I am confused by the CAMPUS these days.
Take, for instance, its recent editorial (in the Sept 24 issue) on the CORE survey that the office of Health Education and Wellness administered last year. After questioning the validity of the survey data—suggesting that Middlebury students drink less than some might imagine—the editors say they are troubled […]…Continue Reading Can We All Just Get on the Same Page?
Month: September 2009
Belden Dam on the TAM
Another gorgeous September Saturday goaded me into a long leisurely run. Since Sunday will be the day of the TAM team trek, a fundraiser for the Trail Around Middlebury, and family commitments will keep me away from this event, it seemed like a good day to take on a long stretch of this convenient and pretty trail. […]…Continue Reading Belden Dam on the TAM
Double Majors and a Liberal Arts Education
I am often sent interesting posts from blogs having to do with higher education. The following link was sent to me by a parent who heard my commentary on the ever increasing over-specialization in undergraduate education, and in particular, my opposition to students selecting double majors at Middlebury. The post, written by a current Williams […]…Continue Reading Double Majors and a Liberal Arts Education
Almost Like Running up Worth Mountain
After all these years of living in the area, I realized that I had never run up to the top of the Middlebury College Snow Bowl, so it seemed like a fun thing to do on a perfect Sunday afternoon. Starting in the Snow Bowl parking lot, I headed up the dirt road just to […]…Continue Reading Almost Like Running up Worth Mountain
The Accelerator Bowl
You’ve read the press release, and now you can see the drama. Dean James Ralph holds aloft the crystal bowl the College was given for winning an ACE/Sloan accelerator grant to expand faculty career flexibility.
The Toughest 9 miles in Addison County
There! Did that title grab your attention? I love running in September – the days are cooler, the skies are sunnier, and I am starting to reap the benefits of running through the hot, sticky days of midsummer. It is a great time to take on some longer runs, and with that in mind, I […]…Continue Reading The Toughest 9 miles in Addison County