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

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    "Making It" – A Class of 2015 Art Show

    Members of the Department of Studio Art’s Class of 2015 showcase the work of their professional artist careers in the Johnson Memorial Building’s second floor gallery.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • A bright star with pink and blue gas clouds.

    Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

    The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 9:30 - 11:30pm on Wednesday June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, and July 16th. This event is open to the public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 35-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.

    Mittelman Observatory (McCardell Bicentennial Hall)

    Open to the Public

  • A digitally manipulated image divided into four mirrored quadrants. The top half of the image is an upside-down mirror of the bottom half, and the left side mirrors the right, creating a symmetrical, kaleidoscope-like effect. The primary image shows a person dressed in black, standing on green grass, holding the edge of a large, translucent blue piece of fabric with white markings that stretches out horizontally.

    "Making It" – A Class of 2015 Art Show

    Members of the Department of Studio Art’s Class of 2015 showcase the work of their professional artist careers in the Johnson Memorial Building’s second floor gallery.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • A bright star with pink and blue gas clouds.

    Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

    The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 9:30 - 11:30pm on Wednesday June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, and July 16th. This event is open to the public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 35-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.

    Mittelman Observatory (McCardell Bicentennial Hall)

    Open to the Public

  • A digitally manipulated image divided into four mirrored quadrants. The top half of the image is an upside-down mirror of the bottom half, and the left side mirrors the right, creating a symmetrical, kaleidoscope-like effect. The primary image shows a person dressed in black, standing on green grass, holding the edge of a large, translucent blue piece of fabric with white markings that stretches out horizontally.

    "Making It" – A Class of 2015 Art Show

    Members of the Department of Studio Art’s Class of 2015 showcase the work of their professional artist careers in the Johnson Memorial Building’s second floor gallery.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • A bright star with pink and blue gas clouds.

    Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

    The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 9:30 - 11:30pm on Wednesday June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, and July 16th. This event is open to the public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 35-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.

    Mittelman Observatory (McCardell Bicentennial Hall)

    Open to the Public

  • A digitally manipulated image divided into four mirrored quadrants. The top half of the image is an upside-down mirror of the bottom half, and the left side mirrors the right, creating a symmetrical, kaleidoscope-like effect. The primary image shows a person dressed in black, standing on green grass, holding the edge of a large, translucent blue piece of fabric with white markings that stretches out horizontally.

    "Making It" – A Class of 2015 Art Show

    Members of the Department of Studio Art’s Class of 2015 showcase the work of their professional artist careers in the Johnson Memorial Building’s second floor gallery.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • A digitally manipulated image divided into four mirrored quadrants. The top half of the image is an upside-down mirror of the bottom half, and the left side mirrors the right, creating a symmetrical, kaleidoscope-like effect. The primary image shows a person dressed in black, standing on green grass, holding the edge of a large, translucent blue piece of fabric with white markings that stretches out horizontally.

    "Making It" – A Class of 2015 Art Show

    Members of the Department of Studio Art’s Class of 2015 showcase the work of their professional artist careers in the Johnson Memorial Building’s second floor gallery.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public

  • view of the chapel steeple where the carillon is located.

    Carillon Concert Series

    The Carillon Concert Series features beautiful concerts from Middlebury Chapel’s bell tower. The melodic sounds of the carillon bells will ring out across the campus. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket! Free and open to the public.

    Performers: Nikita and Daniel Gratchev

    For more information about the performers and programs, please click here.

    Middlebury Chapel

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.