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Break Expeditions, upcoming courses, and Brooker Housing

Introduction to Backcountry Navigation
Backcountry navigation is an essential skill if you plan to travel off trail, or in winter, when trails are often difficult to find and follow. Learn the fundamentals of topographical map and compass work in this course. Sessions 1 & 2 will be class-room based and provide an introduction to topographical maps and compass use. Session 3 will take the form of a day hike during which we’ll integrate and apply the material from Sessions 1 and 2. Dates: Session 1 & 2- 11/29 and 12/1, 4:00-6:00pm. Session 3: Saturday, 12/3, all day.

Feb Break Dog Sledding Expedition in Western Maine
Join MOP for a canine-powered backcountry journey in Western Maine. There is no better way to explore this winter wonderland than by dog sled! Participants will learn the skills necessary to mush, ski, and camp in the mountains of New England in winter. No experience required.

Spring Break Rock Climbing in Red Rocks
The towering sandstone canyons of Nevada’s Red Rocks National Conservation Area are among the world’s finest climbing destinations. Climbers of all ability levels are welcome to join MOP as we explore this amazing vertical landscape. Routes of all lengths and grades abound, and a dose of desert sun is always welcome after a long Vermont winter!

For additional information, or to request a registration packet, contact us at mop@middlebury.edu

Brooker Housing
Looking for a place to live this spring? Apply to live in Brooker, the outdoor interest and have a unique living experience. There are two cozy fire places, a full kitchen, nice study spaces, and great singles and doubles available. We value the outdoors, music, cooking, good conversation, and good times (as well a house maple syrup and good coffee). Email Brooker@middlebury.edu if you are interested.

Early Winter Intramurals

We are preparing to start Informal Ice Hockey (show up-pick up- and play). It will run late on the weeknights at approximately 10 to 12. We are looking for a couple of commissioners to organize it too.  Please email me if interested.

If interested in playing please reply to this email.  We will create an email list for players so that we can email information about times etc.  Formal Hockey leagues will begin in January.

If interested in signing up a 3v3 Basketball team (either men or coed) please do so by emailing rsmith@middlebury.edu with your team name captain and roster (unlimited).  We hope to start the 3v3 league during the week of the 14th of November. We have commissioners for 3v3 already.

Thanks
Coach Smith

End of Fall Term Departures and Room Change Requests

In preparation for the end of the Fall Term please take a moment to review the following information so you may plan your departure accordingly.

Important Fall-Winter Term Move Out and Return Dates:

  • Students must leave campus 24 hours after their last final and no later than noon on Monday, December 19th
  • Students may not return to campus until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 8th

Only students enrolled in on-campus Winter Term courses may return to campus.

Fall Term on-campus residents requesting End of Term Room Changes:

  • Are responsible for understanding what is required; please refer to the information posted on the Undergraduate Housing website about End of Term Room Change Requests.  After doing so please contact me if you have specific questions that have not been answered.
  • Because students may not hear if an End of Term Room Change request has been approved before they plan to leave campus they should make preliminary preparations (organize and clean their room) well in advance, so they can meet the required deadlines if a room change is approved.
  • ALL STUDENTS APPROVED FOR END OF TERM ROOM CHANGES MUST VACATE THEIR CURRENT ROOM AND TURN IN THEIR ROOM KEY BEFORE THEY LEAVE CAMPUS FOR A BREAK.
  • ALL STUDENTS APPROVED FOR AN END OF FALL TERM ROOM CHANGE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING THEIR BELONGINGS IN STORAGE UNTIL THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS, i.e. Fletcher Barn or in a friend’s room who is not involved in a move.
  • Students not enrolled on campus for a Winter Term and approved for an End of Term room change (Fall or Winter)  MUST VACATE THEIR ROOM WHEN THEY LEAVE CAMPUS AT THE END OF THE FALL TERM.  If a student leaves campus before they can be notified if their request for a room change is approved they must still vacate their room and make arrangements for a friend to move and store their belongings for them.
  • Students may not pick up a new room key or move any belongings into a new room until they return to campus.
  • Students housed in Forest East and West, or Meeker and Munford 3rd floors will be able to view their Touch Pad lock code in their BANNER page as of 9:00 a.m. on the first day of their housing assignment.

Storage:

  • Students leaving campus for the remainder of the year may not leave items behind in residential storage spaces including those in Social and Academic Interest Houses; personal items may only be stored on campus in Fletcher Barn (questions: contact Public Safety).  Personal belongings left behind at the end of the academic year in spaces other than Fletcher Barn will be removed and donated.

Karin Hall-Kolts
Residential Systems Coordinator
Office of the Dean of Students
McCullough – Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-443-3301

Donate to the Winter Clothing Closet

The Commons Resident Advisers (CRAs) and the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) are partnering up once again for the annual Winter Clothing Closet, a winter clothing drive to provide warm clothes for new students who need them (especially those from warm places!) for free.

Do you have any warm clothing articles that you no longer use, stuffed away in a closet somewhere (especially coats, hats, sweaters & mittens/gloves)?  Please consider donating them to our drive!  Your support is VERY much appreciated!

There are collection boxes in the following locations until November 1:

COMMONS LOCATIONS:

Atwater Commons Office – Allen 153
Brainerd Commons Office – Stewart Hall 214
Cook Commons Office – Battell North 150
Ross Commons Office – LaForce Hall (under Ross Dining Hall)
Wonnacott Commons Office -Battell South 123

CENTRAL LOCATIONS:

Dining Halls (Ross and Proctor)– Main Entrance Lobby
Athletics Complex – Main Entrance Lobby to the left of the Bubble door
Main Library – Near the Information Desk
McCardell Bicentennial Hall – Great Hall near staircase
McCullough – Near the entrance to the Juice Bar
Public Safety – Harnest House on Route 30 (open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week)
ISSS Office – Carr Hall

Questions? Please contact CRA Stanis Moody-Roberts at smoodyro@middlebury.edu or ext. 3355.