Category Archives: Beyond Middlebury

For updates related to scholars whom are no longer matriculated on campus.

James E. Stepney

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James Middlebury College GraduationName: James E. Stepney
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Academic Major/Minor: Film and Media Culture
Current Status: Assistant Editor/Digitizer at MTV Networks
Priding myself as a New York native, I found it rather tasking to discover my niche at Middlebury College. At the same time, it opened a window of possibilities and potential I never tapped into. I’ve discovered my passions and have formed networks that will last a lifetime through the hard work and dedication stemming from Middlebury’s work ethic. Today, I use those same skills and lessons in the “ real” world in order to achieve my goals within the Film industry. Aspiring as a director for feature Hollywood films is a daunting goal, but using foundations solidified through family, friends, and ever evolving scruples I have no doubt that I will gain the most from what life has to offer. The only thing I can comment on while on this journey is my undying appreciation of passion, and helping those achieve such passionate goals is a rewarding thing to witness, as well as an essential component to my purpose.

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Alumni Highlight: Morgane Veronique Richardson

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Middlebury College Reminist Blogger MorganeName: Morgane Veronique Richardson
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Major: Sociology/Anthropology and The History of Art and Architecture Major
Current Status: Co-founder and Executive Director at Mixtape Media
Founder, Refuse The Silence

Biography:
Morgane is a professional feminist, president of Mixtape Media and the founder of Refuse The Silence: Women of Color in Academia Speak Out. Her reflections on women, race and education have been published in numerous blogs and magazines including, Bitch, Feministing, University of Venus and More Magazine.

Aside from earning a degree with an all-too lengthy title (a joint BA in Sociology/Anthropology and The History of Art and Architecture), Morgane spent her time at Middlebury College shaking up the status quo and demanding respect for her peers’ rights.

After graduation Morgane put her experience as a campus organizer, Posse Scholar to use toward a career as a professional Feminist. In 2008 she founded Refuse The Silence, an initiative that encourages women of color who are currently enrolled in or have attended elite liberal arts colleges in the United States to share their stories.

In 2009, she co-founded a successful social media firm, Mixtape Media, which works on pro-social campaigns for clients like Russell Simmons and the United Nations. And in 2010 she took on a new role as Workshop Genius, traveling the country working with students and administrators to reconcile the existing hegemony within elite academia with the desire for diverse campuses.

Morgane is fourth wave antiracist feminist – approaching her generation’s inherited economic, environmental, and social issues with an innovative flair, a progressive mindset, and a practical implementation. MorganeRichardson.com, is a glimpse into her daily life and experiences as a feminist, and queer woman of color activist. She currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with her partner, Alexandra and their dog, Joplin.

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Alumni Highlight: Down In the Delta, Brandon Hawkins.

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7/20/11

Brandon in the field!

When I received word in January that I was going to be a Teach for America teacher, my whole world just seemed right.  I then looked at my placement and saw that I was going to be placed in the Mississippi Delta and I was so excited because it was my first choice. I chose the Delta because it was highlighted on the TFA website as the region with the highest need and I knew that I was ready to give my all in order to help close the achievement gap.

I arrived at Jackson-Evers International Airport on June 7th, 2011, excited and eager to get started. It was so amazing to meet all of the TFA teachers in my region, everyone was just so amazing. We jumped in a shuttle together and off we went to Delta State University for Institute.  The Institute experience was a wonderful one and it was full of lots of hard work and encouraging gains.  My summer placement was at an Elementary School and I taught entering 2nd graders. It was just a pleasure to teach all of my students, they all were truly special.

It is very clear that there is an amazing movement happening here in the Delta but there is still so much more to do. I am extremely excited to be teaching in Mississippi along with the other 200 plus 2011 corps members.  I am so excited to be a part of this fight and extraordinary journey. I know the road ahead is full of bumps and unexpected turns, but I am so devoted to my students that at the end of the day, their success is all that is important to me.

Posse Love,

Brandon Hawkins

Middlebury Class of 2011

Teach for America 2011