Reading List for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of Black authors connected to Middlebury that we hope you’ll check out.
Stories
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Connecting Academics and Experience
Sophomore Cassia Park’s summer internship at the HOPE Food Shelf in Addison County changed how she sees herself and her place in the world. The internship was part of her studies in the Privilege and Poverty Academic Cluster.
Working for People—and the Planet
For nearly three decades, Terry Kellogg ’94 has worked and studied at the intersection of business and the environment. His focus areas have included forestry, mining, renewable energy and sustainable business practices writ large at the Timberland Company, 1% for the Planet, and now Helios Climate Ventures.
The Power of Words
Middlebury students are learning the art of oratory to make their words mean more. An innovative program has already helped more than 7,000 students deliver compelling arguments, enrich class discussions, and impress at job interviews.
Sonic Art
What began as an attempt by Assistant Professor Matthew Evan Taylor to collaborate with fellow musicians during the isolation of the pandemic ended up being a yearlong project that culminated in an evening performance at the Met.
Two professors honored with first Marlow Above and Beyond Award
In April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold, Middlebury Professors Caitlin Knowles Myers and Sarah Stroup helped launch a new initiative called Faculty at Home, a webinar series that allowed them to share the work of Middlebury faculty with virtual audiences around the world.
Connection Among the Stars
A summer teaching science to refugee children showed Hannah Harris the power of language. A fellowship at the School of Korean has gave her the skills to advance international collaboration as a communicator for the International Astronomical Union.
Opening Doors for Others
Davis United World College Scholar Rachel Ochako ’11 has transformed childhood hardship into a lifelong mission of opening doors for others. She is currently deputy director of international programs at Africare.
Middlebury Receives $10 Million Gift to Support Black Studies, Provide Financial Aid
Middlebury has received a $10 million gift from Ted ’83 and Kathy O’Connor Truscott ’83 to support faculty and students.