Events

Academic Affairs sponsors a wide array of events, lectures, and symposia featuring Middlebury faculty.

Middlebury faculty are eager to share their research and creative works to further knowledge and foster conversation. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend signature events such as the Clifford Symposium, the Fall Faculty Forum, and the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture series, as well as additional academic events included in the calendar listings below. For faculty publication information, see individual faculty profiles.

See our faculty meeting calendar.

Upcoming Events

  • School in Puerto Rico Information Session

    Join the director of the Middlebury School in Puerto Rico for this informative presentation and Q&A session about opportunities available through the program in San Juan and Mayagüez.

    Axinn Center 219

  • Weekly Politics Luncheon

    Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

  • Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate

    Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended. Open to Middlebury students only. 

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public

  • Biology Graduate School Panel

    Join the Biology SAC to hear professors speak about their educational and career experiences. Feel free to come with your questions! 

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 317

  • Global Health Info Session and Social

    7:00-8:30 pm The Global Health program will be hosting an informal info session and social. Existing GHLT minors are invited and those interested in learning more about the program are invited to attend.

    Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

    Closed to the Public

  • Finding Hope Within Panel Discussion with Co-curators

    Join us for an insightful presentation by the curators  of the Finding Hope Within exhibition, Heather Newcomb of Vermont Works for Women and  John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press,  on the poetry and artwork by the incarcerated artists featured in this exhibit.  Attendees can look forward to viewing the exhibit, hearing engaging stories about specific artists featured in the exhibition, and participating in a letterpress printing of a poetry broadside.
    Hosted by Middlebury chapter of AAUW

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • Special Collections Middlebury Migration Conference Open House

    Visit Special Collections to explore themes of migration in material and literary culture. Featured books include exiled authors, migrant stories, and itinerant texts from Special Collections alongside contemporary graphic novels from a private collection. In collaboration with the Migrant Justice in Vermont and Beyond Middlebury Migration Conference. 

    Davis Family Library, Special Collections Reading Room

    Open to the Public

  • Movement Matters with Alexander Diaz

    Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre

    Alexander Diaz (@alexanderdiaz.ata) is an independent artist born and raised in The Bronx. As a Middlebury Movement Matters artist, Diaz will share his work in movement, photography, and film.

    Mahaney Arts Center

    Open to the Public

  • Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate

    Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended. Open to Middlebury students only. 

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public

Event Planning Resources

  • Before planning an event, visit the Office of Event Management for information on all elements of event planning, including catering and crowd control.
  • Media Services can help with your event’s media and technology needs.
  • If you are inviting a foreign national to participate in your event, please contact the Tax Office well in advance.