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2BEATS is a hip-hop dance group made up of a group of individuals from a broad range of dance backgrounds united in our passion and love of dance. Rehearsals are once or twice every week depending on dancers’ schedules and performances. We aim to perform at Bates’ major events and dancers who choose to perform can expect extra rehearsals and a faster pace class environment. We wish to create a positive, supportive, and safe community where anyone, regardless of experience can teach, choreograph, or have fun learning Hip-Hop. There will be opportunities to hold classes for both the Bates and Lewiston/Auburn communities and to take master classes with professionals. Come join 2BEATS and let’s put some swag in the Bates community!

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Aceplus is a dance and art group made up of Asian artists. With our roots in Asian culture, the group has since evolved to encompass a wide range of choreography and music. We also have a tight relationship with Asian contemporary art and have enormous interest in producing Asian pop culture related product design/ graphic design ( based on the dance group Aceplus). So, in short, Aceplus is not only a dance group but also an artistic space focus specifically on Asian art.
We aim to help promote the Asian dance/art community and provide a shared, inclusive space for our members to grow and support one another. As a mixed gender, multicultural group, we value originality, diversity and creativity in our dances. We hope that our presence will make a reflection of Bates’ diverse and creative environment. Ourselves as Asian artists wish to support and try to challenge the fact that Asian artists have been long marginalized in western culture. ( we welcome all cultrual background prospective members but we mainly focus on showing and presenting Asian Arts.
We can deliver a unique and pleasurable visual experience based on Asian culture to the Lewiston/ Auburn community. We will be honored if we can perform for the Lewiston/Auburn community.

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Africana Club celebrates the African continent in its entirety. We provide a forum for discussing the political, social, and cultural landscape of Africa. Although we strive to create a medium for African students to connect, Africana is open to students of all backgrounds who are interested in engaging in this dialogue.
We urge members to network with one another, grow strong ties within the community, and uplift each other. Through our annual fashion show, we seek to reclaim the African narrative that is often misrepresented in the mainstream by showcasing African culture and talent. We recognize the diversity of experiences within Africa and aspire to shed light on them. Most importantly at Africana, we pride ourselves on the strength of our community, and our mission to uplift one another.

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Members of the Africana club get to learn more about the African continent by interacting with students from the continent and exploring its diversity through entertainment, food, politics etc

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ASA (Asian Students Association) is an organization for students interested in exploring, discussing, and partaking in Asian culture. We achieve this by bringing together students who identify as Asian and who have a curiosity about the culture to foster awareness of the histories, peoples, and cultures on campus. ASA is a new club due to the combination of AASIA (Asian American Student in Action) and Sangai Asia. We hope to continue to host cooking nights for the Bates community, enjoy communal dinners with authentic Asian cooking, provocative discussion nights where we delve into difficult dialogues, and celebrate cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Nauryz. ASA serves as a resource for anyone in the Bates community interested in talking about topics that affect Asian communities in or outside the United States (adoption, immigration, assimilation, cultural differences) and for students interested in Asian identity.

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The Aspirations Club is a group of students who work to support the post-high school aspirations of youth in the Lewiston Auburn Area. In conjunction with the Harward Center for Community Partnership, Aspirations Program, the Aspirations Club achieves its goal to support the aspirations of LA youth by organizing Bates students to participate in local mentoring programs, such as the Lewiston High School and Auburn Middle School Mentorship Program; the organization of Aspirations Days hosted at Bates College; and a community for students who are eager to deepen their understanding of about college access inequities and post-high school opportunities in the Lewiston Auburn community. The Aspiration Club aims to accomplish these goals because of a recognized need for post-high school programming in the Lewiston Auburn area. In Lewiston High School (LHS), the college attendance rate follows the low statewide rates of attendance, with only 59% of graduates enrolling in a vocational or secondary school (Maine Department of Education, 2021). Additionally, LHS lags behind in the average high school graduation rate in Maine, with only 66.95% of students graduating as compared to the state average of 86% in 2021 (Maine Department of Education, 2021). Research points toward positive, adult mentorship and guidance as a tool for greater educational and general life success of mentees, a role which the Aspiration Clubs will center its efforts around (Bowers et al. 2014; Dubois, Herrera & Rivera 2018). We believe the Aspirations Club does have a stake in this work as being a part of an elite higher education institution, we believe that Bates College has a responsibility to engage with the Lewiston-Auburn youth to reduce access barriers to post-high school opportunities when requested by community members and partners. This practice will ideally allow for resources and institutional higher education knowledge to be distributed beyond the Bates Campus to the benefit of LA youth while also providing Bates students with a deep connection with members of the LA community and an enriching educational opportunity.

