This year's Back to Bates was one for the books as Batesies young and old had a blast. Whether you couldn't make it or just want to relive it, explore our favorite Back to Bates moments in living color with our Picture Story.

Tonight's the big night! Boston Batesies, join us at Revere Hotel Boston Common for a powerhouse panel on Women in Leadership featuring former Chief Revenue Officer at Yahoo!, Lisa Utzschnieder '90, Managing Partner and co-CEO at ABRY Partners, Peggy Koenig P'17, and Chief People Officer at HubSpot, Katie Burke '03.

Thanks to Associate Professor of Psychology Krista Aronson, her Bates team and a $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Bates' Diverse BookFinder search tool is now live! Find a great book to read the little ones in your life today:

Making an appearance at the Bates vs. UMaine-Farmington rugby match during Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend. #backtobates #greatdaytobeabobcat

The good times continue to roll at Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend. #backtobates #batesalumni #greatdaytobeabobcat

Thanks to Todd '89, P'19 and Kerry P'19 Murphy for coming #backtobates to celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with their daughter Reilly '19! #batesalumni #greatdaytobeabobcat

Lots of Bates Best Friends at the BrewFest today. #backtobates #batesalumni #greatdaytobeabobcat

Thanks to the Alumni Council for all their dedication and strategic planning during Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend -- and all year long! #batescollege #backtobates #greatdaytobeabobcat

The Deansmen, Crosstones, Gospelaires, Manic Optimists, Merimanders, and Take Note were on point last night!

The Deansmen, Crosstones, Gospelaires, Manic Optimists, Merimanders, and Take Note were all on point last night!

Smiles like these can only mean one thing: Back to Bates: Homecoming & Family Weekend is underway! A big Bates thanks to Karla Peterson P'18 for making the trip from Yorba Linda, Calif., to join daughter Summer Peterson '18 for the weekend festivities! #backtobates

Homecoming and Family Weekend is finally here! Donna and Alicia are ready to welcome you #BacktoBates! Make sure to register and receive your welcome packet in Commons.