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Dear ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Families,

As students enter a busy stretch of the semester, we’re sharing a few timely updates to help you stay connected with what’s happening on campus.

• Thanksgiving Recess: The upcoming break runs from Saturday, November 22-Sunday, November 30. While residences remain open, please note that the board plan does not cover meals over Recess. View the residential calendar →
• Travel Planning: With Thanksgiving Recess and upcoming winter travel on the horizon, families and students may find this resource helpful for planning transportation to and from campus. Getting to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ FAQ â†’
• Winter Gathering and Gallery Talk: Families are invited to our Winter Gathering and Gallery Talk on Saturday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College Museum of Art. Enjoy the current exhibitions and connect with other families on campus. Learn more and ¸é³§³Õ±Ê&²Ô²ú²õ±è;→
• Safety in Action: This fall, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has hosted a series of Campus Safety Awareness events, featuring situational awareness training, bicycle registration, and culminating with a Public Safety Day on Saturday, November 15. This event will bring key emergency response agencies to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for demonstrations, networking, and career insights—helping students feel informed, confident, and connected to their community.
• Short Term Spotlight: As students plan for the semester’s end, they can also look ahead to Short Term. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will again partner with Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business to offer the Tuck-ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Business Essentials Course, designed by Tuck faculty and built around a comprehensive business case. Application for enrollment opens December 1. The course, limited to 30 students, is coordinated by the Center for Purposeful Work. If your student has a career interest in business, consulting, or marketing, encourage them to explore this opportunity to develop tangible business skills.

If you’d like to connect with our team, reach out at parents@bates.edu or 207-786-6242.We appreciate your continued engagement and the important role families play in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience.

Best from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½,
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Parent Team

Winter made its first appearance on campus this week, bringing a light snowfall that settled over the last of the fall leaves. (Photo Credit: Sammy Weidenthal ’27 for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College)