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V O L . X X I V N O. X V I I A U G U S T 6 , 2 0 1 8 28 T he president of Bates College outlines her hope that students will discover "the zeal to define a project and finish it" — as part of a larger effort to find "purposeful work" in life. Clayton Spencer, the eighth president of Bates, found purposeful work in 1993, when she left the legal profession and took a job working for U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. at purposeful work continues today, at Bates, where she also influences a generation of students. "Human beings are more motivated by trying to make meaning out of life and the world, rather than some idea of 'happiness,'" she says. "You have to find purposeful work, something to keep you motivated. You have to make meaning out of life. Happiness is a byproduct of meaning." Bates president's 'purposeful work' B y P e t e r V a n a L L e n Clayton Spencer President Bates College P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY PRESEN T ING SP ONSORS To make a Donation to the Next List Alumni Scholarship Fund through the Maine Community Foundation, visit mainecf.org and click on Make a gift. FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBNext18 Nominate an innovative leader today! NOMINATION CRITERIA: Must be a business owner, CEO, founder, executive director, entrepreneur or business leader. Has demonstrated forward-thinking and an innovative approach to their work. A positive motivator and influencer of change. Demonstrates an innovative approach to problem solving while up against obstacles or barriers. Mainebiz needs your help to recognize ten dynamic individuals who are changing Maine's Economy and making a significant impact in their industry. To identify these trailblazing business leaders, we're opening the nomination process up to you! You tell us, who's NEXT? NOMINATIONS OPEN JULY 23 – AUGUST 24 www.mainebiz.biz/next Clayton Spencer, president of Bates College, is leading an effort to raise $300 million, of which $190 million has already been pledged.

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