President of the College

An opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share ideas and insights with members of the Strategic Planning Working Groups.

Each Working Group will host 1–3 tables for facilitated conversation on their topic. We will run four 30-minute discussion sessions, with participants rotating between them.

Middlebury will install Ian B. Baucom as Middlebury’s 18th president. The ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. at Virtue Field House on the Middlebury College campus.

Location: Virtue Field House

Join us at the Mahaney Arts Center for a special evening of theater, music, dance, and visual and literary arts. Most events are free, with no tickets required. Tickets are required for “These Shining Lives,” presented by the Department of Theatre, and will go on sale in mid-October at the Middlebury Box Office.

Location: Mahaney Arts Center

Join us for a community-wide Poster Fair in Axinn. Faculty, staff, and students will showcase what’s happening in the classroom through their engaging posters. Enjoy a prosecco bar (ID required) and light appetizers as you explore the displays. Four featured presenters will host a Q&A session focused on the inauguration.

Location: Axinn Center for the Humanities

Join us at the Davis Library Special Collections to celebrate Middlebury’s rich history on the occasion of our 225th anniversary! Explore a curated showcase of rare documents, photographs, and artifacts that tell the story of our vibrant community through the centuries. This open house offers a unique opportunity to dive into Middlebury’s past, discover fascinating historical treasures, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts.

Location: Davis Family Library, First Floor

Celebrate Halloween with live Afropop music and festive treats. Enjoy the sounds of a vibrant performance at College Park. President Baucom and his family will be across the street at 3 South Street, handing out donuts, cider, and hot cocoa for trick-or-treaters and guests. Come in costume or just come as you are.

Location: College Park

Join Ian Baucom, Middlebury’s 18th President, for three engaging roundtable sessions exploring the role of higher education in today’s world. Attend one, two, or all sessions.

Location: Dana Auditorium

Peter Beinart is Professor of Journalism and Political Science at CUNY. He is also a Contributing Opinion Writer for The New York Times, a political commentator on MSNBC, and Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents. Over the years he served as Editor of The New Republic and wrote for publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Die Zeit, and the Financial Times. He is the author of four books including The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris (Harper, 2010) and The Crisis of Zionism (Times Books, 2012).