commons-cal-AY23 – Dean of the Faculty

November 28, 2022

Matt Duvall — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:24:16 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

I hope you have had a restful and restorative break. First, announcements.

Kristin Cloutier from the Harward Center wrote with a link to the Harward Center’s recent blog post, featuring a first-hand account of Election Day at �ֲ��ý from Jenna Dela Cruz Vendil, the Harward Center’s Associate Director of Democratic Engagement and Student Activism. From sun-up to sun-down, Jenna and her team of students and campus partners brought organization, information, and unflagging energy to the day’s pursuit of “informed civic action” (�ֲ��ý mission statement). The blog post can be found here.

Steve Engel from the Dean of the Faculty’s office wrote to with regard to the Fall 2022 Advising Workshop Series which has concluded. All sessions were recorded, and all recordings as well as related materials such as powerpoints or handouts are posted to the Academic Advising Portal for Faculty and Student Support Advisors under the drop-down labeled “Advising Workshop Series 2022-23.”

Darren Gallant from the Center for Global Education wrote to announce information on three courses that will be available to students for the 2023 Short Term period. Students interested in these programs should review the course descriptions, attend information sessions, reach out to the faculty leaders, and submit completed applications by January 19, 2023.

Access to the application, information on extra costs, and more details are available at the links below. Please do share as appropriate.

Central European Theater and Politics

Prof. Kati Vecsey & Prof. James Richter
Enrollment: up to 22
Dates: April 25 to May 18
Costs estimated around $5,000, to be updated by January.
Locations: Hungary and Czech Republic
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Earthquakes & the San Andreas Fault

Prof. Shreya Arora & Rebecca Minor
Enrollment: up to 18
Dates: May 2 – 23
Costs estimated around $3,500, to be updated by January.
Location: California, USA
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Travel, Medicine, and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile

Prof. T. Glen Lawson and Prof. David George
Enrollment: up to 24
Dates: April 30 – May 20
Costs estimated around $4,000, to be updated by January.
Location: Santiago, Chile
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Upcoming Info Sessions: November 16, 7-8pm, Location: Roger Williams G18

Information on each course and links to their applications is available online here: /global-education/off-campusstudy/opportunities/courses/

Financial aid is available for eligible students. Please be aware that committing to one of these courses does involve extra costs that students are responsible for upon confirmation of enrollment. Questions about individual courses should be directed to the appropriate faculty member. General questions about off-campus short term can be directed to globaleducation@bates.edu.

Megan McHenry from the Registrar’s Office wrote with information on optimization for Winter 2023. Optimation has been run and you can view your class rosters in Garnet Gateway. Accepted petitions are due to the registrar’s office by Wednesday, November 30 at 4:00 pm and all accepted students will be registered prior to add/drop opening on Monday, December 5 at 7:00am. Please remember that only students with an Eligible to Petition status can petition for a course.

Couple of notes:

If your course didn’t oversubscribe, everyone got in.�� Class mixes don’t apply to courses that don’t oversubscribe.
If you entered a class mix or you’re teaching a course with a lab or discussion, you may have more open seats than you expected.�� This is normal, and you can feel free to accept petitions to fill in those open seats.
This is the first petitioning period since we transitioned to the standard way of crosslisting, so make sure to take your time when reviewing your petitions to be sure you’ve seen everything that’s been submitted, that you’re not accepting more petitions than you mean to, etc.
Submitting petitions is a one-shot deal per section, so please be sure that you’ve selected everyone you want to before submitting.�� If you accept more petitions than you have open seats, we will assume that you want all of those students to be in your course, so please be mindful of your enrollment limit if you mean to stick to it.
If your course oversubscribed last week and you have a petition list, you have the option to set your course to require instructor permission when add/drop opens so that you can control access to seats that open up.�� If you’d like to do this for your course, please email registrar@bates.edu to that effect by Wednesday, November 30 at 4:00pm. �� If your course did not oversubscribe and/or if you end up accommodating everyone on the petition list, this isn’t an option.��

Michael Hanrahan from ILS wrote with information on a series of workshops to showcase the virtual reality and fabrication resources available in the VizLab.

VizLab I: 3D Printers

Tues, Nov 29th, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103

This session will demonstrate the VizLab’s 3D printers (including how to locate and send models to print, resources for modeling, and some of the many materials that can be used in 3D fabrication).

VizLab II: Laser Cutter and Cricut

Fri, Dec 2nd, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103

The VizLab recently acquired a Laser Cutter along with a small CNC device called a. This session will demonstrate some curricular uses of these cutting tools.

VizLab III: VR

Tues, Dec 13th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102

During this session, we’ll set up several VR headsets in the XR space in the VizLab to enable the experience of VR. We’ll have several headsets available to try, including the Vive Pro, Vive Focus 3, Oculus Rift S, Oculus/Meta Quest 2, and the latest Meta Quest Pro.

VizLab IV: Generative AI

Fri, Dec 16th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102

The VizLab now has Generative AI resources, including DALLE-2 and Midjourney, which use machine learning algorithms to create images autonomously (see the for a recent example). We’ll walk through the abilities of each of these programs, as well as tips for prompt engineering.

To register for any of the sessions, please use our online .

Caitlin Lamplan from the Muskie Archives wrote to share our new digital collection, with us. The Maine and the Environment digital collection brings together material from across the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library relating to the environment and environmental issues. The exhibit currently pulls from four collections, including the vast collection of Edmund S. Muskie. The digital exhibit will grow as more material is digitized so it can better capture and represent the breadth of environmentally related materials held within the archives.

Please go to for all our current archival material in .

In addition to the digital content listed above, the links below will bring you to digital content directly related to �ֲ��ý history. The documents list and link to available material with short descriptions and how to use/search material if necessary. Please note some links go to �ֲ��ý resources digitized by other institutions, and we will be adding material as we continue to digitize.

– The �ֲ��ý Student and Mirror, and well beyond.

– Includes early documentation of the college as well other material. Please see �ֲ��ý History list above for more �ֲ��ý resources.

We are excited to share our digital content and I hope you find the resources helpful. I am happy to answer any questions about the online collections or the archives’ collections.

Hoi Ning Ngai, Darby Ray, and Daphne Comeau wrote to us about the Community Giving Campaign. At this time of year, when many of us are focusing on what we’re thankful for, our team welcomes you to consider how you can contribute to our wider community by participating in this year’s Community Giving Campaign.

The organizations we’re partnering with – Community Health Charities of Maine, United Way of Androscoggin County, MaineShare – are on the front lines of meeting the needs of our neighbors, many of whom are especially pressed this year. Won’t you consider making a gift as part of this year’s Campaign? No amount is too small – truly.

Our goal is to raise $40,000 from 225 �ֲ��ý donors by Friday, December 2nd. As of November 18th, we have raised $19,242 from 108 donors. With your support, we can make it happen!

We can’t emphasize enough that the amount you give is much less important than simply participating as a donor. After all, small amounts add up. Together, we can make a big difference in our community. Please consider joining your �ֲ��ý colleagues and friends in this year’s Community Giving Campaign. We need you!

Make a Gift in 3 Easy Steps

Login to Garnet Gateway
Click Community Giving campaign within your To-Do list
Select your cause(s)
Your gift of any size can be made as a one time donation or a recurring monthly gift through payroll deduction
Feel good and be entered for a chance to win!

The Office of Intercultural Education Team wrote to invite you into a Community Circle to reflect on the shooting at Club Q in the college town of Colorado Springs. We condemn this hateful act and stand with the LGBTQIA+ community. We are heartbroken after learning that five people were killed and many more were seriously injured last weekend, on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

We stand with those affected by this attack on the LGBTQIA+ community. Please join us for this opportunity to engage in reflection:

Wednesday, 11/30 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Community Circle (students, faculty, and staff) in partnership with Multifaith Chaplaincy at Gomes Chapel��

In addition to this opportunity to gather, the following are additional support resources available to the campus community:

Students:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – to schedule an appointment please visit CAPS Here��
SPARQ Peer Mentors – sign up to be connected with a Mentor Here

Faculty and Staff:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling services Here��

All:

Multifaith Chaplaincy offers Confidential Conversations

The OIE continues to live the core values of our mission statement which embodies Belonging, Community, and Education. Please feel free to contact any of our Team members for further support.

Next, upcoming events.

“To Be Fat, Black, Young and Female: Why Fatphobia Puts Black Girls at Risk”
Lecture by Amy Abugo Ongiri, Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of Portland
Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Pettengill G65
All are Welcome!

“High-Throughput Trace-Level Non-Target Screening for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Environmental Waters”
Dr. Gordon Getzinger, Research Scientist at Biobot Analytics, Lecturer at Tufts University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Candidate
Monday, November 28, 2022 | 4:10PM

Bonney Science Center 180

Upcoming CITL Events:

(LAVA = Lecturers, Assistants in Instruction, Visiting Professors, and Applied Faculty)
Tuesday, November 29th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211

Lament for the Earth
November 30 – 12-1 p.m.
163 Wood Street (Lunch Provided)
Join together to name our collective climate despair, contemplate with poetry, and create hope.

Wednesday, November 30th, 12-1 pm, Commons 221

“A Tale of Two Environmental Perspectives”
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 4:10PM

Bonney Science Center 180

Dr. Rebekah Gray, Postdoctoral Scholar, Faust Group at The College of Wooster
and Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Candidate

Healthy Substance Use Group
every Thursday – 11:30-12:30
Commons 211

Looking for a supportive space to talk about your relationship with substances and have regular thoughtful check-ins? Professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano (SKR), �ֲ��ý Health Services, and the Multifaith Chaplaincy are holding a Healthy Substance Use Group once a week. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome. Drop in for any amount of time you can. Whether you are in recovery or simply looking to redefine your relationship with substances, feel very welcome to come and join this warm community as you process!

