OP-ED: Dear Dolci, Please never change Nov 6, 2008
The Middlebury Campus ... My four years cooking, managing, and eating as part of Dolci stand out as some of the most important parts of my Middlebury education, and the memories that seem to most resonate whenever I return to Vermont or pass by a bustling restaurant kitchen ... in the basement kitchens of Chateau, FIC, and finally Proctor led me to many of my closest friends at Middlebury, improved my abilities as a leader and teacher (not without some bumps and bruises, as well as a few burns),... (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Democrats make big gains in Congress Nov 5, 2008
Rescuing the economy will be the first priority because, without that, the Democrats wont be able to afford many of their other goals, said Eric Davis, professor emeritus of political science at Middlebury College in Vermont. Health care may have to wait until (Obamas) third or fourth year, he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
REBOOT: South of the border, workers at a factory take computers and put them back to use Nov 5, 2008
Then, in 2003, he founded Good Point Recycling, an electronics recycling facility in Middlebury, Vt. He now has 20 employees and five trucks. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obituaries for Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Nov 5, 2008
Roger G. Kline, 77, most recently of Middlebury, Vt ... He and his wife retired to Winona in 1993 and then moved to Middlebury in 2005 ... Memorial contributions may be made to the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, P.O. Box 857, or the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, both in Middlebury, VT 05753. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Vt. Photo Exhibit Traces Presidential History Nov 4, 2008
Middlebury, Vermont - November 3, 2008. Middlebury College staff dove right into shipping cases sent by the Associated Press, hauling out large panels with news photos of presidents ... Joseph Watson, of the Middlebury College Library, says, "It's going to be interesting to see what happens.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Middlebury Men's and Women's Soccer Advance in NESCAC Tourney Nov 3, 2008
MIDDLEBURY, VT - Both the Middlebury College men's and women's soccer teams are onto the NESCAC tournament Semi-finals. The men defeated Bowdoin 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. (WCAX.com, VT)
MiVT: Thanksgiving Favorite Nov 1, 2008
Olivia's Stuffing is sold at mostly independent markets and co-ops, including the Shelburne Supermarket, City Market in Burlington, and the Middlebury Co-op. The stuffing and the company's croutons are also available through the. (WCAX.com, VT)
Untied States Oct 31, 2008
A perfect time, in other words, to talk about secession which is what will happen when the Middlebury Institute s Third North American Secessionist Conference convenes in Manchester, New Hampshire a week and a half after the election ... The idea of political separatism is, as Middlebury Institute founder Kirkpatrick Sale puts it, as American as America. (The American Conservative)
M-I swim meet about more than a title Oct 31, 2008
Justi, Weinberg's assistant the past nine years after a four-year stint as coach, returned to the top job this summer after Weinberg left to become the assistant swimming coach and assistant aquatics director at Middlebury College in Vermont. Our roster size is disappointing considering this is an Olympic year, but I think we've had a lot of fun,'' Justi said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Last-ditch try to keep historic Vt. barns alive Oct 28, 2008
"At Glen Dale Farm, owner Jack Watts escorted Boone to his English barn from the Revolutionary War, to the 1840 sheep barn, and to the livestock and carriage barns from 1870. His pride in the place is palpable."You should have been here 15 years ago," said Watts, shaking his head at the memory of their dilapidated condition. Since the early 1990s, Watts and his wife, Judy, have received about $18,000 in matching state grants to stabilize the barns. They also have spent about $75,000 of their own... (Boston Globe)
College clubs compete for Quidditch World Cup Oct 28, 2008
The world of Harry Potter came alive this past weekend at Middlebury College when teams from along the East Coast battled for the Quidditch World Cup with capes tied tightly and brooms secured between their legs ... Alex Benepe, the "Quidditch commissioner", was a freshman at Middlebury College when he and his friend Xander Manshel invented the non-flying adaptation of the sport ... Benepe, now a senior, organized the two-day Intercollegiate Quidditch tournament and said the game -- which... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Is U.S. buy-buy-buy mentality best? Oct 28, 2008
