Events
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Living with Genji: The "World's First Novel" in 21st Century Japan
Davis Family Library, Upper Level Display Cases
The students in JAPN 290 (“Reading the Tale of Genji” in English”) and Prof. Otilia Milutin (Japanese Studies) are cordially inviting you and your students to view their exhibit, “Living with Genji: The World’s First Novel in 21st Century Japan.” The exhibit features a selection of objects, artwork, movies, and manga inspired by the 11th century classic The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. Our exhibit aims to showcase a few selected items that speak both of the tale’s enduring legacy in traditional Japanese arts, and, equally important, of its contemporary reiterations, be they manga and movies adaptations or commercial, consumer-oriented products such as mascots, stationary, fabrics, and other everyday objects. Through our exhibit, we hope to demonstrate how a millennium old classic lives and thrives today in contemporary Japan.
Middlebury College
Open to the Public
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Weekday Morning Sitting Meditation
Join us for 15 minutes of silent meditation every weekday morning, led by various staff, faculty, and students. No registration required. Drop in any day that works for you!
McCullough Crest Room
Closed to the Public
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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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Friday, February 13, 2026
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Living with Genji: The "World's First Novel" in 21st Century Japan
Davis Family Library, Upper Level Display Cases
The students in JAPN 290 (“Reading the Tale of Genji” in English”) and Prof. Otilia Milutin (Japanese Studies) are cordially inviting you and your students to view their exhibit, “Living with Genji: The World’s First Novel in 21st Century Japan.” The exhibit features a selection of objects, artwork, movies, and manga inspired by the 11th century classic The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. Our exhibit aims to showcase a few selected items that speak both of the tale’s enduring legacy in traditional Japanese arts, and, equally important, of its contemporary reiterations, be they manga and movies adaptations or commercial, consumer-oriented products such as mascots, stationary, fabrics, and other everyday objects. Through our exhibit, we hope to demonstrate how a millennium old classic lives and thrives today in contemporary Japan.
Middlebury College
Open to the Public
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Weekday Morning Sitting Meditation
Join us for 15 minutes of silent meditation every weekday morning, led by various staff, faculty, and students. No registration required. Drop in any day that works for you!
McCullough Crest Room
Closed to the Public
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Middlebury College Figure Skating Club Practice Ice
This ice is intended for skaters who have their own skates or are on our competition team to refine skills and prepare for competitions, shows, etc. Skaters interested in participating in competitions are welcome to email figkskate@middlebury.edu with any inquiries.
Chip Kenyon Arena
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Artist Damian Stamer discusses his series, Angels & Ghosts
Lecture and Lunch with guest artist, Damian Stamer who will discuss his series, Angels & Ghosts. Stamer’s distinctive artistic approach combines traditional oil painting techniques with AI imagery. He begins by inputting semi-autobiographical prompts into DALL·E 2. Without any mention of spectral elements, the AI produces images imbued with ethereal, ghostlike qualities that Stamer translates onto linen through meticulous and bold brushwork.
Mahaney Arts Center Lower Lobby
Open to the Public
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From Hookup Culture to Consent Culture: How to Make the Difficult Transition
Elissa Asch, Middlebury GSFS alum and founder of Consent Wise, is here to teach us about consent within campus cultures! This approximately 90-minute workshop addresses the nightlife and sexual experiences of students and young adults today and offers them tools to shift from a default hookup culture to an intentional consent culture.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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MSA Weekly Hangout
?? Friday plans? MSA Hangout
??? Every Friday
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McCullough Crest Room