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The Exit Interview with Middlebury President Laurie Patton
Laurie L. Patton has served as Middlebury’s president since 2015 and is the first woman to lead the institution. Under her leadership, Middlebury has distinguished its...
The Monterey Trialogue: A Distinct Take on Superpower Diplomacy feat. Anna Vassilieva and Peter Slezkine
The Monterey Trialogue from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey brings together leading experts from the United States, China, and Russia for...
Education as The Great Equalizer feat. Annie Weinberg ’10
Middlebury has a long standing relationship with Alexander Twilight. Twilight graduated from our institution in 1823. He has been noted as the first person of color to...
No Time to Waste feat. Nick Whitman ’97
Food waste is a major issue not only in the United States, but around the world. Whether it's the mass waste that gets dumped by restaurants and grocery stores or the ...
Old Stories Being Told Differently (Pt. 2) feat. Carolyn Finney, PhD
Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author, cultural geographer, and a self-described accidental environmentalist whose work explores the intersection of identity, p...
Old Stories Being Told Differently (Pt. 1) feat. Carolyn Finney, PhD
Carolyn Finney, PhD, is a storyteller, author, cultural geographer, and self-described “accidental environmentalist” whose work explores the intersection of identity, ...
Every Book You Write Is a Mystery feat. Rebecca Makkai, MA English ’04
For some, finding your career, life, and purpose can be a lifelong task. But Rebecca Makkai knew she wanted to be a writer since she was 7 years old. But it wasn't unt...
The Virus Hunter feat. Anne Rimoin ’92
A fearless virus hunter. That’s how many describe today’s guest, who has been on the front lines researching emerging infectious disease for nearly three decades. Anne...
Season 3 Trailer
Hi, this is Laurie Patton, President of Middlebury, Professor of Religion, and host of this podcast, MiddMoment. Though there is still about a foot of snow on the grou...
Dan and Jessica
Dan O'Brien ’96, a playwright and poet, and Jessica St. Clair ’98, a comedian and writer join president Patton for our final check in with the community during COVID-1...
Dick Clay, COVID Survivor
Dick Clay, a student at the Breadloaf School of English shares his story of recovering from COVID-19. Dick shares when the seriousness of the virus hit him, the "wilde...
Jodie Keith and Jacques Bergevin, Essential Workers
Jodie Keith and Jacques Bergevin speak with President Patton about working with custodial services to keep our campus safe and clean, . Jodie and Jacques share what ca...
Alyssa Limperis ’12
In this episode, we hear from the actor and comedian, Alyssa Limperis '12. Alyssa talks with President Patton about why her shtick has always been "pandemic humor," wh...
Emily Barnard ’20
Emily Barnard, a senior economics major and captain of the Middlebury women's NCAA championship-winning lacrosse team speaks with President Patton. She shares how she'...
Alex Bishop, Essential Worker
Alex Bishop, a cook at Ross Dining, has worked at the College for the last ten years. Alex shares how dining at Middlebury has evolved to respond to COVID-19, what it'...
Jaewon Oh ’13, MIIS ’20
Jaewon Oh ’13 is a current senior and Student Council President at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. In this episode, she joins president Patton to sh...
Sabine Poux ’20
Sabine Poux ’20, Editor in Chief of The Campus, speaks with President Patton over Zoom. Sabine shares about how she's processing her senior year cut short and managing...
Dr. Mark Peluso
Dr. Mark Peluso, Middlebury's director of health services, speaks with President Patton over Zoom. He shares the moment he first heard the word “COVID-19,” and when he...
Roy Heffernan ’78
Roy Heffernan '78 is an Owner-Partner and former Chief Operating Optimist for the apparel and accessory company Life is Good. He joins Laurie Patton to discuss his phi...
Midd Moments
A mini-episode featuring a collage of voices from Reunion Weekend.
Firas Nasr ’15
Firas Nasr '15 founder of WERK for Peace, joins President Laurie Patton to discuss why they are not trying to change everyone’s mind and the importance of creating spa...
Dr. Jill Seaman ’74
Jill Seaman ’74, humanitarian doctor and recipient of the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award, joins President Laurie Patton to discuss her work in Bethel, Alaska, and South...
Koby Altman ’04
Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman '04 talks hoops, life, and the intersection of the two with Middlebury President Laurie Patton.
Adul Samon & Mr. Phunawhit Thepsurin
In 2018 Adul Samon and his boys’ soccer team were rescued from a flooded Thai cave. During the rescue effort, Adul took on an unexpected leadership role as an interpre...
Bianca Giaever ’12.5
Bianca Giaever ’12.5 is a storyteller. She has produced audio pieces for This American Life and Radiolab; video pieces that have gone viral and won Emmys; and magazine...
Temie Giwa-Tubosun MPA ’10
Temie Giwa-Tubosun, MPA ’10, discusses her work as the founder of LifeBank, a social enterprise that saves lives across Nigeria by efficiently delivering blood to labs...
Julia Alvarez ’71
Professor Emerita and Writer in Residence Julia Alvarez '71 joins President Laurie Patton to speak about the chorus of gatekeepers who punctuated her life; the freedom...
Bill McKibben
Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben talks about Middlebury’s Energy2028 initiative, the history of nonviolent protest, and how to live in the world we seek...
Introducing Midd Moment
Midd Moment introduces independent thinkers who create community and inspire positive change. Hear their stories, ideas, and Middlebury connections in conversation wit...