"Our whole economy is designed to convince people that they want more," said David Colander, an economics professor at Middlebury College in Vermont. "Nobody is asking the big question: How much of a consumer society do we really want to be?" Since the end of World War II, consumer spending consistently has represented more than 60% of U.S. gross domestic product, according to the Commerce Department. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
How Long Will Next President Have to Institute Change? Oct 26, 2008
Political analyst Eric Davis, retired Middlebury Professor of Political Science, wasn't surprised. "It looks like at this point, ten days before the election that Obama would have a popular vote margin over McCain of somewhere between six and eight points," said Davis. (WCAX.com, VT)
Inspiration fuels Bane's existence Oct 23, 2008
At 148, the Middlebury College senior roared up the leaderboard to finish tied for fifth in a field of 221 ... He is special, or as Middlebury coach Bill Beaney offers, "He's one in a million." ... During his Middlebury years, Bane has on a number of occasions ventured to local high schools to tell his tale, to show pictures of him wearing that weird-looking leg brace that was a necessity back when he was an early teenager. (Boston Globe)
Middlebury Knocks Off Bates. Oct 19, 2008
WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-Middlebury Knocks Off Bates ... Middlebury Knocks Off Bates ... MIDDLEBURY, VT - Middlebury picked up its 20th consecutive win over Bates by pulling away for a 38-14 victory over the Bobcats on Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium. (WCAX.com, VT)
There are pros and cons to how you get there Oct 10, 2008
Hayley Milbourn of Amherst shot 82-75 for medalist honors at the Middlebury Invitational. The hosts won the team title. (Boston Globe)
Tripping over welcome mat for Iranian leader Oct 7, 2008
ALEX GARLICK, Middlebury, Vt. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Vermont: Small, But Independent in Politics Oct 6, 2008
"From the Civil War through [the] early 1960s, Republicans won every election in Vermont," said Middlebury College Professor Emeritus Eric Davis. The New England state, known for its maple syrup and fall foliage, overwhelmingly voted for Richard Nixon three times including his 1960 loss to Kennedy. (ABC News)
Midd Football Improves to 2-1. Oct 5, 2008
- Middlebury held Amherst to just 22 yards rushing on the day as the Panthers moved to 2-1 with a 31-14 victory over the Jeff (2-1) on Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium ... Middlebury put the game away in the fourth quarter with a 9:18 scoring drive that gave them a 17-point lead ... Middlebury had a great chance to score early in the second quarter, taking over possession at the Amherst 33 after a short punt and an 11-yard return from James Millard. (WCAX.com, VT)
Phelps Named Assistant Director of Athletics for Facility Operations & Events at Stony Brook Oct 3, 2008
Prior to Yale, he spent six years as an assistant men's basketball coach at Middlebury College in Vermont. He also served as Coordinator of Facilities and Operations during three of his years at Middlebury. (Goseawolves.org)
Notes from the Desk Oct 3, 2008
The Middlebury Campus ... What do you think about Middlebury Confessional ... 2007 The Middlebury Campus. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Tempest in a Bottle: College officials, health experts at odds over what to do about underage drinking Oct 3, 2008
Not all the evidence is on one side of the question, says John M. McCardell Jr., former president of Middlebury College in Vermont and founder of Choose Responsibility, a nonprofit group that advocates for changes in minimum-drinking-age laws and that circulated the college president s petition. We re not ignoring science. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Environmental work garners faculty five endowed posts Sep 25, 2008
The Middlebury Campus ... Trombulak was appointed to the Environmental and Biosphere Studies Professorship, the first chair of its kind at Middlebury ... It is nice to see such a great institution of higher learning like Middlebury giving itself so fully over to such obviously fascist ideals. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Nothing like Ryder Cup for drama and emotion Sep 25, 2008
