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    Medford students to read poetry, show art during Navy concert Dec. 4  Nov 21, 2009
    Anne Thompson, professor emeritus at Bates College, conducted two poetry workshops on Nov. 11 at the chamber office. About 30 students from grades 3 to 6 were instructed on the art of developing and writing a holiday memory poem. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    WINCHESTER WEDDING: Featherstone/Rosenberger  Nov 21, 2009
    He graduated from Winchester High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree with double major in physics and geology from Bates College, where his four-man crew won the Eastern Sprints at Lake Quinsigimond in 1993. He then received a Master of Science degree in oceanography from the University of Rhode Island. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Briand - Holleran  Nov 20, 2009
    Lisa, a 1997 graduate of Wellesley High School, received her bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology from Bates College in 2001. She was inducted into Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society upon graduation. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Lewis Millett; awarded Medal of Honor after bayonet charge  Nov 19, 2009
    After World War II, he enrolled in Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and studied three years before he was called to duty in Korea. He later earned a bachelor s degree from Park College in Missouri in the 1960s. (Boston Globe)

    Newton North grad Brecher bounced back for Bates cross-country  Nov 19, 2009
    Bates College senior cocaptain Doug Brecher of Newton capped off his collegiate cross-country career with a pair of outstanding performances. Two weeks ago, he placed third in a field of 296 runners at the ECAC Division 3 championships at Williams College, and then finished 27th overall at last weekend s NCAA Division 3 New England Regionals, held at the University of Southern Maine. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Report: $50,000 a year now common for college  Nov 3, 2009
    According to the Campus Grotto website, six colleges now charge more than $40,000 a year just for tuition, led by Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Most Read Stories. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    10 most expensive colleges  Oct 31, 2009
    As a result, rankings changed; Bates College and Vassar College were added to the list as a tie for the No. 10 spot. Note: Total cost includes tuition, fees, room and board. (CNN)

    Heated battle in Maine's same-sex marriage vote  Oct 29, 2009
    Two students from Bates College in Lewiston recently hopped in Gabe Gonzalez's car and he shuttled them to Lewiston City Hall to vote early - his 10th such run in two hours. Gonzalez, a 22-year-old resident of Riverside County, raised $200 to travel from California to Maine for a "volunteer vacation" campaigning against the measure. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Action called for on climate change  Oct 25, 2009
    Bates College student Grady Hogan came down from Maine to attend the rally. He says he believes global warming will cause more destruction in his lifetime than any other issue. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Medford Chamber of Commerce keeps busy during holiday season  Oct 23, 2009
    During the Navy concert, local kids will be reading their poetry, thanks to a grant given by the Medford Arts Council to Bates College English Professor Anne Thompson so she could hold a poetry contest for local students. The winners will read their work at the Dec. 4 event. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Catching up with...Watertown Hall of Famer John Simourian  Oct 10, 2009
    His son, John Simourian II, a graduate of Bates College, became president and chief operating officer of Lily Transportation in 1986. I have a great family and a great wife, Simourian said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)

    Reading program culminates in author visit on October 15  Oct 8, 2009
    Ms. Genova graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in biopsychology and holds a Ph. D. in neuroscience from Harvard University. (Town Times, CT)

    Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people  Sep 24, 2009
    She graduated from Bates College with a major in English in 1955. In 1956, she married Norman Holtz, a labor lawyer, and they moved to Buffalo. (Boston Globe)

    Editorial: Hull coach gains yardage for women in sports  Sep 22, 2009
    A lot of men don t have the kind of experience she has, notes her assistant coach Matt Littlefield, who played football for Hull High and Bates College in Maine. She s more knowledgeable than most male coaches. (Wakefield Observer, MA)

    The Basij-Rasikh siblings look to shape Afghanistan’s future  Sep 19, 2009
    Mustafa, a 22-year-old sophomore at Bates College, is a double-major in politics and economics. Freshta, 23, just graduated from journalism school at Kabul University, and the youngest Basij-Rasikh, 12-year-old Mujtaba, lives at home in Kabul and attends middle school. (Boston Globe)

