Ashley Wolff’s introduction to art came early. “I was always surrounded by art and drawing things,” she said. “I always knew I wanted to be an artist.” That determination carried her from sketchbooks as a child in Middlebury to a career as a beloved children’s book author and illustrator. ...
If the professoriate is your true calling, reality dictates that you go where the openings are, rather than where you wish to be. My experience of the job market was a continental compass tour: As a graduate student, the process landed me at campus visits in Virginia and Texas, and later, as a postdoctoral ...
The college recently broke ground on Battell Park, a new outdoor space designed to add more communal areas to campus.
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As the Chateau celebrates its 100-year anniversary and the first group of Middlebury students takes up residence in New Battell, we are reflecting on the meaning of the buildings where we study, work, and live. Buildings are part of what makes our campus feel distinctly “Middlebury.” Recent and ...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ended, staffing has generally improved on campus. However, several departments still face the burden of being undersupported, especially in light of the budget cuts announced in April. The cuts reduced staff and faculty retirement benefits and offered some ...
This letter to the editor from the Middlebury College Republicans is a response to the Editorial Board’s (E.B.) piece titled “To Maintain Free Speech, Start Listening,” published in the Sept. 18 issue of The Campus. I am leading the writing of this letter with the consultation of club members, ...
Fate works in mysterious ways. The sound of British band Panchiko was lost for years until it fell into the hands of the internet, simply by chance. In 2016, an individual had discovered their first collection of demos titled “D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L” while sifting through ...
A vast white gown spilled across the stage of Wright Memorial Theater this past Friday, introducing audiences to the forgotten prodigy of the Mozart family with“The Other Mozart.” The play, written and performed by Sylvia Milo and directed by Isaac Byrne, features a striking 18-foot dress by Magdalena ...
I’ve had many moments at Middlebury over the last few years where I marvel at what I’ve been able to learn here. Taking classes that are actually functional — invigorating, even — has been a fairly novel delight in my academic career, coming from a high school which is consistently on the list ...
Since August, Otter Creek Bakery on College Street has expanded beyond serving coffee, sandwiches and baked goods to hosting live music every Friday night. The sidewalk concerts have brought together students and residents in a family-friendly setting.
On Sept. 24, the Political Science Department hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Is the U.S. Still a Democracy?”. Professor of Political Science Erik Bleich moderated as Associate Professors of Political Science Sebnem Gumuscu and Ajay Verghese and Professor of Political Science Murray Dry provided ...
When someone places a shot glass filled with beet soup in front of you, you take a sip. When you remember the beets were grown less than a mile away, you take another.
Across departments, Middlebury professors are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Many professors, including Professor of English Megan Mayhew-Bergman and Lecturer in Chinese Mairead Harris, have modified syllabi to permit AI in specific contexts. ...
Two weeks ago, I made the case for specifying the global problems you wish to spend years on. Today I want to place these choices at the right altitude, because from arm’s length everything blurs and from 10 years out it usually becomes embarrassingly clear. Set aside the buzz lines, and your ...
The Middlebury women’s tennis team hosted the ITA New England Regional Championships this past weekend, bringing three days of tennis, 19 teams, and over 100 players to campus. The tournament saw Elsie Van Wieren ’28 and Gusty Beveridge ’28 reach the quarterfinals of the A singles bracket, while ...
The historic Ilsley Public Library renovation project kicked off in March and is expected to be completed next fall, just in time to ring in the new school year.
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The design and construction of New Battell came with yet another upgrade this fall: a composting system. Bins designated for food waste were placed in lounge kitchens and garbage rooms, giving New Battell residents the opportunity to dispose of their scraps sustainably. Facilities hope to use the new ...
Alex Gklaros-Stavropoulos ’29 is a first year center on the men’s basketball team, towering at 6'11. Originally from Los Altos, California, he plans to pursue a Physics major. He played for Saint Francis High School, where he was a captain his senior year. He hopes to help the team reach the NCAA ...
In a culmination of a years-long effort and collaboration between the college and the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), the Bread Loaf Dam on Brandy Brook in Ripton was completed on Aug. 27, restoring the stream and surrounding floodplain to its natural state.