There is a discussion underway on campus about whether we should create a multicultural center, and if we do, what it would be like. This is an important discussion for several reasons. First, those who think a multicultural center is necessary are explaining why and sharing their concerns with us, sharing what it is like […]…Continue Reading A Space for the Future
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People You Haven’t Really Met Yet
When I go to 51 Main, I feel as though I am close to a little piece of home (Brooklyn, New York) because I run into all types of people there. Not just students. Not just townspeople. But everyone imaginable. They are enjoying a shared interest, mingling, being together in the same place. Worlds collide […]…Continue Reading People You Haven’t Really Met Yet
Today’s Students Are Changing Colleges
When the trustees were here last weekend, I shared a compelling article with them— “Ways Today’s Students Are Radically Changing Our Colleges” from AGB Trusteeship magazine. The article reviews the findings of a six-year national study involving 33 campuses and thousands of students and concludes that students today are “different from their predecessors in ways […]…Continue Reading Today’s Students Are Changing Colleges
Should JusTalks Be Mandatory?
One of the great aspects of Middlebury is that it provides almost unlimited opportunities for students to grow—to engage with others, to learn about different viewpoints, and to gain self-knowledge. From guest lectures to symposia to open meetings to retreats, the options go on and on. By the time students graduate, if they have taken […]…Continue Reading Should JusTalks Be Mandatory?
Light of the New Year
It’s that time of year, when the darkness descends and the days seem to retreat into a long dusk. Add to that the “List of Things To Get Done”—before finals, before the College closes for break, before the holidays, and it can lead me into a frazzled, dazed state. What lifts me up is knowing […]…Continue Reading Light of the New Year
It’s About (Face) Time
Anyone who knows me knows that I believe strongly in the value of dialogue. I believe that sharing ideas, opinions, and feelings directly with others is what keeps people connected—to their communities and even to themselves. Lately, it seems as if there is an unusually high level of frustration simmering under the surface of human […]…Continue Reading It’s About (Face) Time
Seeking Fresh Voices, Ideas, and Task Masters
Hello, everyone. My guest bloggers this week are SGA President Rachel Liddell ’14, Assistant Director of Student Activities Jennifer Herrera, and Student Activities Programs and Events Manager Dave Kloepfer, writing about the social scene on campus. We look forward to hearing your comments and ideas! —Shirley M. Collado Welcome back! This last week, the new […]…Continue Reading Seeking Fresh Voices, Ideas, and Task Masters