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Wear Purple Day Photo Shoot

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education
Wear Purple Day is an easy way for organizations, offices, classes, and individuals to get involved in Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Join us in wearing purple clothing to raise awareness and show support for those who have experienced relationship violence.

In the event of severe weather, this tabling event will be moved to the Davis Library Vestibule. 

Proctor Terrace

Author Event: Caralena Peterson and The Effortless Perfection Myth

Sponsored by:
President of the College, Health and Wellness Education, and Center for Careers & Internships
Meet author Caralena Peterson to discuss her book, The Effortless Perfection Myth: Debunking the Myth and Revealing the Path to Empowerment for Today’s College Women.

Books will be provided for the first 20 guests who arrive at the event.

Caralena Peterson is an expert on “effortless perfection” and the mental health crisis it has helped to create on college campuses across the United States, especially amongst women. She earned her B.A. in Women’s Studies and Public Policy at Duke University and her M.A. at the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English.

 

Axinn Center Winter Garden

Closed to the Public

Spark a Connection

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education
Join Mental Health Peer Educators for a social connection and belonging building event. Participants will be sorted into groups to answer fun and dynamic questions designed to help you get to know others! Come alone or bring a friend. Snacks, door prizes and free hot drinks!

Adirondack Coltrane Lounge

Closed to the Public

Sub-Free Student Lunch Meet-Up

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education
Whether you’ve never used substances or you’re considering taking a break, the sub-free student community has a place for you! Come meet others & enjoy lunch in community. Games will be set up!

Ross Fireplace Lounge Room 101

Closed to the Public

Breadloaf - Reading Day Away Event

Sponsored by:
Dean of Students and Health and Wellness Education
Get off campus for a day of studying, support, and guided breaks! Come up to Breadloaf to enjoy a calming environment, a free catered lunch, and guided study breaks on the hour. Bring your work and study in community in the dining hall or find a cozy nook elsewhere on the grounds. Staff will be leading activities such as walks, hikes, meditations for focus and confidence, and arts and crafts. Therapy dogs will be there for petting, and much more will be announced every hour so you can take a break if you need!

Bread Loaf Barn

Spark a Connection

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education
Join Mental Health Peer Educators for a social connection and belonging building event. Participants will be sorted into groups to answer fun and dynamic questions designed to help you get to know others! Come alone or bring a friend. Snacks, door prizes and free hot drinks!

Redfield Proctor Room

Closed to the Public

Eating Disorder Awareness and Recovery Campus Walk

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education and MiddS.P.E.A.K. (Students Promoting Eating-disorder Awareness & Knowledge)
Join Health & Wellness Education and Midd S.P.E.A.K. for a walk to spread awareness about eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. Students and staff will speak, participants will be invited to join a 1 mile walk across campus and then gather for refreshments and conversation following the walk.

Please register here

Ross Seminar Room 011

Closed to the Public

Tie-Dye!

Sponsored by:
Health and Wellness Education
It’s Cannabis Awareness Week, so stop by for some tie-dying fun! Enjoy a cosmic brownie & learn about the community impact of cannabis use. Sponsored by Health & Wellness Education. This is a substance-free campus event.

Ross Courtyard (Terrace)

Closed to the Public