IMPACT 21st (Innovation, Media, Process, Arts, Collaboration and Technology for the 21st Century) and �ֲ��ý Arts Collaborative
Thursday, December 8 – 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Coram Library
All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the Sherman Foundation Arts & Technology Grant. This grant will promote new approaches to teaching and learning in the arts, support �ֲ��ý faculty, students, and staff in collaborative endeavors, and build on �ֲ��ý’ commitment to the transformative integration of technology and the arts. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, interactive technology, and plans for the new IMStudio (Immersive Media) will be shared. .

The Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies invites you to
“Materials of Time: Recent Intermedia Art and Research in Sonic Histories,“
a lunchtime conversation with Professor Asha K. Tamirisa

Thursday, December 1 – 11:45-1:00
*Now in Muskie
All are welcome. RSVP for bag lunch by 11/27 at:

“Mexico’s Violent and Criminal Politics go North: The Case of Ruben Gil Campos in Izúcar de Matamoros Puebla, Mexico”
Clarisa Pérez-Armendáriz, Associate Professor of Politics
Monday, December 5, 2022 (following the Faculty Meeting)
Commons 221/222
Dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by Clarisa’s Presentation. Registration Required. Register for the event by 11/30/22.

Candles and Carols
Sunday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
Peter J. Gomes Chapel
An annual tradition celebrating the season with multifaith readings and music including Christmas hymns, �ֲ��ý acapella groups, and the College Choir.

November 13, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:25:15 +0000

First, announcements:

Krista Aronson from the Dean of the Faculty’s Office sent a gentle reminder that Short Term Innovative Pedagogy (STIP) course proposals are due on or before November 21st. STIP courses provide faculty with the time and support to explore the literature on teaching and learning as well as available models for pedagogical innovation within their fields and integrate that exploration with a specific course design or redesign project. Up to 5 STIP courses will be supported during short term ‘23.

This program seeks to support curricular renewal through the transformation of our curriculum and pedagogical approaches. Participating faculty will be those interested in implementing this work at the level of a course, but also interested in sharing insights from their work as a contribution to curricular renewal and innovations in teaching and learning at the institutional level. For more detailed information about the program and the proposal process, please visit this page.

Christine Schwartz from Dining Services wrote to announce that the Mays Center (aka Ben Den) will be closed over the November break (11/21-11/25). During this time Commons will be offering meal options (except for dinner on 11/23 through dinner on 11/25) which faculty and staff may access at the special faculty/staff rate. If you have questions please visit the DCCE website, or feel free to reach out to me directly.

The �ֲ��ý Athletics office wrote with news and information including that Underhill Ice Rink is now open! The �ֲ��ý Community is invited to Open Skate and Open Stick and Puck times which can be found on their and attached to this email. We have weekday times and a newly added Sunday afternoon session! Participants will need to bring their own skates and equipment.

We also offer a variety of recreation and fitness activities for the campus community and invite you to participate! Aside from the fitness center, cardio room, indoor track, and open swimming times, you have free access to the following activities and programs:

B-Well Fitness Classes: You can find the B-Well group fitness calendar here. NEW CLASSES RECENTLY ADDED!
Open Recreation Activities such as tennis, pickleball, badminton, basketball, volleyball, swimming, skating, and more. Our current recreation schedules for each facility are attached and can be found on the . We have a variety of sports equipment available for check-out at each Welcome Desk so you don’t need to bring your own. Grab a colleague or friend and try out some pickleball in Gray Cage!
The Masters Swim Group meets every Friday from 12 pm-1 pm in the pool. We would love to invite all faculty and staff (from any ability, beginners to competitive) to come join Associate Head Coach Vanessa Williamson for lap swimming and instruction!

The Athletic facilities are open to current �ֲ��ý College students, faculty, staff, and affiliates (i.e. dependents of �ֲ��ý employees). A valid �ֲ��ý ID must be scanned upon entry. Students and �ֲ��ý employees are welcome to bring (1) guest per person per visit to the facilities, including the ice rink. The sponsoring student or employee must check in with the guest at the Merrill Gym Welcome Desk upon arrival for each visit. More information on our access, guest, and facility guidelines and procedures are available on the .

We continue to update the Athletics website with fitness and recreation resources, schedules, and information. We are also planning to host structured recreation activities, competitions, and events for employees to gather with colleagues for some active fun and exercise. Stay tuned for more!

Mike Hanrahan from Information and Library Services informed us that ILS has planned a series of workshops to showcase the virtual reality and fabrication resources available in the VizLab. To register for any of the sessions, please use our online .

VizLab I: 3D Printers
Tues, Nov 29th, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103
This session will demonstrate the VizLab’s 3D printers (including how to locate and send models to print, resources for modeling, and some of the many materials that can be used in 3D fabrication).

VizLab II: Laser Cutter and Cricut
Fri, Dec 2nd, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103
The VizLab recently acquired a Laser Cutter along with a small CNC device called a. This session will demonstrate some curricular uses of these cutting tools.

VizLab III: VR
Tues, Dec 13th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102
During this session, we’ll set up several VR headsets in the XR space in the VizLab to enable the experience of VR. We’ll have several headsets available to try, including the Vive Pro, Vive Focus 3, Oculus Rift S, Oculus/Meta Quest 2, and the latest Meta Quest Pro.

VizLab IV: Generative AI
Fri, Dec 16th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102
The VizLab now has Generative AI resources, including DALLE-2 and Midjourney, which use machine learning algorithms to create images autonomously (see the for a recent example). We’ll walk through the abilities of each of these programs, as well as tips for prompt engineering.

The Human Resources Benefits Team sent a message with some information about changes to our 2023 benefits renewal.

Important Reminders:

This is your once-a-year opportunity to explore all of your benefit options and make changes to your election, you will not be able to make changes to your 2023 benefits unless you experience a qualifying life event.
If you are currently participating in a Reimbursement Account (Healthcare, Limited Purpose, or Dependent Care) you MUST re-enroll for this benefit. Your election will not carry over into 2023 if you do not actively re-elect it.
Need help deciding what benefits are right for you? Check out these resources:
- - Make benefit elections based on your family’s medical, dental, and vision needs
  - View a breakdown of why a certain plan might be the best fit for your family
- NFP Benefits Support Team
  - Can answer general benefits and enrollment questions
  - Dedicated support team well-versed in �ֲ��ý’ benefits plans
  - An extension of the �ֲ��ý Benefit team
    - Email: �ֲ��ýAdvocate@nfp.com
    - Phone: 1 (844) 348-1463

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2023?

Medical Plans
- Deductible Increases for the HDHP with HSA Plan
  - 2023 Individual Deductible is $3,000
  - 2023 Family Deductible is $6,000
- Prudent RX Speciality Medication Program added to ACO and PPO plans
  - Through the Prudent RX program, you can receive select specialty medications at no cost. If you are currently taking a specialty medication that falls under the Prudent RX program you will receive direct communication from Prudent RX.
- A Travel and Lodging Reimbursement Benefit has been added to all three medical plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Limits
- Limits increased to $3,850 for single coverage and $7,750 for family coverage (age 55 catch-up contribution remains at $1,000)
Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HCRA) Contribution Limit
- Limit increased to $3,050 for 2023
  - Note: new elections must be made each year
Employee Contributions
- Employee contributions have increased for 2023, view the new rates here.

Please visit the 2023 Annual Enrollment website for additional resources and tools. If you have questions or concerns, reach out to the benefits team directly at benefits@bates.edu.

Edili Lopez from the Dean of the Faculty’s Office wrote to inform us about the upcoming deadline for the �ֲ��ý Student Research Fund and the STEM Conference Fund. Please share this information with your students. See grant program information below.

BATES STUDENT RESEARCH FUND

Deadline December 1 by 11:59 PM

Supports student research associated with courses and senior work in all disciplines, though most funding goes to seniors (because they ask for it!). Grants up to $300 (sometimes more for very expensive projects) support research supplies, domestic research travel, subject reimbursements, datasets, etc.

STEM CONFERENCE FUND

Deadline December 1 by 11:59 PM

Supports students in all classes presenting their STEM research (defined broadly as natural sciences, mathematics, digital and computational science, neuroscience, environmental science, biomedical fields, and science education) at regional and national scholarly meetings. Grants cover registration, travel, housing, and meals for student presenters. Grants typically range from $300-$1500.

Both of these grant programs include a brief faculty endorsement.

Jessica Fournier from Human Resources would like to remind us about the Faculty/Staff Chili Cook-off in Commons on Monday, November 21st from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This event will be open to faculty and staff at no cost and Commons will be taking advantage of this community culinary moment to ” Free the Fridge”.

Interested in entering a chili into the contest? Please to sign up, or scan the QR code on the attached poster. Before signing up, here is an overview of the rules:

Those interested in participating must sign up by Monday, November 14th by Noon. Space is limited so sign up early!
Participants will be expected to make 2-3 gallons of chili. To assist with the cost, contestants will be reimbursed up to $60.00 – receipts will be required.
Before the event, participants will be provided with a disposable pan in which their entry must be placed; no crock pots will be used to serve chili.
Participants must send a list of ingredients used to Michelle Lewis at mlewis2@bates.edu by Friday, November 18^th.
On the day of the event, participants will be required to drop off their entry in the pan provided between 8:00a and 9:00a in Commons room 117. Dining will ensure that all entries are properly heated, labeled, and presented for tasting.
Judging for the contest will take place between 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Winning categories are: Best Chili, People’s Choice, and Most Creative chili

President Spencer sent a message regarding the �ֲ��ý Community Giving Campaign. Each year at this time, the members of the �ֲ��ý community join together to support our friends and neighbors through the �ֲ��ý Community Giving Campaign. I write to encourage you to take part in this initiative again—or perhaps for the first time—in 2022.

