2009

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July

Fri Jul 10, 09 - Lessons from an octopus: student studies invertebrate learning
The surprisingly wily creatures offer insight into how learning takes place.

May

Tue May 12, 09 - New space for queer studies is one student’s legacy
Christine Bachman '09 reflects on the growth of the fledgling academic discipline.

Thu May 07, 09 - Students honored at 16th annual Public Service Leadership Awards event
Student-volunteers recognized for their service to Special Olympics, Burmese refugees, climate change and other causes

Sat May 02, 09 - Middlebury men’s rugby captures second Division II national championship
Panthers, also Division II champs in 2007, defeat Georgetown in semis and Wisconsin in championship game at Stanford

Fri May 01, 09 - Student, professor land $50K state grant for iPhone start-up business
Team is working on product to help iPhone software developers

Fri May 01, 09 - Two Middlebury seniors awarded Compton Mentor Fellowships [Video]
Prestigious environmental fellowship funds a year of service

April

Thu Apr 30, 09 - Senior earns Watson Fellowship for year-long study of island cultures [video]
Aylie Baker plans to use audio storytelling to aid discussions of sustainability

Tue Apr 28, 09 - Middlebury senior named to USA Today’s All-USA Academic First Team

Classics scholar has raised nearly $200,000 for multiple sclerosis cure

Tue Apr 28, 09 - Middlebury senior named to USA Today’s All-USA Academic First Team

Classics scholar has raised nearly $200,000 for multiple sclerosis cure

Mon Apr 27, 09 - Middlebury team places first at 2009 computer programming competition
Team of three students wins for the third straight year

Mon Apr 20, 09 - Student co-authors N.Y. Times op-ed column on democracy in Afghanistan
Haseeb Humayoon, a senior at Middlebury College, and his co-author challenge U.S. and the world to support democracy and women's rights in Afghanistan

Mon Apr 13, 09 - Spring student symposium April 17 showcases undergraduate research [Video]
April 17 events are free and open to the public.

Wed Apr 08, 09 - College dining staff featured in student's portrait exhibit [video]
Exhibit at 51 Main runs through April 19.

Wed Apr 08, 09 - College dining staff featured in student's portrait exhibit [video]
Exhibit at 51 Main extended through Saturday, May 2.

March

Mon Mar 16, 09 - Sisters in Sport: everyone wins in this fast-break mentoring program