Events

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

• May 1

  Weekday Morning Sitting Meditation

  8:30 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

  Join us for 15 minutes of silent meditation every weekday morning, led by various staff, faculty, and students. 

  McCullough Crest Room
  

• May 1

  1:1 Chats with Alum Frank Sesno '77

  9:00 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Center for Careers & Internships

  Join a career chat with Frank Sesno ‘77, the inaugural Executive Director of George Washington University’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future and the founder of Middlebury partner organization Planet Forward at George Washington.

  Middlebury College
  

  Closed to the Public
• May 1

  Be the Match

  10:00 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Football Team

  Axinn Center Winter Garden
  

  Open to the Public
• May 1

  Wakeful Wednesdays

  12:10 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

  Join Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark R. Orten for 20 minutes of quiet contemplation with readings and music.

  McCullough Crest Room
  

• May 1

  

  Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

  1:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Sustainability & Environmental Affairs

  All are welcome to join Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours. Please check go.middlebury.edu/knollhours for information and updates about weather.

  The Knoll
  

  Open to the Public
• May 1

  Club Sailing Practice

  3:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College Sailing Club

  Club Sailing Practice in Panton on Lake Champlain 

  Off Campus
  

• May 1

  

  Mental Health Awareness Month Kick Off

  3:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Health and Wellness Education

  Celebrate the first day of Mental Health Awareness month with Health & Wellness Education, SGA and the Mental Health Peer Educators. Stop by to pick up some stigma-fighting supplies and share what helps you when you’re in need of support or connection.

  Proctor Terrace
  

  Closed to the Public
• May 1

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  4:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  Free 45-minute student-led indoor spin classes! These classes take place in the FIC building, room 127. Shoes and equipment are provided. Sign up for classes at go/youpower or using the MINDBODY app. 

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• May 1

  Cycling Group Ride

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury Cycling

  Group rides leave from ADK at 4:45 Monday through Thursday. Come join us for your next ride!

  Off Campus
  

• May 1

  Research Methods Poster Session

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Psychology

  McCardell Bicentennial Hall Tormondsen Great Hall
  

• May 1

  The SlowDown

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

  Come enjoy homemade chai and homemade cookies with members of The Scott Center staff as we slow down our pace for a bit of socializing and crafting.  Watercolors, polymer clay, collaging, grown-up coloring books, puzzles and beading materials provided!

  McCullough Crest Room
  

• May 1

  

  Workshop: Pitching and Crafting great Stories with Frank Sesno

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Sustainability & Environmental Affairs

  Coordinating with the President and Provost’s Offices, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Climate Action Program, and others, we have the great privilege of bringing Frank Sesno ‘77 to campus for a week-long residency April 29-May 4. In this workshop, Sesno will provide hands-on help to students as they move through the process of pitching and planning stories.
  

  Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
  

  Closed to the Public
• May 1

  

  “How to Take A Picture of A Flower”

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Studio Art

  Co-Sponsored by The Cameron Visiting Artist Fund and The Johnson Endowment Fund.

  Johnson Classroom 204
  

  Open to the Public
• May 1

  

  Build a Bear - Stress Busters

  5:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College Activities Board

  BUILD A BEAR IS BACK! Come build your own cute bear. Equipment will be provided.  

  Ross Seminar Room 011
  

  Open to the Public
• May 1

  

  Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

  5:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Dance

  Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Spring. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.
  Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
  Use this link to register

  Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
  

  Free
  Closed to the Public
• May 1

  Pilates with Bella Butcher

  5:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Yoga Club

  Bella will lead a 60-minute inferno Pilates class. Mats will be provided to those that need them. 

  Forest West Basement Activity Space (031)
  

• May 1

  

  Yoga for Stress Relief

  5:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

  Sam Rothberg from Counseling will lead a slow and gentle movement practice to help students relieve tension and stress. srothberg@middlebury.edu

  McCullough - Mitchell Green Lounge
  

• May 1

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  5:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  Free 45-minute student-led indoor spin classes! These classes take place in the FIC building, room 127. Shoes and equipment are provided.  Sign up for classes at go/youpower or using the MINDBODY app. 

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• May 1

  Chill Vinyasa Flow with Ella Bode

  6:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Yoga Club

  Tatum will lead a 60-minute power yoga class. Students can take 8 of these classes to receive PE credit. Mats will be provided to those that need them. 

  Forest West Basement Activity Space (031)
  

• May 1

  MiddDIB Biweekly Meeting

  6:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebur Diversity in Business (MiddDIB)

  With a mission of empowering diverse students, Middlebury Diversity in Business — MiddDIB for short — is a hub for Middlebury College students of color to connect with mentors, learn about opportunities, and get access to additional diversity programs. With countless firms seeking a more diverse workforce, we recognized an information gap between organizations and the minority community.

  Axinn Center 219