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Wired for Creativity

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Thursday September 27th marked the opening of this year’s Clifford Symposium, celebrating “Creativity and Collaboration.” With more than 30 events across multiple academic and artistic disciplines, the weekend offered everything from music and dance performances to panels on peacekeeping and entrepreneurship.

The annual occasion, which falls near the start of each academic year, is named for Nicholas R. Clifford, who taught history at the College from 1966 to 1993 and is a champion of critical inquiry. This year’s symposium was hosted by the Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Center for the Arts in honor of its 20th anniversary.

Middmag caught the kick-off energy of the evening’s keynote speaker, Julie Burstein, and opening wire-walking event with the following video Dispatch:


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Welcome Home

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The RV David Folger has arrived.

We hopped on board the College’s new research vessel as it entered Lake Champlain at Whitehall, New York, for the final leg of its transoceanic journey from Vancouver, British Columbia. The arrival of the Folger was keenly anticipated, as the vessel has already been prepped for use in four science courses this fall semester; the boat will be officially dedicated on October 20.

Here, we offer a glimpse of the many features of Middlebury’s floating laboratory on Lake Champlain:

The RV David Folger

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The Folger now calls Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, Vermont, home.

 

 


Welcoming the Carbon-Neutral Class

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How do you explain carbon neutrality to a group of first-years? Cue the carbon-shredding sharks, of course! Director of Sustainability Integration Jack Byrne did just that during an orientation barbecue hosted by President Ron Liebowitz and his wife Jessica for the class of 2016. He wanted to get their attention in a new way—and also get them excited to help the college reach its goal of carbon neutrality by the time they graduate. Take a look at how he and his group of Campus Sustainability Coordinators made it happen.



Professor Pundits: Things That Go Bump…Or Not

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As political convention season comes to a close, presidential debate season begins. So, did either candidate get a “bump” from the conventions? In their newest installment, professor pundits Matt Dickinson and Bert Johnson say the whole idea of a bounce in the polls from the conventions may be a thing of the past. According to the pundits, several factors, including fragmented media coverage, are responsible for this trend. See what Matt and Bert have to say in the video below, and please send any presidential election-related questions to pundits@middlebury.edu.

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“Summer Games” at Middlebury Language Schools

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Sports and activities have always been a big part of life at the Language Schools. They give students a language-specific cultural experience that truly augments the intensive immersive approach to mastering a language.

This summer, with the international flair of the London Olympics on our minds, MiddMag decided to see just what these language students were up to. From ardent competition on the fields and strategic moves at the table to athletic artistry in the dance studios, here’s a brief sampling of what we saw.


Professor Pundits: What Do You Get for $400 Million?

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In their latest video commentary, Middlebury political science professors Matt Dickinson and Bert Johnson look at the Obama campaign’s early massive spending spree — $400 million to date — mostly in battleground states. But despite the big spending, polls show a statistical dead heat between the two candidates. The pundits discuss this and more in their newest chat. And, as always, if you have a question about this presidential campaign for Bert Johnson or Matt Dickinson, please leave a comment below or email: pundits@middlebury.edu.

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Rocking with Gratitude

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Sometimes a simple thank you just isn’t enough. Each year Middlebury’s annual fund team thinks of new ways to show appreciation for the generosity of donors, but this year they reached new heights. A week before finals they installed a giant gift box in the lobby of Davis Library. Adding to the mystery, signs around campus invited students to show up at the library at 10 p.m. on Wednesday during finals, for a study break. What happened next? You’ll have to watch the video to find out, but let’s just say we’ve never had so much fun saying thanks, and we hope donors to the annual fund will feel well-appreciated!

Bonus footage: Behind the scenes at the recording studio.