LEWISTON — Parking is the biggest concern for city planning officials when it comes to Bates College’s plan to build two student dormitories along Campus Avenue. The Planning Board on Monday recommended approving the college’s dormitory project with a number of conditions, most related to parking, sidewalks and property easements. “Parking has been a hot […]
Bates College
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Getting into the rhythm of the Bates Dance Festival
The rhythm of African drums echo from the open doors of the Gray Cage on a muggy Monday afternoon on the campus of Bates College. Inside, young dancers from across the country and beyond undulate, jump and move to the beat. Shani Collins-Achille, assistant professor of dance at Connecticut College and artistic director of Eternal […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bates College hosts Clean Sweep sale Saturday
LEWISTON — The 14th annual Clean Sweep sale at Bates College will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. As students pack up to leave the college, they donate unwanted possessions such as clothing, electronics, toys, household goods, small furnishings, bikes and books and sporting […]
Posted inBusiness
McIntosh named dean of students at Bates
LEWISTON — Bates College President A. Clayton Spencer announces that Joshua McIntosh, dean of academic services at Johns Hopkins University, will become vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Bates, effective Aug. 1. In his new position, McIntosh will play a leading role in shaping the student experience and campus culture. He […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Holocaust and human rights awards at Bates College
LEWISTON — They rose for many standing ovations — some even making several attempts to stand beside their walkers — to applaud those honored by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine at Bates College on Sunday afternoon. “I don’t like to talk about it,” said Judith (Jutka) Magyar Isaacson, a woman whose son […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Rowing: Bates College favored in national title chase
This year’s trip is different. For the first time, the Bobcats are the favorites to win the Division III crown. “They know this is certainly a winnable race for them, and they have every expectation of performing at a level that will produce a win,” Bates College coach Peter Steenstra said. “For the first time, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Wilkerson tells Bates graduates the world needs them ‘so very urgently’
LEWISTON — More than 450 Bates College seniors received diplomas Sunday morning in the college’s 148th commencement ceremonies. Honorary degrees went to leaders from the arts, business, journalism and technology. The recipients were Isabel Alexis Wilkerson, author of the acclaimed history, “The Warmth of Other Suns;” acclaimed actress Glenn Close; IDEXX founder David Shaw; and […]