    Rowing group gets new director  Sep 13, 2009
    " Before coming to Pittsburgh three years ago, Brown was the interim executive director and masters women's coach at the Marin Rowing Association in the San Francisco Bay area. He holds a bachelor's degree in geology from Bates College and a master's degree in sport management from the University of San Francisco. Three Rivers Rowing Association celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The non-profit community-based rowing association offers programs for the physically challenged, urban youth,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Gallery Glimpses: Week of Sept. 3  Sep 9, 2009
    Nancy received her undergraduate degree from Bates College and her master s in education degree from Boston University. She earned her M + 60 at various local colleges. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    New Winn Brook teacher settles in  Aug 26, 2009
    As an undergraduate at Bates College in Maine, Ross studied psychology. But after graduating, she didn t have a clear idea of what she wanted to do and wound up taking the assistant teaching job in Virginia. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    HNIGHAM YESTERDAYS: Automobilists galore at Paragon Park  Aug 18, 2009
    He joined the Marine Corps while a student at Bates College. With several merchants and business firms kindly contributing their trucks for the occasion, Troop 1, James Tiffin, Scoutmaster, conducted one of their most successful Paper Drives in years on Sunday afternoon with over 30 tons of paper being collected throughout the town. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    China crossesWTO border  Aug 15, 2009
    "The leadership was willing to join the WTO on these terms since it had to deliver on economic growth and prosperity," said chair of Asian studies and professor of applied economics at Bates College, Margaret Maurer-Fazio. "The WTO could serve as a foil for unpopular policies. It gives the leadership some distance from difficult decisions that will hurt some people but have good long-term benefits.". (Asia Times Online)

    GOING GREEN: Strikes a chord with colleges  Aug 4, 2009
    Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. State University of New York - Binghamton. (USA Today -- News)

    Miami Names Andrew Carter Head Coach for Rowing  Jul 31, 2009
    Prior to his one-year stint at Clemson, Carter spent seven years as head rowing coach at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where he helped lead the Bobcats women's team to back-to-back NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championships appearances. He was in charge of both men's and women's programs at Bates. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Dover-Sherborn Education Notes (July 30)  Jul 30, 2009
    Flanagan named to dean s list at Bates Jennifer Flanagan was named to the dean s list for the winter semester at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She is a 2008 graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School, and is the daughter of Shawn and Melanie Flanagan of Sherborn. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    PATRICIA (BRADBURY) BALDWIN, 88, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at her residence.  Jul 29, 2009
    She graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, where she met her husband. She received her master s degree from Penn State. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Girlfriend Of Tacoma Shooting Victim Is Heartbroken, Relieved  Jul 16, 2009
    Hendricks was attending Bates College, looking for a job and volunteering at a community center. The couple had been together for a couple years and talked about getting married and raising their child together. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Program tries to keep athletes home  Jul 16, 2009
    Josh Harris (Proctor Academy) will suit up for Framingham State this fall, while Matt Gaither (Tilton Academy) will be at Bates College. Another four players from last fall s team are making the jump. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Supermarket 'Guiding Stars' gets a tweak  Jul 8, 2009
    They're also used at Bates College and a public school district in Maine. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)

    HINGHAM ENGAGEMENT: MacVarish - Rozendaal  Jul 7, 2009
    The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hingham High School, Bates College and Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She is employed at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, as an intensive care nurse. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    Federal judge rejects Clemens bid  Jul 2, 2009
    Bates College crushed Trinity College of Dublin by 3 lengths in the Temple Cup for student eights at the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley, England. Cappie Pondexter had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Diana Taurasi added 22 points and blocked four shots to help the Mercury beat the Seattle Storm, 93-81, in a WNBA game in Phoenix. (Boston Globe)

    Statistics wizard from Winchester makes a splash in Iran election  Jun 25, 2009
    Berman got his bachelor s degree from Bates College in Maine in 2008, studying there with Iranian history scholar Eric Hooglund. It was Hooglund, a longtime friend of Ansari, who recommended Berman for the St. Andrews program. (Boston Globe)

