The Library is pleased to announce the first issue of our new, as-yet-unnamed, newsletter! Please visit us online here (go/librarynews) and read up on helpful research and technology tips, a feature article on Orion Lewis in Political Science, who’s taught a fascinating hybrid (online/in-person) class with Middlebury and MIIS students, tech tips, and more. Our […]…Continue Reading New online quarterly library newsletter!
Respect the Mountains – Hike Safe – Hike Smart
Respect the mountains. Plan your hike so you avoid sensitive vegetation and areas that may be damaged due to trail erosion from spring runoff. Visit the Green Mountain Club website for hiking suggestions and current trail status reports at http://www.greenmountainclub.org/. Hike safe. Wear boots that will keep your feet dry and warm. Dress like…Continue Reading Respect the Mountains – Hike Safe – Hike Smart
Annual College Counseling Workshop
The annual College Counseling Workshop sponsored by the Admissions Office has been scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2015 of Reunion Weekend at McCardell Bicentennial Hall. High school age children and grandchildren of Middlebury alumni, faculty and staff as well as students from Vermont high schools are invited. Preference is given to juniors in high school. This…Continue Reading Annual College Counseling Workshop
TRAC Terrorism (Trial ends May 30, 2015)
A student asked that we trial TRAC Terrorism, so a trial is now under way at both Middlebury College and the Middlebury Institute, ending May 30th. Created by The Beacham Group, LLC, Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium (TRAC) is a uniquely comprehensive resource for the study of political violence of all kinds. In cooperation with […]…Continue Reading TRAC Terrorism (Trial ends May 30, 2015)
HR Update: This Week’s Employment Snapshot
There are currently 4 faculty positions, 53 external job postings (regular, on-call and temporary), and 2 internal job postings on the Middlebury College employment opportunities web sites. Employment Quick Links: Faculty Employment Opportunities:http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/administration/prospective_faculty/employment Staff Employment Opportunities: go/staff-jobs (on campus),http://go.middlebury.edu/staff-jobs (off campus) Please note – to view only internal staff postings, please use the internal posting…Continue Reading HR Update: This Week’s Employment Snapshot
25 Years @ Midd with John Quesnel
In this post we recognize John Quesnel, Receiver for Retail Food Operations, for his 25 years of service to Middlebury. John shares with us the source of his fondest Middlebury memories, some advice on success at Middlebury, and the person that influenced him the most here. Read on to learn more about Midd from John’s…Continue Reading 25 Years @ Midd with John Quesnel
The Week’s Headlines
Here are the week’s headlines from the News Room: Artist and Physician Mark Podwal’s Beautiful Images Tell of Painful Jewish History Middlebury to Receive Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force Archives Spring Open House Nights at the Observatory Middlebury to Host Women’s National Collegiate Water Polo Club Championships View past stories by visiting the News…Continue Reading The Week’s Headlines
Su Lian Tan awarded Discovery Grant from OPERA America
Su Lian Tan (Music) has received a Discovery Grant from the Opera Grants for Female Composers program to support development of her opera composition Lotus Lives. The grant was announced recently by OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, and was made possible through the generosity of The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. This project…Continue Reading Su Lian Tan awarded Discovery Grant from OPERA America
Cynthia Packert awarded NEH Enduring Questions grant
Cynthia Packert (History of Art & Architecture) has been awarded an Enduring Questions grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support the development of a new course on the topic of “Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?” The proposed new course will consider selected Asian and Islamic artworks in the…Continue Reading Cynthia Packert awarded NEH Enduring Questions grant