Events
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Carol Rifelj Lecture Series: Hungry Monsters: Feeding and Quenching of Black Holes
The existence of supermassive black holes, with millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun, residing at the centers of galaxies throughout the universe is well supported by a substantial body of indirect and, more recently, direct imaging evidence. When mass is pulled into a black hole gravitationally, in a process called ‘accretion’, a tremendous amount of energy is released signaling this growth in the form of a ‘quasar’. This growth is stochastic and episodic with a variety of routes for triggering and quenching.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
A comprehensive introduction to traditional Chinese brush calligraphy. We will start from the very basics: how to hold a brush and the basic strokes. Each week will consist of two sessions, with each week focusing on a new style or calligrapher. The leader will give an introduction to each style and demonstrate writing. The participants will then have the opportunity to practice, with the workshop leader giving feedback. During the last session (or two) we will write traditional Spring Couplets on red paper for Spring Festival. No experience necessary.
Sunderland IL1
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College Democrats Weekly Meeting
Can you FIX the Democratic Party?
Come discuss and debate politics, social issues, and current events. Good snacks provided.
Moderate? Radical? Republican? Independent? Socialist? Libertarian? Come share your thoughts!
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Interviewing 101
Are you ready to ace your next interview? Join peer advisors for an informative session on Interview Prep 101, designed to help you stand out and succeed in any interview setting.
During this session, we will cover:
Axinn Center 220
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Before I Die
This interactive public art installation invites members of the Middlebury community to reflect on what matters most. By sharing personal hopes and aspirations on a communal wall, the project fosters connection, introspection, and a celebration of our shared humanity. Inspired by the global Before I Die project, this installation transforms public space into a canvas for gratitude, memory, and possibility.
Mahaney Arts Center Lower Lobby
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Winter Term Workshop: Peer Support Skills Training (psst...)
Ever felt stumped about how to help a friend going through a hard time? Interested in working in a helping field in the future? Register for this training all about common mental health challenges and how to best support friends who are going through a hard time. Participants will leave with more confidence to express care and concern for friends, bring up worries and help friends to get help! Participants will meet for 1 hour for 4 weeks and receive a certificate to celebrate your learning.
Health and Wellness Education Conference Room
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Clover Guest Speaker - Russell Banker '10 (Executive Vice President for Corporate Development (M&A), at WHP Global)
Come hear Russell Banker ‘10, Executive Vice President for Corporate Development (M&A), at WHP Global, speak and answer questions about his experience working in the fashion industry.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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