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The Bates Badminton Club, as an embodiment of athletic spirit and cultural diversity, aims to champion the sport of badminton within Bates College and the broader Lewiston-Auburn communities. Recognizing badminton's significant popularity in Asia and its burgeoning interest in the United States, the club is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment that bridges cultural gaps through the sport. Our mission extends beyond mere engagement in physical activity; it is to cultivate a nurturing space that promotes not only the competitive spirit of badminton but also the values of health, wellness, and camaraderie. In line with Bates College's commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle, we endeavor to make badminton accessible to all skill levels, nurturing an inclusive community bonded through shared love for the game.

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The Bates Arts Society is a place of community for artists with the necessary resources required to uplift creative people on campus and engage them into the larger Lewiston-Auburn community in an artistic and creative manner. The Bates Arts Society encourages students of all disciplines to continue the Bates College Mission of being “sustained by a love of learning” through artistic explorations of the world around them. Our goal is to provide the space and resources for students who want to learn about new artistic media, explore old artistic media, or host art-related events on campus. We have exclusive access to a shared studio space, storage for any and all personal supplies, and a budget allocated specifically for students interested in artistic residencies. We understand that creative spaces are essential to self discovery. They are important places that depend on inclusion and facilitate community through shared interests and learning from each other.

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The Astronomy Club's mission is to provide opportunities for the Bates and Lewiston-Auburn communities to engage in astronomical activities like stargazing and telescope sessions. We aim to motivate a sense of wonder and curiosity, as well as a sense of belonging for everyone when looking up at the night sky. We will learn together and educate each other on topics spanning modern and indigenous astronomy and cosmologies. Participation in the Club and its activities is open to everyone regardless of their level of astronomical, physical, or mathematical knowledge.

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The Chemical Society's mission is to provide opportunities for the Bates and Lewiston-Auburn communities to engage in chemical activities like simple experiments and chemical teaching sessions. We aim to motivate a sense of wonder and curiosity, as well as a sense of belonging for everyone, when observing a reaction taking place. We will learn together and educate each other on topics spanning modern techniques and older techniques in chemistry. Participation in the Club and its activities is open to everyone regardless of their level of chemical, physical, or mathematical knowledge.

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Bates Christian Fellowship is a large and diverse family of students. We strive to grow in love for God and God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and to come to a deeper understanding of the Scriptures. There are many small groups that meet weekly for Bible study, discussion, and prayer. There are also larger weekly meetings for everyone to gather together for worship, sharing and planning. The Fellowship hosts many events throughout the year. Many of them are service opportunities on campus or in the Lewiston community and others are just fun times for the campus to gather and share His Love. Our activities are always open to the entire Bates community students, faculty and staff. BCF is associated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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To grow intellectual curiosity about Italian culture, develop cultural interaction and awareness, and foster relationships between students of beginning and higher levels of Italian on campus.

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Guided by the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross and its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, the Bates College Red Cross Club will learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects.

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The purpose of this club is to create a space for individuals from underrepresented communities to come together to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This club will function as a support system for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) individuals. We intend to bring in established alumni from underrepresented communities to share their stories of success and note how their diverse backgrounds and identities played a role in their career journeys. This club will offer support, companionship, inspiration, and facilitate success by fostering young diverse leaders.

