Prof. Jed Atkins, Director and Dean; Professor of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina offers a seminar surveying some basic forms civic education has taken in the 20th century and possibilities for the future of civic education in liberal arts institutions. RSVP required for lunch: trish@middlebury.edu
115 Franklin Street main floor, Humanities Center
Come by to share a cup of tea and chat with our staff about conflict transformation courses, opportunities, or share your own ideas with us! We always have snacks and drinks to share!
161 Adirondack View, Bowker Barn
MCRC weekly meeting. Please email rugbym@middlebury.edu for more information.
Axinn Center 100
Middlebury Debate Society practice, including a debate round and a lecture on best debating strategy.
Munroe 311
Come meet us in the Great Hall on Monday, April 7th from 4-5 pm for help with Spring Registration.
McCardell Bicentennial Hall Tormondsen Great Hall
Jed Atkins, Director and Dean; Professor of Civic Life and Leadership, School of Civic Life and Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This lecture explores the relationship between civic education and the liberal arts by turning to the first writer to have used the term “liberal arts”: the Roman philosopher, rhetorician, and stateman Cicero. A study of Cicero’s work reveals challenges and opportunities for offering a liberal arts education with a substantial civic dimension.
Axinn Center 229
Mark Douglas (Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Columbia Theological Seminary) will deliver the second talk in the 2025 Scott Lecture Series, which invites a variety of scholars to explore the theme of Christian nationalism.
Axinn Center 219
A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.
Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!
No credit. Attend one or all classes!
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Join Bella for a one hour Pilates class every Monday at 5 PM. The class is structured to help you build strength, balance, and flexibility.
Forest West Basement Activity Space (031)
Marc Goldwein, senior VP and Policy Director of the Committee for a Responsible Budget will provide an in-depth analysis of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (i.e. the Trump tax cuts). With many provisions of the TCJA set to expire, the discussion will explore potential scenarios for negotiations around tax policy under the second Trump administration and the implications for businesses, individuals, and the country as a whole.
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Fellow fiber arts fanatic? Come join us to craft (knit, crochet, embroider, spin, etc.) and yap! Bring your own supplies or use something from our stash. Beginner? We’re always happy to teach!!
Brooker Main Floor Lounge (Outdoor Interest)
Learn to play the traditional Korean percussion genre samulnori. Samulnori blends traditional Korean rhythms into dynamic pieces using four Korean percussion instruments: janggu (hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), jing (large gong), and ggwaenggwari (small gong). Participants will start by learning technique and basic rhythms and progress to more complex rhythms and sequences. No experience needed!
The Bunker (FIC 121)
Emily Welty and Matthew Breay Bolton are members of a Nobel Prize-winner campaign to abolish nuclear weapons and 2024 Middlebury honorary degree recipients. At the beginning of their week-long residency, join a talk and discussion to learn about their work in Peace and Conflict Studies, disarmament, playwrighting, and activism.
You can watch the livesteam here.
Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)
Start your week with purpose! Join the Newman Catholic Club every Monday as we come together in prayer, seeking strength, guidance, and blessings for the week ahead. All are welcome! ???
McCullough Crest Room
