Alumni Engagement

Join us Saturday morning in a conversation about public service, including military and all forms of national service. Meet fellow alumni, hear their stories, and share your thoughts on the value of liberal arts and the concept of “giving back” in today’s world.

Home to rare books, manuscripts, and the Middlebury College Archives, Special Collections is custodian of objects that tell the story of our shared past. In addition to collecting and preserving the history of the College, it serves as a research laboratory for the history of the book and material culture. Mingle with our staff and browse artifacts celebrating Reunion Weekend. 

Home to rare books, manuscripts, and the Middlebury College Archives, Special Collections is custodian of objects that tell the story of our shared past. In addition to collecting and preserving the history of the College, it serves as a research laboratory for the history of the book and material culture. Mingle with our staff and browse artifacts celebrating Reunion Weekend. 

Visit the current Special Collections exhibit “On Eggs-hibit: Nancy Willard’s Bread Loaf Eggs.” These quirky decorated wooden eggs, signed by authors Nancy met at Bread Loaf, are on display alongside literary works from the Abernethy Collection to celebrate the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference centennial.

Visit the current Special Collections exhibit “On Eggs-hibit: Nancy Willard’s Bread Loaf Eggs.” These quirky decorated wooden eggs, signed by authors Nancy met at Bread Loaf, are on display alongside literary works from the Abernethy Collection to celebrate the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference centennial.

Join President Ian Baucom for a conversation about his first year at Middlebury and future aspirations, as he sits down with Jamal Davis ’11—15th Reunion committee member, lead class agent, and co-lead of the New York chapter of the Middlebury Alumni Association.

Open to all interested in learning about Alcoholics Anonymous and recovery from all addictions. Hosted by a Middlebury alum.

Carr Hall, Anderson Freeman Resource Center

At 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, graduate fellow Eloise McFarlane ’24.5 will offer a guided tour of select works from the museum’s permanent collection. Eloise will highlight surprising connections among works that may at first appear unrelated, offering fresh perspectives and engaging conversation.

At 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, graduate fellow Eloise McFarlane ’24.5 will offer a guided tour of select works from the museum’s permanent collection. Eloise will highlight surprising connections among works that may at first appear unrelated, offering fresh perspectives and engaging conversation.

Join author Julia Alvarez ‘71 in conversation with Professor Emeritus John Elder about her novel, Afterlife. The Vermont Book Shop will have a table with a selection of Julia’s books for purchase after the event. Julia will be available briefly following the event to sign newly purchased books or books that you bring along. Please limit one book to be signed per person. Hosted by the classes of 1971 and 1976.