Axinn Center 229

Talk by Dr. Derron Wallace, Brandeis The British educational system is marked by racial and ethnic disproportionality in special education. Black students generally, and Black Caribbean students especially, are at the highest risk of being identified as having social, emotional or behavioral difficulties. Such categorizations often lead to segregated provisions, low attainment and social stigma. Drawing on a 14 month-long comparative ethnography, this presentation explores the creative operation of racism through designations of disability.

Meeting for anyone interested in being a member of Project Pengyou Middlebury Chapter! All are invited to come! Co-Sponsored with the Chinese Society

A Sophomore Conference event with two sessions of skill-based and reflective workshops organized around your life as a sophomore. For more information see the full schedule

Nicole J. Hassoun, Ph.D., Department of Philosophy & Affiliate Health Outcomes & Administrative Sciences, Binghamton University, Residential Fellow, The Philosophy of Hope and Optimism, Cornell University

Come here from 5 Campus alums who are published authors of books and articles. Their areas of interest range from labor organizing to education to women in business and more. Some have published in notable news sources, such as the New York Times and Washington Post. Others have used their writing for innovative media and PR work. Many have done freelance work or published fiction and poetry as well. Learn about their careers in journalism, media, and writing, hear about the paths they took, and ask lots of questions.

All faculty are invited to attend an open meeting hosted by Faculty Council to discuss proposed changes to Handbook language on academic honesty and special appointment faculty guidelines. These changes were presented at the March Faculty Plenary Session and will be voted on at the May Plenary Session.

Melian Radu ’13 is a recent MFA graduate from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her work focuses on the intimate overlaps of sex & surveillance and has appeared in Vetch, the first journal of trans-authored poetry. She is originally from Cleveland, OH, and is busy crafting her debut manuscript at her new home in LA.