First Year Committee Meeting
The meeting with the first-year committee, which plans events and works on initiatives to make the best first year possible for freshmen.
Davis Family Library 105A
Events
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Carol Rifelj Lecture Series: The Story Behind "Witness Marks: Anatomy of a Memory"
“Witness Marks: Anatomy of a Memory” is a multi-media installation, premiering at the Kent Museum, in Calais, VT, in September, in which I explore how we create, store, and access memory. While there have been theories of how the brain works for millennia, we only have accurate imagery of brain structures based on dissection spanning from the 1860s (drawings by scientists Deiters, Golgi, Bevan-Lewis, and Dejerine, to name a few), to Ramon y Cajal’s drawings of neurons (1899 – 1930s), all the way to the colorful and beautiful photo imagery of neuronal circuits generated by supercomputers.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Narcan Training with Turning Point Center of Addison County and PEAR
go/NarcanTraining/ to sign up! Meet staff from Turning Point Center of Addison County, Middlebury’s local peer-based recovery services center, and members of PEAR, Middlebury College’s trained peer health educator group Peers Educating for Affirming Relationships. Through this Narcan training participants will understand the context of the bio-psycho-social elements of opioids, overdose reversals, and trends in substance misuse.
Health and Wellness Education Conference Room
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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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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Decolonizing Substance Abuse, Addiction and Recovery
Join Len Pierre, who is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation and a professor, social activist, and traditional knowledge keeper, for a workshop to explore the link between colonialism, Indigenous health, and social inequities with a focus on the toxic drug crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities today. Participants will discuss strategies to address stigmas associated with substance use, examine Indigenous perspectives on harm reduction, and learn.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Fly Tying Workshop
Two hour fly tying workshop and fly fishing club meeting. No Materials or experience required
Ross Seminar Room 011
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Football Games at The Grille
Join us every Thursday and Sunday to watch the football games at The Grille and enjoy weekly menu specials!
McCullough Wilson Cafe
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Hirschfield International Film Series
A public screening of a film as part of the monthly Hirschfield International Film Series.
Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)
Open to the Public
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Friday, January 16, 2026
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Authenticity at Work: LGBTQ+ Alumni on Thriving Amid Change Panel Discussion
In a time when workplace inclusion and belonging are being tested across the country, what does it really mean to bring your full, authentic self to work, and how can you do that while building a career that aligns with your values?
Join us for an open and empowering conversation with LGBTQ+ alumni who have built meaningful careers across a range of industries. Panelists will share reflections on navigating identity, allyship, and inclusion in professional settings; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how they’ve found community and resilience along the way.Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Authenticity at Work: LGBTQ+ Alumni on Thriving Amid Change Reception
In a time when workplace inclusion and belonging are being tested across the country, what does it really mean to bring your full, authentic self to work, and how can you do that while building a career that aligns with your values?
Join us for an open and empowering conversation with LGBTQ+ alumni who have built meaningful careers across a range of industries. Panelists will share reflections on navigating identity, allyship, and inclusion in professional settings; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how they’ve found community and resilience along the way.
The Prism Center
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MSA Weekly Hangout
?? Friday plans? MSA Hangout
??? Every Friday
? Time & event: TBA
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McCullough Crest Room
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Birdie Battle - Midd Badminton Club
Looking for a fun way to stay active? No skill or experience required—just bring yourself! We provide rackets and shuttles, or feel free to bring your own. Come play singles or doubles, meet new people, and enjoy a fast-paced, exciting sport.
All students are welcome—drop in, give it a try, and you might just fall in love with badminton!
Memorial Field House Nelson Multi-Use Area
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Large Group
Middlebury IVCF is a welcoming community of students who love Jesus and want to grow together in faith and friendship. Whether you’re curious about Christianity or looking for a space to deepen your walk with God, you’ll find connection through Bible studies, prayer, worship, and real conversations about life and purpose.
McCullough - Mitchell Green Lounge
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Nahre Sol, Piano
Don’t miss the Vermont debut of this wholly original, classically-trained, composing pianist Nahre Sol, who’s amassed over 75 million views on her YouTube channel. Sol’s music draws from her diverse musical influences, from chamber music to ambient soundscapes, improvisation, and more. Expect to hear solo music (both familiar and original) that’s playful, colorful, agile, emotional, and picturesque.
Approximate running time: 100 minutes including one intermission.
About the Artist:
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
$30/20/10/5
Open to the Public