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

  • 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.

    Performer: George Matthew Jr. Carillonneur, Middlebury College and Norwich University

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

    Middlebury Chapel

  • "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

  • "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

  • 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.

    Performer: Joseph Min, winner of the 2024 Queen Fabiola International Carillon Competition

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

    Middlebury Chapel

  • "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

  • Korean Drumming

    Mondays in September, come learn to play the Korean percussion genre samulnori. Samulnori blends traditional Korean rhythms into dynamic pieces using four Korean percussion instruments: janggu (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), jing (large gong), and ggwaenggwari (small gong). Participants will start by learning technique and basic rhythms and progress to more complex rhythms and sequences. No experience needed.

    The Bunker (FIC 121)

  • 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

  • Curtain Up!

    Theatre invites new and returning students to meet the majors and minors, the faculty and staff of the department and learn what we have planned for this semester and beyond. 

    There will be pizza and beverages!

    Mahaney Arts Center 232

    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.