Events

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.

Upcoming Events

  • Biology Seminar Series - On the (im)possibility of elephants

    Biology Seminar, Saul Lecture - Dr. Vincent Lynch, University of Buffalo

    Cancer, aging, Peto’s paradox

    Evolutionary theory predicts that large animals, because they have more cells than smaller ones should have higher cancer prevalence than the small ones; similarly long-lived animals, which have a long time to acquire cancer causing mutations should have higher cancer prevalence than short lived ones but do not. In fact the cancer prevalence in mammals averages 50-10%. What mechanisms underlie this apparent disconnect between theory and observation?

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220

    Open to the Public

  • Special Collections Middlebury Migration Conference Open House

    Visit Special Collections to explore themes of migration in material and literary culture. Featured books include exiled authors, migrant stories, and itinerant texts from Special Collections alongside contemporary graphic novels from a private collection. In collaboration with the Migrant Justice in Vermont and Beyond Middlebury Migration Conference. 

    Davis Family Library, Special Collections Reading Room

    Open to the Public

  • Beyond Bars: Reimagining Justice and Healing in Vermont Film Screening

    Beyond Bars: Reimagining Justice and Healing in Vermont. Film Screening and panel discussion to follow, provided by the Johnson Exhibition Gallery. Limited seating available, first come first seat. 

    Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building 78 Chateau Rd

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • Feminist Poetry Workshop

    Join Chellis House for a low-stakes, generative workshop for new and experienced writers! 

    Chellis House Library

  • Careers in Law and Government Symposium

    Four Middlebury alumni, lawyers and/or government officials will discuss their work and the relationship between their undergraduate education and their career choices.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public

  • ES Program Fall Cider Social

    Come meet fellow Environmental Studies majors, minors, and faculty. Learn more about the major and opportunities in the program and get any questions answered prior to spring registration. 

    Prospective majors and minors are also encouraged to attend. 

    Apples, cider, and cider doughnuts will be served.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public

  • Middlebury School in Jordan Pre-Departure Orientation

    This will be a mandatory pre-departure meeting for students planning to study at the School in Jordan during the spring of 2026. (Students admitted to the program will receive a Zoom invitation via email.)

    Virtual Middlebury

  • Info Session: Boren Awards for International Study

    Attend this info session to learn about Boren Scholarships (for undergraduate study abroad) and Boren Fellowships (for graduate study). Boren funds study abroad in world regions critical to US interests (awards $12,500 for semester/$25,000 for full year). Note the Boren application deadline is January 16, 2026 for study abroad during 2026-27, so start planning now. More info: https://www.borenawards.org/ 

    Sunderland 130

  • Weekly Politics Luncheon

    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

  • HARC Information Session

    Please join HARC Faculty and Majors from both the Art History and Architectural Studies tracks, to learn more about the major/minor requirements, in addition to department opportunities, trips, funding, and fun.

    Mahaney Arts Center Lower Lobby

    Closed to the Public

Event Planning Resources

  • Before planning an event, visit the Office of Event Management for information on all elements of event planning, including catering and crowd control.
  • Media Services can help with your event’s media and technology needs.
  • If you are inviting a foreign national to participate in your event, please contact the Tax Office well in advance.