The �ֲ��ý Community Giving Campaign is a meaningful way to contribute to three organizations making a real difference in Lewiston and throughout Maine: United Way of Androscoggin County, MaineShare, and Community Health Charities of Maine.

Every gift matters. Our goal for the 2022–23 �ֲ��ý Community Giving Campaign is $40,000 and 225 donors between now and December 2. You can make your gift by signing in to the . When you give, you’ll become eligible for a series of weekly prize drawings. Look for special events throughout the giving period as well.

If you have any questions about making a gift or about the �ֲ��ý Community Giving Campaign in general, please send an email to communitygiving@bates.edu.

The members of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion search committee wrote to remind us of the remaining candidates who are currently scheduled to visit campus this coming week. The search committee sincerely hopes that you will be able to attend the following open meetings. This is your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of each candidate.

Candidate 2 will present to faculty and staff on Monday, November 14, at 12:00 pm in Commons 221/222. (For this session, feel free to bring your lunch to 221/222. We will start promptly at 12 pm.)

Candidate 3 will present to faculty and staff on Tuesday, November 15, at 4:15 pm in Commons 221/222. Refreshments will be available.

We very much hope that most of you will be able to attend the on-campus sessions in person, but we will also make Zoom participation available for all three sessions. We ask that those of you who plan to attend these events (either in person or via Zoom) . Please register no later than 5:00 pm on the day before each session. By registering, you will gain access to the candidates’ relevant materials, which we will ask that you keep confidential. We will also use your registration to assist us in soliciting feedback after the presentations.

The �ֲ��ý Football team in partnership with the Athletics Department sent a message informing us that they are collecting toys on behalf of The Root Cellar. Toys will be accepted in Commons until December 1 and during all home basketball games.

Carson Dockum wrote to share some important information from the Office of Accessible Education and Student Support.

Staffing Updates
We are excited to share that Jess Berry has joined us at �ֲ��ý as the Assistant Dean for Accessible Education and Student Support.

Coming to �ֲ��ý with more than 20 years in education, 16 of those years in the University of Maine System, Jess brings expertise and passion for student success. Jess finds enjoyment in biking, hiking, fly fishing, foraging for mushrooms, and basically anything that connects to the outdoors.

Seeing all Student Accommodation Info in One Place with AIM

Faculty members receive individual emails whenever a student is approved for accommodation. Because students have a right to apply for accommodations at any time and because it is their responsibility to register their accommodations for their individual courses, these emails are not all sent on a fixed date. To make it easier to see a current snapshot of the full set of accommodations for your courses, faculty can use an online platform called Accessible Information Management (AIM). If you have a student who is approved for accommodations in your course(s), you are able to using your �ֲ��ý network credentials and view your Faculty Profile, which will include:

∙ A list of students who have registered accommodations in your course(s)

∙ Notification letters, with a student’s approved accommodation(s)

∙ List of exams that have been scheduled by students

Utilizing AIM as a faculty member is optional, however, we hope this tool may be helpful, particularly to those who have larger classes and find it challenging to keep track of individual email notifications. Additional information and instructions can be found on our .

Safeguarding Student Privacy

Instructors and some support staff have a legitimate need to know about their students’ accommodations while also having a responsibility to keep that information confidential. Please remember that all disability-related information is protected by FERPA and should be protected as such.

Final Exams

Consistent with past years, our office will be administering final exams at the following start times: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm (only for those who receive 100% extra time), and 1:15pm.

Due to the large volume of exams each day, we ask that you please arrange for copies of your exam to be dropped off at the Office of Accessible Education located at Ladd Library G35 no later than twenty-four hours prior to your scheduled exam start times. If you are unable to provide us with a copy of your exam within this timeframe please let us know in advance and we will be happy to work with you.

When you drop off your exam, please complete an Exam Cover Form making sure to note any special instructions or materials allowed. This helps us to ensure the integrity of your exam and allow only approved materials into the exam room. We will have plenty of copies available in our office and are happy to assist in noting relevant information.

If your final exam requires the use of technology for resources such as SPSS, STATA, audio components, video components, or the use of other forms of multimedia, we are happy to work with you. As we have a finite number of laptops available, please contact us no later than Monday, December 5th so we can work together to develop a plan for successful implementation and ensure that we have the required materials.

Faculty Resource Page

For more information, please review the faculty resources page on our website. This includes information about accessible course material, FAQs regarding accommodations, FAQs regarding exams, tips for accessibility, and more.

Next, upcoming events.

EACS/GEO Lunch: Short Term Classes and Summer Opportunities

Monday, November 14th

Noon – 12:35 pm: Presentation in Carnegie 204

12:40 – 1:00 pm: Pizza in Carnegie 219

Come learn about exciting opportunities in Earth and Climate Sciences! *All are welcome!*

Charity and Globalization in Mexico during the Eighteenth Century

Monday, November 14

4:30 PM – Pettengill G52

Lecture to be given by Karen Melvin, Thomas Hedley Reynolds Professor of History

Upcoming CITL Events:

(LAVA = Lecturers, Assistants in Instruction, Visiting Professors, and Applied Faculty)

Tuesday, November 15th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211

Tuesday, November 29th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211

Tuesday, Nov 15th, 8-9 am OR 4:15-5:15 pm, Dana 216

Wednesday, November 30th, 12-1 pm, Commons 221

Healthy Substance Use Group
every Thursday – 11:30-12:30
Commons 211

Wednesday, November 16
5:30-6:30 pm or 7:00-8:00 pm.

Grace Wenger ’24 will present the research that she conducted alongside Merritt Waldron (Quality Director at Baxter Brewing) and our own Dr. Lori Banks (Assistant Professor of Biology) this past summer. You will learn how iso-alpha acids (IBUs) are measured, its implications on beer flavor, and updates on how this information is being used! There is an optional purchase of a $10 ticket for a guided flight tasting upon arrival. For more information and to register (required), click .

Purposeful Work

2022 Harvest Meal and Trashion Show
Wednesday, November 16
4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Commons and the Gray Cage
The event will be open to faculty, staff, and their immediate families. Harvest Meal Tickets will be available for purchase in the Mays Center Monday through Friday through the 16^th from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 pm. Adult tickets are $15.00, children from 6 to 12 are $8.00, and children under 6 are free. If you are planning on attending, please buy your tickets in advance as they will not be available at the door.

“Innocent Blood”: The Milton Circle’s Appropriation of Indigenous People’s Legal Innocence
Wednesday, November 16 – 7:00 pm

Pettengill G52 & Via Zoom at

Presented by José Juan Villagrana, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature

San José State University. Professor Villagrana is a Public Voices Fellow with the Op-Ed Project and the author of Racial Apocalypse: The Cultivation of Supremacy in the Early Modern World. Sponsored by the Program in Classical and Medieval Studies.

November 6, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:23:57 +0000

First, announcements:

Erin Foster Zsiga from Student Affairs wrote to share a message that was sent to students from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as they expand options for supporting student mental health and well-being. This message provides helpful information on support services and programs.

The Vice President of Equity and Inclusion Search Committee sent the following message. As you may know, �ֲ��ý is currently searching for its next Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. Three candidates are currently scheduled to visit campus during the weeks of November 7 and 14. The search committee sincerely hopes that you will be able to attend the following open meetings. This is your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of each candidate.

Candidate 1 will present to faculty and staff on Wednesday, November 9, at 4:15 pm in Commons 221/222. Refreshments will be available.

Candidate 2 will present to faculty and staff on Monday, November 14, at 12:00 pm in Commons 221/222. (For this session, feel free to bring your lunch to 221/222. We will start promptly at 12 pm.)

Candidate 3 will present to faculty and staff on Tuesday, November 15, at 4:15 pm in Commons 221/222. Refreshments will be available.

We very much hope that most of you will be able to attend the on-campus sessions in person, but we will also make Zoom participation available for all three sessions. We ask that those of you who plan to attend these events (either in person or via Zoom) . Please register no later than 5:00 pm on the day before each session. By registering, you will gain access to the candidates’ relevant materials, which we will ask that you keep confidential. We will also use your registration to assist us in soliciting feedback after the presentations.

Cary Gemmer Blake, the 2022 Community Giving Campaign co-chair, wrote to tell us the 2022 Community Giving Campaign kick off will begin Monday, November 7. All donations support our three partner organizations:

aims to increase the organized capacity of people in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties to care for one another by fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
supports 40 member groups across the state who make sustainable change to advance social and environmental justice and to uplift arts and culture.
brings nonprofits, businesses, and communities together around a shared commitment to health and wellbeing by addressing the barriers to good health and equity, and creating resilient communities where everyone can thrive.

This year is one of particular urgency and need, and together we aim to raise $40,000 from 225 faculty and staff donors. You can make a gift to the Community Giving Campaign beginning Monday, November 7. through payroll deduction via Garnet Gateway. There are many designations and charities to choose from within each of the partner organizations.

We will send regular emails, updating you on progress towards our goals and awarding raffle prizes to donors. The United Way has a great incentives raffle for donors who make their gifts by Thursday, November 10. Attached is a list of the United Way’s donor incentives — make your gift early to win! detailing the campaign and the logistics of making a gift through Garnet Gateway.

Matt Von Vogt, AAA in Pettengill Hall, shared a link to the recording of AK Wright’s lecture, Black Queer and Trans Care Practices for a New World: Black Feminist Practices of Embodied Abolition. The lecture can be accessed using this link:

Tyler Harper wrote on behalf of the MLK Committee to remind us that MLK workshop proposals are due this Monday, November 7th. Proposals can be submitted through this . As a reminder, our theme for this year is “Arts and Activism,” however your workshop is not required to speak to that theme. It may focus on any topic that is in the spirit of Dr. King’s work and legacy. If you have workshop ideas that you would like to discuss with me or another committee member, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Darby Ray from the Harward Center invited us to consider participating in PROFESSORS TO THE POLLS. This will only take 30 minutes of your time but could help your students develop a lifelong habit of democratic participation through voting.

