Good morning! Greetings, everyone, and welcome! It is terrific to see you all gathered here, in this special place, ready to launch a new academic year at Bates College. I’m Garry W. Jenkins, my ...

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 ...

Your excellencies, distinguished guests, welcome to our high‑level session on “Working with organizations led by forcibly displaced and stateless women and girls.” Allow me first to thank the ...