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January

Sun Jan 04, 09 - Middlebury offers students a change of pace during month-long winter term
The philosophy of clay, the academics of coaching, and everyday magic are just a few of the things students are delving into this January

December

Thu Dec 11, 08 - Trustees approve promotions for four Middlebury faculty members
Jason Arndt, Louisa Burnham, Jessica Holmes, and Christian Keathley will become associate professors on July 1, 2009

Wed Dec 03, 08 - Knowledge Without Boundaries: A progress report on the College's strategic plan
New ways to support creativity and innovation are among the highlights

Tue Dec 02, 08 - Middlebury senior Jeffrey Cloutier awarded Marshall Scholarship
Prestigious award funds graduate study in the U.K.

Mon Dec 01, 08 - Russian School alumna named president and CEO of National Public Radio
Vivian Schiller, former head of NYTimes.com, to lead NPR beginning in January

November

Thu Nov 20, 08 - Middlebury College’s John Elder named Vermont Professor of the Year

Wed Nov 19, 08 - Senior thesis research led to Fulbright awards for two Middlebury alumnae
Sarah Jones ’07 and Lee Ware ’06 bring the number of 2008-09 Middlebury Fulbrighters to six

Tue Nov 04, 08 - Middlebury students capture 31st annual ‘Green Chicken’ math contest
Mathematics competition with Williams got its start back in 1978

Mon Nov 03, 08 - Franklin Environmental Center is Vermont's first LEED platinum building [video]
Building is only seventh in nation to earn platinum designation under LEED NC2.2 standards

October

Fri Oct 31, 08 - Political junkies, take note: Professors have a video and a blog for you
Watch a webcast, 'The Presidential Election of 2008: Analysis and Projections,' featuring Eric Davis, and/or read Matt Dickinson's blog, 'Presidential Power'

Sun Oct 12, 08 - Middlebury sophomore's climate action lands him in cold water [video]
Following his World Wildlife Fund trip to Arctic, Ben Wessel '11 prepares for United Nations climate conference in Poland

Mon Oct 06, 08 - Professor helps ABC News explore Vermont's political landscape
Eric Davis, professor emeritus of political science, appears on Good Morning America's '50 States in 50 Days'

Mon Oct 06, 08 - Peace Under Friendly Fire: Student co-authors Times op-ed piece
Middlebury senior Haseeb Humayoon has worked as a consultant to nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan

Mon Oct 06, 08 - Middlebury dedicates Axinn Center at Starr Library on October 18
New landmark pays tribute to the past while giving shape to the future

Thu Oct 02, 08 - Middlebury faculty economists scrutinize the U.S. financial crisis [video]
Professors Colander, Matthews, Pardee, and Prasch examine bailout plan and issues leading up to it

September

Thu Sep 25, 08 - Middlebury is one of 15 schools named 'College Sustainability Leaders'
Third annual 'College Sustainability Report Card' credits Middlebury for campus programs

Mon Sep 22, 08 - Football team christens new artificial turf field with 42-28 victory
President Liebowitz welcomes fans, thanks donors for new FieldTurf surface at Youngman Field

Fri Sep 19, 08 - Biology professor receives state’s highest honor for contributions to science
Grace Spatafora elected to Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering

Fri Sep 19, 08 - In the Globe: Middlebury senior juggles football and pre-med studies
Team captain Andrew Matson '09 talks about football, academics and time management

Fri Sep 12, 08 - Four recent Middlebury College graduates receive Fulbright Scholarships
Members of the Class of 2008 now work and study in China, Korea and Spain

Wed Sep 10, 08 - Monterey Institute takes part in debate over LPGA language requirement
MIIS, located in golf mecca on the Monterey Peninsula, offers to help professional golf tour by providing English language curriculum

Mon Sep 08, 08 - Class of 2012 gathers in Mead Chapel for Middlebury's Convocation
President Liebowitz urges first-year students to consider the impact of their behavior on the community

Mon Sep 08, 08 - Middlebury names five faculty members to endowed professorships
Professors Choi, Olsen, Sheldon, Spatafora, and Trombulak honored for their teaching and research

Wed Sep 03, 08 - Tents of Hope for Darfur takes place in Middlebury September 13, 20 and 27
National initiative is designed to raise awareness and create action to end genocide in Sudan

