What Academic Freedom Is and What It Is Not
A compact opening session designed to define terms and frame the symposium. This session will introduce distinctions among academic freedom, free expression, shared governance, pedagogical discretion, and civil discourse.
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Are you considering studying abroad/off campus? Stop by the Study Abroad Fair any time between 2:00 and 5:00pm to learn about programs/universities and talk to representatives from all around the world. Learn about options to study away for a semester, year, or summer. More study abroad information: https://www.middlebury.edu/study-abroad.
Axinn Center
Why Academic Freedom Matters at a Liberal Arts College
A conversation between President Ian Baucom; Sian Leah Beilock, President of Dartmouth; and Sara Guyer, Irving and Jean Stone Dean of the Division of Arts & Humanities at UC Berkeley. This session will place academic freedom in the broader context of liberal learning, democratic citizenship, institutional trust, and moral seriousness.
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Come visit the Student Financial Services Peer Ambassadors information table and inquire about baseline Student Financial Services questions:
Davis Family Library Vestibule (main entrance)
Practice for the MCSC at the sailing facility in Panton, VT
Off Campus
Come see the old crew! Food and beverages and a classic First@Midd activity happening from 4-6PM in the AFC!
Anderson Freeman Resource Center
The Women’s Network’s vision board making event! A great chance to set goals and plan for the upcoming semester while connecting with classmates!
Axinn Center 219
Come to Monroe 311 for Debate Practice!
Munroe 311
Weekly hunter-jumper lessons hosted by the Equestrian Team for team riders at Eddy Farm School. Any experience welcome from beginners to advanced riders! Lessons taught by coach Kate Selby. Please contact us at equest@middlebury.edu if you have any questions!
Off Campus
Many people are in recovery from challenges with their eating and body image. Come to the Health and Wellness Education Office at 20 Old Chapel Road for an engaging hour-long peer-led workshop examining and dismantling societal misconceptions about people’s complex relationship to food, eating, body image, and exercise! This workshop is intentionally not focused on behavioral diagnoses; it is a chance for participants to learn about supportive language and actions that can help someone in their recovery process.
20 Old Chapel Multi-Purpose Room
Come enjoy a catered vegetarian dinner at The Scott Center for Spiritual & Religious Life. We’ll be outside if the weather is nice! No RSVP needed; come if you can.
Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life (Hathaway House)
An introductory meeting for students interested in getting involved with Clover, Middlebury’s Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine. Clover Magazine’s Board will introduce the organization, ways to get involved, and leave time for a Q&A!
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Join the Student Investment Committee for a student-led discussion on investing and portfolio management. The meetings will include industry group presentations, discussions of current investment opportunities, and sessions on careers in finance.
Axinn Center 229
Join Nidhi Saran ’00, Andrew Singley ’13, Terry Luongo ’25, and Pierce Bigelow ’25 to learn about consulting opportunities at ZS Associates. ZS is a global management consulting and technology firm specializing in data-driven solutions and is a leader in healthcare and life sciences, including Pharma. Nidhi, Andy, Terry, and Pierce are part of ZS’s Strategy & Transformation practice. Open to all students and majors, this is your chance to learn about both internship and full-time opportunities.
Axinn Center 219
Gather with friends to enjoy snacks and free delicious non-alcoholic beer & cocktails, and student DJ & band at our Zero Proof Bar to close out September’s Recovery Month events. Remember: recovery is for all, and community connection is an antidote to the struggles of addiction!
McCullough Wilson Cafe
