Events
Monday, February 16, 2026
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Nutrient Pathways from the Abyss: Hydrothermal Influence on Surface Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean
- Sponsored by:
- College Libraries
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. In this lecture Casey will present recent field observations and remote sensing data from the Southern Ocean that reveal that hydrothermal effluent can reach the sunlit surface within weeks, delivering iron-rich fluids that stimulate phytoplankton growth.
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
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Russia's Invasion, Ukraine's Resistance, and Prospects for Peace
Why did Russia invade Ukraine, how is the war (un)likely to end, and why?
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
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Middlebury Women's Water Polo
- Sponsored by:
- Middlebury Women's Water Polo (spring season)
Natatorium Deep End
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Queers & Allies Weekly Meeting
- Sponsored by:
- Queers and Allies
Join us for our weekly Queers and Allies meeting!
The Prism Center
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Middlebury College Republicans Meeting
- Sponsored by:
- Middlebury College Republicans
Axinn Center 219
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Tuesday, February 17, 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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Weekday Morning Sitting Meditation
- 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. No registration required. Drop in any day that works for you!
McCullough Crest Room
Closed to the Public
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Weekly Politics Luncheon
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- Political Science
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
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Drop-In Hours with the Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life
- Sponsored by:
- Charles P. Scott Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
Stop in to chat and enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.
Middlebury Chapel
Closed to the Public
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TWYN: Take What You Need
- Sponsored by:
- CENTER FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS and Anderson Freeman Resource Center
TWYN is a pop-up care space for unstructured down time. Come do some art, build with Legos, eat freshly baked cookies, or just hang out.
Anderson Freeman Resource Center
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Therapy Dog Hour with Milo & Friends
- Sponsored by:
- Health and Wellness Education
Visit with Milo, a campus certified therapy dog and a rotating crew of other certified therapy dog pals! Pets, head pats and scritches welcome. Woof, woof!
Davis Family Library Atrium