Events

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• Oct 8

  Carol Rifelj Lecture Series - Nutrient Pathways from the Abyss

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Dean of the Faculty

  Casey Schine, Biology  
  Nutrient Pathways from the Abyss: Hydrothermal Influence on Surface Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean
  Hydrothermal vents in the waters surrounding Antarctica have long been dismissed as insignificant sources of surface micronutrients due to their depth—typically 2000–4000 meters—and presumed isolation from surface processes.

  Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
  

• Oct 8

  

  Middlebury Club Nordic Weekly Practice

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Midd Club Nordic

  Regularly scheduled practice meeting outside of the Athletic Center Lobby. Will be running or rollerskiing!

  Peterson Family Athletic Complex
  

• Oct 8

  

  Soda Science: Making the World Safe for Coca-Cola

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, International & Global Studies, Anthropology, and Food Studies

  In this talk, Greenhalgh (Professor of Chinese Society Emerita at Harvard University) tells the story of how, during 1995-2015, industry leader Coca-Cola mobilized allies in academia to create a soda-defense science that would protect profits by advocating exercise, not dietary restraint, as the priority solution to obesity, a view few experts accept.

  Munroe 311
  

  Open to the Public
• Oct 8

  

  The SlowDown

  4:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

  Come slow down with beads, collaging, watercolors, grown-up coloring books and more. Homemade hot chai and cookies too! 

  McCullough Crest Room
  

  Closed to the Public
• Oct 8

  

  Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

  5:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Dance

  Tuesday-Beginner/Intermediate

  Wednesday-Intermediate/Advanced

  Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Fall. 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. Open to Middlebury students only. 

  Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio
  

  Closed to the Public
• Oct 8

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  5:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• Oct 8

  

  Philosophy Club weekly meeting

  6:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  The Symposium (Philosophy Club)

  Come to our weekly meeting, where we’ll discuss our topic for the week in an open format, no knowledge required.

  Axinn Center 104
  

• Oct 8

  SGA Finance Committee Meeting

  6:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  SGA (Student Government Association)

  SGAFC Meeting

  Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
  

• Oct 8

  

  SGA General Assembly

  6:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  SGA (Student Government Association)

  All students welcome! 

  Davis Family Library 105A
  

• Oct 8

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  6:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• Oct 8

  

  Midd BJJ Weekly Meeting

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury Jiu-Jitsu Club

  The Bunker (FIC 121)
  

• Oct 8

  Raisins Pumpkin Painting!

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Radical Asians (RAISINS)

  Hello Wrinkly Raisins! Come paint mini pumpkins with us to welcome Autumn. First come, first serve. 

  McCullough - Mitchell Green Lounge
  

• Oct 8

  Sibling2Sibling Weekly Meeting

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Sibling to Sibling (Sib2Sib)

  Munroe 416
  

• Oct 8

  SIC Accounting Workshop

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Student Investment Committe

  This is a beginner-friendly workshop meant to teach first-years and sophomores the foundational accounting skills needed for IB or PE recruiting. The workshop will meet 7-8pm on Wednesdays; sessions will be taught by Annie Zhang (Associate’s Degree in Accounting).

  McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
  

• Oct 8

  The Atelier Sewing Club Workshop Hours

  7:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  The Atelier

  The Atelier Sewing Club open workshop hours! Come and craft! We have sewing machines, irons, scissors, pins, needles, thread, dress forms, and huge buckets of scrap fabric for communal use.

  Located in the Wright Theatre basement. Contact sewingclub@middlebury.edu with any questions.

  Wright Theatre Green Room
  

• Oct 8

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  7:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• Oct 8

  

  College Democrats Weekly Meeting

  8:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury College Democrats

  Can you FIX the Democratic Party? 

  Come discuss and debate politics, social issues, and current events. Good snacks provided. 

  Moderate? Radical? Republican? Independent? Socialist? Libertarian? Come share your thoughts! 

  Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
  

• Oct 8

  

  EcoReps Bi-Weekly Community Circles

  8:00 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Sustainability & Environmental Affairs

  Interested in sustainability and climate action on campus but not sure where to begin? All are welcome to drop by the EcoReps Community Circles, a space to meet new people, discover new opportunities, and connect with one another!

  A different craft or activity that you can take home will be offered each circle as an easy way to connect and keep our hands busy. Bring your friends or come and meet new ones, we hope to see you there!

• Oct 8

  YOUPOWER Spin Class

  8:15 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Youpower

  YouPower Spinning Room
  

• Oct 8

  Athlete's Bible Study

  8:30 PM ET

  Sponsored by:

  Middlebury Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

  Middlebury IVCF Athletes Bible Study is a welcoming community of student-athletes who gather weekly to explore Scripture, grow in faith, and encourage one another in both athletics and daily life. It provides a space to connect faith with sports, build meaningful friendships, and support each other in the unique challenges of being a Christian athlete on campus.

  McCullough Crest Room