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Our Interns in the Addison Independent!

College interns join front lines in fight against poverty | Addison County Independent

“Not every community can say that they have these non-profits that work so hard together for them, and have people that care that much. I love it…I’m so fortunate that this is where Middlebury is and that this is the kind of town and community that we have here.” – Sarah Karerat ’18

Find the whole article here.

Sharing memories

The Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty share memories of late patron Tom Shepherd.
These memories of Tom Shepherd from Consortium and Washington and Lee students and alumni, colleagues, and friends express admiration for Tom’s character and gratitude for his contributions to many individuals and society.

as well…

Thomas H. Lee Partners in Boston, where Tom Shepherd worked for twelve years as a Managing Director, has contributed $50,000 to the Shepherd Consortium in Tom’s memory to honor the Shepherds. Check out the article here.

Shepherd Interns Make GREAT MAlt Leaders!

Apply to lead a Feb. 2017 MAlt Trip
Middlebury Alternative Breaks is recruiting leaders for next year’s MAlt trips! There will be an info session for students who are considering applying to co-lead a MAlt trip this Thursday, April 7th at 6:00 p.m. in Axinn 104.  The MAlt Executive Board will provide an overview of MAlt’s mission and will discuss what leading a trip entails and what a strong application looks like. If you think you may be interested in applying, we urge you to attend!​ Find the leader application and more information at go/malt. Applications due April 21st. Questions? Contact MAlt Executive Board at middalt@middlebury.edu or MAlt advisor Ashley Laux at alaux@middlebury.edu.

Mourning the Passing of Thomas R. Shepherd

Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty as well as the Privilege & Poverty Academic Cluster and Community Engagement Office Mourn the Passing of Thomas R. Shepherd
“Tom and Nancy Shepherd have been instrumental to launching the Shepherd Consortium, and I have been proud to share in the leadership of this effort that bears their name.  Tom lent us his passion for poverty studies, his vision for the transformation of higher education, his admirable humility, his sincere friendship, and his wonderful sense of humor.  Tom’s character (in all senses of the word) was his greatest gift to us, and we do well to emulate that character in the work we do as SHECP.”  James Calvin Davis, Middlebury College