their work in strengthening alumni engagement, highlighting achievements like alumni awards, student networking, professional development webinars, and new regional events.

See the Alumni Council’s Accomplishments

Thank you for supporting 乐播传媒 Athletics!

Thanks to 1,884 incredible donors, we raised $694,726 during this year鈥檚 FBA Challenge.

Your support fuels Bobcat excellence and ensures every club and varsity athlete can thrive.

Announcing: Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

The Museum is proud to announce that after a five-year delay due to the pandemic, the galleries will be filled with the work of iconic artist Ralph Steadman, with the exhibition聽Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing聽opening the first week of June!

ICYMI: Carrie Cushman to join 乐播传媒

Carrie Cushman, Ph.D., will join 乐播传媒 College as director of the 乐播传媒 College Museum of Art, effective August 18, 2025. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT CARRIE AND HER NEW ROLE AT BATES!

乐播传媒 faculty are making headlines!

Charles A. Dana Professor of English and Africana Ther铆 Pickens’ debut poetry collection,聽What Had Happened Was, was published by Duke University Press in March and featured in Down East magazine. This spring, Pickens was active with Maine Calling appearances, university talks, and interviews, culminating in an April 3 campus book party celebrating her book and her appointment as Charles A. Dana Professor.聽READ ABOUT THER脥听笔滨颁碍贰狈厂!

The 乐播传媒 Alumni Council proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and remarkable achievements that embody the very best of the 乐播传媒 community.

ICYMI: Joanne Roberts to join 乐播传媒

Joanne Roberts, Ph.D., will join 乐播传媒 College as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, effective July 1, 2025.聽DISCOVER MORE ABOUT JOANNE AND HER NEW ROLE AT BATES!

乐播传媒 alumni are making headlines!

From Sarah Sherman-Stokes 鈥�05 shaping the immigration debate to Elizabeth Strout 鈥�77’s latest novel earning major literary recognition, these stories showcase the incredible impact of a 乐播传媒 education.聽READ ABOUT THESE ALUMNI AND MORE!

Mark your calendars! FBA Challenge:
April 30 – May 2, 2025.

Save the date! The Friends of 乐播传媒 Athletics (FBA) Challenge returns April 30 through May 2, 2025. This is your chance to show your Bobcat pride and directly support student-athletes at 乐播传媒. During these three days, we encourage alumni to make gifts that champion their favorite varsity and club teams.

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

No winter blues for these Bobcats! Our alumni have been busy gathering for events across the country in recent months. One highlight was MOSAIC at the Met, where alumni toured a special exhibit together. After the museum visit, they engaged in discussions about the art while enjoying delicious food and drinks. The venue provided an ideal setting for stimulating conversation and meaningful connections. VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

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Reunion Early Bird Rates Extended to April 8!

You鈥檙e in luck! The Early Bird deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 8.

Sign up this week to save 10% (discount automatically applied during registration).

Tax Season & Your 乐播传媒
Legacy

The American Council on Gift Annuities announced that gift annuity rates will remain at their highest level in a decade! It is a good time to consider a as a part of your 乐播传媒 giving. Donors aged 70 陆 can also consider using .

Alumni Updates

Brian Staskawicz 鈥�74

Director of Sustainable Agriculture at Innovative Genomics Institute, Brian Staskawicz 鈥�74, has won the prestigious 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture! Often considered the Nobel Prize of agricultural science, this award recognizes Brian鈥檚 40+ years of pioneering research in plant immunity.

Lisa Genova 鈥�92

From neuroscience to bestselling fiction, Lisa Genova 鈥�92 continues to captivate readers with her deep storytelling and scientific insight. Her latest book, More or Less Maddy, is another powerful exploration of the brain and the human experience. Dive into this interview to learn more about Lisa鈥檚 journey and incredible work!

Mount David Summit

Held on April 4, 2025, the Summit is a campus-wide event showcasing student research, presentations, and artistic work. Join students from all disciplines to celebrate their academic achievements and engage with their scholarly endeavors. LEARN MORE

WE DID IT!

Wow 鈥� what an incredible Great Day to be a Bobcat! Thanks to the generosity of more than 2,499 alumni, families, and friends, we raised over $1,247,332 in immediate-use gifts for today鈥檚 students and faculty.

THANK YOU!

Great Day is Almost Here鈥擩oin the Celebration!

Mark your calendar for March 13 and help us reach our goal of 1,855 donors! Show your 乐播传媒 pride and make a difference for students by making your best gift.