Harry Bane of Marblehead shot 74-70 to win the Williams Invitational and help Middlebury share the team title with Skidmore. Bryant won the Dartmouth Invitational, where medalist honors went to the host team's Peter Williamson, a freshman from Hanover, N.H., who shot a closing 66. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Friendships revisited Sep 23, 2008
Middlebury College classmates meet in the middle of a cow pasture in Vermont for slow-cooked chicken, beer and rock n roll. Then there are offbeat traditions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Norwich and Middlebury Home Openers. Sep 22, 2008
WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-Norwich and Middlebury Home Openers ... Norwich and Middlebury Home Openers ... MIDDLEBURY, VT - The Middlebury Panthers kicked off the 2008 season in style on Saturday, outscoring Bowdoin 42-28. (WCAX.com, VT)
High School Football Saturday: Week 4 Sep 22, 2008
St. Johnsbury Academy 13, Middlebury Union 6. Mt. Mansfield 21 Colchester 6. (WCAX.com, VT)
Despite efforts, hazing lingers at Vermont school Sep 22, 2008
Earlier this year a Middlebury College singing group was suspended after a hazing incident. There have even been hazing lawsuits filed against the Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Colonels extend streaks Sep 21, 2008
Middlebury 42, Bowdoin 28 - Donald McKillop completed 27 of 31 passes for 344 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers opened defense of their NESCAC crown by beating the visiting Polar Bears in a game that featured 885 yards of total offense. Bowdoin quarterback Oliver Kell threw for 250 yards on 22-of-36 passing and rushed for 96 yards. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Old enough to fight, old enough to drink Sep 20, 2008
Enter the Amethyst Initiative, pushed by former Middlebury College President John McCardell and signed by more than 100 college presidents, which is pushing for Washington "to reopen public debate over the drinking age." According to McCardell, it is time for Washington to reconsider a 1984 measure, signed by President Ronald Reagan, that withheld 10 percent of highway funds from states that had a legal drinking age lower than 21. The reason for the Amethyst Project -- named for a gemstone... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Panel Takes On Drinking Age Debate At St. Mike's Sep 18, 2008
One of the idea's main proponents, former Middlebury College president John McCardell, says the country needs to take an honest look at the consequences of the 1984 law that raised the drinking age to 21 ... The University of Vermont and St. Mike's have not signed the petition, but many others in Vermont including Middlebury, Saint Joseph's and all of the state colleges have. (WCAX.com, VT)
Man With Shotgun Robs Store Sep 17, 2008
East Middlebury, Vermont - September 17, 2008. Middlebury police are looking for an armed robber. (WCAX.com, VT)
You Can Quote Me Sep 16, 2008
September 7, 2008 - Eric Davis, Middlebury College Political Scientist ... November 4, 2007 - Eric Davis, Middlebury Political Scientist. (WCAX.com, VT)
Legislative race preview: House District 90 - Yvonne Gastineau Gritzner Sep 13, 2008
master's degree, Middlebury College in Vermont. Past employment: Program officer, Montana Committee for the Humanities, 16 years; former teacher, bilingual administrator and interpreter. (Missoulian, MT)
An expert's guide to leaf-peeping in Vermont Sep 12, 2008
From there, it's north to tour the in Waterbury and go skiing in Stowe (or ride the tramway to the top of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in the state); then up to Lake Champlain to visit the maritime museum, aquarium, and historic sites in the big city of Burlington; and down the valley to the college town of Middlebury and the nearby sites dedicated to poet Robert Frost. Finally, you finish out the circle 'round the state by driving south to see the maple museum and covered bridges outside... (MSNBC -- Travel)
College presidents looking to pass on problem of drinking Sep 10, 2008
"This is a law that is routinely evaded," said John McCardell, former president of Middlebury College in Vermont. "It is a law that the people at whom it is directed believe is unjust and unfair and discriminatory.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Friday Football Frenzy: Week 2 Sep 6, 2008
Hartford 41 Middlebury 0. U-32 21 Fairhaven 14. (WCAX.com, VT)
CCSU professor writes novel for young adults Sep 2, 2008