    Newton Notables  Jun 24, 2009
    Buchbinder will attend Bates College. Cooper, daughter of Joseph and Amy Cooper of Newton, graduated cum laude and with honors. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Portsmouth's Booma Post 6 has tough act to follow  Jun 22, 2009
    Last year's No. 2 starter, Wells' Demetri Gatzogiannis, will be more of a relief pitcher and focus on first base, where he played at Bates College this spring. "He's got a lot of experience to learn playing at this high level, but from what I've seen, I'm excited," Chadbourne said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Where are they going?: Georgetown High School 2009 College Matriculation Report  Jun 19, 2009
    College of Pharmacy Kate Grosslein, Cornell University Shannon Hartford, Presbyterian College Daniel Horner, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Emilia Howard, Carnegie Mellon University Sarah Hume, University of New England Daniel Iascone, New York University Joshua Ingram, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute William Jean, North Shore Community College David Kenneally, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Matthew Kuph, Norwich University Ashley Lambright, Regis College Kelsey Lessard, Gordon... (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Nimkar, Beaulieu win Agganis Scholarship awards - INCLUDES GALLERY  Jun 6, 2009
    Beaulieu is going to Bates College, and Nimkar is going to the University of Michigan. Other winners are headed to colleges such as Boston College, Brown, Harvard, Holy Cross and Notre Dame. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Geena Davis: Young People Must See More Women In Movies, On TV  Jun 2, 2009
    Addressing Bates College graduates in Lewiston, Maine, Davis says, "society can only benefit if women are at the table.". The founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media told the graduates on Sunday that studies show kids are seeing "a very unbalanced world," with three male characters for every one female. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Universities Consider 3-Year Degrees  May 30, 2009
    " Acosta said.In order for it to work, some colleges are requiring summer work; others shorten the length of courses or cut down the number of credit hours required. Colleges that are offering three year bachelor degrees include Bates College in Maine and Ball State University in Indiana. Lipscomb University in Nashville will offer a three-year degree in the future as well as Chatham University in Pittsburgh.In a written statement to KFOX-14, Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund A... (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Kentucky DE Jarmon ruled ineligible  May 24, 2009
    Bates College senior Ben Stein won two singles matches to advance to the Div. 3 NCAA men's final and teamed with Amrit Rupasinghe to gain the doubles semifinals in Claremont, Calif. Miscellany Chicago's Havlat may be out of Game 4 A jarring hit from Detroit's Niklas Kronwall that flattened Chicago's Martin Havlat Friday night has most likely knocked the Blackhawks' points leader out of today's Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. (Boston Globe)

    Martin/Callen  May 23, 2009
    earned a bachelor s degree in psychology from Bates College and a master s degree in school psychology from Northeastern University. She is a school psychologist for the Waltham public schools. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Wang Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals in Singles  May 23, 2009
    Andrew Wang will face Ben Stein in the quarterfinals on Saturday (Hopkinssports.com)

    York's Knox inducted into Suffolk Univ. Hall of Fame  May 7, 2009
    Two years later, Knox pitched a complete game 4-2 victory over Bates College. "Bates had a good team back then," Knox said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Needham Neighbors (May 7)  May 6, 2009
    Caroline E. Barr of Needham was named to the dean s list at Bates College as a result of her scholastic standing during the fall semester of the 2008-2009 academic year. Barr, a biology major, is a 2007 graduate of Needham High School. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Epler enjoys success at Bates Decathlon  Apr 28, 2009
    Bates College sophomore and Wellesley High School graduate Brett Epler had a tremendous first day in the Bates Decathlon on Sunday April 5, posting three lifetime bests and winning all five events ... Wellesley High School graduate and Bates College sophomore Brett Epler had a tremendous first day in the Bates Decathlon on Sunday April 5, posting three lifetime bests and winning all five events. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    50 and still fabulous  Apr 12, 2009
    A professor of art l culture and women r studies at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, she is a recognized expert on all things Barbie. "Even though (Barbie's creator) Ruth Handler named the doll after her daughter Barbara, she drew visual inspiration from Bild Lilli, a sexy German doll marketed to a decidedly adult audience," Rand, author of "Barbie's Queer Accessories," said during a phone interview. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    On Campus: Wellesley's Sorenson's flip of fate  Apr 1, 2009
    She suffered just one loss all year, and that was early on when competing against Bates College. She was the Seven Sisters champion on both boards. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Beckwith is New Englands best  Mar 19, 2009
    The postseason honors continue to roll in for Bates College senior and Woburn native Val Beckwith. Last Wednesday, Beckwith was named the New England Player of the Year and to the All-New England First Team by the New England Women s Basketball Association (NEWBA). (Woburn Advocate, MA)

