Academic Affairs sponsors a wide array of events, lectures, and symposia featuring Middlebury faculty.
Middlebury faculty are eager to share their research and creative works to further knowledge and foster conversation. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to attend signature events such as the Clifford Symposium, the Fall Faculty Forum, and the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture series, as well as additional academic events included in the calendar listings below. For faculty publication information, see individual faculty profiles.
See our faculty meeting calendar.
Come hear the Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble’s Winter Concert, conducted by Catherine Ott. The program features audience favorites like “Amazing Grace” and George Gershwin’s “American in Paris”, alongside music reflecting the diverse perspectives and cultures of the Japanese, Arabic, Latin and American musicians who composed them.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
Open to the Public
Free
Come purchase yummy snacks and cool merch— all benefiting the Vermont Language Justice Project, a local nonprofit organization.
Davis Family Library Vestibule (main entrance)
Fall 2025 ART700 class capstone thesis exhibition of artworks, including painting, photography, illustration, design, sculpture, installation, and more! The exhibition will run from December 5th, 2025, to December 12th, 2025. Open daily Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building, 78 Chateau Rd.
Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)
Closed to the Public
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced
Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended. Open to Middlebury students only.
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Closed to the Public
Join us for a student-organized screening of peer-made video works and films! Do you have a video work or a film you created for or outside of class that you’d like to share, but don’t have a place to screen it? For submissions visit go/studentfilmshowcase. The event will happen on Tuesday, December 9th from 7:00-9:00pm in Axinn 232. Some light snacks will be provided.
Axinn Center 232
Fall 2025 ART700 class capstone thesis exhibition of artworks, including painting, photography, illustration, design, sculpture, installation, and more! The exhibition will run from December 5th, 2025, to December 12th, 2025. Open daily Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building, 78 Chateau Rd.
Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)
Closed to the Public
Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced
Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended. Open to Middlebury students only.
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Closed to the Public
Fall 2025 ART700 class capstone thesis exhibition of artworks, including painting, photography, illustration, design, sculpture, installation, and more! The exhibition will run from December 5th, 2025, to December 12th, 2025. Open daily Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building, 78 Chateau Rd.
Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)
Closed to the Public
Join Chellis House for our weekly Stitch & Bitch! Gather in feminist community to scheme, make art, meet new people, use your hands, and take a break from screens and school. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any projects you’re currently working on. Together we can build a better world, but first we must imagine it!
Chellis House Library