But, it wasn't until the Bread Loaf Conference in Middlebury, Vermont in 1995 that he got a breakthrough. He met novelist Tom Perrotta there, who recommended he send a manuscript to his publisher. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Liberal arts tweaked for careers Sep 1, 2008
Middlebury College economics professor Michael Claudon developed a new class with alumni in business, designed to give students intense experiences that mimic real-world problem-solving ... By Justin Pope, Associated Press Longtime Middlebury College economics professor Michael Claudon should have been ecstatic ... Some colleges, like Middlebury, have started programs but taken pains to keep them separate from the traditional curriculum (Claudon's "MiddCORE" course is offered during the winter... (USA Today -- News)
Programs changing to help students round out resumes Aug 31, 2008
Longtime Middlebury College economics professor Michael Claudon should have been ecstatic ... Some colleges, like Middlebury, have started programs but taken pains to keep them separate from the traditional curriculum (Claudon s MiddCORE course is offered during the winter term, a short interlude between the regular academic semesters). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Williams Is King of the Road Aug 30, 2008
Rookie Tony Andrews of Middlebury, Robbie Crouch of Tampa, FL, and 2007 "King of the Road" Dave Pembroke of Middlesex completed the top ten race order. Rookies split twin 30-lap NAPA Tiger Sportsman division features, as Mike Ziter of Williamstown won the make-up Calkins Portables/WDEV Radio feature for the NAPA Tiger Sportsman division to begin the evening, and Hinesburg's Bobby Therrien closed out the night with the NAPA/Make-A-Wish feature win. (WCAX.com, VT)
High School Football Season is Here! Aug 30, 2008
Middlebury 26 Otter Valley 10. Mt. Anthony 39 Fair Haven 0. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police: No charges in Middlebury student's death Aug 28, 2008
(AP) - Police say they do not plan to charge anyone in the death of 19-year-old Middlebury College freshman Nicholas Garza, saying all evidence points to him simply getting drunk, falling into the Otter Creek and drowning. And Addison County State's Attorney John Quinn agrees, calling the Middlebury Police Department's investigation thorough and complete. (WCAX.com, VT)
Most students binge drink on 21st birthday Aug 28, 2008
Although John McCardell Jr., president emeritus of Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt. is behind the new group and he founded another group aimed at lowering the drinking age, he says the Amethyst effort isn't the same. (AZCentral -- News)
Addison County Bridge Repairs Will Take Awhile Aug 27, 2008
Middlebury - Earlier this month. Middlebury - Earlier this month ... East Middlebury, Vermont - August 27, 2008. (WCAX.com, VT)
Crash Claims Woman's Life Aug 27, 2008
An elderly woman from Middlebury involved in a car crash earlier this week has died. 000034D5. (WCAX.com, VT)
Radley Balko: Drinking Age Debate a Refreshing... Aug 26, 2008
Led by John McCardell, the soft-spoken former president of Middlebury in Vermont, a new group called the ; is calling for a new national debate on the drinking age. And McCardell and his colleagues ought to know. (Fox News)
ASU honored by Sierra Club as 'cool' school Aug 26, 2008
The university was ranked sixth, behind Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt. the University of Colorado in Boulder; the University of Vermont in Burlington; Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, N.C.; and Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Lowering the bar Aug 22, 2008
John McCardle, the former president of Middlebury College in Vermont who launched the organization, says his experience as an educator and a parent has convinced him that it s time to reopen the debate on the drinking age. This is a law that is routinely evaded, says McCardle in an interview with WBZ News. (Amesbury News, MA)
New leaders at Weston schools Aug 22, 2008
He has an additional M.S. degree in French from Middlebury College in Vermont. He has also studied languages in Europe. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
2 colleges reject effort to lower drinking age Aug 21, 2008
This is a law that is routinely evaded, said John McCardell, former president of Middlebury College in Vermont who started the organization. It is a law that the people at whom it is directed believe is unjust and unfair and discriminatory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Four Men Arrested After Shooting and Chase Aug 20, 2008