Here’s how it works:

1) You find a 30-minute block of time this coming Tuesday when you will walk from your office to the polling location at the Lewiston Armory, a mere two blocks from campus on Central Avenue. (For those with mobility issues, consider teaming up with a colleague who will do the walking.)

2) You invite your students — any who are eligible to vote but who haven’t done so by Tuesday — to join you at that time to walk to the polls.

3) When you invite your students to join you, share with them this so they can plan their ballot. Remind them that if they are not yet registered to vote in Maine, they need to bring their �ֲ��ý ID and the last four digits of their social security number so they can register at the polling location.

4) If any students show up, you (or your faculty partner) walk with them from your office to the Armory at the designated time and thank them for their “informed civic action.” You do not need to wait with them once they’re at the polling location. (Note: Even if no one shows up at your designated time, you have still done your students an important service by conveying the importance of voting. Your encouragement may spur them to cast their ballot at a different time that day.)

ARE YOU GAME? asap, and we’ll deliver a �ֲ��ýVotes t-shirt to your office on Monday so you can wear it on Tuesday.

Kristin Cloutier from the Harward Center would like to draw your attention to how good our Community Liaisons from �ֲ��ý clubs, sport teams, and first–year centers have been at getting their groups to do amazing community-engaged work! Read more here.

Steve Engel from the Dean of Faculty’s Office wrote with information regarding advising students.

To Lift the Advising Hold. To lift a student’s Advising Hold, log into Garnet Gateway, click on Advisees-Current, and you will see a button that says “Remove Winter 2023 Hold.” Just click on it to lift the Hold.

Resources for Advising. To support you in your work as advisors, please see all of the resources on the new Academic Advising Portal. There is a How-To-Register video at that portal (and that video is also on the Student Advising Portal. Also, there are email templates for each class cohort that you can use to communicate with your advisees; these email templates contain important information and links and enable consistent information to go out to students.

In addition, please see the email he sent last week, which includes a reminder about the new crosslisting policy. It contained explanatory information about how students should read seat capacity/availability for crosslisted courses on the Course Schedule. It also referenced where this information was relayed in the 6-minute “How-To-Register” Video, and it contained an infographic that shows where the information on seat capacity was on the Course Schedule.

Finally, the last Advising Workshop of the semester is coming up. On November 9, the team from Student Financial Services will lead a workshop on financial resources and financial aid for our students. The workshop is at Noon in Commons 221; you can bill your lunch to DOF, go through the line at Commons, and bring your lunch upstairs to the workshop. As always, the workshop will be recorded, and the recording and any corresponding will be posted to the Academic Advising Portal.

A recording of last week’s Advising Workshop, which addressed how academic advisors can support students in their exploration of global education (study abroad/off-campus study) opportunities at �ֲ��ý, is now available to be viewed on the Academic Advising Portal. Supplemental materials (a PDF of powerpoint slides) are also available within the drop-down that details the full series of workshops.

Jessica Fournier in Human Resources invited us to join them in Commons on Monday, November 21st from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a Faculty/Staff Chili Cook-off! This event will be open to faculty and staff at no cost and Commons will be taking advantage of this community culinary moment to ” Free the Fridge”.

Interested in entering a chili into the contest? Please to sign up. Before signing up, here is an overview of the rules:

Those interested in participating must sign up by Monday, November 14th by Noon. Space is limited so sign up early!
Participants will be expected to make 2-3 gallons of chili. To assist with the cost, contestants will be reimbursed up to $60.00 – receipts will be required.
Before the event participants will be provided with a disposable pan in which their entry must be placed; no crock pots will be used to serve chili.��
Participants must provide a list of ingredients used by Friday, November 18th.�� Please send a list of ingredients to Michelle Lewis at mlewist@bates.edu.��
On the day of the event, participants will be required to drop off their entry in the pan provided between 8:00a and 9:00a Commons room 117. Dining will ensure that all entries are properly heated, labeled, and presented for tasting.��
Judging for the contest will take place between 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.��
Winning categories are: Best Chili, People’s Choice, and Most Creative

Whether you plan to enter your famous chili recipe in the contest, or you simply plan to enjoy a great meal, we hope to see you there on Monday, November 21st for what we hope can become a new yearly tradition.

Lindsey Hamilton from the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning shared the Center’s November newsletter which also can be found on the .

Next, upcoming events.

Upcoming CITL Events:

(LAVA = Lecturers, Assistants in Instruction, Visiting Professors, and Applied Faculty)

Tuesday, November 15th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211

Tuesday, November 29th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211

Thursday, November 10th, 4:15-5:30 pm, Dana 219

Tuesday, Nov 15th, 8-9 am OR 4:15-5:15 pm, Dana 216

Wednesday, November 30th, 12-1 pm, Commons 221

A Group for Compassionate Grieving
Monday, November 7
4:15-5:15
163 Wood St.
Please sign-up .
Facilitated by Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clothier

Healthy Substance Use Group
every Thursday – 11:30-12:30
Commons 211

November 7 at 7:30pm
Schaeffer Theatre

Please join the �ֲ��ý Dance Festival and the Department of Theater and Dance for our presentation. You can learn more about Ananya, her work, and her new book Dancing Transnational Feminisms: Ananya Dance Theatre and the Art of Social Justice . She will be in residency with Dance for two weeks following this performance. Tickets for Dastak are pay what you wish, $25 or $5. �ֲ��ý students get free admission with their ID but we ask that they reserve in advance. All tickets and reservations

Breaking into Games: An Open Conversation with

Rebeccah Bassell ‘16, Producer at Bethesda Studios

November 9 – 3:00-4:15

Carnegie 225

Explore Pathways into the Videogame Industry & Enjoy Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation

Sponsored by the Anthropology Department, the Digital and Computational Studies Program,

the Learning Associates Program, and the Center for Purposeful Work

Thursday, November 10th at 5:00 p.m.
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will speak about his practice and introduce the research and work that he will be doing at Colby College during the 2022–23 academic year. Oscar Santillán is a 2022–23 Lunder Institute Senior Fellow, in partnership with Colby’s Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The Ecuadorean artist, who resides in the Netherlands, works across the fields of artificial intelligence, performance, sculpture, anthropology, Indigenous studies, geography, biology, and critical theory.

“New Racial Narratives in the Age of Ancestry DNA”

Thursday, November 10th

Pettengill Hall G52 – 7:30 pm

All are Welcome! Brought to you by the Department of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies, the Program in Africana, and the �ֲ��ý Learning Associates Program

“Being Black in White Space,”
November 10 at 4:15 (online lecture)
Professor Elijah Anderson. Register at

Writer Alan Heathcock

Thursday, November 10th 7:00 – 8:00pm

PGILL G52

FMI contact Myron Hardy.

A centering moment led by The Multifaith Chaplaincy
Veterans Day, November 11, at 9 a.m.
�ֲ��ý Veterans Plaza

Together we will hear reflective readings and interfaith prayers, observe silence, and share in the ritual of laying stones of remembrance on the memorial. A basket of stones will be left at the foot of the memorial from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. if you would like to have a quiet private moment to lay a stone at any point in the day. Everyone of any spiritual tradition or secular tradition, veterans, friends and family of veterans, alumni, and all are welcome to participate in this event.

�ֲ��ý College Choir – ‘At the Water’s Edge’
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Register here:

Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:15-5:30 pm – Dana 219
This is the first part of a CITL workshop series on student evaluations of teaching. This first session will center around talking with students about evaluations before they complete them. CITL will provide a summary of the research on bias in student evaluations and then share practical tips and suggestions for how to elicit better feedback from students before they fill them out this semester. Snacks will be provided. The second workshop in the series next semester will focus on interpreting student feedback in evaluations.

Wednesday, November 16th
5:30-6:30 pm or 7:00-8:00 pm.

Grace Wenger ’24 will present her research that she conducted alongside Merritt Waldron (Quality Director at Baxter Brewing) and our own Dr. Lori Banks (Assistant Professor of Biology) this past summer. You will learn how iso-alpha acids (IBUs) are measured, its implications on beer flavor, and updates on how this information is being used! There is an optional purchase of a $10 ticket for a guided flight tasting upon arrival. For more information and to register (required), click .

Purposeful Work

2022 Harvest Meal and Trashion Show
Wednesday November 16th – 4:30p-8:30p
in Commons and the Gray Cage.
The event will be open to faculty, staff and their immediate families. Harvest Meal Tickets will be available for purchase in the Mays Center Monday through Friday through the 16^th from 10:30a-2:30p. Adult tickets are $15.00, children from 6 to 12 are $8.00 and children under 6 are free. If you are planning on attending, please buy your tickets in advance as they will not be available at the door.

October 30, 2022

Matt Duvall — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:40:00 +0000

I offer the following summary of recent announcements:

Jim Morrison from Human Resources sent a reminder that the Maine deer hunting season with firearms begins October 28 and continues through December 10 with the muzzleloader season. Hunting is allowed in many parks and preserves, including land surrounding the �ֲ��ý Outing Club Lean-to in Greene, the Traquina Boathouse in Greene, the �ֲ��ý Morse Mountain Conservation Area, and other areas not posted against it. Though hunting is not allowed on Sundays, it is still wise to be vigilant. Remember to wear blaze orange when you’re in the woods and be alert!