Starting at noon EDT, we will be bringing 乐播传媒 to you with our “Great Day to be a Bobcat” livestream. Let鈥檚 come together to celebrate what makes 乐播传媒 special!

乐播传媒 Alumni in
the News

乐播传媒 alumni are making waves! From uncovering border tragedies (Jack Sapoch 鈥�18) to exploring Black girl joy (Alexandria Onuoha 鈥�20), and tackling bipolar disorder in literature (Lisa Genova 鈥�92), our Bobcats are impacting the world in powerful ways.

CATCH UP ON ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Smiles and swings! 乐播传媒 student-athletes inspired local children on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, sharing their love of the game and building confidence.

Read about the joyful day of clinics and community!

Time Management for New Professionals & New Managers

Conquer time management! Learn practical tips for new professionals and managers in our upcoming webinar. Registration is free! LEARN MORE. LEARN MORE

MOSAIC News & Stories

There have been many exciting developments for 乐播传媒 Alumni MOSAIC on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you! LEARN MORE

Hello, MOSAIC alumni community! There have been many exciting MOSAIC developments on and off campus, so we wanted to share them all with you. Check out this extended MOSAIC update.

MOSAIC’s Fresh Look: Unveiled!

You may have seen our new logo on the MOSAIC webpage or featured in our recent events at the Met and in DC. We鈥檇 like to thank the team over in 乐播传媒 Office of Communications and Marketing for their fantastic design. The folks over at Post and Print have also outfitted us with MOSAIC stickers. Find them at a MOSAIC event near you, on campus, or in your mailbox by emailing alumni@bates.edu with your current address.

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Alumni Spotlight: Black Student Summit at 乐播传媒

On February 8th, 乐播传媒鈥� Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the second annual Black Student Summit for students from 乐播传媒, Bowdoin, and Colby. The conference theme was 鈥淲ellness for Black Students: Thriving in College and Beyond.鈥� Students gathered in Chase for a welcome address, workshops, trivia, and community building.

One highlight included a student and alumni panel to discuss the conference鈥檚 theme. Marissa Phoenix 鈥�15 and Losseni Barry 鈥�22 shared their wisdom with the audience, alongside current students Rashad King 鈥�25 and Naomi Maloney 鈥�28 and representatives from Bowdoin and Colby.

Reflecting on her 乐播传媒 experience from being a student to an alumna, Marissa shared, 鈥淎ttending a PWI (predominantly white institution) like 乐播传媒, in a predominantly white state such as Maine can be challenging for black students. While at 乐播传媒, I was grateful for a safe space like the former OIE (Office of Intercultural Education) [now known as the Student Center for Belonging and Community] where I did not have to prove I belonged. I, “in the real world,” often find myself in similar spaces. When 乐播传媒 comes up, whether by me wearing collegiate gear or through an interview, I’ve found myself, once again, proving my connection to the college, though now as an alumna. I found it important to attend the panel to let current students know they belong at 乐播传媒. My hope is that current students will not shy away from all of the opportunities and experiences the college has to offer. And when they graduate, and enter into spaces that may be a result of their education, that they will be confident in knowing they belong there too.鈥�

Much like this conference, the MOSAIC network strives to foster a sense of belonging for marginalized alumni. We are so grateful for our alumni who support this endeavor and help us welcome future generations of Bobcats into our expanding community!

MOSAIC at the Met: A Night of Art & Connection

At the beginning of February, New York City area alumni, friends, and family gathered at the Met to visit Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876鈥揘ow. This unique exhibit gathered Black artists鈥� interpretations, appreciation, and cultural critique of Egypt through a variety of forms of media. After the museum visit, we gathered at a nearby bar for an enjoyable meal and engaging company.

Upcoming Events

We have already gathered in Boston and New York; discover more exciting events this spring designed to foster and grow our MOSAIC community!

Come appreciate a truly one of a kind thinker and writer, James Baldwin, at the alongside other MOSAIC alumni on March 8th. After the exhibit, we鈥檒l have plenty to talk about over drinks and bites at REGISTER NOW!

乐播传媒 Pride is touring multiple cities this June with Out and Proudly NESCAC.

Be on the lookout for dates and venues in the coming weeks.

In a Reunion Class?

MOSAIC has multiple Reunion offerings this year! We鈥檒l be writing letters of encouragement for those visiting the Student Center for Belonging and Community (formerly the OIE), enjoying a BIPOC breakfast, and listening to the testimonials of queer alumni from different reunion classes. Be sure to register today. Interested in sharing your story? We鈥檙e also looking for a few panelists for our 鈥淨ueer Through the Years鈥� event. Contact dchin@bates.edu for more details.

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