Day: December 4, 2012

On Middlebury’s Endowment

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, This fall, several student groups on campus have raised questions surrounding the College’s endowment, specifically with regard to holdings related to fossil fuels. One group, the Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing (ACSRI), has been meeting regularly with Patrick Norton, the College’s Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, and one […]…Continue Reading On Middlebury’s Endowment

A Roomful of People, Thinking and Talking

Last week, the College held a panel discussion about affirmative action and the case currently before the Supreme Court, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, which could overturn affirmative action in higher education. We hoped that the discussion would be sincere and honest—and that people would feel comfortable enough to express themselves, even if […]…Continue Reading A Roomful of People, Thinking and Talking