The Committee on Faculty Governance is looking to understand the opinions of the faculty when it comes to faculty meetings, discussions, legislation, and general attitudes people have about our various processes. We are hoping to understand the wants and needs of the community so that we can best align our practices. In order to collect this information, we have built a short that will ask you indicate how much you agree or disagree with a series of statements. Your answers will be completely anonymous, but you must be logged in with your �ֲ��ý account to access the survey. Your email will not be shared, nor will anyone on CFG be able to tell how you answered any question.

We ask you to complete this by November 5th so that we can discuss the findings and data at the November faculty meeting. If a particular issue is not covered by the survey, please use the optional last question to share your concerns/ideas/thoughts.

Jason Scheideman from the Dean of Faculty’s Office announced that on Monday, October 24, Daphne Comeau became the AAA for the 1st floor of Pettengill, supporting the department/programs of History, DCS, Anthropology, Politics, Latin American and Latinx Studies, and European Studies. She can be reached at dcomeau@bates.edu and her office will be in Pettengill 125. Daphne joins Pettengill with an extensive background at �ֲ��ý, including the last twelve years in Advancement. Many of you know her through her work and volunteering across a range of �ֲ��ý activities.

My many thanks to Tobie Akerley Gordon, who has been filling in efficiently and valiantly for the last year with the various AAA vacancies in Pettengill and Olin, and to Matt Von Vogt for doing so over the last few months.

Andrea Conklin Bueschel ’90, and Gregory Ehret ’91, P’23, Co-Chairs, Presidential Search Committee, wrote with an update on the presidential search. Over the last month, our search consultants at have met with faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni, parents, and the presidential search committee to gain a deep understanding of �ֲ��ý, the opportunities and challenges facing our next president, and the qualities and experience we are seeking in candidates for the position. On behalf of the entire search committee, we want to thank you for contributing your time and perspectives to this important process, either in listening sessions or via the survey. Your input helped shape a comprehensive position profile, which we have posted on �ֲ��ý’ presidential search website.

This document will be used by the Isaacson, Miller team as they engage in an intensive recruitment effort, contacting potential candidates around the country to garner interest in and suggestions for the search with the purpose of building a deep and diverse pool for the search committee’s consideration. Please continue to share any thoughts you might have about the search process, the college’s needs in its next leader, or possible candidates at presidentialsearch@bates.edu.

Joe Hall from the Program in Environmental Studies sent a link to a recording of Carolyn Finney’s Otis Lecture on October 12. It can be viewed at the following link:

President Spencer wrote with important information regarding the safety of students, faculty, and staff on campus. Please take a moment to read this message.

Laura Conforte from the Ladd Library wrote with a link to last week’s presentation “Pathways to Open: CBB Libraries and Open Access.” The recording can be found by . The slides from the presentation, including links to the resources discussed therein, are attached to Laura’s October 26 email. If you have any additional questions about Open Access or our institutional repository, , please feel free to reach out to us at any time via email: batesscarab@bates.edu. You can also explore the page of our library guide on scholarly communications.

Megan McHenry from the Registrar’s Office wrote to alert us that the winter 2023 draft schedule is visible, and they would be grateful if you take a minute to review your course offerings (and the offerings of your department or program).�� Couple items of note:

You’ll recall that a few semesters ago, we moved away from making the live schedule visible as part of the draft review process and instead sent out the information in a Google Sheet. For a number of reasons, that’s not the right tool to use at this point in time, so we’ve reverted to asking you to check the schedule itself. A note will be added to the top indicating to students and community members that the information’s not final, and the note will be removed before students are directed to view the schedule on Monday.

The turnaround time for reviewing the draft is quite abbreviated this time; I apologize for that, but it couldn’t be avoided. We needed to receive corrections no later than noon on Thursday, October 27 in order for them to be available when students are notified to view the schedule on Monday, October 31. If you can get your corrections in sooner than that, it’ll be much appreciated. Please email your corrections to me directly, and the RO staff will work through them as quickly as possible. We’re dealing with an immense amount of information with very limited staff, so there’s a decent chance we missed something!

As a reminder, we’re not taking any substantive changes or additions at this point; the draft review is for you to identify places where the information that was submitted via your grid didn’t make it into the schedule exactly as intended. Pay particular attention to your meeting times (including for discussions and labs) and to any cross-listings you expect to see (Remember that you can find that information by clicking on the CRN – it’ll show you exactly what sections are cross-listed with that section.).

If you see something that needs correcting, don’t panic! Do email me about it ASAP though. Now’s also a great time to enter a class mix if your course requires one. It’s best if we can get those listed in the schedule early in the process so that students can include that information in their decision-making.

Cheryl Lacey of Dining Services wrote to update us on this year’s Harvest Meal. This year’s Harvest Meal is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th. As has been our tradition, we are looking for volunteers to help set up and work the event. Following you will find the times we need folks. To sign up, please send me an e-mail with the time that works best for you. For volunteering, you will receive passes for you and a guest to attend dinner and a special edition Harvest Meal t-shirt, designed by Quinn Berry ’25.

Set-Up : 2:00-4:00 pm (we need a limited number of volunteers)
Work as a Buffet Runner or a Cashier: a 5:00-7:00 pm commitment works best

Tyler Harper from the MLK Committee wrote with changes in information from the Committee.

The deadline to submit workshop proposals has been moved to Monday, November 7th.

The workshop brainstorming session has been moved to this Monday, 10/31. It will take place from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in Pettengill G65. The brainstorming session is an informal opportunity to chat with MLK Committee members about any workshop ideas you have. Please feel free to stop in at any time in that window!

If you would like to brainstorm an MLK session but are unavailable during that time slot on Monday, please reach out to me directly and Tyler will be more than happy to find a time to chat with you one-on-one.

Next, upcoming events.

A Group for Compassionate Grieving
Mondays, 4:15-5:15, 163 Wood St.
October 31 and November 7
Please sign-up .
Facilitated by Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clothier

Monday, October 31- 12-1 pm
Commons 221
Go through the Commons lunch line (charge CITL) and join us for the first in our On the �ֲ��ý: Workshop Series. Lindsey Hamilton, CITL Director, will share terrifying teaching horror stories and provide practical tips on how to avoid these sticky situations. There will be Halloween candy if you dare.

Black Queer and Trans Care Practices for a New World:
Black Feminist Practices of Embodied Abolition
Presented by Dr. AK Wright
November 1 – 4:15 pm
Pettengill G52
Sponsored by the GSS Program, the Dean of the Faculty’s Office, and the A.W. Mellon Foundation.

Screening of the 1971 Tsuchimoto Noriaki documentary Minamata: The Victims and their World (Minamata – kanjasan to sono sekai)
Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 pm.
Please refer to for the details of each event.

The Program in Asian Studies presents, with co-sponsorships of Film, Rhetoric and Screen Studies Department, and Environmental Studies Program, and the grant from the NEH Language Support Fund, the Humanities Division Lecture Fund, and the Interdisciplinary Divisions Lecture Fund

Healthy Substance Use Group
every Thursday – 11:30-12:30
Commons 211

November 7 at 7:30pm
Schaeffer Theatre

“Being Black in White Space,”
November 10 at 4:15 (online lecture)
Professor Elijah Anderson. Register at

�ֲ��ý College Choir – ‘At the Water’s Edge’
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Register here:

October 24, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:25:41 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

This week, Don Dearborn wrote to remind us that if you are planning a leave, November 1 is the deadline for submitting 2023-2024 leave requests for pre-tenure leaves, leaves of absence, sabbaticals, enhanced sabbaticals, Phillips fellowships, or course reductions. If you are thinking about seeking extramural funding to support a leave, please reach out to me or to the good folks in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance for ideas and support.

President Spencer wrote with a follow up to the recent update on equity and inclusion work at �ֲ��ý to share a new list of resources that is now available on the Office of Equity and Inclusion website. This list was prepared by lecturer Christopher Petrella, a historian of 19th and 20th-century racialization in the United States who previously served as our Associate Director of Programs for the Office of Equity and Diversity from 2016 to 2018. It features podcasts, documentaries, articles, books, and other resources that are intended as one way for those who are interested to expand their understanding of the current conversations about issues of race, racism, identity, and power. As you will see, a smaller “Start Here” list suggests an entry point for those who may have less experience with these topics.

I want to thank Chris for his work to assemble this list, which I hope you will find to be a useful resource. It will be a living, evolving document, and your suggestions for additional content will be welcome any time at eiaoutreach@bates.edu.

The Committee on Faculty Governance wrote to remind you all that the deadline to submit any materials for the November faculty meeting is this coming Monday, Oct. 24th.

Darren Gallant from the Center for Global Education wrote that the Center will once again host and organize a week of programs/events to mark International Education Week at �ֲ��ý. Many of these programs will be organized by our student leaders, the Global Ambassadors. These events will be during the week of November 14-18 and will align with the national International Education Week which is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education. You can learn more on the initiative . In prior years, some faculty have organized talks during this week, cooking or cultural events, or have attended planned sessions. If you’re interested in hosting something with an international or global focus during this week, please let Darren know. We can help with marketing, some funding, and general organizing.

Thank you for considering and stay tuned for a calendar of events when it is available.

Next, upcoming events.

A Group for Compassionate Grieving
Mondays, 4:15-5:15, 163 Wood St.
Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7
Please sign-up .
Facilitated by Brittany Longsdorf and Raymond Clothier

KROEPSCH LECTURE

Queerness, An Act of Resistance: Reading Robert Jones’s The Prophets in Narrativing Slavery and Beyond
Monday, October 24
4:30 PM – Keck Classroom, Pettengill G52
The lecture will be given by Sue Houchins, Associate Professor of Africana and Winner of the Kroepsch Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies Invites You to Our Open Lounge Gathering
Tuesday, October 25�� – 11:45-1:00
GSS Lounge, Pettengill 216
Learn About the GSS Program, Reunite with Friends, Meet New People, Enjoy Light Refreshments

Q&A How your libraries are supporting Open Access on the Colby, �ֲ��ý, and Bowdoin Campuses.
Tuesday, October 25 at Noon
This will be a Zoom-only event
This will be a 45-minute presentation. We will discuss Read and Publish Agreements (also known as Transformative Agreements), access types across academic journals, and opportunities for making your work open access at no cost. This is a Zoom-only event and does require registration. All faculty and staff at Colby, �ֲ��ý, and Bowdoin Colleges are welcome to join.. A recording will be made available to registrants.

