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Problem Solving in Real-World Economics: Mergers, Discriminatory Lending and Drug Pricing

Come learn from three Middlebury Grads that apply their liberal arts training to real world problems in their everyday jobs. Dan Ladd ’14 will talk about how merging companies calculate potential detrimental effects on consumers. Zach Weiss ’15 will talk about how to detect if commercial banks use race and sex as a factor in mortgage-lending decisions. Max Friedman ’12 will talk about pricing and market access issues for medications.

Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

Preparing a Competetive STEM Graduate School Application

Harvard University’s Dr. Davie Van Vactor (Professor of Cell Biology) and Dr. Jason Heustis (Lecturer and Curriculum Fellow, Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology) will lead a workshop on how to prepare a competitive STEM graduate school application. Following a short presentation, Drs. Van Vactor and Heustis will be available for individual 1:1 review of application materials. Dinner will be provided.

Adirondack Coltrane Lounge

Preparations & Possibilities: Welcome to your Major

A Sophomore Conference event. Academic departments are hosting discussions for new majors, where students and faculty can explore the passions and interests that draw them to that area of study. Refreshments to be provided at 1:15. For more information see the full schedule

McCardell Bicentennial Hall 104

Free

Preparation & Possibilities: Brunch

Students will be able to meet with alumni over breakfast on career and other post-graduation related topics. A special discussion about mission driven lives and careers, across the non-profit sector, that all require vision, leadership, capacity building, communication, and more. For more information see the full schedule.

Atwater Dining Hall

Preparation & Possibilities: On Leading a Liberal Arts Life

Explore and learn how to connect your liberal arts education to life’s opportunities! The Sophomore Conference 2016 is designed to help sophomores and sophomore Febs transition into your newly selected major and help you think about the myriad destinations where your major might take you! Explore your new major with department faculty. Be inspired by the keynote address, “Wondering How to Make the World a Better Place?

Axinn Center Winter Garden

Free