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Catching a Streetcar at Bread Loaf
What’s it like to read a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, study it with a legendary drama professor and then see it performed by Equity actors—all in six weeks?
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Around the World in 10 Events
Every summer, there’s a short but sweet burst of Language School-related events that fills the campus calendar with a weekly dose of all things cultural, from music to lectures to art—all in language, of course. Don’t miss your chance to travel abroad without leaving town!
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Rain or Shine
Every year, a dedicated crew from Facilities Services takes on the task of readying the campus for Commencement. Take a brief glimpse at how they do it.
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Twist of Lyme
Ele Woods '12 helps MiddMag navigate the wonders of the 2011 Spring Student Symposium.
Green Feats
Make a promise to the planet. Then show your support by lacing up with green.
The Politics of Play
Dave Zirin, author and award-winning sports writer, spoke recently about the way athletes have used their sporting platform to speak out for social change. His lecture was part of the current "Mixed Signals" exhibit at the Museum of Art.
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Nuclear or Not
At a time when nuclear issues are both topical and highly debated in our daily news, Middlebury was fortunate enough to host two days of lectures and discussions by three experts in the field.
Our Place
A panel discussion on “Race, Space and Place” explores complex societal emotions of confusion, displacement and oppression.
Turbo Speak
A handful of ambitious students are stepping up the tempo of their introduction to German. Affectionately called Turbo Deutsch, the lively and fast-paced course offers three full semesters of German in just one.
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Rikert Ramps Up with New Director, New Ideas
Long-time fixture of winter fun, the Carroll & Jane Rikert Ski Touring Center has a new director—and some great new ideas for a bright future.
J-term: In Five Words
Throughout January, as students, staff and faculty adjust to the change in pace of J-term, the editorial staff of Middlebury Magazine will make its way around the campus to discover just what goes on during this month.
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The Buzz at the Bridge
Find out what all the buzz is about at 51 Main, the college's downtown restaurant and night spot.
“Those were the days…”
Meandering trips down memory lane don’t always make for great stories. Unless, of course, they involve a rental car, a wool blanket, and a 40-pound bronze sculpture.
5 Things We Love About MiddLab
Check out the new (and cool) way Middlebury showcases undergrad and faculty research.
Cue McEwan
One of the world's greatest writers pays a visit to Mead.
The World According to Irving
Author John Irving came to Mead to read from a work in progress, share some political insight, and celebrate the wonder of all walks of life.
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You’ve Got Mail
Ever wonder just how that letter or package slip got into your McCullough mailbox?
Not Dead Yet
The humble typewriter gets its curtain call in Hope Tucker's first-year seminar "Dead Technologies."
Scene on Campus: Day Two
Every day this week, the editorial staff of Middlebury Magazine will fan across campus to record the goings-on as August gives way to September, and a quiet campus welcomes the arrival of students. The second in a five-part series.
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Storytelling
Notable young writer Tiphanie Yanique embodies the heart, soul, and spirit of the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. She arrived six years ago in the coveted role of waiter and returned this summer as a distinguished Fellow and rising star.
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Pledge Week
Nervous! Excited! Terrified! As Middlebury Language School students prepare to take "The Pledge," that's exactly how they feel.
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Bridging the Gap
A German exchange student takes the closing of the Crown Point Bridge personally
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Arsenic and Old Rocks
Student researchers showcase big ideas at the 2010 Spring Symposium.
Giant Step, Small Footprint
Team Middlebury bucks the odds and will be taking its act to Washington.
Need-to-Know Basis
“How Do We Know What Our Students Know?” A question worth pondering.
