﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Activities</title><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:58:54 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:13:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>Calendar of Events</category><atom:link href="https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/RSSFeeds.aspx?data=OiNeXA6LJItp%2bLkkMsbi4wEeKjDIEyUQtbeKsA7Mwd0%3d" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><generator>:: Master Calendar ::</generator><copyright>2026</copyright><ttl>30</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding  Day morning gathering]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM - Mays Center  103 - Assembly: Rebuilding Together L/A repairs homes in the Lewiston/Auburn area for those who cannot afford to do so themselves. This is the gathering of volunteers - both from Bates and from the community - who have stepped up to work on these house projects this day.]]></description><author>sgreen@bates.edu (Green, Shanna)</author><category>Gathering</category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5%2bpL9F9Yp7nXOFhNbs8WYGqKz%2bTcr9n0vB9XtRALqXupf20r4zXKnH</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5%2bpL9F9Yp7nXOFhNbs8WYGqKz%2bTcr9n0vB9XtRALqXupf20r4zXKnH</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Education Week Tabling]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Commons 110C - Tabling in front of Milts: National Voter Education Week - Monday, October 5 - Friday, October 9, 2026  National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.  During this week of interactive education, Bates Votes helps students navigate questions about voting in Maine or absentee through their home state, find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more.  Visit our table outside Commons during lunch this week to learn more! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Tabling</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLd3wR7bX4el%2fIyHUrkRYh4q</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLd3wR7bX4el%2fIyHUrkRYh4q</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Education Week Tabling]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Commons Easel - A - Front Door: National Voter Education Week - Monday, October 5 - Friday, October 9, 2026  National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.  During this week of interactive education, Bates Votes helps students navigate questions about voting in Maine or absentee through their home state, find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more.  Visit our table outside Commons during lunch this week to learn more! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Tabling</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLenlbfKgck44TutPbtufGx3</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLenlbfKgck44TutPbtufGx3</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Education Week Tabling]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Commons Easel - B- Outside Milts: National Voter Education Week - Monday, October 5 - Friday, October 9, 2026  National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.  During this week of interactive education, Bates Votes helps students navigate questions about voting in Maine or absentee through their home state, find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more.  Visit our table outside Commons during lunch this week to learn more! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Tabling</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLeMTvkURTtYLQJJIv6RONFm</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6jdU6mHhahE3Zs26adtHOe1vIJW7zUuLeMTvkURTtYLQJJIv6RONFm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Education Week Tabling]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Commons 110C - Tabling in front of Milts: National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.  During this week of interactive education, Bates Votes helps students navigate questions about voting in Maine or absentee through their home state, find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more. Visit the Bates Votes table outside Commons during lunch for more information! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Tabling</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6iyfMAQHqtMsCHTB4de2%2b95%2bOLUu2xvKKwww2J1i2g2r%2bU4WaBFxAJ</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6iyfMAQHqtMsCHTB4de2%2b95%2bOLUu2xvKKwww2J1i2g2r%2bU4WaBFxAJ</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Education Week Tabling]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Commons Easel - A - Front Door: National Voter Education Week (NVEW) is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign held annually during the first full week of October. NVEW equips voters with the tools and information they need to cast their ballots with confidence, serving as a resource hub for leaders of any community and context who want to help their networks make their voices heard at the ballot box. NVEW is a concerted effort of hundreds of partners across different sectors, all working together to support voters.  During this week of interactive education, Bates Votes helps students navigate questions about voting in Maine or absentee through their home state, find their polling location, understand their ballot, make a plan to vote, and more. Visit the Bates Votes table outside Commons during lunch for more information! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Tabling</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6iyfMAQHqtMsCHTB4de2%2b95%2bOLUu2xvKLHWj2%2bjl090YuwxZoUDQe2</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J6iyfMAQHqtMsCHTB4de2%2b95%2bOLUu2xvKLHWj2%2bjl090YuwxZoUDQe2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Vote Early Day]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM - Commons 110B - Tabling/Front of Fireplace Lounge : National Vote Early Day - Tuesday, October 27, 2026   DON'T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉  VOTE EARLY DAY!  🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026  Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. Bates Votes makes it easy for students to vote early.  Sign up for a free shuttle ride to vote early at City Hall.   Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, Maine voters will cast their ballot in the U.S. Senate, CD-2, Governor, and State House and Senate races.  If you anticipate being too busy to wait in line at the polls to vote, consider voting early on Tuesday, October 24.  If you do not want to wait, or anticipate having a busy election day, consider voting early.    What to bring when voting:  Students should bring their Bates ID, and have a copy of their Voter Registration Badge on Garnet Gateway.  Bookmark this link so you can walk students through how to find it using your phone.  Don't be haunted by the ghosts of elections past - Vote Early! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Gathering</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdfd5VN1swL3uW4pz8KHEVxk</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdfd5VN1swL3uW4pz8KHEVxk</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Vote Early Day]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM - Commons Easel - A - Front Door: National Vote Early Day - Tuesday, October 27, 2026   DON'T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉  VOTE EARLY DAY!  🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026  Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. Bates Votes makes it easy for students to vote early.  Sign up for a free shuttle ride to vote early at City Hall.   Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, Maine voters will cast their ballot in the U.S. Senate, CD-2, Governor, and State House and Senate races.  If you anticipate being too busy to wait in line at the polls to vote, consider voting early on Tuesday, October 24.  If you do not want to wait, or anticipate having a busy election day, consider voting early.    What to bring when voting:  Students should bring their Bates ID, and have a copy of their Voter Registration Badge on Garnet Gateway.  Bookmark this link so you can walk students through how to find it using your phone.  Don't be haunted by the ghosts of elections past - Vote Early! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Gathering</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdc83cOGIKbYLBBxnSZF0DCZ</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdc83cOGIKbYLBBxnSZF0DCZ</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Vote Early Day]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM - Commons Easel - B- Outside Milts: National Vote Early Day - Tuesday, October 27, 2026   DON'T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉  VOTE EARLY DAY!  🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026  Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. Bates Votes makes it easy for students to vote early.  Sign up for a free shuttle ride to vote early at City Hall.   Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, Maine voters will cast their ballot in the U.S. Senate, CD-2, Governor, and State House and Senate races.  If you anticipate being too busy to wait in line at the polls to vote, consider voting early on Tuesday, October 24.  If you do not want to wait, or anticipate having a busy election day, consider voting early.    What to bring when voting:  Students should bring their Bates ID, and have a copy of their Voter Registration Badge on Garnet Gateway.  Bookmark this link so you can walk students through how to find it using your phone.  Don't be haunted by the ghosts of elections past - Vote Early! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Gathering</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSddPI7kOmDr13YpiqGiqsV2w</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSddPI7kOmDr13YpiqGiqsV2w</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Vote Early Day]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM - Commons OUT 1: National Vote Early Day - Tuesday, October 27, 2026   DON'T LET ELECTION DAY SNEAK UP ON YOU 🎉  VOTE EARLY DAY!  🎉 Tuesday, October 27, 2026  Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. Bates Votes makes it easy for students to vote early.  Sign up for a free shuttle ride to vote early at City Hall.   Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, Maine voters will cast their ballot in the U.S. Senate, CD-2, Governor, and State House and Senate races.  If you anticipate being too busy to wait in line at the polls to vote, consider voting early on Tuesday, October 24.  If you do not want to wait, or anticipate having a busy election day, consider voting early.    What to bring when voting:  Students should bring their Bates ID, and have a copy of their Voter Registration Badge on Garnet Gateway.  Bookmark this link so you can walk students through how to find it using your phone.  Don't be haunted by the ghosts of elections past - Vote Early! ]]></description><author>jvendil@bates.edu (Vendil, Jenna)</author><category>Gathering</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdcl%2fCw0ESYDC4XXruBi2PLW</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J4Ew1JUwdgC4M3L9xGXjwRWz53GeBohSdcl%2fCw0ESYDC4XXruBi2PLW</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BQDC Public Debate]]></title><description xml:space="preserve"><![CDATA[ 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Olin Arts Center 210 - Olin Concert Hall: a public debate -- a more detailed description will be advertised around campus later. ]]></description><author>lbuisker@bates.edu (Buisker, Lauren)</author><category>Debate</category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5tStk7dv80akY7W8m%2fBIM9%2bg9coldLXErhBTsdj1mhMIVhYFmjLOSv</link><guid>https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?data=hHr80o3M7J5tStk7dv80akY7W8m%2fBIM9%2bg9coldLXErhBTsdj1mhMIVhYFmjLOSv</guid></item></channel></rss>