January 1, 1999

Middlebury College’s Third Annual Silent Art Auction

to be Held on Jan. 16

Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

Middlebury College’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity

will host its third annual silent art auction from 7:30-10 p.m.

on Saturday, Jan. 16 in the Grand Salon of Le Château,

off College Street (Route 125). The proceeds from the auction

and other fundraising activities by the College chapter will be

donated to Habitat for Humanity of Addison County, the newly founded

local affiliate of the national organization. The organization’s

mission is to build houses within the community for families in

need. The auction will showcase works donated by Middlebury

College students, faculty, and staff. Admission is free and open

to the public.

“Last year’s auction was very successful,”

said Middlebury College student Jennifer Jensen, co-chair of the

College’s Habitat for Humanity chapter. “Not only was more

than $1,400 raised for the completion of a Habitat home in Huntington,

but it turned out to be an excellent way to bring the community

together and to promote student artwork on campus.”

The silent auction is one of many fundraisers the

student chapter has organized during this academic year. The annual

5K road race and a semi-formal dance were successful fall events.

Spring plans include the chapter’s second annual golf tournament

at Middlebury College’s Ralph Myhre Golf Course, and the annual

spring break trip to participate in “Collegiate Challenge,”

Habitat for Humanity’s collaborative building project for college

students across the nation to work together on a Habitat home.

For more information about the auction, contact Middlebury

College Habitat for Humanity student co-chair, Jennifer Jensen,

at 802-388-1370.