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Sights and Sounds

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Art and Science

A course led by biology professor Erin Eggleston explored creative ways to communicate the nature of microbes and related issues of social equity.
By Brett Simison

News and Announcements

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Essays and Commentary

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The Student Mind

Citing experiences in two of his courses, an associate professor of writing and rhetoric counters public sentiment that today’s college students are not taking the time to contemplate—and are writing less and less. 
By Hector Vila

Vignettes and Portraits

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Videos: A Day in the Life

We asked Middlebury students to share the things that make up their busy days on (and off) campus—the fun, the challenging, the mundane, the beautiful. Here’s what they came up with.

May Belle Chellis and friends on Lake Champlain

Mittelman Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall

Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 9:30 - 11:30pm on Wednesday, July 1st. This event is open to the general public and is free for all attendees. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 35-minute stargazing time slot. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.