Inspired by a phrase from the Bates College mission statement, eight Bates students will address the concept of the "transformative power of our differences" in the college's first homegrown TED-style event at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in Bates' Schaeffer Theatre. To view these students click here: http://bates.meritpages.com/achievements/Bates-students-share-their-stories-at-TEDxBatesCollege/32060