James Larrabee (Chemistry & Biochemistry) has received a three-year research grant from the National Science Foundation through NSF’s Research in Undergraduate Institutions activity. This is Jim’s fifth NSF-RUI grant in his career. This grant provides funding to enable at least six undergraduate students to participate in his research, which should lead to a better understanding…Continue Reading James Larrabee Awarded New NSF Grant
Patricia Zupan Faculty Seminar, Transylvania University
Patricia Zupan (Italian) has been selected to participate this summer in a faculty seminar at Transylvania University in Kentucky, funded by the University’s Bingham Program for Excellence in Teaching. The seminar, titled Twenty-first Century Liberal Education: A Contested Concept, will involve faculty from liberal arts colleges around the country. The award covers all costs of…Continue Reading Patricia Zupan Faculty Seminar, Transylvania University
David Dorman Whiting Foundation Fellowship
David Dorman (Mathematics) has been awarded a fellowship from the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation for a project titled In Pursuit of Mathematical Biology. This grant supports David’s Spring 2014 leave. The objective for this grant is to deepen his knowledge of mathematical biology and epidemiology and to hone his ability to teach courses in those…Continue Reading David Dorman Whiting Foundation Fellowship
Amy Briggs Awarded NSF Grant
Amy Briggs (Computer Science) has been awarded a research grant from the National Science Foundation to support her work in curriculum development for high-school computer science. The award will fund her upcoming leave and participation in the four-year collaborative project Broadening Participation in Computer Science: AP Computer Science Principles Phase II with colleagues at the…Continue Reading Amy Briggs Awarded NSF Grant
Invitation: FIS Host Program Summer Informational Meetings
You’re invited to learn more about the Friends of International Students (FIS) Host Program at one of our upcoming information meetings. Dear Faculty and Staff– International Student & Scholar Services invites you to learn more about our Friends of International Students host program. The program provides a terrific opportunity for you to meet people from around the world,…Continue Reading Invitation: FIS Host Program Summer Informational Meetings
26th Annual Retreat on Writing and Teaching (Aug. 20-21)
Faculty are invited to the 26th Annual Writing and Teaching Retreat at Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, about 45 minutes south of Middlebury. We will begin with lunch on Tuesday, August 20 and end with lunch on Wednesday, August 21. The Mountain Top Inn can accommodate about 25 people overnight for our retreat, and this…Continue Reading 26th Annual Retreat on Writing and Teaching (Aug. 20-21)
Emotional Intelligence Workshop – a few seats left!
Emotional Intelligence Workshop – a few seats left! Wednesday June 19 2013, 8:30 am -12:00 pm or 1:00-4:30, location: Axinn 220 There is one seat available in the morning workshop and five seats available in the afternoon. Please email sandrus@middlebury.edu or call x5190 if you would like to take a seat! Led by: Leslie Schreiber 11.5 Ways…Continue Reading Emotional Intelligence Workshop – a few seats left!
Join our 6/12 Staff Council Meeting!
Join us Wednesday, June 12th, at 9 am in the Grille Conference Room (behind Crossroads Cafe in McCullough) for the last Staff Council Meeting of this fiscal year. Our special guest will be Patrick Norton, Vice President for Finance, and Treasurer. (Full agenda below) Also on Wednesday – Staff Council’s annual Ice Cream Social at…Continue Reading Join our 6/12 Staff Council Meeting!
6/12 Staff Council Ice Cream Social 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12th 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. McCullough Patio Introduce yourself to the new members of staff council, mingle, and enjoy an ice cream. Rain location is McCullough Mitchell Green Lounge. Questions? Contact scouncil@middlebury.edu….Continue Reading 6/12 Staff Council Ice Cream Social 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.