<p>Just wanted to express appreciation for a great day yesterday at Bates. While many new students had arrived on Monday for AESOP (optional outdoor and community service programs), the official drop-off (for other first years and transfer students) and registration day was yesterday. It was a beautiful day, and the Bates campus looked very inviting! A number of deans spoke at parent orientation in the morning, and the new President and Dean of Admission spoke in the afternoon. All did a fantastic job of introducing students and their families to life at Bates. President Clayton Spencer looks to be a dynamic addition to the Bates community!</p>