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

  • The German Theater Group presents Bern Spehling's "Der Teufel liest auch Kleinanzeigen"

    The German Theater Group will present Bernd Spehling’s hilarious farce “Der Teufel liest auch Kleinanzeigen”, a comedy that shows that a small misunderstanding in a classified ad might not just jeopardize your best-kept secrets but also lead to complete mayhem in your apartment and your marriage. Watch pilot Marcel Freiherr von Hohenstein find out these truths the hard and hilarious way …

    Chateau 005 (Performance Space)

    Open to the Public

  • London School of Economics Info Session

    Are you interested in studying abroad at the London School of Economics? Come to this info session to learn all about LSE from the head of LSE student recruitment. Feel free to get your lunch at Ross first and take it with you to the session.

    Ross Seminar Room 011

  • 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

  • Mapping the Evolution of Arabic Literary Representations of China: 1880-1940

    Mapping the Evolution of Arabic Literary Representations of China: 1880-1940

    This presentation explores how Arab intellectuals during the Nahda—the so-called Arab cultural renaissance—engaged with Chinese culture, its anti-colonial struggle, constitutional revolution, and women’s rights.

    Axinn Center 219

    Open to the Public

  • Dance Company of Middlebury Showing

    Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre

    Dance Company of Middlebury presents a showing of their work, featuring works by guest artists Lacina Coulibaly (Yale University) and Shani Collins (Connecticut College), alongside Christal Brown, DCM Artistic Director. This program offers a deep physical exploration of contemporary African dance, highlighting the rich cultural and artistic connections between West Africa and American culture.

    Mahaney Arts Center

    Open 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.