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Staff Blog: Middlebury College nets (another) Solar Decathlon nod

Posted on January 26, 2012 | Blog Category:
By Andrea Suozzo



It seems like just yesterday that Middlebury College’s “Self Reliance” solar-powered house headed down to Washington, D.C., to compete in the biennial Solar Decathlon competition. The Middlebury kids last fall claimed fourth place overall in an international field of entries.

The U.S. Department of Energy today released its picks for the 2013 round of the highly selective competition, and Middlebury College once again made the cut.

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Dorm damage down after watershed year

Posted on January 23, 2012 |
By Kyle Finck



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MIDDLEBURY — After an unprecedented $141,333.45 of dorm damage in the 2010-11 academic year, the College saw a 44.5 percent decrease during the first semester of the current academic year.

According to data released by Assistant Director of Custodial Services Linda Ross, there was a total of $21,605.03 of damage this past fall semester. Comparatively, the College suffered $48,550.629 during the fall of 2010.

Ross, a Middlebury resident, attributed the turnaround to this year’s first-year class and a “phenomenal” residential life staff.

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College, community celebrate MLK Jr.

Posted on January 13, 2012 |
By Addy Indy Staff



MIDDLEBURY — Members of the Middlebury College community and residents of Addison County will gather at several points on campus this week to celebrate the life and work of Nobel Peace Prize-winning civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

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'J-term' expands student opportunities

Posted on January 12, 2012 |
By Kaitlyn Kirkaldy



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MIDDLEBURY — For the next few weeks most Middlebury College students won’t be studying typical academic subjects like biochemistry or economics. Instead, they will learn about topics ranging from adventure writing to Motown.

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MiddCORE takes liberal arts out of the classroom

Posted on January 12, 2012 |
By Andrea Suozzo



MIDDLEBURY — MiddCORE isn’t a typical college class. It’s not a science, math, economics, business or English class — though students may use skills learned from such classes. And it requires a time commitment larger than an average full-time job.

Instead, the Middlebury College January term class that this year drew in 32 students from 21 different fields is summed up by the CORE acronym: Creativity, Opportunity, Risk and Entrepreneurship.

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Middlebury grad wins survivor

Posted on December 22, 2011 |
By Andrea Suozzo



MIDDLEBURY — Some Middlebury College graduates go on to gain acclaim in science, medicine and politics. On Sunday, one recent graduate stormed to fame on longtime CBS reality TV show “Survivor.”

Sophie Clarke of Willsboro, N.Y., graduated from the college in May and is currently enrolled at the Mount Sinai College of Medicine in New York City. On Sunday, when the final episode of  “Survivor: South Pacific” aired, Clarke beat out the two other finalists and claimed the $1 million prize.

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College's endowment rebounds

Posted on December 15, 2011 |
By Andrea Suozzo



MIDDLEBURY — After a turbulent couple of years, it looks like Middlebury College is out of the woods financially.

That’s according to Patrick Norton, vice president and treasurer at the college. Norton said that although the school’s endowment has rebounded to $825 million from its low point in March 2009, the financial crisis has changed the way the institution handles its money.

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Students aim to aid the lake

Posted on December 12, 2011 |
By Andrea Suozzo



MIDDLEBURY — Students in the Environmental Studies senior seminar at Middlebury College aren’t just completing graduation requirements, they’re doing research that will actually be used by government agencies, local officials, scientists and consultants.

The 11 seniors and the officials with whom they worked hope the work they did will improve the health of Lake Champlain and make local neighborhoods healthier places to live.

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Christmas tradition to ring in its 40th year

Posted on December 8, 2011 |
By Christian Woodard



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MIDDLEBURY — When the opening strains of organ and choral music swell to fill Mead Chapel each December for the annual Lessons and Carols service, many area residents sense they have truly entered the Christmas season. Now in its 40th year, the program of Bible readings and carols for choir, organ and congregation is an invitation for community members to be transformed.

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College hosts China Town Hall for the community

Posted on November 14, 2011 |
By Andrew Stein



MIDDLEBURY — Since 1978, when Chinese Communist Party Chairman Deng Xiaoping instituted the market-friendly “Reform and Opening Up Policy,” more than 300 million Chinese have climbed out of poverty. Today, China touts the world’s second-largest economy and has become the world’s leading manufacturer in terms of output, knocking the U.S. from its 110-year reign on that podium.

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