Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of February 18
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon
Dispatches
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What Humankind Left Behind
Internationally prominent photographer Edward Burtynsky creates an art form that is as engaging as it is provocative.
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Comfort for the Lovelorn
Bianca Giaever ’12.5 talks to MiddMag about her viral hit, “Holy Cow Lisa,” a short film depicting love and heartbreak at Middlebury.
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.
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What Did You Do On Your “Febmester”?
Meet our newest Middlebury students, and hear some of the fascinating things they did during their “Febmester.”
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Class Assignment: Give Away $100,000
Students in a Winter Term course just made grants to charities of their choice totaling $100,000, thanks to a grant from the Once Upon A Time Foundation.
When Alumni Come Back to Teach
Middmag talked to six alumni who were back sharing their knowledge and expertise with students this past January.
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Welcome to the Age of Humans
What do the next 100,000 years of life on Earth hold in store?
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Feb Cam!
Take a look at the annual Feb ski down celebration from a Feb's eye view.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of January 28
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Greening the Ghetto
Majora Carter challenged the Middlebury community to continue the work Martin Luther King Jr. began, in her address that culminated the Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Justice.
Climate Pioneer Opens Social Entrepreneurship Symposium
Billy Parish found new ways to mobilize students against climate change and to finance solar projects through crowdsourcing. He explained how—and why—at the opening of the Center for Social Entrepreneurship’s second annual conference.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of January 21
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of January 14
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Digital Scholarship: What’s in Store for Faculty Publishing?
What will faculty publishing look like in the not-so-distant future? Very different, says a panel of experts.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of January 7
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of December 10
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
Relax
This time of year is stressful enough for most people. Add in a week exams and things can feel downright crushing.
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.
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What’s Happening at Old Stone Mill?
Middmag went to OSM’s fall showcase and met up with some of the current tenants, including an app developer, a clothes designer, and a group opening a beauty salon for women of color.
Affirmative Action on Trial
A panel discussion about the future of affirmative action drew a large, vocal audience to McCullough.
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.
Start-Ups, Vermont-Style
Gardens, kitchens, and J-term classes inspire two recent Middlebury grads and one student to explore the business side of improving local eating options, and farmers' bottom lines.
Things That Happened, Things To Do: Week of November 12
Our regular recap of goings on at the College and a look ahead to events on the horizon.
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Professor Pundits: VICTORY…for Political Scientists
Middlebury's Professor Pundits wrap up their year-long commentary series with some surprising insights on the election.