August

Thu Aug 21, 08 - Middlebury earns top grade on Sierra Club's list of 'schools that get it'
College selected as No. 1 in Sierra Magazine feature on 'Cool Schools' for 2008

Mon Aug 18, 08 - College establishes Frost funds to maintain farm, support writer in residence
Robert Frost Farm and Cabin Preservation Fund will support the maintenance of the historic Homer Noble Farmhouse

Mon Aug 18, 08 - Summer Research Symposium showcases student work [audio slideshow]
Student projects in many disciplines presented during one-day event

Wed Aug 13, 08 - Students research how adolescents acquire knowledge [slideshow]
Three Middlebury undergraduates spend the summer on campus working with Professor Barbara Hofer

Tue Aug 05, 08 - Bread Loaf Writers' Conference begins 83rd summer session on August 13
Public invited to lectures and readings during two-week session at Bread Loaf mountain campus in Ripton

July

Wed Jul 23, 08 - Student researches shrinking glaciers and climate change [audio slideshow]
Middlebury junior Lilly Corenthal works with geology professor Jeff Munroe to study core samples from bottom of glacial lake

Thu Jul 10, 08 - Knowledge Without Boundaries: A progress report on the College's strategic plan
Efforts to improve financial aid packages and attract more top-rated students are among the highlights

Thu Jul 03, 08 - Alumni set a record with 60 percent participation in annual giving
College earns an additional $1 million by surpassing last year’s giving rate

June

Thu Jun 05, 08 - Rock stars: Three sisters, all distinguished geologists, reflect on what Middlebury did for them
Remarks by Middlebury alumnae Katharine, Patricia and Susan Cashman at the annual dinner for honorary degree recipients

May

Fri May 23, 08 - College's environmental center dedicated to two Middlebury alumni
Building will now be called the Janet Halstead Franklin ’72 and Churchill G. Franklin ’71 Environmental Center at Hillcrest

Fri May 09, 08 - Middlebury honors Varian Fry with first Global Citizenship Award
Felix Rohatyn '49, who escaped the Nazis, presents award to widow of unsung hero

April

Wed Apr 30, 08 - Two Middlebury College student proposals receive funding from Davis Projects for Peace
College will fund four more proposals from Middlebury students

Wed Apr 23, 08 - Student's research may lead to relief for traumatized veterans
Middlebury senior Libby Marks and faculty member Matt Kimble look for brain differences among post traumatic stress disorder sufferers

Wed Apr 16, 08 - Middlebury student team finishes first in computer programming competition
Three-student team wins for the second year in a row at Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges event

Wed Apr 16, 08 - Five graduates earn research fellowships from National Science Foundation
Students receive grants to support their doctoral level studies in science, economics

Mon Apr 14, 08 - Spring Student Symposium April 18 showcases undergraduate research
Research projects by more than 90 students will be featured in combination of lectures, readings, performances, posters and artwork

Thu Apr 10, 08 - President reviews progress in reducing student debt, a major goal of the College's strategic plan
Middlebury reduces student loan component of financial aid packages for second straight year

Thu Apr 03, 08 - Recent graduate one of 45 U.S. students selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Scholarship will allow alumna to pursue master's degree at the University of Cambridge

March

Mon Mar 31, 08 - Middlebury student will use Watson Fellowship to explore legendary urban underground sites

Fri Mar 21, 08 - Middlebury students, faculty honored for service to Vermont communities

Mon Mar 17, 08 - Middlebury seniors nominated for prestigious environmental fellowships

February

Fri Feb 29, 08 - Knowledge Without Boundaries: A progress report on the College's strategic plan

Thu Feb 21, 08 - Middlebury College celebrates dedication of the Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Center for the Arts on center’s 15th anniversary

January

Wed Jan 30, 08 - Students embrace creativity, risk and a whole new way of learning in MiddCORE

Wed Jan 16, 08 - Middlebury again ranks near the top in number of Peace Corps volunteers

Mon Jan 14, 08 - College buys historic Old Stone Mill with plans to expand space for the arts

Fri Jan 11, 08 - Faculty update: Professors publish books on Hare Krishna, global warming

Mon Jan 07, 08 - Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy receives grant for first summer

Fri Jan 04, 08 - College wins Mellon Award for Technology Collaboration

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