four smiling staff member standing in front of mantel
Scott Center staff, from left to right: Rabbi Danielle Stillman, Dean/Director Mark Orten, Program Coordinator Ellen McKay Jewett, Muslim Chaplain Zahra Moeini.

Welcome Class of 2030!

The Scott Center is the hub of spiritual life on campus. It’s the place where students gather to explore big questions, celebrate together, find time to reflect, and enjoy social time with other students from all walks of life. This ranges from students who do not identify religiously at all, finding The Scott Center to be a radically hospitable and relaxing place to be, to students who are hoping to delve deeply into one or more spiritual traditions while at college.

Please take our 28-second survey so we can get a better idea of who is joining our campus community!

Everyone is Welcome!

We look forward to meeting you and hope you can come to some of our September orientation events; we’ll post all the details here as soon as the schedule is final. 

If we can help make this semester a smooth transition and these years a successful and fulfilling part of your life’s journey, please do not hesitate to let us know. Please email us at emckay@middlebury.edu, or give us a call at (802) 443-5626.  

We look forward to being a part of your life at Middlebury College.

Peace and Blessings,

Ellen McKay Jewett, Program Coordinator
Zahra Moeini Meybodi, Associate Muslim Chaplain
Mark R. Orten, Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life
Rabbi Danielle Stillman, Associate Chaplain

Fall 2026 Scott Center Orientation Activities -- more to come as events are finalized

Wednesday, September 9

Location TBD

Family Resource Fair

Saturday, September 12

Crest Room

Mindfulness for College Life

Mindfulness instruction with sitting meditation introduced by the Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life. No experience necessary! All materials provided.

Hathaway House

Introduction to Spiritual and Religious Life at Middlebury

Learn about the many expressions of religion and spirituality, along with the work of The Scott Center supporting meaning-making and an ethic of care on campus.  Get familiar with our cozy center at Hathaway House, 135 South Main St.

Sunday, September 13

Crest Room

Mindfulness for College Life

Mindfulness instruction with sitting meditation introduced by the Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life. No experience necessary! All materials provided.  

Middlebury Chapel

Convocation Ceremony

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