For more information about publishing Open at �ֲ��ý, please see our LibGuide:

International Open Access week
Tuesday, October 25th at 4:15 pm
Bonney Science Center (first-floor lounge)
Grab a beverage and snacks with your fellow faculty as well as Library, Grants, and Dean’s Office colleagues. The conversation will be lively and prizes (YETI mugs) will be up for grabs! . For more information about publishing Open at �ֲ��ý, please see our LibGuide: This event is co-sponsored by Ladd Library, Dean of the Faculty Office and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC).

International Open Access week
Tuesday, October 25 – 4:15 pm
Bonney Science Center (first-floor lounge)
Grab a beverage and snacks with your fellow faculty as well as Library, Grants, and Dean’s Office colleagues. The conversation will be lively and prizes (YETI mugs) will be up for grabs! For more information about publishing Open at �ֲ��ý, please see our LibGuide:
This event is co-sponsored by Ladd Library, Dean of the Faculty’s Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC).

Fall Advising Workshop Series

October 26: Making the Most of the Advising Meeting
November 2: Global Education Resources
November 9: Student Financial Supports and Services

All workshops are from Noon until 12:55 PM in Commons 221. You can go through the Commons line and bill your lunch to the Dean of Faculty. All workshops are recorded. All recordings are posted to the Advising Workshop Series section of the Academic Advising Portal.

The Clean Water Act at 50: Community Perspectives
Wednesday, October 26th – 7 pm
Pettengill G52 (Keck)
The Clean Water Act turns 50 this month. To commemorate this landmark piece of legislation, the Muskie Archives is hosting a panel discussion on “The Clean Water Act at 50: Community Perspectives.” Rather than a retrospective of legislative events of the 1970s, we are bringing together a panel representing a range of perspectives and experiences on the current state of water in Maine. From water rights, to the science of clean water, to recent and future state legislation, to drinking water, come hear our panelists discuss these issues and more.

Scheduled panelists are:

Charles Colgan, Director of Research at the Center for the Blue Economy at the Middlebury Institute, and former director of the New England Environmental Finance Center;
Holly Ewing, �ֲ��ý College Professor of Environmental Studies and Christian A. Johnson Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies;
Ken Gallant, former wastewater manager and engineer for 41 years along the Androscoggin, Kenebec, and Penobscot Rivers;
Corey Hinton, attorney, citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and proponent of water and environmental law and legislation in Maine;
John Nutting, former Maine state Representative and Senator, and author of several pieces of state environmental legislation.

Historic �ֲ��ý Campus Tour
Riverside Cemetery Tour
Friday, October 28, 10 am
Meet inside the front gates of the cemetery.
Sign up here: Sponsored by the Muskie Archives staff

Black Queer and Trans Care Practices for a New World:
Black Feminist Practices of Embodied Abolition
Presented by Dr. AK Wright
November 1 – 4:15 pm
Pettengill G52
Sponsored by the GSS Program, the Dean of the Faculty’s Office, and the A.W. Mellon Foundation.

“Being Black in White Space,”
November 10 at 4:15 (online lecture)
Professor Elijah Anderson. Register at

�ֲ��ý College Choir – ‘At the Water’s Edge’
Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Register here:

Lessons from Minamata: Environmental activism through lecture and two films
Screening of the 2020 Andrew Levitas film Minamata
Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 pm

Presentation by Japanese-American photojournalist and activist Aileen Mioko Smith
Thursday, October 27, 4:15 pm

Screening of the 1971 Tsuchimoto Noriaki documentary Minamata: The Victims and their World (Minamata – kanjasan to sono sekai)
Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 pm.
Please refer to for the details of each event. ()

Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:15-5:30 pm
Dana 219
This is the first part of a CITL workshop series on student evaluations of teaching. This first session will center around talking with students about evaluations before they complete them. CITL will provide a summary of the research on bias in student evaluations and then share practical tips and suggestions for how to elicit better feedback from students before they fill them out this semester. Snacks will be provided. The second workshop in the series next semester will focus on interpreting student feedback in evaluations.

October 2, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:22:02 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

Jay Phillips from Facilities Services wrote to remind us of their survey, and ask that we take a few minutes to participate if you haven’t already done so. They plan to have the survey available for one more week and will close it out at the end of the day next Friday 10/07/2022. The survey can be found.

Andrea Conklin Bueschel ’90 and Gregory Ehret ’91, P’23 (Co-Chairs of the Presidential Search Committee) wrote with two important pieces of news about the �ֲ��ý presidential search: the membership of the search committee and a new online resource for information about the search process.

They have created a website to provide a comprehensive overview of the presidential search process, which is available here. The website has additional information about search committee members as well as other information related to the search. They encourage you to share your thoughts via or by writing to presidentialsearch@bates.edu. Your input will inform development of the leadership profile (position description), which they will share once it is complete.

Brittany Longsdorf from the Multifaith Chaplaincy wrote with regard to Anam Cara. Anam Cara is a Gaelic term meaning ‘Soul Friend’ and is the practice of sharing in deep, thoughtful, intentional, conversations with another person over time. By signing up for Anam Cara you will be paired for the academic year with another �ֲ��ý faculty or staff member to share from the heart on monthly prompts. You and your Anam Cara partner will find a time that works with both of your schedules to have tea, walk and talk, Zoom, or connect in whatever way you prefer. Sign up via

Steve Engel of the Dean of Faculty’s Office wrote with an update regarding the Academic Advising Portal.

First, you will note that it is now organized into more drop-downs. We have split the former “Additional Academic Resources” section into 2 sections: 1) Academic Policies and Procedures and 2) Additional Academic Resources. “Academic Policies and Procedures” contains information and links on policies and processes that relate to Academic Standing, Standard Academic Progress, Academic Integrity, Academic Appeals, and Course Attendance Policy. “Additional Academic Resources” is where you will find information and links for academic support services for our students, such as but not limited to Academic Resources Commons, Math and Statistics Workshop, Writing and Language Center, Library and Research Support Services, Math and Language Placement Information, Pre-Health information, and Global Education.

Second, you can now access recordings of any materials from the first 3 Advising Workshops. The recordings of Workshops from Sept 7, 14, and 21 are now posted in the link within the Advising Workshop Series drop-down. If you click on the link called “ materials from workshop sessions,” you should have access to a Google Drive where there is a google doc with all of the video links clearly labeled. The drive also contains PDFs or PPT files of the slide decks that were presented at the workshops.

The full schedule of workshops is on the Academic Advising Portal. If you would like to sign up to attend any of the workshops, you can do so by completing this

Jay Phillips from Facilities Services wrote with news that they will start up the Central Steam Plant Monday 10/3/2022. We typically start up the central steam plant around mid-October each year, after carefully considering forecasted temperatures, and are starting a little earlier this year.

The steam plant light-off process will begin early Monday. We should have the heat fully operational by early afternoon. We heat up the boiler slowly to ensure proper operation, and gradually distribute the steam through our steam lines to make sure there are no leaks, that we flush out our condensate return lines and that our steam valves, regulators, and steam traps are working properly. This approach allows us time to address any problems we might encounter. During the start-up process, it is normal to hear small banging and clanging noises as the piping warms up and we come up to full pressure. Once the steam plant is fully operational, if your room is too hot or too cold, please check your thermostat and be sure it is set properly. Our website has an informative section – “knowing your heat” that will help you adjust your thermostat properly. If you still have a problem after checking the thermostat, we want to hear from you.

Please be sure to submit a work request by clicking, or by e-mail to facility-work-request@groups.bates.edu, by phone call to our work request line at 786-6449, or now by text (include your name, and use all 10 digits please) at 207-786-6449. We are actively improving our heating control systems and sometimes they need adjustment. Please notify us if a room is too hot or too cold so we can work to correct the problem.

Geoff Swift from the Finance office wrote to inform us that �ֲ��ý Health Services and the B Well Program will be offering students and employees COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Shots in the tent outside of Commons from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 4th, 5th, and 6th;
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 11th, 12th, and 13th;

This is a walk-in clinic, without appointments. Student volume will likely increase throughout the day, and you are encouraged to go early in the day. A registration table will be set up for you to pick up and complete a consent form. You will need to confirm your health insurance plan name, group number, and ID number; please have your health insurance information with you.

Kristen Cloutier from the Harward Center sent an email sharing a link to this week’s blog post. In this week’s blog post we scratch the surface of this provocative question by highlighting some of the messages new �ֲ��ý students hear about their “new hometown,” and featuring one of the community leaders they might be lucky enough to learn from while they’re here. More info can be found here.

Steve Engel from the Dean of Faculty’s Office wrote with a reminder that there are a few more weekly advising workshops scheduled for this current Fall semester. They take place each Wednesday from Noon to 12:55 PM and each Thursday from 4:15 PM to 5:05 PM. They are a joint initiative of the Dean of Faculty and Dean of Students and they respond to faculty requests for more collaboration and support for advising as well as to the new tenure guidelines that the faculty adopted in 2021. If you would like to attend, please complete this

The remaining workshops for Fall 2022 are as follows:

Student Support Resources: Health and Wellness. (Oct 5/Oct 6)
Student Leaders and Peer-to-Peer Community Building. (Oct 12/Oct 13)
Making the Most of an Advising Meeting during the Advising and Course Registration Week. (Oct 26/Oct 27)
Global Education and Study Abroad Opportunities. (Nov 2/Nov 3)
Student Financial Services and Support Resources. (Nov 9/Nov 10)

Next, upcoming events.

