In Memoriam: Yan Zhou ’23
The junior independent study major from Beijing, China, was passionate about linguistics and held a leadership position with the College’s Quidditch Club.
News and Announcements
Demitria Kirby Named Director of Public Safety
A proven leader, manager, and social advocate, Kirby begins her new role on October 25.
Former Dean of Environmental Affairs Nan Jenks-Jay Wins Distinguished Alumni Award from Yale School of the Environment
Jenks-Jay was recognized for “being a leading voice for environmental education and sustainability in higher education, and catalyzing environmental programs around the country and globally.”
Middlebury Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 12 New Members
In a ceremony over Fall Family Weekend, students were inducted based on work completed over the past three years.
Solar Project Brings Middlebury College Closer to 100 Percent Renewable Energy Goal
The groundbreaking October 12 celebrates an innovative collaboration that expands local, cost-effective, renewable energy in Vermont.
In Memoriam: Megan Battey ’79
Over her many years as a Middlebury staff member, Megan Battey developed and transformed the Visual Resource Center serving the History of Art and Architecture department.
Mead Memorial Chapel
Middlebury will remove the Mead name from the chapel, citing John Mead’s role in eugenics policy in the early 20th century.
In Memoriam: George B. Todd
The Christian A. Johnson Professor Emeritus of Music brought jazz, folk music, and ethnomusicology, as well as new approaches to the traditions of theory and musicology, to Middlebury during his long tenure at the College.
Middlebury Welcomes New Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator
Butterfly Blaise Boire brings years of experience to the complicated and challenging work of civil rights and Title IX.
President Patton Outlines Priorities for Coming Academic Year
Laurie Patton shared her vision of opportunities and challenges in her annual address to faculty.