Events

Friday, September 22, 2023

• Sep 22

  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
  

• Sep 22

  

  Clifford Symposium 2023 | Twilight at 200: Race and the Academy | The Twilight Project: Student Research Presentations

  9:00 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College

  Axinn Center, Abernethy Room
  
  Remarks Mikaela Taylor, Middlebury Special Collections Public Services and Outreach Specialist; Assistant Director of the Twilight Project
  
  Ellie Thompson ’22
  Jordyn Johnson ‘23, Admissions Counselor 
  Crystal Zhou ‘23.5
  Mars Etgü ’26
  Kaveh Abu Khaleel ’26
  
  

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

  9:00 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  The Knoll (Student Org)

  All are welcome to join us in the garden! Information and daily updates at www.go.middlebury.edu/knollhours. 
  
  Location: The Knoll, 152 VT Route 125

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Clifford Symposium 2023 | Twilight at 200: Race and the Academy | Dedication

  11:00 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College

  Historic Marker at Court Square
  
  Honoring Frederick Douglass’s Visit to Middlebury in 1843 President Laurie L. Patton
  William B. Hart, Professor Emeritus of History
  Vermont State Senator Ruth Hardy
  Laura V. Trieschmann,State Historic Preservation Officer
  Khuram Hussain, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion and Associate Professor of Education Studies
  
  Music by Matthew Taylor, Assistant Professor of Music and Damascus Kafumbe, Professor of Music; Edward C. Knox Professor of International Studies
  
  

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Setting Up for Success--Study Skills Workshop

  11:30 AM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Center for Teaching, Learning and Research

   “Work smarter, not harder” – what does this actually mean? Come discover the importance of mindset and emotional regulation, along with specific techniques that allow you to work strategically to achieve stronger learning outcomes with less time required. Reading, note-taking, and test preparation will be addressed.
  
  Registration is appreciated but it is more important you come!
  

  Davis Family Library 201- Watson Lecture Hall
  

  Closed to the Public
• Sep 22

  Uplift Weekly Lift

  12:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Uplift

  Uplift Weekly Lift! Come join us at Fritz Balcony for our weekly lift on Fridays at 12pm. All experiences and abilities are welcome.

  Kenyon Arena Concourse
  

• Sep 22

  Fall Bike Sale

  1:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Student Engagement Office, Middlebury Cycling, and Middlebury Outdoor Programs

  The Middlebury College Bike Shop will be hosting the Semi-Annual Fall Bike Sale at 48 South Street (Outside KDR Barn). 

  48 South Street
  

• Sep 22

  

  Jummah Prayers

  1:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Muslim Students Association (MSA)

  Come join us to pray Jummah @ 1pm in Crest Room, McCullough! 

  McCullough Crest Room
  

• Sep 22

  

  Knoll Garden Volunteer Hours

  1:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  The Knoll (Student Org)

  All are welcome to join us in the garden! Information and daily updates at www.go.middlebury.edu/knollhours. 
  
  Location: The Knoll, 152 VT Route 125

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Clifford Symposium 2023 | Twilight at 200: Race and the Academy | Race and the Academy

  1:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College

  Twilight Auditorium
  
  Moderator: Chong-suk Han, Professor of Sociology
  
  Elsa Mendoza, Assistant Professor of History
  Viola Huang, Assistant Professor of Black Studies and German
  Judy Dow, Executive Director of Gedakina
  
  

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  CrossFit Middlebury

  2:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  CrossFit Middlebury

  Crossfit Middlebury hosts 1 hour workouts open to all students. Crossfit is “constantly varied, high-intensity functional movement” — a mix of gymnastics, weightlifing, and cardio. Beginners welcome! Fall classes will meet in Nelson Half Dome, schedule TBA … follow our instagram for more information!

  Memorial Field House Nelson Multi-Use Area
  

• Sep 22

  Jazz Workshop

  2:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Music

  A workshop devoted to learning and playing jazz. It’s more than a jam session but less than a class. Instrument proficiency is required but jazz experience is not.
  
  Open to Middlebury College students only.

  Mahaney Arts Center 221
  

  Closed to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Setting Up for Success--Study Skills Workshop

  2:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Center for Teaching, Learning and Research

   “Work smarter, not harder” – what does this actually mean? Come discover the importance of mindset and emotional regulation, along with specific techniques that allow you to work strategically to achieve stronger learning outcomes with less time required. Reading, note-taking, and test preparation will be addressed.
  
  Registration is appreciated but it is more important you come!
  

  Davis Family Library 201- Watson Lecture Hall
  

  Closed to the Public
• Sep 22

  SGA General Assembly Meeting

  2:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  SGA (Student Government Association)

  Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
  

• Sep 22

  

  Biology Seminar Series: “Discovering the Dark Side of Fireflies: Fishing Around for Pheromones”

  3:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Biology

  “Discovering the Dark Side of Fireflies: Fishing Around for Pheromones”
  Greg Fahrner (Pask)
  
  “Investigating a potential role for SloR in regulating two iron transport systems encoded by the Streptococcus mutans feoAB and sufCDSUB operons”
  Taylor Han (Spatafora)
  
  “Characterization of Streptococcus mutans Mutants with Compromised Manganese Transport Systems”
  Katie Kraczkowsky (Spatafora)

  McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  

  Clifford Symposium 2023 | Twilight at 200: Race and the Academy | The Visual Arts and Twilight

  3:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College

  Twilight Auditorium
  
  Moderator: William B. Hart, Professor Emeritus of History
  
  EveNSteve, Experimental Short Film on Twilight: The Home of My Choice
  Bill Tulp, Graphic Artist and Writer: The Life and Times of Alexander Twilight
  Katie Runde, Artist of the Twilight Portrait at the Vermont State House
  
  

  Middlebury College
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  Shabbat Service and Dinner

  5:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Hillel

  Weekly Hillel Shabbat Service and Dinner, in the Jewish center in the FIC.
  All welcome.

  Jewish Center at the Freeman International Center
  

• Sep 22

  

  Studio Zoo

  5:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Hepburn Zoo Theater

  Need a space to read your poetry, do stand-up, or workshop a script? How about a magic act or skit? Have a sound, costume, or lighting design to show off? Come to Studio Zoo! Studio Zoo is a judgment-free space for performance, brainstorming, and art of all kinds! This casual, student-run performance night is for YOU! Imperfection encouraged. Show up, or sign-up at go/studiozoo!

  Hepburn Zoo
  

• Sep 22

  Volleyball vs Hamilton

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Women's Volleyball Team

  Memorial Field House Pepin Gymnasium
  

  Open to the Public
• Sep 22

  Volleyball vs Hamilton

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Football Team

  Open to the Public