Events
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Douglas Brooks Public Lecture - Ways of Learning; Building the Japanese Teahouse
- Sponsored by:
- History of Arts and Architecture and Japanese
Douglas Brooks, a boatbuilder, writer, and researcher, taught a 2026 Winter Term course entitled Building the Japanese Teahouse. In this talk he will describe the course and the pedagogy behind it, drawn from his years studying in Japan. His talk will touch on the nature of apprentice learning and its contrasts with western modes of education, and reflect on his experiences teaching this class at colleges nationwide. He will also discuss the aesthetics and architecture of Japanese tea ceremony.
Johnson Classroom 204
Open to the Public
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Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch
- Sponsored by:
- Dance
Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesday-Intermediate/AdvancedBallet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
Closed to the Public
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Middlebury Afropop Band Concert
- Sponsored by:
- Music
This concert features the Middlebury Afropop Band performing original compositions and arrangements of classic and contemporary popular songs from all over Africa. The band uses pop and rock instrumentation as well as styles that blend traditional African with Western and/or Afro-diasporic musical idioms. Both groups highlight the dynamic, communal, and interactive nature of African societies.
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Open to the Public
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Midd Jiu-Jitsu Weekly Meetings
- Sponsored by:
- Middlebury Jiu-Jitsu Club
15 Minute Warm-Up Followed by a 45 Minute Lesson, with a 30 Minute Open Mat
The Bunker (FIC 121)
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SGA Senate Assembly
- Sponsored by:
- SGA (Student Government Association)
Atwater A, Section A, Room 100
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Birdie Battle - Midd Badminton Club
- Sponsored by:
- Middlebury College 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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Architecture Table Meeting
- Sponsored by:
- Architecture Table
A club for architects, designers, and creators of all kinds! Come for a fun time, creative activities, and snacks!
Johnson Classroom 204
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First Year Committee Meeting
- Sponsored by:
- SGA - First Year Committee
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
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Living with Genji: The "World's First Novel" in 21st Century Japan
- Sponsored by:
- Japanese and Axinn Center for the Humanities
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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