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Bates Voices of Farsi is a cultural club that brings together Farsi-speaking students, those who celebrate related cultural festivals, and anyone curious about connecting through language, culture, and shared stories and interested in learning about these cultures. Our purpose is to celebrate and preserve the diverse traditions, languages, and stories of Farsi-speaking communities while fostering dialogue and cultural exchange across campus. Through events such as poetry nights, cultural celebrations, and discussions on shared histories, we aim to create a welcoming space where students can connect over culture, art, and identity.
Our club enriches the Bates and Lewiston-Auburn communities by promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. By sharing our languages, cuisines, and customs, we build bridges between communities and encourage meaningful conversations about global perspectives, belonging, and representation.
In alignment with the Bates College mission, Bates Voices of Farsi engages the transformative power of differences and cultivates intellectual discovery through collaboration and creativity. We seek to educate the whole person, emotionally, culturally, and intellectually, while inspiring members to become compassionate leaders who value diversity and act responsibly toward the wider world. Our work also furthers the Campus Life mission by creating inclusive spaces for connection, identity expression, and mutual learning, strengthening the sense of belonging that defines the Bates community.

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To bring people together through food!

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The Bates Freestyle/freeride Ski & Snowboard Club is a space for anyone passionate about the culture of freeride/freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Whether you're sending it in the park, ripping big mountain lines, capturing clips, editing films, or just love watching the sport progress, this club is for you.
Our mission is to build a strong, inclusive community that celebrates creativity, connection, and personal progression both on and off the mountain. We foster this through optional group skiing, media projects, and other activities such as ski tuning workshops open to all levels. We will also run events open to everyone on campus, non members included, like freeride competition and ski movie watch parties.
As part of our commitment to broadening access and representation within skiing and snowboarding, one of our primary goals is to grow the presence and positive influence of our club and our sport within the Bates community and beyond; by showcasing our passion, and celebrating the unique energy our members bring to the freeride world. This includes supporting individual members of our community as they pursue opportunities to engage with the broader freeride community, through creative projects, competitions and local engagement.
This club will contribute to the local community by actively promoting the Flyin’ Ryan Hawks foundation’s core values challenge. We will aim to get as many people as we can in communities around us to engage with this beneficial reflection. We will represent Bates with pride, ride with respect, and most importantly have each other's backs the whole time.

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The Bates Historical Society seeks to offer an environment in which individuals can come together to share our passion for what was. To learn about the past is to understand the forces that make the present. History is not an isolated subject. Implicitly, when we learn about politics, economics, math, physics, etc., we are learning about a long process of adaptation, experimentation, writing, thinking, some failures and some brilliant successes; understanding the way the world was helps us recognize the forces that animate our present, not just what we would traditionally call history, the simple facts of the past, but rather all facets of human experience.

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Our mission is to support Bates students majoring in politics or taking politics classes with advice and tutoring to ensure their academic success and enhanced understanding of politics.

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The Bates Musicians Union represents an inclusive community of bands, musical artists, sound technicians, and performers coming together to organize and host live music events for Bates College and venues in the surrounding community. We are an independent resource from the Music Department that provides sound equipment, instruments, and rehearsal space to musicians who wish to form bands and further explore their instruments.

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The primary mission of the Bates Pickleball Club is to make a safe place for members of the Bates and Lewiston community to take part in casual level pickleball games where the goal is to promote mental and physical health and to learn the game of pickleball. Students, faculty, and staff will be able to participate with all levels of experience and connect amongst each other for fun and have an outlet to relieve stress. Our program supports the Bates College mission by fostering holistic student/faculty relationships through collaboration across all campus roles, establishing a sense of belonging through shared activities of learning pickleball. We will also be contributing to Campus Life's mission by creating an inclusive and beginner-friendly environment where members can have fun within the Lewiston-Bates community. Furthermore, our club plans to run tournaments throughout the semester with fundraisers to help with the Lewiston community, such as St. Mary's Hospital.

