News and Events

The Arabic Department invites the Middlebury College community to enjoy Arabic food at “Shawarma Night.” This is a chance to gather to celebrate Arab culture and share wonderful food.

Please join the departments of Arabic, Chinese, Dance, German, Japanese Studies, Luso-Hispanic Studies, Philosophy, Russian, and Theatre for a reception celebrating graduates in these disciplines. 

The following departments invite grads and their guests to join them in the locations listed below.

Arabic | MAC 221 | 3:30-4:15 pm

Dance | MAC Dance Theatre (110) | 3:30-4:15 pm

Japanese Studies | MAC 232 | 3:30-4:15 pm

Russian | MAC 125 | 3:30-4:15 pm

Theatre | Seeler Studio Theatre | 3:30-4:15 pm

Chinese | MAC 232 | 4:45-5:30 pm

German | MAC 121 | 4:45-5:30 pm

Luso-Hispanic Studies | Seeler Studio Theatre | 4:45-5:30 pm

The Arabic Department invites the Middlebury College community to enjoy Arabic food at “Shawarma Night.” This is a chance to gather to celebrate Arab culture and share wonderful food.

This is a screening of a new documentary, with a live Q&A with the film’s subject, dance choreographer Hadar Ahuvia.

Join Nadim Maghzal and MNSA (Wake Island Duo) for a special edition of their NYC party series, Laylit at the Bunker on April 17^th at 10pm. Highlighting SWANA dance music and EDM, Laylit is a high energy performance by world class DJs you don’t want to miss.  Read more about Laylit here, and check out Nadim and MNSA performing with Boiler Room here. Open to the public. No bags allowed.

The Arabic Department invites the Middlebury College community to enjoy Arabic food at “Shawarma Night.” This is a chance to gather to celebrate Arab culture and share wonderful food.

International Karaoke is back!

The evening will begin with performances from student groups representing each language department - so come cheer on your department and help them win!

After the competition, the stage opens to everyone to sing a non-English song during Open Mic.

Come celebrate language, culture, and community at Middlebury College!

The Arabic Department will be hosting an Arab-Jewish Seder to share and engage in the rich Passover traditions of Jews from across the Arab World. No Arabic or prior knowledge of Judaism is needed. Open to all Middlebury ID Card Holders.

Abstract: This presentation explores how Arab intellectuals during the Nahda—the so-called Arab cultural renaissance—engaged with Chinese culture, its anti-colonial struggle, constitutional revolution, and women’s rights. 

Mariam Ghani is an artist, writer, and filmmaker. Her work examines places, spaces, and moments where social, political, and cultural structures manifest in visible forms, encompassing video, sound, installation, photography, performance, text, and data. 

Remarks and awards for Arabic department seniors and their families.

Join Nadim Maghzal, MNSA (Wake Island Duo) and guests performers for a special edition of their NYC party series, Laylit at the Bunker on March 28. Highlighting SWANA dance music and EDM, Laylit is a high energy performance by world class DJs you don’t want to miss.  Read more about Laylit here, and check out Nadim and MNSA performing with Boiler Room here. Open to the public. No bags allowed.