    Ute Skiing Competes at NCAA Championships  Mar 11, 2009
    The meet is hosted by Bates College. Action begins with the giant slalom races on Wednesday with the classical cross country races starting on Thursday. (Utahutes.com)

    Skiing: Wildcats expect strong results at NCAAs  Mar 10, 2009
    The UNH ski team will send an experienced group of seven skiers, three seniors and four juniors, to compete at the 2009 NCAA National Championships, which will be hosted by Bates College from March 11-14th. UNH will be represented by a full complement of six alpine skiers, highlighted by EISA slalom champion Sean McNamara, and Sarah Wright in women's Nordic. (The New Hampshire, NH)

    One to go: Georgetown girls basketball squad wins Division 4 North championship  Mar 8, 2009
    It got close, said a laughing O Connell, who will play at Bates College next year. We had a lead and we lost it, and we ve done that a lot this season, but we pulled through, thank God. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Five Named to All-RMISA Team  Mar 5, 2009
    The meet is hosted by Bates College. Freshman Nick Cohee was the best giant slalom skier in the west this year. (Utahutes.com)

    Westerlys junior varsity team moves to title game  Mar 4, 2009
    LEWISTON, Maine Westerly High s Steve Sylvia placed fifth in the 50-yard freestyle during the New England swim meet at Bates College Saturday. Sylvia covered the distance in 23. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    College basketball: Locals ready for March Madness  Mar 3, 2009
    Her 21 assists tied a NESCAC tournament record set by her old Portsmouth High School teammate, former Bates College standout Sarah Barton. Shibles said she was impressed with Noucas before she ever saw her play, during a conversation the two had after Shibles was named coach. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Skiers Qualify Full Team for NCAA's  Feb 28, 2009
    The Official Athletic Site of the University of Utah. Utes qualify 18 skiers overall. (Utahutes.com)

    High school schedule  Feb 27, 2009
    Westerly at New England championships, at Bates College (Lewiston, Maine), 12:30. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Some colleges offering 3-year bachelor's degrees  Feb 25, 2009
    Others, such as Bates College in Maine, offer highly qualified students some three-year options. And of course, at many schools, students with a large number of Advanced Placement credits may be able to graduate early. (USA Today -- News)

    Charles Harvey; took part in Three Mile Island inquiry  Feb 24, 2009
    Their son, John, is a senior at Bates College in Lewiston and daughter, Charlotte, is a freshman at Trinity College in Hartford. "He enjoyed every minute of those kids' childhoods," Wilson said. (Boston Globe)

    Lobos Win NCAA West Regional/RMISA Championship  Feb 22, 2009
    The 2009 NCAA National Championships will take place March 11-14 in Maine with Bates College serving as the host. Final NCAA West Regional/RMISA Championship Standings 1. (Golobos.com)

    Students commemorate MLK legacy  Feb 19, 2009
    After graduating from Bates College in Maine, Paul Frisoli joined the Peace Corps and was stationed in Guinea in West Africa where he taught math. He is now working on his Ph. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Ski Team To NCAA Regionals  Feb 17, 2009
    NCAA National Championships are scheduled for March 11-14, hosted by Bates College in Bethel and Rumford, Maine. This Week's Schedule. (Golobos.com)

    Westerlys Sylvia qualifies for New Englands  Feb 17, 2009
    The New England championships are Saturday, Feb. 28 at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, beginning at 12:30 p.m.. Westerly coach Josh Butler is hoping to have more swimmers at the regional meet. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Beaulieu makes it two times 1,000 points for Big Blue girls basketball  Feb 13, 2009
    Beaulieu will be playing Division 3 college basketball next season for Lewiston, Maine s Bates College, playing for a basketball team competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) ... I want to be a doctor, and Bates College has 87 percent of its graduates get into their first choice medical school, she said. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Women's Squash  Feb 8, 2009
    Colonials will return to action February 6th against Bates College. 1/27/09. (Gwsports.com)

    Adult Leagues  Feb 8, 2009
    Bates College first-year golfer Lee Smith won NESCAC Golf Rookie of the Year honors and was officially named to the All-Conference First Team on Tuesday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Wed Oct 01, 2008, 03:11 PM EDT. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)


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