The Conundrum of Jewish Identity
At the Quint Lectureship in Jewish Studies, an historian from Brandeis University traced the American-Jewish experience over the past 70 years.
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Things That Happened, Things To Do – Week of April 8
Construction of the Solar Decathlon house, national news coverage, Real Food Week, and two symposia top our summary of Middlebury College activities this week.
Adapting to Life in China
When Associate Professor Hang Du discovered a lack of data about study-abroad programs in China, she went to Hangzhou to observe Middlebury students for a semester.
Small Paintings Tell a Big Story
For a European historian like Paul Monod, one of the College Museum's most-recent acquisitions is a treasure trove into the past.
Make Some Noise
With the live music culture all but extinct, some Middlebury students took action.
How Students Learn
Faculty members offered insight into how students learn during an open conversation on the future of the liberal arts.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of February 11
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
The Chemistry of Biodiesel
Biodiesel burns cleaner than regular diesel, but is it truly a smart energy choice? Jeff Byers and 14 first-year students are figuring that out.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of Nov. 26
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
The Evangelical Ecumenist
Richard Cizik was the public face of evangelicalism in America, until he went on "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross.
Where is Literary Criticism Headed?
New York Times book critic Dwight Garner '88 sometimes reads on a Kindle but he is not about to give up on books.
An Observer in the City
A Middlebury senior interning in New York City sees a fine line between observing and becoming.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of October 1
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
The Planter Box in the Sky
How a group of New York City residents used collaboration and creativity to save a landmark and turn it into jewel.
Under Lock and Key
There’s a whole lot more to being a locksmith at Middlebury College than installing locks and making keys.
Seeing Stars
Every visitor to the Observatory Open House gets a good look into deep space. Here's how it happens.
Emotional Ties
The past and present meld into something memorable for alumni attending Reunion 2012.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of May 7
A memorable trip to Haiti, a Mother's Day concert, and what constitutes a "healthy" building make our list of thought-provoking happenings at Middlebury this week.
Diplomacy and the Arab Spring
In discussing the Arab world, two ambassadors—one retired and the other newly appointed—are a study in contrast.
The Avocado Windfall
What do you do when 10,000 pounds of avocados arrive at your door? Ask the chefs in Dining Services.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of March 19
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
The Language of Gender Violence
The use of terms like "battered woman" and "accuser" have absolved men from taking responsibility for their actions, says educator Jackson Katz.
Track and Field on the Upswing
The relaxed atmosphere at track practice belies the fact that eight runners are headed to the NCAAs this weekend.
Mad River Rising
Three alumni and nine students collaborated to produce a short animated film. Wonder how it turned out? Have a look for yourself.
Job Creation, Vermont-Style
A Middlebury sophomore plays a key role in this year's Town Meeting.
