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Sustainable Peace in the Balkans" to be topic of symposium Oct. 27-28 October 14, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public Dedication of Vermont artist Michael Singer's "Garden of the Seasons" follows new library dedication October 12, 2004 – Commissioning of a second piece of artwork for new building also announced "How to Lock Up, Talk Down and Get Things Done" to be presented at Hannaford Career Center Oct. 16 October 11, 2004 – Student-written, produced, acted and directed play originally presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival comes to Middlebury for one night only Free Tours of New Middlebury College Library October 11, 2004 – Journalists to give public talks as part of new Middlebury College program October 7, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public Experts convene at Middlebury College Oct. 9 to discuss privatization of American national security September 30, 2004 – Dedication of new $40 million library to take place October 8th September 27, 2004 – Dedication festivities, including dance performances and symposium, to coincide with presidential inauguration Author of "Affluenza," John de Graaf, and adventure traveler Mandip Singh Soin to give lectures Oct. 4 September 23, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public Fresh young classical ensemble Concertante plans an evening of Brahms, Schoenberg and Strauss Oct. 2 September 22, 2004 – Middlebury College to inaugurate Ronald D. Liebowitz as its 16th president Oct. 10 September 21, 2004 – Dance company Project Bandaloop to take Middlebury College's library dedication to new heights September 20, 2004 – Company members include Middlebury alumnus Mark Stuver Student winner of 2003 "Jeopardy!" College Championship to compete in game show's Tournament of Champions September 15, 2004 – Keith Williams of Manchester Center, Vt., to play in quarterfinals Sept. 20 Student brings wild Alaskan king salmon to Middlebury dining halls September 13, 2004 – Middlebury College students to leave on BioBus Sept. 13 September 10, 2004 – Students depart with mission to educate about benefits of biodiesel fuel Theatre company to perform first play by author Jay Parini Sept. 17 September 3, 2004 – "An American Revolution" is a new black comedy set in Vermont 27th edition of Middlebury College French Department's traveler's guide to Montreal now available September 3, 2004 – Free French language travel booklet available to tourists, and high school French teachers and their students World-renowned Emerson String Quartet to give free concert on Sept. 18 September 2, 2004 – Mamadou Diabate returns Sept. 24 with his musical ensemble, exotic instruments, and a uniquely powerful sound September 2, 2004 – Class of 2008 brings new talents to college campus August 30, 2004 – Students go back-to-school with passions for political activism and tchoukball Middlebury College arts season features dynamic stage artists, returning favorites, exhibitions and award-winning films August 24, 2004 – Middlebury College donates furniture to storm victims August 20, 2004 – Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference to take place Aug. 11-21 July 28, 2004 – Readings and lectures are open to the public Middlebury College Language Schools commencement to take place Aug. 13 July 28, 2004 – Open house nights at Middlebury College observatory August 4 & 11 July 26, 2004 – Michael Schoenfeld named Middlebury's vice president for College Advancement July 14, 2004 – Expert on presidential elections can comment on 2004 campaign and national political conventions July 13, 2004 – Chinese performing arts troupe to appear July 11 June 30, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Ronald D. Liebowitz becomes Middlebury's 16th president June 30, 2004 – Senior administrator and faculty member succeeds John McCardell Middlebury College Snow Bowl to feature renovated Starr Shelter at start of new ski season June 28, 2004 – Lodge to open Dec. 10 after $2.25 million project is complete Open House Nights at Middlebury College Observatory July 7 & 21 June 28, 2004 – Allison Stanger named to Council on Foreign Relations June 25, 2004 – Political science professor and director of Middlebury College Rohatyn Center for International Affairs is expert on European politics Middlebury College receives fire prevention award from State of Vermont June 22, 2004 – Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference awards Bakeless Prizes in fiction and poetry June 15, 2004 – Open House Nights at Middlebury College Observatory June 16 & 23 June 8, 2004 – College awards Middlebury Select Board Chair John Tenny an honorary degree June 7, 2004 – Middlebury College Language Schools to begin summer session June 11 June 3, 2004 – Middlebury College Language Schools International Film Festival to begin