Events
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Weekly Politics Luncheon
- Sponsored by:
- Political Science
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:30-1:30 pm EST. in person and by zoom. 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
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
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Screening of new TV series American Hostage and Q&A with series producer/creator Shawn Ryan
- Sponsored by:
- Film & Media Culture
Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in the 1970’s that tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.
Axinn Center 232
Open to the Public
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours
- Sponsored by:
- Sustainability & Environmental Affairs
Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!
(Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)
All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend
The Knoll
Open to the Public
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Understanding Latin America's Economy in the Twenty-First Century
- Sponsored by:
- Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Jeff Dayton-Johnson will present his latest book, “Understanding Latin America’s Economy in the Twenty-First Century.” Professor Dayton-Johnson is an economist and scholar who has published extensively on Latin American economic development. He also serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
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Albertine Film Festival: Soundtrack to a Coup d'état film screening
- Sponsored by:
- French and Francophone Studies
Jazz and decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba.
Twilight Auditorium 101
Open to the Public
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium
- Sponsored by:
- Environmental Studies
“The Narratives of Nature” a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Bira Vanara, a Mixed Media Artist.
For our entire known history, humans as a species have told stories about how we and nature came to be, and why things happen as they do. This discourse will explore how story still determines the way we perceive our relationship to the natural world through the narrative lens.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Open to the Public
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NER Ulysses Reading Series
- Sponsored by:
- NEW ENGLAND REVIEW
Join us for the fourth installment of the NER Ulysses Reading Series! This biannual, in-person reading series is hosted in Middlebury College’s vibrant and accessible Humanities House (115 Franklin Street), & celebrates new work by writers at all stages of their careers.
115 Franklin Street main floor, Humanities Center
Open to the Public
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Parker Merrill Story Slam 2026
- Sponsored by:
- ORATORY NOW
In a tradition dating back to 1825, student speakers will share stories of fumbles and recoveries in a fun, community setting. Stories can range from 4-8 minutes. The audience will help crown the winner.
Produced by Oratory Now. FREE. Details at go/pm26. Sign up here.
Gifford Gamut Room
Open to the Public
Friday, October 23, 2026
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Free repairs - Maine Gear Share on Campus!
Bring damaged jackets, bags, or other outdoor gear to Gifford Lawn for free professional repairs from Maine GearShare. Attendees can observe the repair process, learn which fixes are most effective, and connect with student groups focused on outdoor access and sustainability. This event is open to everyone and encourages reducing waste through reuse and repair.
Click here for more information about Maine Gear Share.
Gifford Lawn
Open to the Public
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Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours
- Sponsored by:
- Sustainability & Environmental Affairs
Join us for Weekly Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll. Check go/knollhours for updates, daily by 7:30am, and more information about getting involved!
(Rain location is on the first floor of Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest)
All equipment is provided; bring a full water bottle. All are welcome to attend
The Knoll
Open to the Public
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Symposium on Careers in Law & Government
- Sponsored by:
- Political Science
New Academic Coordinator will share text and further details in August.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Open to the Public
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Pre-Concert Lecture by Larry Hamberlin: Dashon Burton
- Sponsored by:
- Performing Arts Series
Learn more about the program to be sung by baritone Dashon Burton: a tribute to Paul Robeson’s concert at Middlebury 80 years ago. This free pre-concert lecture is presented by Professor Emeritus of Music Larry Hamberlin.
Mahaney Arts Center 125
Free
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Dashon Burton, Baritone and Annemieke McLane, Piano
- Sponsored by:
- Performing Arts Series
Hailed as an artist “alight with the spirit of the music” (Boston Globe), three-time Grammy-winning bass-baritone Dashon Burton has built a vibrant career, performing regularly throughout the U.S. and Europe. His deep, expressive voice wields extraordinary power and warmth. At Middlebury, Burton will perform selections from the 1946 Middlebury recital of Paul Robeson, a celebrated singer, actor, athlete, and advocate for the civil rights of people around the world.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Climate Smart Forestry with David MacFarlane
This is a talk on “human-forest mutualisms” exemplified by small-scale, forest conservation efforts in Mexico’s Yucatán. These efforts link conservation of globally-important forest ecosystems with production of natural, non-timber, forest products (vanilla and honey) that can help support local communities involved in conservation.
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Weekly Politics Luncheon
- Sponsored by:
- Political Science
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held almost every Tuesday 12:30-1:30 pm EST. in person and by zoom. 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
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public