Greetings, everyone, and welcome. It is terrific to see you all gathered here, in this very special place, ready to launch a new academic year at Bates. I’m Garry Jenkins, my pronouns are he/him, and ...

What a genuinely great day to be a Bobcat! And what a sight for sore eyes—after a relatively quiet summer, our campus is full of students, staff, and faculty once again. It’s spectacular! I’m Garry ...