The Middlebury Off-Campus Project

Now that FOMO’s gone, here’s what we’re missing

If nothing else, lockdown has shown us is that no one really has it all figured out.

Maddie Joinnides: April 30, 2020

A response to anti-Semitic vandalism

"Moments of crisis — like the current pandemic — tend to bring out preexisting hatred and prejudices. All minority groups, including the Jewish people, have experienced that backlash at points throughout history."

Middlebury alumnus starts fundraiser for local business

Currently, the alumnus, Nicholas Milazzo '18.5, plans to allocate the money raised among five locally owned businesses.

Pia Contreras: April 30, 2020

Pia Contreras: April 30, 2020

With decision day on horizon, high school seniors try to get a sense of Midd, remotely

“I had to choose between making a financially sound decision or a decision that makes me happy,” said one perspective student. “I ended up choosing the latter.”

Middlebury’s athletic records that never were

The Campus spoke with athletes whose final seasons were cut short — and were on the verge of something great.

Missing graduation is a Middlebury tradition

Aaron Petty ’02 missed his own graduation. A few weeks before the ceremony, he contracted tuberculosis; by the day of graduation, he was bedridden.

NCAA extends athletic eligibility for 2020 spring athletes

In light of the NCAA announcement on March 12 cancelling all remaining winter and spring sports championships due to the evolving Covid-19 health threat, the collegiate sports governing body has extended eligibility for Division III spring sports athletes.

Faculty narrowly reject the Sense of the Faculty Motion to release MIIS

The measure failed with 133 faculty, or 52% of attendees, voting against.

History Dept. debuts History of Science, Medicine and Technology track

Professors of History Febe Armanios, Rebecca Bennette and Ian Barrow have created a brand-new track within the college’s History Department: the History of Science, Medicine and Technology (HSMT).

The college was about to finally break even on its budget. Then everyone got sent home.

College treasurer David Provost has spent the last four years shrinking the college's operating deficit. Now, with millions in Covid-19-related losses, it's back to where it was in 2017.

Zombies to Genomics: Faculty find creative ways to teach the pandemic

In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, many Middlebury professors are revising their syllabi to address themes arising from the pandemic in creative ways.

College to receive 1.8 million in CARES Act stimulus

The funds will be used to cover student emergency financial aid grants and offset Covid-19 related expenses that have already been paid.

Quarantine creativity: 2 a.m. haircuts and pantry pasta

So, it’s a good time to find ways to make solitude easier. With a newfound sense of unfamiliarity, coupled with more time to ourselves than ever before, it’s the perfect time to experiment with new ways to self-express and get creative.

Baishakhi Taylor, dean of students, to leave Middlebury

“I can’t even put into words how accessible she was to students,” said Roni Lezama '22 about Taylor.

Some summer programs to take place remotely, others are canceled

Some Middlebury programs will be taught through remote instruction this summer, while several others have been canceled.

Admissions will try out test-optional policy

Under the test-optional policy, students may choose not to submit any test scores as part of their application for admission.

What do librarians do when the library is closed?

The seven librarians in the research and instruction group meet regularly to talk about how we’re connecting community members with library resources.