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Our mission as a robotics club is to offer students opportunities for technical immersion within the liberal arts environment. We feel it is important to make this subject accessible to people of all backgrounds, in a place where students can grow, develop, and share ideas. We aim to promote an environment where students can develop skills and learn from one another, fostering a community of innovators and makers. As part of our mission to foster this environment, we hope to extend these ideals to the greater Lewiston-Auburn region through community oriented events. By offering students an environment where students can become aware of interests and develop skills in the many disciplines of robotics, the club intersects with the missions of the College and Campus Life: contributing to intellectual discovery, exploration, and helping encourage the development of more rounded individuals.

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BUES exists to celebrate Europe in all its diversity, its cultures, histories, and communities, while creating space for underrepresented European identities to be heard and recognized at Bates and in the wider Lewiston community.

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Birding Club seeks to encourage all who are fond of and care about the birds around us to explore the variety of birds in the greater Androscoggin area, regardless of skill level, experience, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We aim to encourage environmental awareness, celebrate the arts, conduct experiments, and educate the community about the crucial preservation of avian within the Lewiston-Auburn community.

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The Black Student Union at Bates College is a sociocultural organization committed to cultivating spaces for African-American and Black diasporic students. Our goal is to foster unity amongst one another through programming and social events that are centered around shared experiences. We value the diverse perspectives of Black people and take the initiative to support intersectionality amongst individuals. The Black Student Union fosters connections with the Lewiston/Auburn community to create a richer experience for all.

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The Bollywood Dance Team is focused on introducing Bollywood dancing, a unique and exciting culture of dancing inspired by the huge film industry, to the Bates campus and nearby community. We provide numerous workshops for Bates students and community members, and have performances throughout the year which are open to any student regardless of their dancing background. In this way, we hope to foster an energized and open dancing space, while sharing a cultural experience.

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The Bates Business Society is dedicated to opening doors to the world of business to Bates students through workshops, alumni events, and club trips. Though there are opportunities and support for students already interested in Business at Bates, our club's demographic targets those who were not interested in Bates before coming to Bates, or had not considered a career in business. We want to demystify what the world of business is to Batesies, and demonstrate just how many opportunities there are in it, ultimately to garner more interest in Business from Batesies.

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Our organization exists for the purpose of celebrating the Caribbean and its people. We are primarily an organization that seeks to both enrich the Bates experience of our members by increasing the integration of Caribbean students within the Bates community and to foster lifelong relationships through cultural programming aimed at building community between the two. We hope to illustrate the power of difference by allowing any student to join and learn as well.

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The Catholic Student Community is the Roman Catholic affiliated organization at Bates College. The group works alongside the College’s Catholic Chaplain in organizing a weekly Mass and other spiritual activities such as prayer/discussion meetings and dinner meetings. The group is also active in the Lewiston community, volunteering with local churches and charitable organizations.

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The purpose of the Bates College Cheese Club is to create a space for those who love cheese while educating our members about the cheeses of the world. Cheese is an expensive commodity and we want to make it accessible to all. Further, we hope to bring in cheese experts from all over to spread knowledge of the cheese-making process. We hope to hold events pertaining to the consumption of cheeses and related to learning more about it, such as blind cheese tasting, watching educational films, and going on trips to local dairy farms. We hope to partner with these farms to learn how to make cheese and foster a connection to the broader Maine community. We do not believe there is a club that fulfills this need at present. Additionally, we pledge to be a welcoming and inclusive space that encourages diversity of thought regarding cheese (which can be a surprisingly controversial topic given agriculture) as well as all other topics.

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Chicks on Sticks aims to create a space for femme and nonbinary skiers and riders in an outdoor industry that otherwise limits accessibility and inclusivity. Fostering a community that advocates for and aims to make skiing and other snow-sport activities supportive, fun, and welcoming for non-male individuals, Chicks on Sticks is a mission-driven club centered around snowsports.

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