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.
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:30-1:30 pm EST. in person and by zoom. 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
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
Interested in reproductive justice? Come get organized and prepare for the Student Involvement Fair! Meeting in Chellis House from 6-7pm.
Chellis Living Room/Seminar Room
Interested in playing in the pit band for INTO THE WOODS? Please contact our Pit Band Director/Conductor Ronnie Romano (ronnieromanomusic@gmail.com) to set up an audition time. Auditions will happen during the first week of class.
Mahaney Arts Center
Closed to the Public
Kick off your First Five experience with a visit to Russian House! Join us for a hands-on cooking workshop where you’ll learn to make traditional Russian stuffed pastries (pirozhki), sample a variety of classic Russian dishes, and explore Russian culture in a fun, welcoming environment. No cooking experience or knowledge of Russian is required. Space is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot.
637 College Street
Are you interested in learning more about the Rohatyn Global Scholars Program? Join us for one of our Information Sessions to find out more.
Choose one of the following Info Sessions:
Wednesday, September 16th from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (snacks provided)
Tuesday, September 22nd from 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm (with pizza)
Tuesday, September 22nd from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (snacks provided)
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Closed to the Public
Did you study abroad in 2025-26? Come meet up with other Middlebury students who did too at our returnee reception. IGST faculty and study abroad staff will be on hand to welcome you back, raise a glass, and listen to your stories. [Bring your government ID for 21+ libations.]
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Meet Italian department faculty, teaching assistant, and students over espresso and sweet treats! No Italian language experience required.
Longwell Living Room (Italian House)
The Theatre Department invites new and returning students to Curtain Up!
Meet the theatre majors and minors, the faculty and staff of the department and learn what we have in store for this semester and beyond!
Psst! There will be pizza!!
Mahaney Arts Center 232
Closed to the Public
Interested in playing in the pit band for INTO THE WOODS? Please contact our Pit Band Director/Conductor Ronnie Romano (ronnieromanomusic@gmail.com) to set up an audition time. Auditions will happen during the first week of class.
Mahaney Arts Center
Closed to the Public
Founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan and Middlebury Alumna Shabana Basij-Rasikh discusses how the school educated Afghan girls in Kabul and now continues to do so from their campus in Rwanda. Lunch will be served.
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