Police say he was treated at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury and released. Click here for recent web links from The Channel 3 News. (WCAX.com, VT)
Special Sunday Edition of Thunder Road Racing Aug 18, 2008
Rookie Tony Andrews of Middlebury finished sixth with Gary Caron, Joe Becker, Phil Scott, and rookie Tyler Cahoon completing the unofficial top ten in order. Hometown driver Erik Steel earned his first career Allen Lumber Street Stock victory in a 25-lap feature. (WCAX.com, VT)
How much pocket money does a freshman need? Aug 13, 2008
Middlebury College, in Middlebury, Vt. budgets $1,000 for personal expenses, but calls that "a conservative estimate, which will require careful budgeting on your part." Surprisingly, New York University budgets only about $1,000 a year for expenses, despite its pricey New York City location. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Plan a visit to Vermont—the greenest state (2) Aug 11, 2008
Scenic Route 125 Middlebury Gap Road is an ideal location to view autumn colors as it passes through the Green Mountain National Forest. The Lake Champlain Byway offers outstanding views of the state s largest lake, surrounding Green Mountains and Adirondacks, as well as the area s working landscapes. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Middlebury Looks at Hydro Power Aug 11, 2008
Middlebury, Vermont - August 11, 2008. Efforts are being made again to build a hydro project in Middlebury ... But the town of Middlebury will not finance the project through taxes, so developers will have to rely on outside funding and grants. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vikings notebook: Hicks fumbles, but runs well in first half Aug 9, 2008
He was at Division III Middlebury College in Vermont before finishing at North Carolina State. Brooks Bollinger, whose roster spot is in doubt after John David Booty was drafted in the fifth round out of Southern California, was given only two series with the offense in the third quarter. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Central Vermont hit by flooding Aug 7, 2008
(AP) -- When Marguerite Searle left her home overlooking the East Middlebury River on Vermont 125 at 3:30 Wednesday morning to go to work at Middlebury College, it wasn't raining ... A number of East Middlebury residents were evacuated from their homes for several hours Wednesday morning as a precaution ... By midday, the East Middlebury River, while still swollen and brown, was largely back within its banks. (Concord Monitor)
Crews Work To Repair Damaged Roads Aug 7, 2008
The raging waters of the Middlebury River tore out major sections of roadway, sending guard rails tumbling into the water ... Officials decided to bus people from the Silver Towers Camp, in Ripton, to a temporary shelter at the Middlebury Town Offices. (WCAX.com, VT)
ACTR Considers No More Free Rides Aug 6, 2008
Middlebury, Vermont - August 6, 2008. Addison County Transit Resources is considering charging fares. (WCAX.com, VT)
UConn Will Discontinue The Use Of Cafeteria Trays Aug 2, 2008
Students balked when Middlebury went trayless without much warning a year ago. "We were subject to bad e-mails, petitions, cartoons and articles," said Matthew Biette, dining services director at Middlebury. (FOX61, CT)
NCSU's O'Brien seeking some answers Aug 1, 2008
Hauschka was a transfer from Division III Middlebury College in Vermont. If Czajkowski can't do the job, O'Brien is capable of finding someone who can. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Deborah Pickman Clifford, 75, historian of the 19th century Jul 30, 2008
"She was very careful and worked rather slowly, because she really liked to get all her ducks in a row before she wrote anything," Nicholas Clifford, a professor emeritus at Middlebury College in Vermont, said of his wife ... Such thoroughness drew praise from the likes of Jay Parini, the poet, biographer, and critic who teaches at Middlebury ... when he was hired by Middlebury College. (Boston Globe)
Bart Simpson Celebrates Middlebury Landmark Jul 26, 2008
Middlebury, Vermont - July 25, 2008 ... Her tour brought her to Middlebury's newly-refurbished Town Hall Theater Friday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Treasures or Trash? Jul 24, 2008
Middlebury, Vermont - July 23, 2008. Terence Morris of Middlebury was in court charged with five violations of Middlebury's junkyard ordinance-- acting as his own lawyer before a jury ... They say he's in violation of Middlebury's junkyard ordinance. (WCAX.com, VT)
