Orientation

MiddView Orientation Optional Event: Welcome, new students! Join us for an introduction to Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll on Saturday, 9/11 and Sunday, 9/12. Meet at PROCTOR TERRACE: we will walk down to the garden together along the safe route (by the Ridgeline apartments). Learn more and signup at go/knollhours.

MiddView Orientation Optional Event: Welcome, new students! Join us for an introduction to Garden Volunteer Hours at the Knoll on Saturday, 9/11 and Sunday, 9/12. Meet at PROCTOR TERRACE: we will walk down to the garden together along the safe route (by the Ridgeline apartments). Learn more and signup at go/knollhours.

A Closer Look at Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Description: In this workshop we will look closely at two forms of anti-religious hate and discrimination, exploring their origins, characteristics, and how they manifest today— especially in America and on campus. Led by Rabbi/Associate Chaplain Danielle Stillman, and Muslim Advisor/Associate Chaplain Saifa Hussain.

Mindfulness and Anti-Oppression
Drawing on the principles and practices of mindfulness, we will explore non-violent approaches to dismantling oppressive hierarchies and power structures. Led by Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark R. Orten.

Join student leaders from the student org Nutrition Outreach and Mentoring (NOM) on a gardening outing to Mary Hogan Elementary School. Participants will spend an hour at the school garden harvesting and doing other gardening tasks and learn about NOM’s community partnerships and ways to get involved this fall.

Come learn about Addison Central Teens (ACT) with a walk through town to their building! Participants will learn about the programming ACT provides teens in Addison County.

Join Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark Orten,  Zoya Kobets ‘23 and incoming students in a session that will introduce mindfulness concepts and practices.  Students will learn about empirically-verified practices to reduce stress, improve attention and memory, help with sleep, and ability to respond to stress with equanimity, along with many other valuable benefits.  No experience necessary.  Please contact Ellen McKay Jewett, emckay@middlebury.edu, with questions.

Join the Childrens’ Librarian at our local Ilsley library to create crafting kits for children and families that promote a love of reading!

Join Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark Orten for guided 30-minute meditative walks through the labyrinth at The Knoll.

Join Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark Orten for guided 30-minute meditative walks through the labyrinth at The Knoll.