/news Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:06:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 /news/2026/05/29/built-by-bates-oh-the-places-theyll-go/#comment-268426 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:06:35 +0000 /news/?p=173080#comment-268426 I didn’t expect to get so hooked into reading all these stories! How interesting these graduates are and their chosen life paths are impressive. Best of luck to them and the class of ‘26!

]]> /news/2026/06/18/phyllis-graber-jensen-a-retrospective/#comment-268358 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:23:48 +0000 /news/?p=173524#comment-268358 Congratulations on a productive and meaningful photographic life. I look forward to viewing your exhibition. Best wishes on your retirement! Enjoy!

]]> /news/2026/06/25/bates-alumni-in-the-news-spring-2026/#comment-268356 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:35:55 +0000 /news/?p=173720#comment-268356 Very sad to hear of the death of Kim Gamel. Kim was part of my first Short Term to Russia. I can still see her smile and hear her lovely laugh, almost forty years later. She had a remarkable career in journalism, and was clearly beloved by colleagues for her editing skills and deep compassion.

]]> /news/2026/06/25/bates-college-board-of-trustees-elects-three-new-trustees/#comment-268355 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:17:18 +0000 /news/?p=173620#comment-268355 These are alumni with impressive accomplishments in business and law, but nothing is mentioned in the biographies about responsibilities or achievements in higher education. What are the decision criteria used for selection to the Board of Trustees and who applies them?
Why is it not possible to contact a trustee directly with concerns about the College and its future direction?
FCW

]]> /news/2026/06/18/phyllis-graber-jensen-a-retrospective/#comment-268348 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:18:38 +0000 /news/?p=173524#comment-268348 Congratulations, Phyllis!

]]> /news/2026/06/18/phyllis-graber-jensen-a-retrospective/#comment-268331 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:03:47 +0000 /news/?p=173524#comment-268331 Wonderful to see this celebration of Phyllis Graber Jensen’s work. I will be figuring out how to get the book. Wish I could see it in person! Thanks for this well written account.

]]> /news/2026/06/18/phyllis-graber-jensen-a-retrospective/#comment-268330 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:33:22 +0000 /news/?p=173524#comment-268330 As a long-time fan, I am *so* glad that this exhibit happened.

]]> /news/2021/09/30/at-lake-andrews-wedding-vows-reaffirmed-among-treasured-bates-friends/#comment-268310 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:23:20 +0000 /news/?p=142079#comment-268310 Wonderful place to renew your vows. You were both so very special to my parents.

]]> /news/2026/06/04/a-beautiful-thing-stalwarts-on-the-sidelines-at-bates-commencement/#comment-268302 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:38:32 +0000 /news/?p=173342#comment-268302 Hi Bill, Judy and Elaine! And Jay, as usual you have written a great story.

]]> /news/2026/06/04/a-beautiful-thing-stalwarts-on-the-sidelines-at-bates-commencement/#comment-268300 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:30:58 +0000 /news/?p=173342#comment-268300 Great story. I was amazed at the notes re Mr. Caron. I’ve seen him at several ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ events but didn’t know the back story

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