Month: February 2016

Work Study – a poem

Thanks to poet Gary Margolis for sharing this library-related poem. Work Study Memory requests a title from the closed stacks. An exchange student is sent into the basement to retrieve an available book. Downstairs he remembers he saw a couple of co-eds making love in their end-of-semester carrel. They didn’t look up. Never asked if […]…Continue Reading Work Study – a poem

Does The Party Decide? Explaining the Trump Phenomenon

Longtime readers know that I have periodically expressed skepticism regarding “The Party Decides” thesis. That is the argument, made most thoroughly by the book of that title,  that party leaders act in effect as gatekeepers who control who wins their party’s nomination. They do so through a variety of signaling mechanisms, such as endorsements, or […]…Continue Reading Does The Party Decide? Explaining the Trump Phenomenon

Fulbrighter Profiles in The Campus–Check it Out!

If you’re thinking about a Fulbright next year or in the future, check out the recent story in the Campus! http://middleburycampus.com/article/fulbright-recipients-share-stories-and-research-from-abroad/ Joana Salievska talks with current and past Midd Fulbright winners about their experiences. It’s a big and interesting world out there! Want to learn more–come to the Fulbright and Watson Info session on Monday, Feb […]…Continue Reading Fulbrighter Profiles in The Campus–Check it Out!

Emergency Preparedness at Middlebury

While an active threat on campus, also called active shooter or armed threat, is unlikely, the results of such an incident can be tragic.  Middlebury College has therefore approved a community education program created by members of the college’s Emergency Management Team to provide you with guidance on preparing your personal safety plan should the […]…Continue Reading Emergency Preparedness at Middlebury