Despite the disappointment that students, families, and alumni are experiencing, we are receiving messages of understanding and support from across the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community. We have been heartened to learn of the many ways you have adapted to the times, reaching out to connect with each other in a wide range of virtual activities. Please, keep sending us your stories! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ spirit remains strong. Thank you for the support that you continue to offer ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and each other. We look forward to the time when we can gather again in person. In the meantime, we’ve included a few resources you may find helpful, as well as ideas for how you can support our students, faculty, and the college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Alumni Engagement Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nShields up! ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ helps ease PPE shortage<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ biology professor is helping ease the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoin ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bridge<\/a>, our new online platform for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students and alumni to build community from a safe distance. Engage with other alumni and current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students\u2014particularly our graduating seniors\u2014who are facing an uncertain future. Share your own experiences and learn from others who have also faced difficult times. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/boot-camp.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStaying active can help you stay sane. B-Well Program director Mike Milliken is hosting a Virtual Bootcamp. Learn more and register now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor those working remotely, teleport back to campus with our ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-themed virtual backgrounds. Join your next Zoom call from the Puddle at sunset,<\/a> the Quad after a snowstorm<\/a>, or with the Bobcat statue for backup<\/a>. Browse the entire collection on our website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBATES COVID-19 FUND<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The COVID-19 Fund provides support to students and faculty as they complete the winter semester through remote classes, and to those students facing unusual circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so grateful to all who have already given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nResources From Around The Web<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMatt Tavares \u201997:<\/strong> A weekly series of drawing lessons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTips on living remotely<\/strong> from Campus Life<\/p>\n\n\n\nManaging Concerns and Emotions<\/strong> about COVID-19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGreat Reads\u2014Alumni Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMegan Birmingham Wolf ’07<\/strong> on nutrition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLisa Denning ’82<\/strong> on wine<\/p>\n\n\n\nCambria Brockman ’11 <\/strong>on photography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nHonor Frontline Bobcats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo you know an alum on the front lines of the COVID-19 <\/em><\/strong>pandemic?<\/strong> <\/em>The world needs Bobcats now more than ever. We want to feature ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni who are helping us tackle this crisis and thank them for their important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSHARE YOUR STORY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/04\/99568630-A348-4133-A522-35A2527A1ACD-900x900.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBobcat Nation Question of the Week <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Every week, we’ll send out a question to the alumni community about how they’re handling social distancing. It’s a fun way to crowdsource novel solutions to unexpected problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This week’s question: What do you most look forward too \u2014post isolation?<\/strong> Email us at alumni@bates.edu<\/a> with your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\nContact Us<\/h5>\n\t
Alumni Engagement
\n2 Andrews Road
\n Phone: 1-888-522-8371\n<\/span>alumni@bates.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJoin ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bridge<\/a>, our new online platform for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students and alumni to build community from a safe distance. Engage with other alumni and current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students\u2014particularly our graduating seniors\u2014who are facing an uncertain future. Share your own experiences and learn from others who have also faced difficult times. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Staying active can help you stay sane. B-Well Program director Mike Milliken is hosting a Virtual Bootcamp. Learn more and register now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n For those working remotely, teleport back to campus with our ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-themed virtual backgrounds. Join your next Zoom call from the Puddle at sunset,<\/a> the Quad after a snowstorm<\/a>, or with the Bobcat statue for backup<\/a>. Browse the entire collection on our website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The COVID-19 Fund provides support to students and faculty as they complete the winter semester through remote classes, and to those students facing unusual circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so grateful to all who have already given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn More:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Matt Tavares \u201997:<\/strong> A weekly series of drawing lessons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tips on living remotely<\/strong> from Campus Life<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing Concerns and Emotions<\/strong> about COVID-19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Great Reads\u2014Alumni Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Megan Birmingham Wolf ’07<\/strong> on nutrition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lisa Denning ’82<\/strong> on wine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cambria Brockman ’11 <\/strong>on photography<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Honor Frontline Bobcats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know an alum on the front lines of the COVID-19 <\/em><\/strong>pandemic?<\/strong> <\/em>The world needs Bobcats now more than ever. We want to feature ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni who are helping us tackle this crisis and thank them for their important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every week, we’ll send out a question to the alumni community about how they’re handling social distancing. It’s a fun way to crowdsource novel solutions to unexpected problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This week’s question: What do you most look forward too \u2014post isolation?<\/strong> Email us at alumni@bates.edu<\/a> with your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n Alumni Engagement<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Resources From Around The Web<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contact Us<\/h5>\n\t
\n2 Andrews Road
\n Phone: 1-888-522-8371\n<\/span>alumni@bates.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>