Events
Monday, May 11, 2026
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MBBC Senior Thesis Presentations
- Sponsored by:
- Biology
Mishal Lalani
“Saving Smiles One Protein at a Time: Targeting SloR in S. mutans”Anabell Cloney
“Proteins have a Social Life: What is SloR’s relationship with the Streptococcus mutans Clp proteasome?”Ryan Mauney
“Development of Electroporation and Fluorescent Live-Cell Imaging in the Chytrid Fungus Allomyces macrogynus”McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Open to the Public
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Reading Group: Despite it All - Knoll x AFC
- Sponsored by:
- Sustainability & Environmental Affairs and Anderson Freeman Resource Center
Once a week on Fridays, The Knoll will collaborate with Anderson Freeman Center (AFC) to host Reading Hours - weekly conversations around themes of belonging, environmental justice, community wellness, systemic oppression, and more! Visit go/knollhours for more info and to sign up!
The Knoll
Open to the Public
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English & Creative Writing Thesis Student Reading
- Sponsored by:
- Department of English and Creative Writing
Senior English majors will read excerpts from their critical and creative writing senior theses.
Axinn Center Abernethy Room (221)
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2026 ECON & IPEC Spring thesis Poster Session
- Sponsored by:
- Economics and Int'l Politics & Economics
This event will be a poster presentation by ECON and IPEC thesis students, followed by Q/A from the audience including faculty, students, staff and community.
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
Open to the Public
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Knoll Garden Spring Volunteer Hours
- Sponsored by:
- Sustainability & Environmental Affairs
For 23 years the Knoll has been powered by students and the Middlebury community. Come join us in the garden this spring! No experience required; please check out go/knollhours for more detailed information.
The Knoll
Open to the Public
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Neuroscience Senior Thesis Presentations
- Sponsored by:
- Neuroscience
Sophie Larocque
“Substance Use Risk Among High School Adolescents Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence”Owen Snyder-Smith
“Variation in Ethanol Sensitivity and Tolerance in Diversity Outbred Mice.”Katherine Vasquez
“That Gave Me Goosebumps:” Personality Trait-Mediated Responses to Frisson and Methods for Studying Aesthetic ChillsMcCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Open to the Public
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Middlebury School in Jordan Pre-Departure Orientation
- Sponsored by:
- International Programs & Off Campus Study
This will be a mandatory meeting for students planning to study on the program in Amman in the Fall of 2026. Students will receive a Zoom link via email.
Virtual Middlebury
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Living with Genji: The "World's First Novel" in 21st Century Japan
- Sponsored by:
- Japanese and Axinn Center for the Humanities
Davis Family Library, Upper Level Display Cases
The students in JAPN 290 (“Reading the Tale of Genji” in English”) and Prof. Otilia Milutin (Japanese Studies) are cordially inviting you and your students to view their exhibit, “Living with Genji: The World’s First Novel in 21st Century Japan.” The exhibit features a selection of objects, artwork, movies, and manga inspired by the 11th century classic The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. Our exhibit aims to showcase a few selected items that speak both of the tale’s enduring legacy in traditional Japanese arts, and, equally important, of its contemporary reiterations, be they manga and movies adaptations or commercial, consumer-oriented products such as mascots, stationary, fabrics, and other everyday objects. Through our exhibit, we hope to demonstrate how a millennium old classic lives and thrives today in contemporary Japan.
Middlebury College
Open to the Public
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Stressbusters: Stress-less fair
- Sponsored by:
- Health and Wellness Education
As part of go/Stressbusters, drop by the Stress-Less fair for games, activities, and encouragement as we approach finals. MANY raffle opportunities for AWESOME prizes!
Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center
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Biology/MBBC Senior Thesis Presentations
- Sponsored by:
- Biology
Elly Tuffey
“An Assessment of Mercury Accumulation in Different Forest Types”Sarah Case
“Determining the regulatory role of Tre6P in nectar production in Arabidopsis thaliana.”Jordan Gardener
“The Effects of Testosterone on Place & Response Learning and BDNF Signaling”McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Open to the Public
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Weekly Politics Luncheon
- Sponsored by:
- Political Science
Students, staff, alumni and the public are invited to attend this weekly nonpartisan discussion of recent political events, hosted by Professor Matthew Dickinson. Held in person and by zoom almost every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Check the calendar for dates. No expertise assumed. All viewpoints welcome. To register for the zoom sessions, please contact Prof. Dickinson at his email: dickinso@middlebury.edu
Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room
Open to the Public
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Middlebury School in Morocco Pre-Departure Orientation
- Sponsored by:
- International Programs & Off Campus Study
This will be a mandatory pre-departure meeting for students planning to study at the School in Morocco in the Fall of 2026. Students will receive a Zoom link via email.
Virtual Middlebury
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Therapy Dog Hour with Milo & Friends
- Sponsored by:
- Health and Wellness Education
Visit with Milo, a campus certified therapy dog and a rotating crew of other certified therapy dog pals! Pets, head pats and scritches welcome. Woof, woof!
Davis Family Library Atrium
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ART Thesis Exhibition
- Sponsored by:
- Studio Art
Art opening to view the art made by the spring 2026 art thesis students.
Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)
Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Living with Genji: The "World's First Novel" in 21st Century Japan
- Sponsored by:
- Japanese and Axinn Center for the Humanities
Davis Family Library, Upper Level Display Cases
The students in JAPN 290 (“Reading the Tale of Genji” in English”) and Prof. Otilia Milutin (Japanese Studies) are cordially inviting you and your students to view their exhibit, “Living with Genji: The World’s First Novel in 21st Century Japan.” The exhibit features a selection of objects, artwork, movies, and manga inspired by the 11th century classic The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. Our exhibit aims to showcase a few selected items that speak both of the tale’s enduring legacy in traditional Japanese arts, and, equally important, of its contemporary reiterations, be they manga and movies adaptations or commercial, consumer-oriented products such as mascots, stationary, fabrics, and other everyday objects. Through our exhibit, we hope to demonstrate how a millennium old classic lives and thrives today in contemporary Japan.
Middlebury College
Open to the Public
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Digital Teaching Faculty Showcase
- Sponsored by:
- Office of Digital Learning and Inquiry
Join us for a session celebrating the work of this year’s Digital Teaching and Learning Fellows and Mini-Grantees! Featuring brief presentations and informal conversations with the current Digital Teaching & Learning Fellows and Mini-Grantees about their projects, offering insights and inspiration for your own teaching practices. Light snacks provided.
Click here to register.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
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Academic Freedom Reading Group
- Sponsored by:
- American Association of University Professors
In this discussion we will discuss chapters 5 and 6 of the book Understanding Academic Freedom.
Axinn Center 229