June 12 June 3, 2004 – All films are free and open to the public Middlebury College enters agreement to sell Maple Manor property June 1, 2004 – Housing, offices and retail space proposed for 31-acre tract Middlebury Magazine named one of best college magazines in the country May 17, 2004 – Publication also receives award for photography Middlebury College recognized for outstanding use of wood May 14, 2004 – Move of nearly one million items to new library scheduled to begin May 24 May 10, 2004 – Middlebury College receives $50 million gift May 7, 2004 – Anonymous gift is largest in College's history; additional $10 million gift also received Students prepare for second season of organic garden April 23, 2004 – Student's worm composting proposal earns support from National Wildlife Federation April 23, 2004 – 2004 Middlebury College Public Service Leadership Awards conferred April 20 April 23, 2004 – Two new awards named for Bonnie and John McCardell also presented "Should Endangered Species Have Standing?" to be topic of lecture by author J. Baird Callicott April 29 April 20, 2004 – Performing Arts Series wraps up with return visit by champion violinist Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica Quartet, May 2 April 20, 2004 – Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of "Angels in America," Tony Kushner, to give a reading April 28 April 19, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Versatile, dynamic and prolific Krystian Zimerman brings his talent and concert piano to Middlebury College April 27 April 15, 2004 – Open house night at Middlebury College Observatory April 23 April 15, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Christopher Reeve to co-deliver Middlebury College commencement address with wife and alumna Dana Morosini Reeve May 23 April 15, 2004 – Honorary degree recipients include Meryl Streep and Kenneth Feinberg Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to give concert April 24 April 13, 2004 – Jazz Mandolin Project to be special guest Feminist literary scholar Jane Gallop to lecture on "The Liberated Woman: Sade's Philosophy in the Boudoir" April 23 April 9, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Folksinger Jerry Silverman to perform songs of the Holocaust April 15 April 7, 2004 – Free concert to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day President of Save the Children Federation to speak April 13 on the politics of humanitarian response after 9/11 April 6, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Middlebury students help build school in Honduras during spring break April 1, 2004 – A capella group Womensing to perform free concert April 9 March 30, 2004 – Writer, broadcaster and Harvard professor Michael Ignatieff to give lecture on "The Lesser Evil: Hard Choices in the War on Terror" April 16 March 29, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Author of new book "The Cell Game" to join April 8 forum on how insider greed threatens great companies March 29, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Open house night at Middlebury College observatory April 1 March 24, 2004 – April 2 concert to benefit Mexican families March 24, 2004 – Amnesty International student group to take part in National Week of Student Action Middlebury College names Frank Swenton recipient of the Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching March 23, 2004 – "A Separation of Powers Controversy: Congressional Restrictions on Judicial Discretion in Sentencing" March 12, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public "The Linguistic Results of Civilizing the Wilderness" to be topic of lecture March 18 March 10, 2004 – Concert of contemporary works to include music by Middlebury College composer March 17 March 4, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Pulitzer Prize-winner Walter Mears to share inside look at 40 years of presidential campaigning March 15 March 3, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public "Sleeping Giant: The Significance of Latino Immigration, the Latino Vote and Latino Forms of Expression in America" to be symposium topic March 11-13 March 3, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public College gift to town announced March 2, 2004 – Multi-year agreement unveiled at Middlebury town meeting Christopher Reeve to co-deliver Middlebury College commencement address with wife and alumna Dana Morosini Reeve March 2, 2004 – Judge William Sessions to discuss "A Separation of Powers Controversy" February 27, 2004 – Talk is free and open to the public "Flipping the Coin: The Africa We Do Not Know" to be topic of daylong series of events on March 6 February 26, 2004 – Saturday "UMOJA African Experience" free and open to the public Chamber music sensation, the Florestan Trio, plans a Middlebury concert of Haydn, Schubert and more in its latest U.S. tour February 25, 2004 – Ronald K. Brown's dance company, Evidence, to perform a new work inspired by music and legacy of Nina Simone March 11-12 February 24, 2004 – "Reading the Women of the Bible" to be topic of lecture March 10 February 23, 2004 – Free and open to the public South Africa correspondent to speak on "Zimbabwe's Struggle for Democracy" March 2 February 18, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public West African theatre troupe to perform March 1 February 18, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public 81st annual Middlebury College Winter Carnival on Feb. 26-28 adopts "Road Trip" theme February 13, 2004 – Black History Month at Middlebury College February 12, 2004 – Events Calendar Listing: Middlebury College wins award for energy efficient construction February 12, 2004 – "The Harlem Renaissance and African-American Contributions to the Arts" symposium on Feb. 19-21 February 11, 2004 – "Def Poetry" artists Lemon, Abyss and Vanessa Hidary to be featured "Terrain" to explore landscape of dance February 6, 2004 – Concert of Jewish cantorial music and Gregorian chant Feb. 29 February 5, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Writer Kanan Makiya to speak on "Identity, Memory and Democracy in Post-War Iraq" Feb. 19 February 4, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public Middlebury College issues health advisory following student death February 3, 2004 – Renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin to perform in place of Ivan Moravec Feb. 13 January 29, 2004 – Matthew Biette is new head of dining at Middlebury College January 29, 2004 – Annual ski-down procession at Middlebury College Snow Bowl on Jan. 31 January 20, 2004 – Mid-year grads to be feted with special celebration Middlebury College InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to Host "24 Hours of Praise" January 20, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public Midd-Life Crisis? An Aging Alum Books It Back to School January 16, 2004 – Seven Days article chronicles experience of co-publisher and 1982 alumna Paula Routly Conference to examine rebounding technology market Jan. 24-25 January 15, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public Snow Bowl Cabin Dedicated to First Middlebury Ski Coach January 13, 2004 – Oldest original ski lodge in U.S. to be dedicated Jan. 17 Middlebury College celebrates the life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. January 8, 2004 – All events are free and open to the public "The Linguistic Results of Civilizing the Wilderness" to Be Topic of Lecture Macrh 18 December 31, 2003 – Middlebury College Snow Bowl to feature renovated Starr Shelter at start of new ski season December 31, 2003 – Ronald K. Brown's dance company, Evidence, to perform a new work inspired by the music and legacy of Nina Simone March 11-12 December 31, 2003 – NNN December 31, 2003 – Commencement 2004: The words of Christopher and Dana Morosini Reeve December 31, 2003 –
"The Linguistic Results of Civilizing the Wilderness" to be topic of lecture March 18 December 17, 2009 –
Marlboro Music School and Festival Co-Director Richard Goode to give piano concert Jan. 11 December 23, 2004 –
"Lost Voices: Human Trafficking Around the World" to be topic of Amnesty International symposium Nov. 16-20 November 3, 2004 –
"The Jews in America at 350 Years" to be topic of symposium Nov. 13 October 31, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
50-year anniversary of Hillel chapter reminder of how far Jewish culture has come at Middlebury October 31, 2004 – Thriving Jewish community at Middlebury College was slow to start
Acclaimed Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey and Croatian pianist Dejan Lazic to share an evening of sonatas Nov. 13 October 31, 2004 –
Sports symposium to feature skiing legend Bill Koch Nov. 4 October 25, 2004 – Author and scholar-in-residence Bill McKibben organizes second annual free event
Troy Peters named conductor of Middlebury College Orchestra October 21, 2004 – College orchestra to perform first of four concerts Oct. 30
"Accessibility Awareness Week" Nov. 1-6 to offer films, dance performance, personal stories, wheel-a-thon, and more October 20, 2004 –
"Why Bosnia? Sustainable Peace in the Balkans" to be topic of symposium Oct. 27-28 October 14, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
Dedication of Vermont artist Michael Singer's "Garden of the Seasons" follows new library dedication October 12, 2004 – Commissioning of a second piece of artwork for new building also announced
"How to Lock Up, Talk Down and Get Things Done" to be presented at Hannaford Career Center Oct. 16 October 11, 2004 – Student-written, produced, acted and directed play originally presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival comes to Middlebury for one night only
