For the 1944-45 school year, the Student Union published these handy HELPS AND HINTS as part of a clothing guide (for women). For example, “No Rubber Boots are to be worn to the dining-rooms, or to lectures and concerts unless the weather is very severe and there is no opportunity to change.” And don’t get us started on shorts. […]…Continue Reading Clothing Guide 1944-45, from the Archives
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“Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
February 23, 2015 is the centennial of Joseph Battell’s death. Bread Loaf land baron (in his day the largest private landowner in Vermont), environmentalist, crusading newspaperman, Middlebury College alum (Class of 1860), trustee, philanthropist, novelist. David Haward Bain presents an illustrated “magic lantern” talk on Joseph Battell’s life and works. When: February 23, 2015, 4:30pm Where: Abernethy […]…Continue Reading “Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
Call for Midd. Student visual artist nominations!
The Friends of the Middlebury College Museum of Art invite you to nominate a Middlebury College student whose contribution to the visual arts in the community merits distinction. The Friends have made an annual award to a college student for nearly two decades, and recipients have included sculptors, filmmakers, painters, critics for The Campus, Museum…Continue Reading Call for Midd. Student visual artist nominations!
Winter Carnival Films from the 1940s “Premiered”
Fun in the snow at Middlebury College! These recently digitized 16mm films haven’t been seen in more than fifty years. This silent film montage shows scenes of the 40 meter jump on Chipman Hill, early ski trails at the Snow Bowl and the “new” 50 meter ski jump, Mountain Club outings to the winter woods, […]…Continue Reading Winter Carnival Films from the 1940s “Premiered”
The Week’s Headlines
Here are the week’s headlines from the News Room: MIIS MBA Team Takes First Place in Economist Case Competition Quoted this Week: The Story of Vermont New England Review Features 12 Poets New to Its Pages Middlebury Mourns the Loss of Professor Robert Prasch View past stories by visiting the News Room page….Continue Reading The Week’s Headlines
Winter Carnival Vintage Films Premiere and Hot Chocolate Bar, February 13
Recently rediscovered films in the College Archives from the 1940s will be shown for the first time in more than sixty years. See Winter Carnival the way it was, before Gore-Tex and fiberglass: ski jumps on Chipman Hill, races at the Snow Bowl, aero-skijoring, and more. When: Friday, February 13, 2015, 4:30 – 6pm Where: McCullough Crossroads Cafe (The […]…Continue Reading Winter Carnival Vintage Films Premiere and Hot Chocolate Bar, February 13
Davis Library spring exhibit, “Before the Selfie: A Century of Student Portraits”
Our spring exhibit features photographic portraits of Middlebury students striking serious poses for the camera and at times, goofing off. In other words, one hundred years of awe-inspiring facial hair, evolving fashion trends, and outdoor leisure pursuits. How will you be remembered? Email a selfie to the Archives at specialcollections@middlebury.edu …or Instagram #middleburyselfie Photo credit: Lewis Hemenway, […]…Continue Reading Davis Library spring exhibit, “Before the Selfie: A Century of Student Portraits”
“Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
February 23, 2015 is the centennial of Joseph Battell’s (Class of 1860) death. Bread Loaf land baron (in his day the largest private landowner in Vermont), environmentalist, crusading newspaperman, Middlebury College trustee, philanthropist, unreadable novelist, eccentric Joseph Battell left his stamp on his homeland. David Haward Bain presents an illustrated “magic lantern” talk on Joseph Battell’s life […]…Continue Reading “Joseph Battell: A Centennial Appreciation,” a talk by David Haward Bain, Monday, February 23rd
Middlebury women take a snowy ride up to Ripton, ca. 1940s
In this clip, members of the Women’s Forum of Middlebury College load up holiday gifts into a truck parked behind Forrest Hall, en route to the Meeting House in Ripton, VT. Upon their arrival in Ripton, local children run (and slide, trudge, and sled) to meet them. The Middlebury women, joined by a costumed Santa, […]…Continue Reading Middlebury women take a snowy ride up to Ripton, ca. 1940s