We are thrilled to introduce a new series, From the College Archives, curated by Josh Kruskal, ’15. In the weeks of his last semester, Josh, a prized Special Collections staff member, scoured 200 years of Middlebury Kaleidoscopes in search of historic and day-to-day moments. In Josh’s inaugural post: Commencement. In his photo essays to come, look for themes such as Students and Their […]…Continue Reading From the College Archives: Middlebury Commencement Through History
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Sights and Sounds of Commencement 2013
Videographer Brendan Mahoney ’11 captures the excitement and emotion of a Middlebury commencement….Continue Reading Sights and Sounds of Commencement 2013
Our Collective Wish
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is having the opportunity to learn more about our incredible students—the personal stories that make up their lives, what they hoped for before they arrived here and hope for in the future, what their families have sacrificed in order for them to attend Middlebury. By the […]…Continue Reading Our Collective Wish
Scene on Campus: The Last Day
After the seniors leave and before Language Schools begin, Middlebury has a few moments of nearly total calm. Wrapping up our series of campus observations, we report on the concluding hours of spring semester….Continue Reading Scene on Campus: The Last Day
Rain or Shine
Every year, a dedicated crew from Facilities Services takes on the task of readying the campus for Commencement. Take a brief glimpse at how they do it….Continue Reading Rain or Shine
On Commencement Day, In Honor of My Favorite Student
It’s that time again. As I have done ever since I started this blog in the late 1950’s, I take time out on Middlebury’s commencement day to sit down in my recliner before the fireplace, light the used motor oil, pour a deep glass of single malt (thanks Paul), and raise a toast to you, […]…Continue Reading On Commencement Day, In Honor of My Favorite Student