Journalists to give public talks as part of new Middlebury College program October 7, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
Experts convene at Middlebury College Oct. 9 to discuss privatization of American national security September 30, 2004 –
Dedication of new $40 million library to take place October 8th September 27, 2004 – Dedication festivities, including dance performances and symposium, to coincide with presidential inauguration
Author of "Affluenza," John de Graaf, and adventure traveler Mandip Singh Soin to give lectures Oct. 4 September 23, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
Fresh young classical ensemble Concertante plans an evening of Brahms, Schoenberg and Strauss Oct. 2 September 22, 2004 –
Middlebury College to inaugurate Ronald D. Liebowitz as its 16th president Oct. 10 September 21, 2004 –
Dance company Project Bandaloop to take Middlebury College's library dedication to new heights September 20, 2004 – Company members include Middlebury alumnus Mark Stuver
Student winner of 2003 "Jeopardy!" College Championship to compete in game show's Tournament of Champions September 15, 2004 – Keith Williams of Manchester Center, Vt., to play in quarterfinals Sept. 20
Middlebury College students to leave on BioBus Sept. 13 September 10, 2004 – Students depart with mission to educate about benefits of biodiesel fuel
Theatre company to perform first play by author Jay Parini Sept. 17 September 3, 2004 – "An American Revolution" is a new black comedy set in Vermont
27th edition of Middlebury College French Department's traveler's guide to Montreal now available September 3, 2004 – Free French language travel booklet available to tourists, and high school French teachers and their students
Mamadou Diabate returns Sept. 24 with his musical ensemble, exotic instruments, and a uniquely powerful sound September 2, 2004 –
Class of 2008 brings new talents to college campus August 30, 2004 – Students go back-to-school with passions for political activism and tchoukball
Middlebury College arts season features dynamic stage artists, returning favorites, exhibitions and award-winning films August 24, 2004 –
Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference to take place Aug. 11-21 July 28, 2004 – Readings and lectures are open to the public
Expert on presidential elections can comment on 2004 campaign and national political conventions July 13, 2004 –
Chinese performing arts troupe to appear July 11 June 30, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Ronald D. Liebowitz becomes Middlebury's 16th president June 30, 2004 – Senior administrator and faculty member succeeds John McCardell
Middlebury College Snow Bowl to feature renovated Starr Shelter at start of new ski season June 28, 2004 – Lodge to open Dec. 10 after $2.25 million project is complete
Allison Stanger named to Council on Foreign Relations June 25, 2004 – Political science professor and director of Middlebury College Rohatyn Center for International Affairs is expert on European politics
Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference awards Bakeless Prizes in fiction and poetry June 15, 2004 –
Middlebury College Language Schools International Film Festival to begin June 12 June 3, 2004 – All films are free and open to the public
Middlebury College enters agreement to sell Maple Manor property June 1, 2004 – Housing, offices and retail space proposed for 31-acre tract
Middlebury Magazine named one of best college magazines in the country May 17, 2004 – Publication also receives award for photography
Middlebury College receives $50 million gift May 7, 2004 – Anonymous gift is largest in College's history; additional $10 million gift also received
2004 Middlebury College Public Service Leadership Awards conferred April 20 April 23, 2004 – Two new awards named for Bonnie and John McCardell also presented
"Should Endangered Species Have Standing?" to be topic of lecture by author J. Baird Callicott April 29 April 20, 2004 –
Performing Arts Series wraps up with return visit by champion violinist Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica Quartet, May 2 April 20, 2004 –
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of "Angels in America," Tony Kushner, to give a reading April 28 April 19, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Versatile, dynamic and prolific Krystian Zimerman brings his talent and concert piano to Middlebury College April 27 April 15, 2004 –
Open house night at Middlebury College Observatory April 23 April 15, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Christopher Reeve to co-deliver Middlebury College commencement address with wife and alumna Dana Morosini Reeve May 23 April 15, 2004 – Honorary degree recipients include Meryl Streep and Kenneth Feinberg
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to give concert April 24 April 13, 2004 – Jazz Mandolin Project to be special guest
