How did you get here?
Sixteen students were asked the question by fellow students, the Middlebury Fellows in Narrative Journalism. Listen to their answers.
Facebook for Parents
Join us on Facebook, where you'll find the latest news from Middlebury and conversation with other parents.
Weekend Journal
The Parent Poll
Following up on a student poll during orientation, we asked parents to tell us what their kids asked them to bring from home. Watch the video.
A Classic Journey
Fall Family Weekend marked the seventh year that the Classics Department staged a marathon reading of a classical text. Read more.
Student Perspective
Senior Admissions Fellow Paul Hildebrand ’12 reflects on why he loves Fall Family Weekend. Read more.
Story Source
Middmag.com, the online version of Middlebury Magazine, is your source for fresh perspectives on the College today. You'll find more stories on Fall Family Weekend there.
A Study Abroad Primer
Fall Family Weekend 2011
A Weekend to Remember
More than 1,300 parents, grandparents, siblings, and other family members converged on campus for this year's Fall Family Weekend. Both the activities and the weather offered a great variety, as family members experienced a little bit of what their students' lives are like at Middlebury.
Our photographer, Todd Balfour, was busy capturing the weekend's spirit and events. You can watch a slideshow by clicking on the photo above or view and download Todd's photos free of charge. (You can post your own photos from the weekend on the parents' Facebook page.) On this web page, you'll also find videos and links to stories that give you a sampling of the weekend's pleasures.
View the Videos
Extraordinarily Ordinary
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins held the Fall Family Weekend audience spellbound. He made us laugh, cry, reflect, and appreciate the power of poetry. He'll do the same for viewers of this video. You can also read a story about the event. Collins is introduced by Jay Parini, Axinn Professor of English and Creative Writing.
Food for Thought
There is growing interest in food studies on campus. Students, faculty, and parents in the food field discuss how a proposed new food studies minor could enrich the education at Middlebury and how the liberal arts are the best preparation for the business of food. You can also read about the event here.
Education in Action: Careers in the Common Good
Learn about opportunities for students to participate in Middlebury-funded internships in fields such as health care, international development, education, government, and socially responsible business.
Education in Action: Careers on Wall Street
Parents who work in the financial sector discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field this year and offer advice to students on how to prepare for a career in finance and how to go about getting a job in it.
Fall Family Weekend 2012
Fall Family Weekend 2012 will be held October 5-7. Due to the Columbus Day Weekend, Bread Loaf accommodations will be available Thursday night, Oct. 4 through Sunday night, October 7. Registration for accommodations at Bread Loaf will be available online beginning August 1, 2012. A two night minimum stay is required and the cost is $50/person/night. This charge includes a large buffet breakfast. The College provides sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels. We hope to see you on campus!