CITL Events:

CITL OPEN HOUSE

Tues October 4th, 12-1 pm, Dana 216

Bring your lunch and we will provide the dessert at the last CITL Open House of the semester. Drop by to check out the new space in Dana Hall and say hello.

MENTIMETER AS AN INCLUSIVE TEACHING TOOL

Thurs October 6th, 3-4 pm, Dana 219

Lindsey Hamilton and Ben Peck will demonstrate how to use and explain the pedagogy behind why you may want to use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation tool, to engage your students.

GUILT-FREE BOOK CLUB: INCLUSIVE TEACHING

Tues October 18th, 8-9 am OR 2-3 pm, Dana 216

Join CITL’s Guilt-free Book Club. Our first book will be Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Kelly A. Hogan and Viji Sathy. We will offer this first session multiple times so you can join us for coffee/tea, initial conversation, and to pick up your free copy of the book. Later in the semester, we will come together to discuss further. This is guilt-free, no-strings-attached. You never have to have read to join the conversation!

CHILLING TEACHING TALES

Mon October 31st, 12-1 pm, Commons 221

Go through the Commons lunch line (charge CITL) and join us for the first event in CITL’s On the �ֲ��ý Workshop Series, to be held the last workday of each month. Lindsey Hamilton will share terrifying teaching horror stories and provide practical tips on how to avoid these sticky situations.

CITL FACULTY FELLOWS

Apply now!

�ֲ��ý’s Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning is seeking two inaugural Faculty Fellows. The Faculty Fellow Program is designed to offer a successful applicant the opportunity to serve in a leadership role in expanding campus capacity for inclusive and evidence-based pedagogical practices.

LEARN MORE HERE

Additional Upcoming Events:

Measuring Ethnicity And Estimating Its Effects On Voting At Scale: Evidence From Uganda

October 3, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Pettengill G21
Aleksandr Michuda, Assistant Research Professor, Cornell University
All are Welcome! Sponsored by the Casey Lecture Fund – Department of Economics

Faculty/Staff Green Dot Intervention and Violence Prevention Program Overview Session

October 3, 1-3 p.m.
Commons 221-222
Sign up.
Coffee and tea will be provided
Join us on October 3 or email the implementation team at GreenDot@bates.edu

�ֲ��ý Votes lunch

October 3, 12-1 p.m.
Commons Room 221
Pick up voter registration cards or learn more.
Lunch is provided at no cost to you. Send an email to Jenna Dela Cruz Vendil to be added to the list.
Hosted by the Harward Center for Community Partnerships

Workshop on the use of Mentimeter as an inclusive engagement tool

Thursday, October 6, 3-4 pm.
Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Dana Hall, Room 219
You may here and we will send you a calendar invitation but all are welcome to attend without registering! Hosted by The Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning

Beyond Apologies: Coming to Terms with the Legacies of Indian Residential Schools

October 10, 2022, 4:15
Pettengill G52
With Esther Anne (Passamaquoddy), Wabanaki REACH; and Allan Tremblay (Wolastoqey), Elder and Educator. This talk is co-sponsored by Anthropology, Education, Gender and Sexuality Studies, History, and Religious Studies.

Historic �ֲ��ý Campus Tour

Friday, October 14, 10 am
Meet on the front steps of Hathorn Hall.
Sign up here:

Riverside Cemetery Tour

Friday, October 28, 10 am
Meet inside the front gates of the cemetery.
Sign up here:Join Archives staff for one and/or two historic tours in October. Come to one, or come to both!

International Open Access week

Tuesday, October 25 – 4:15 pm
Bonney Science Center (first-floor lounge)

Grab a beverage and snacks with your fellow faculty as well as Library, Grants, and Dean’s Office colleagues. The conversation will be lively and prizes (YETI mugs) will be up for grabs! . For more information about publishing Open at �ֲ��ý, please see our LibGuide:

This event is co-sponsored by Ladd Library, Dean of the Faculty’s Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC).

September 25, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:16:37 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

Please find a round up of announcements and upcoming events below.

The Committee on Faculty Governance is currently seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for the role of Faculty Secretary. The Faculty Secretary, appointed by the President, is a critical position in our faculty governance structure and listed as a part of a faculty member’s service in CFG’s records. Professor Sylvia Federico, who served ably as temporary Faculty Secretary during winter semester and Short Term last year, has decided to step down this fall because of other pressing commitments.

Please send any nominations or self-nominations for Faculty Secretary to cfg@bates.edu by Friday, September 30. Meanwhile, we want to thank Professor Kathryn Low for her willingness to step in to take minutes at our first faculty meeting on September 12.

Judith Miller ‘91, Chair, Committee of Honorary Degrees and member of the �ֲ��ý Board of Trustees wrote on behalf of �ֲ��ý’ Committee on Honorary Degrees to solicit nominations for honorary degree recipients for Commencement 2023 and beyond. If you would like to nominate someone for an honorary degree, please write to honorarydegrees@bates.edu with the individual’s name, a brief description of why the individual would be a good honorand for �ֲ��ý, and whether you have or know of a personal connection. Submissions are welcome throughout the year, but those received by October 17 will be considered at the Committee on Honorary Degrees’ fall meeting. Click to read more about the guidelines for honorary degrees and to find a list of past recipients.

The Multifaith Chaplaincy wrote regarding Anam Cara. Anam Cara is a gaelic term meaning ‘Soul Friend’ and is the practice of sharing in deep, thoughtful, intentional, conversations with another person over time. By signing up for Anam Cara you will be paired for the academic year with another �ֲ��ý faculty or staff member to share from the heart on monthly prompts. You and your Anam Cara partner will find time that works with both of your schedules to have tea, walk and talk, Zoom, or connect in whatever way you prefer. Sign up via by Friday, September 30th!

Lindsey Hamilton of the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning wrote regarding an opportunity to serve in a leadership role on campus. The Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (CITL) is pleased to announce the call for two inaugural Faculty Fellows.

Faculty Fellows will develop an inclusive teaching action plan using the structure and support provided by CITL in the Winter 2023 semester. Then, in Fall 2023, Faculty Fellows will serve as a support for other educators on campus around their chosen topic, create workshops, and/or lead communities of practice on their topic as they enact their action plans. Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend and/or present at a teaching and learning conference as a Fellow cohort. Selected Fellows will be eligible for a course release each semester. Who should apply? Any faculty member (all titles and all disciplines encouraged to apply) who has taught at �ֲ��ý for 4+ consecutive years with a desire to learn about and support colleagues in implementing inclusive teaching practices.

Learn more about the Faculty Fellows Program and the application process here.

Kristin Cloutier of the Harward Center wrote with information about the Davis United World Scholars Program. The Davis United World Scholars Program has decided to re-fund “Davis Projects for Peace” at �ֲ��ý for the upcoming summer. The awards will be made to a student or group of students at each college who design the most promising and do-able project, funded at $10,000 each, which they will implement during the summer of 2023 anywhere in the world. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the world. Information and particulars on the project are available at the project website:

The award can go to an individual, or to a group of students working together. Students are also allowed to supplement the grant with funds from other sources. Students from all years, including seniors who are finishing their �ֲ��ý education this spring, are eligible to apply. Intentionally, no guidelines for the projects are being provided, to encourage originality, imagination, and entrepreneurship.

To be considered, a student or group of students should submit a written proposal of not more than two pages describing the project with a one-page budget by 4:30pm on Friday, January 6, 2023. The �ֲ��ý committee will submit their recommendations to the Davis office by February 6, 2023 and the Davis UWC Scholars Office will announce their decisions by March 6, 2023.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact me (kcloutie@bates.edu). Direct communication with the Davis UWC Scholars office is not allowed.

Kerry O’Brien from the Dean of Faculty’s Office wrote regarding student deadlines for funding opportunities. As you advise your students undertaking thesis, capstone, or class projects, or those whom you’ve advised in summer research, please let them know about these funding opportunities, with STUDENT DEADLINES OF OCTOBER 7:

�ֲ��ý Student Research Fund: This fund supports student research in the context of courses or thesis/capstone work. Most of the funding requests come from seniors, but students in all classes and all disciplines may apply. Grants are typically not more than $300 but we sometimes fund at higher levels based on exceptionally high budgets. Grants cover research supplies, travel, subject reimbursement, datasets, transcriptions and translators, etc. Students can contact me (kobrien@bates.edu) if they have a question about the application process or what we cover. I am happy to speak with them. The application includes a faculty statement of support, which you can email to me or Alison Keegan (akeegan@bates.edu) or give it to the student to attach to their proposal. Here’s the link for all the guidelines and the application: /academics/student-research/academic-year-research-grant-information/bates-student-research-fund/ Due at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 7. Grants awarded within 2 weeks.

STEM Conference Grants support students who are presenting research at STEM scholarly conferences. Students working in the natural sciences and math division, DCS, neuro, environmental science, and biomedical psychology may apply for this support. Funding supports registration for online conferences; or registration, travel, hotel, and meals for in-person conferences. Awards vary based on location. Students can contact me (kobrien@bates.edu) if they have a question about the application process or what we cover. I am happy to speak with them.

IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GROUP OF STUDENTS TO A CONFERENCE, please submit to me a detailed budget of the costs for the entire group, rather than have each student create their own budget, as there are many opportunities for sharing costs. Happy to discuss with you.

The application includes a faculty statement of support, which you can email to me or Alison Keegan (akeegan@bates.edu) or give to the student to attach to their proposal.