Feminist literary scholar Jane Gallop to lecture on "The Liberated Woman: Sade's Philosophy in the Boudoir" April 23 April 9, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Folksinger Jerry Silverman to perform songs of the Holocaust April 15 April 7, 2004 – Free concert to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day
President of Save the Children Federation to speak April 13 on the politics of humanitarian response after 9/11 April 6, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Writer, broadcaster and Harvard professor Michael Ignatieff to give lecture on "The Lesser Evil: Hard Choices in the War on Terror" April 16 March 29, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Author of new book "The Cell Game" to join April 8 forum on how insider greed threatens great companies March 29, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
April 2 concert to benefit Mexican families March 24, 2004 – Amnesty International student group to take part in National Week of Student Action
Middlebury College names Frank Swenton recipient of the Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching March 23, 2004 –
"A Separation of Powers Controversy: Congressional Restrictions on Judicial Discretion in Sentencing" March 12, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
"The Linguistic Results of Civilizing the Wilderness" to be topic of lecture March 18 March 10, 2004 –
Concert of contemporary works to include music by Middlebury College composer March 17 March 4, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Pulitzer Prize-winner Walter Mears to share inside look at 40 years of presidential campaigning March 15 March 3, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
"Sleeping Giant: The Significance of Latino Immigration, the Latino Vote and Latino Forms of Expression in America" to be symposium topic March 11-13 March 3, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
College gift to town announced March 2, 2004 – Multi-year agreement unveiled at Middlebury town meeting
Christopher Reeve to co-deliver Middlebury College commencement address with wife and alumna Dana Morosini Reeve March 2, 2004 –
Judge William Sessions to discuss "A Separation of Powers Controversy" February 27, 2004 – Talk is free and open to the public
"Flipping the Coin: The Africa We Do Not Know" to be topic of daylong series of events on March 6 February 26, 2004 – Saturday "UMOJA African Experience" free and open to the public
Chamber music sensation, the Florestan Trio, plans a Middlebury concert of Haydn, Schubert and more in its latest U.S. tour February 25, 2004 –
Ronald K. Brown's dance company, Evidence, to perform a new work inspired by music and legacy of Nina Simone March 11-12 February 24, 2004 –
"Reading the Women of the Bible" to be topic of lecture March 10 February 23, 2004 – Free and open to the public
South Africa correspondent to speak on "Zimbabwe's Struggle for Democracy" March 2 February 18, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
West African theatre troupe to perform March 1 February 18, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
81st annual Middlebury College Winter Carnival on Feb. 26-28 adopts "Road Trip" theme February 13, 2004 –
"The Harlem Renaissance and African-American Contributions to the Arts" symposium on Feb. 19-21 February 11, 2004 – "Def Poetry" artists Lemon, Abyss and Vanessa Hidary to be featured
Concert of Jewish cantorial music and Gregorian chant Feb. 29 February 5, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Writer Kanan Makiya to speak on "Identity, Memory and Democracy in Post-War Iraq" Feb. 19 February 4, 2004 – Event is free and open to the public
Annual ski-down procession at Middlebury College Snow Bowl on Jan. 31 January 20, 2004 – Mid-year grads to be feted with special celebration
Middlebury College InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to Host "24 Hours of Praise" January 20, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
Midd-Life Crisis? An Aging Alum Books It Back to School January 16, 2004 – Seven Days article chronicles experience of co-publisher and 1982 alumna Paula Routly
Conference to examine rebounding technology market Jan. 24-25 January 15, 2004 – Events are free and open to the public
Snow Bowl Cabin Dedicated to First Middlebury Ski Coach January 13, 2004 – Oldest original ski lodge in U.S. to be dedicated Jan. 17
Middlebury College celebrates the life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. January 8, 2004 – All events are free and open to the public
"The Linguistic Results of Civilizing the Wilderness" to Be Topic of Lecture Macrh 18 December 31, 2003 –
Middlebury College Snow Bowl to feature renovated Starr Shelter at start of new ski season December 31, 2003 –
Ronald K. Brown's dance company, Evidence, to perform a new work inspired by the music and legacy of Nina Simone March 11-12 December 31, 2003 –