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Thursday, October 1, 2026

  • Blackface Minstrel Shows in the Green Mountains: Kake Walk and the Civil Rights Showdown That Rewrote College History

    Sponsored by:
    Black Studies

    Join Professor Rhae Lynn Barnes as she explores the often-overlooked legacy of blackface minstrelsy in Vermont and across the United States. Drawing from her award-winning book “Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment,” this lecture will delve into Vermont’s century-old “Kake Walk” tradition, the student activism that helped dismantle it, and the broader cultural history that shaped systemic racism in America.

    Axinn Center 232

    Open to the Public
  • Two people in lab coats and simple face masks covering mouth and nose.

    George B Saul II lecture in Biology - Dr. Angelique Corthalis-John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)

    Sponsored by:
    Biology

    Public Lecture: The Fats of Life - The Metabolic Origins of Neurodegeneration 

    Bio: Dr Corthalis is an associated professor and multidisciplinary researcher with a broad and extensive background in biomedical science and biological/forensic anthropology. This expertise is unique and encompasses a wide range of research areas, with a specific focus on the critical connection between neurodegeneration, cell stressors, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. 

    Corthalis feels privileged to contribute to improving healthcare in underserved regions and communities by serving as a consultant in diagnostic technology and biologics delivery for Doctors Without Borders and also has an unwavering dedication to advocating for equitable access to healthcare for all individuals and am passionate about fostering public engagement in science and amplifying the representation of the LGBTQIA community in STEM fields.

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216

    Open to the Public

  • Katherine B. Forrest: Law, Leadership and the Landscape of AI

    Sponsored by:
    MiddVotes and MiddLaw

    Join Katherine B. Forrest for a conversation on her career at the U.S. Department of Justice, her service as a federal judge in New York, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in government and the legal system. The discussion will explore leadership, public service, and how AI is reshaping the future of law and public institutions.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

  • Open House: Center for Nonproliferation Studies

    Sponsored by:
    Center for Nonproliferation Studies

    Please join the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) for an Open House celebrating our new space at Middlebury College and the work of our students, faculty, and staff. CNS is the largest U.S.-based nongovernmental organization dedicated to research, teaching, and training on threats from weapons of mass destruction. For more than 35 years, the Center has worked to educate the next generation of nonproliferation experts. Its new Middlebury office expands CNS’s presence alongside existing locations in Monterey, Washington, DC, and Vienna. 

    Center for Nonproliferation Studies

  • Was Anthony the Turk Really a Turk?: "Islam" in Dutch New York

    Sponsored by:
    History

    Alan Mikhail is the Chace Family Professor of History at Yale University. He is the author of six books that have been translated into ten languages. His work has helped to establish the field of Middle East environmental history, positioned the Ottoman Empire at the center of global early modern history, and creatively scrutinized the place of the archive in the making of past and present.

    Axinn Center 229

    Open to the Public

  • Equestrian Team Lessons

    Sponsored by:
    Equestrian Team

    Weekly hunter-jumper lessons hosted by the Equestrian Team for team riders at Eddy Farm School. Any experience welcome from beginners to advanced riders! Lessons taught by coach Kate Selby. Please contact us at equest@middlebury.edu if you have any questions!

    Off Campus

  • Black Students Fellowship

    Sponsored by:
    Middlebury Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

    A welcoming Bible study for Black students at Middlebury College to connect, grow in faith, and explore Scripture together. Hosted by Middlebury InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the group creates space for honest conversations about faith, culture, identity, and life while building community and encouraging one another in Christ.

    McCullough - Mitchell Green Lounge

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    Overland Summers Info Session

    Sponsored by:
    Center for Careers & Internships

    Love the outdoors? Seeking an exciting, leadership-oriented summer opportunity? Overland hires college students and recent graduates to lead eight weeks of hiking, language, and service trips across the country and around the world.

    Join us to learn more about leading for Overland. We’ll explain the goals of the experience, the nuances of the trips we offer, the logistics of how it all happens, and answer any questions you have.

    Axinn Center 220

  • Student Investment Committee Weekly Meetings

    Student Investment Committee Weekly Meeting

    Sponsored by:
    Student Investment Committe

    Join the Student Investment Committee for a student-led discussion on investing and portfolio management. The meetings will include industry group presentations, discussions of current investment opportunities, and sessions on careers in finance. 

    Axinn Center 229