Here’s the link for all the guidelines and the application: /academics/student-research/academic-year-research-grant-information/stem-travel-grants/ Due at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 7. Grants awarded within 2 weeks.

Karen Melvin wrote on behalf of the Honors Committee stating that if you have any students who will be pursuing an Honors thesis and who will be graduating this December, please let her know. (kmelvin@bates.edu).

Jimmy Riley from Student Affairs wrote with an opportunity to engage in our community standards judicial process as a trained Judicial Advisor. The Judicial Advisor role is an important student support person built into our student conduct processes. Advisors may attend conduct meetings as a support person and should assure that their advisees clearly understand all questions asked and that their advisees clearly communicate their account of events. If you are interested in becoming a trained Judicial Advisor, please complete.

President Spencer wrote to us with thoughts on the year ahead. Her message can be seen here.

Melissa Alden from Facilies Services announced that starting Tuesday 9/27, Facility Services will begin the process of removing all campus window A/C units for Fall and Winter. The process usually takes two to three days to complete. Please ensure there is a clear path to these units so we can make this process safe and efficient for our staff and customers.

Michael Rocque of Sociology wrote about our faculty liaison program. As many of you know, we have a faculty liaison program, in which each of the varsity teams on campus is connected to a faculty partner who provides a bridge between the two worlds and acts as a supporter/mentor for the student athletes. You can read more about the program.

Currently, we are in need of a liaison for the cross-country teams. You do not need to have been a world class athlete in college to participate. If you are interested in the sport at all, I encourage you to reach out. If you want to know more about this program, please let me know.

Committee on Faculty Governance wrote with results from last week’s special election for a one-year position on the Committee on Admission and Financial Aid. Wesley Chaney was selected for this position. Thanks to everyone who voted in this special election.

Laurie Henderson from Post and Print wrote to announce temporary USPS Holiday Shipping Rate Increases. This is in addition to the new postage rate increases likely to take effect in January 2023. The temporary rates begin on October 2, 2022 and end on January 22, 2023. Like last year’s October increase, these price changes are seasonal and only affect certain shipping services. See rates and changes.

Marianne Cowan from Purposeful Work wrote to inform us that her office will be reaching out to departments and programs in the next week to ask about departmental preferences with regard to sharing internships, jobs and program opportunities. We look forward to increasing our collaboration with academic departments and our faculty colleagues and we welcome your questions and outreach!

Steve Engel wrote about our �ֲ��ýReach system. Faculty new to �ֲ��ý or returning faculty who may want a refresher on how to utilize the �ֲ��ýReach system can access a set of text-based resource materials as well as a series of short video tutorials. �ֲ��ýReach is a resource through which students can communicate with members of their “Success Network,” (which includes their academic advisor, student support advisor, the faculty with whom they work in a given semester, and, if they are a student-athlete, their coach), and faculty and student support advisors can communicate with their students by raising “flags.” Materials that detail how �ֲ��ýReach can be utilized are accessible via the Academic Advising Portal. Once you are at the portal, simply open the “drop down” labeled Student Support Resources and scroll down to the section on �ֲ��ýReach. Alternatively, you can click here.

Next, upcoming events.

Wheels Of Change: Transforming Girls’ Lives With Bicycles

Sep. 26, 2022 ~ Monday

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Pgill G21

Nishith Prakash, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Connecticut

Sponsored by the Casey Lecture Fund – Department of Economics

All are Welcome!

Live Webinar: Supporting Students of Color Traveling Abroad: Address and Remove Barriers to Ensure Inclusion and Safety

Tuesday, 9/27/22

2:00pm – 3:30pm ET.

If you’re interested in attending live or receiving the recorded session – please RSVP directly to Darren Galland (dgallant@bates.edu) and indicate whether you’ll participate live or would like the recording. For the live session, take RSVPs until we hit our 25 login limit.

Oasis – A Confidential Conversation Circle

First meeting of five on Wednesday, October 5

7:30 p.m.

Multifaith Chaplaincy Living Room (first floor 163 Wood Street)

This group will meet for one hour every week on Wednesdays (except during Fall break) through November 9th. The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA), Andee Bucciarelli, and Multifaith Chaplain, Brittany Longsdorf, facilitate a confidential conversation circle each semester called Oasis. This group allows survivors and friends a place to process if they or someone they love has been impacted by stalking, dating or domestic violence, sexual harassment, or sexual assault. RSVP is encouraged but not required to Andee at sava@bates.edu or Brittany at blongsdo@bates.edu.

EACS/GEO Lunch

Tuesday, September 27

Noon – 12:20 pm Carnegie 219 PIZZA!

12:20 – 1:00 pm: Carnegie Science 204

Lightning Talks by Faculty in EACS

Come meet and learn about the research and teaching expertise of our department!

MENTIMETER AS AN INCLUSIVE TEACHING TOOL

Thursday, October 6

3-4 pm

Dana 219

Lindsey Hamilton and Ben Peck will demonstrate how to use and explain the pedagogy behind why you may want to use Mentimeter, an interactive presentation tool, to engage your students.

Active Ally Training

Tuesday October 4

4pm to 5:30pmActive Ally training is open to ALL students, staff, and faculty. Space is limited for each training session. If you are interested in participating in this round of training please RSVP using this. If you have any questions or would like to be added to a list to be informed of future training opportunities. Please contact me at ahuber@bates.edu.

September 18, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:14:56 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

Here is your weekly round up of upcoming events.

Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning open house events —

Thursday September 22, 2022 8:00-9:30 am Dana Hall 216

Tuesday October 4, 2022 12-1pm Dana Hall 216 (Please Note Date Time Change)

Landscapes of Settler Memory — On Monday, 9/19, at 4:15pm in Pettengill G52, Eli Meyerhoff, PhD and Jaime Gonzalez, PhD will discuss “Landscapes of Settler Memory,” sponsored by the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and the Learning Associates Program.

Noontime Meditation — Mondays from 12:00-12:30pm. Peter J. Gomes Chapel ()

Advising Workshop Series — The full workshop schedule is detailed at the Academic Advising Portal. The next workshop is on Sept 21/Sept 22. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops, please fill out this .

Kroepsch Pedagogy Panel — MONDAY, 9/19! Registration link:

Teagle Foundation Upcoming Workshop on Teaching with Transformative Texts — , Julian Lindsay Green & Gold Professor of English at the University of Vermont, will lead a “How I Teach This Text” workshop on how she teaches Nella Larsen’s Passing so it is accessible and engaging to first-year students and non-humanities majors. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 12:30 EST.

COVID-19 Information Session — Information session with our advisors from the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Stacey Rizza and Dr. Jack O’Horo, along with colleagues at the college who are leading our COVID-19 management and support efforts. With the shifting landscape related to COVID-19, now is a good time to offer another information session to faculty and staff. We will host a Zoom webinar information session on Thursday, September 22 at 4:15 p.m. To register,. Please note that to participate in the Zoom Webinar next Thursday you will need to be.

Literary Arts Live presents poet Ed Roberson — Thursday, September 22nd 7:00 – 8:00pm. PGILL G52. FMI contact Myronn Hardy (mhardy@bates.edu).
CCOWE presentation by Brady Chilson (’23) — Friday, September 23rd, noon – 1:00pm. Commons 221. FMI contact Sylvia Federico, sfederic@bates.edu

Philip J. Otis Committee invites you to attend The 25th Annual Otis Lecture, made possible by the ; , author of Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors will deliver a talk entitled “Reparative Gestures: On Race, Redemption and (Re)making a Green World.” A book signing will follow the lecture.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Olin Arts Center Concert Hall
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September 11, 2022

Matt Duvall — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:11:55 +0000

Greetings, Colleagues,

Welcome back! Now that the semester is underway I will share a weekly (every Sunday evening) round-up of upcoming events. This week, I’d like to start by welcoming Lindsey Hamilton, the inaugural Director of our Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to Lindsey as she begins her role at �ֲ��ý by stopping by Dana Hall to say hello during one of these welcome events. Light refreshments will be served!:

Tuesday September 13, 2022�� 4:30-5:30 pm Dana Hall 216
Thursday September 22, 2022 �� 8:00-9:30 am Dana Hall 216
Thursday September 29, 2022 �� 4:30-5:30 pm Dana Hall 216

Next, I’d like to draw your attention to the upcoming NCFDD 14 day writing challenge. The challenge is simple: write for at least 30 minutes every day, Monday through Friday, for two weeks. Writing refers to any scholarly activity ranging from the spark of a new idea to a complicated project (article, grant proposal, exhibit, book chapter, op-ed, blog post). The 14-Day Writing Challenge is free to all NCFDD members, including �ֲ��ý Faculty and Staff Registration ends October 12 and the program runs from October 17 – October 30, 2022.

You can also access numerous on-demand resources through the NCFDD. Click h to create an NCFDD login if you don’t already have one.

Here are some on-demand videos you may find interesting.

Finally, here is a list of upcoming campus events:

�ֲ��ý Campaign Celebration — Please register for the �ֲ��ý Campaign celebration on Wednesday, September 28th in Boston by the end of the Monday, September 12 if you plan to attend. Monday is also the deadline to for the �ֲ��ý-chartered buses. We’re asking people to sign up early because numbers will impact planning. Questions? Email Donor Relations at rsvp@bates.edu or call Chris Bicknell Marden at 207-755-5992.

Noontime Meditation — Mondays from 12:00-12:30pm. Peter J. Gomes Chapel ()

Advising Workshop Series — The full workshop schedule is detailed at the Academic Advising Portal. The next workshop (on Sept 14/Sept 15) will cover FERPA, Title IX, and Accessible Education regulations. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops, please fill out this .

Kroepsch Pedagogy Panel — MONDAY, 9/19! Registration link: