Student Creativity, Engagement & Careers

Competition for the Spencer Prize in Oratory continues Monday, January 22 with the Wonnacott Commons Championship. Join us in the Chateau Grand Salon, where first-year students will share a major takeaway from one of their classes, and see if they can inspire an “aha” moment in the audience. Enjoy the hot chocolate bar and treats. For dates and times for other Commons Championships and the Grand Championship go to www.oratorynow.org/spencer. Free.

The Spencer Prize 2018 continues with Act 2: the Atwater Commons Championships, on Sunday, Jan 21 at 8pm in the Allen Lounge. First-Year speakers from Atwater will share what they’ve learned in class at Midd, and why they care so much about it, for a right to compete in the Finals in February. Dates and times for all 5 Commons Championships and the Grand Championship at: www.oratorynow.org/spencer. See you there!

Competition for the Spencer Prize in Oratory continues Wednesday, January 24 with the Ross Commons Championship. Join us in the Ross Fireplace Lounge, where first-year students will share a major takeaway from one of their classes, and see if they can inspire an “aha” moment in the audience. Enjoy the hot chocolate bar and treats. For dates and times for other Commons Championships and the Grand Championship go to www.oratorynow.org/spencer. Free.

Tuesday, April 10, 7:30pm-8:30pm
McCardell Bicentennial Hall Rm 216
Parker Merrill Speech Competition - Semi Final Round
Twelve student speakers will compete for six coveted slots in the Parker Merrill Finals.
Produced by Oratory Now. Admission is free.

Competition for the Spencer Prize in Oratory continues Sunday, January 28 with the Cook Commons Championship. Join us in Pearson’s Lounge, where first-year students will share a major takeaway from one of their classes, and see if they can inspire an “aha” moment in the audience. Enjoy the hot chocolate bar and treats. For dates and times for other Commons Championships and the Grand Championship go to www.oratorynow.org/spencer. Free.

This session is designed for juniors and seniors as they prepare for what’s next. Over 90-minutes, Kevin Ostergaard, CFP®, will provide a high-level view into basic budgeting principles, cash flow management, retirement planning, taxes, debt management, personal investing, and more. Spaces will be limited to 45 students, and sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sign up at go/financialwellness

To honor the late Professor Emeritus John Spencer, Oratory Now announces the third annual speech competition for first-year students. Faculty-nominated speakers from Wonnacott Commons will each have 3 minutes to respond to the following prompt: “Connect something you learned in a Middlebury class to something you care about. Can you get your Commons to care too?”

The winner will face off against four other Commons Champions on February 18 at the Grand Championship, in the Mahaney Center Robison Hall. The 2020 Spencer Prize winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

Wonnacott Commons Championship - Spencer Prize 2019

To honor the late Professor Emeritus John Spencer, Oratory Now announces the second annual speech competition for first-year students. Faculty-nominated speakers from Wonnacott Commons will each have 3 minutes to respond to the following prompt: “Connect something you learned in a Middlebury class to something you care about. Can you get your Commons to care too?”

To honor the late Professor Emeritus John Spencer, Oratory Now announces the third annual speech competition for first-year students. Faculty-nominated speakers from Ross Commons will each have 3 minutes to respond to the following prompt: “Connect something you learned in a Middlebury class to something you care about. Can you get your Commons to care too?”

The winner will face off against four other Commons Champions on February 18 at the Grand Championship, in the Mahaney Center Robison Hall. The 2020 Spencer Prize winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

Ross Commons Championship - Spencer Prize 2019

To honor the late Professor Emeritus John Spencer, Oratory Now announces the second annual speech competition for first-year students. Faculty-nominated speakers from Ross Commons will each have 3 minutes to respond to the following prompt: “Connect something you learned in a Middlebury class to something you care about. Can you get your Commons to care too?”