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Commencement Speakers Announced
Each year, Bates invites prominent individuals who have made valuable contributions to society to speak at the commencement ceremony. The college awards each speaker an honorary degree. This year, for the 141st commencement, the speakers will be children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle, inventor-entrepreneur Dean Kamen, singer-songwriter Corey Harris '91 and actor and author Anna Deveare Smith.
Minority Student Acceptances Increase Dramatically for Class of 2011
In a year when overall applications for admission increased by three percent compared to last year, the Admissions Office was very pleased to see a 36 percent increase in applications from U.S. multicultural students. Dean of Admissions Wylie Mitchell said, "We are very excited to report a record number of applications from U.
RIAA Cites Five Students for Illegal Downloading
This past week, Bates has received advance notice from the Recording Industry Association of American (RIAA) that six complaints are pending against five students who have been distributing copies of copyrighted materials through peer-to-peer software (p2p), Internet network programs that allow users to share files directly.
Students Debate, Present and Perform as Part of Mount David Summit
Bates hosted its annual presentation of student academic achievement, the Mount David Summit, last Friday in Pettengill. The summit featured undergraduate research, student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film; projects concluding academic courses; and service-learning projects.
Longtime Anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly Says "Women Have Always Done Very Well in America"
At her recent visit to Bates, controversial, conservative author and activist Phyllis Schlafly denounced the feminist movement, calling it incompatible with marriage, motherhood and happiness. Her speech last Wednesday, sponsored by the Bates College Republicans, drew a large crowd of both sympathizers to her cause, and many critics, who took issue with her ideas about "what's wrong with feminism.
A Current Look at Life for Guantanamo Bay Detainees
On Monday, March 26, David Hicks became the first prisoner at the United States Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay to plead guilty to his charges. He is also the first prisoner to be charged. According to Bush administration officials, the men at Guantanamo are a group of terrorists who possess vital information about the inner workings of al Qaeda as well as the plans for future attacks on U.
Collection for Seventh-Annual Clean Sweep to Begin this Week
Bates will hold the seventh annual Clean Sweep sale at Underhill Arena on Saturday, June 17. In preparation for the event, Bates environmental coordinator Julie Rosenbach will begin placing collection boxes in student dorms and houses this week. Students are encouraged to donate any reusable items that they cannot bring home for the summer, rather than throw them away.
Hedge Hall Will No Longer House First-Years
The 117-year-old building, a former chemistry lab, will be completely renovated as part of the Campus Facilities Master Plan
Since its construction in 1890, Hedge Hall has been in a constant state of metamorphosis. Once the college's chemistry lab, the current all first-year dorm will be converted into offices for the 2007-2008 academic year as part of the effort to improve student housing.
Pettengill Hours to Be Extended, Says BCSG Rep.
The Bates College Student Government finished the year with good news regarding Pettengill and an update on active and inactive clubs. Paul Suitter '08 recently spoke with Dean Goundie, who expressed that Pettengill may in fact be open to students 24-hours a day.
Year in Review: Top Five Talked about Topics of '06-'07
The Bates College Student Government finished the year with good news regarding Pettengill and an update on active and inactive clubs. Paul Suitter '08 recently spoke with Dean Goundie, who expressed that Pettengill may in fact be open to students 24-hours a day.
Local Arrested on Campus
Knife Carrying Man was Questioned by Campus Security, Police
A local carrying a knife of approximately 6 inches was questioned and subsequently arrested by Lewiston Police. Stopped by security after entering a dorm room uninvited, the man was detained Thursday evening around 7 p.m. outside Chase Hall, sources tell THE STUDENT.