The Bates Student

Information for International Students regarding ICE Guidelines and Travel

Eleanor Boyle, Managing Arts & Leisure Editor • July 11, 2020

FAQ from Bates about ICE guidelines issued on July 6, 2020 The information below was compiled from Dean Reese's information session with international students on July 8, 2020. Academics Bates...

Administration Expands on June 30 Announcement in Student Q&A

Ellie Wolfe, Assistant News Editor • July 7, 2020

On July 7, Bates College hosted its second returning students webinar, which featured deans and heads of different departments, to answer questions about what the fall and winter semesters will look like. This...

Fall 2020 FAQ

Ellie Wolfe, Georgina Scoville, and Eleanor Boyle • July 2, 2020

You have questions about Fall 2020 - So do we. We're working on getting answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on our Instagram. As we receive new answers, we'll add them below. In the...

Bates to Announce Plans for the Fall by June 30

Spencer speculates potential options for the fall semester

Vanessa Paolella and Eleanor Boyle • May 10, 2020

In a letter sent to students on Friday, President Clayton Spencer wrote that Bates intends to announce its plans for the 2020-21 academic year by the end of June. This is in line with other NESCAC institutions...

Economic Uncertainty of Bates Amidst COVID-19

Georgina Scoville and Eleanor Boyle • April 22, 2020

Stay-at-home orders across the country are attempting to help flatten the curve of COVID-19; however, these continuous stay at home orders have led to drastic economic repercussions. Various economists...

Lewiston Farmers & Emergency Food Providers React to COVID-19

Amelia Keleher, Managing News Editor • April 21, 2020

Nationwide, farmers have been forced to let their crops go to waste because of the sharp reduction in demand following restaurant closures, while others have chosen to give their crops away for free rather...

Commencement and Reunion Weekend Cancelled amid COVID-19 Concerns

Bates proposes virtual programming alternatives and rescheduling both events

Vanessa Paolella, Editor in Chief • April 6, 2020

Bates officially announced the cancellation of both Commencement and Reunion Weekend today as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in the U.S. While this move is not unexpected, it is a disappointment...