Update: College maintains opt-in Pass/D/Fail policy
By BOCHU DING
April 3, 2020
The college will not alter its current opt-in Pass/D/Fail grading policy after student groups called for changes to the existing guidelines, but will extend the deadline to invoke the option to May 8, according to an email sent to students by Provost Jeff Cason, Dean of Faculty Sujata Moorti and Dean ...
Acceptance rate sees uptick to 24% amid Covid-19 uncertainties
By BOCHU DING
April 2, 2020
The college offered a total of 2,228 students admission to its class of 2024, comprising 24% of the 9,165 students who applied, according to Dean of Admissions Nicole Curvin. The overall admissions rate saw a major uptick from last year’s 16% — an 8% difference. 21.5% of applicants received o...
With no end to Covid in sight, college will finish semester remotely
By JAMES FINN
April 2, 2020
Following the lead of other colleges and universities, Middlebury will not bring students back to Vermont this semester and has ruled out the possibility of an in-person commencement in May, President Laurie Patton confirmed in an all-campus email Thursday afternoon. In a separate email, Treasurer David Provost detailed a plan t...
“Stay Home, Stay Safe”: stricter guidelines reshape college’s plan for staff
April 2, 2020
The college's game plan identifies "essential workers" and reduces the number of staff on campus at any one time.
Work(out) from home: Middlebury athletes adjust to training during a pandemic
April 2, 2020
For college athletes, sheltering in place poses an additional question: how to stay in shape.
The community relies on organizations like Open Door Clinic and Charter House. How has Covid-19 affected their practices?
April 2, 2020
Community-based organizations, tasked with helping the county’s least-privileged residents, are now more necessary than ever. As the town of Middlebury begins to see more cases of the novel coronavirus, local aid organizations like the Open Door Clinic (ODC) and Middlebury’s Charter House are bracing to serve the crush of...
Q & A with Senator Ruth Hardy (D-Addison District) on Covid-19
By FLORENCE WU
April 2, 2020
Covid-19 has dramatically changed the landscape of life in Addison County and across the state of Vermont in the past few weeks. Middlebury College suspended in-person classes on March 10, and local businesses have been floundering following a March 24 state-issued “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. As of April 1, Vermon...
Middlebury business affected by Covid-19: What you need to know
By BENJAMIN GLASS and BENJY RENTON
April 2, 2020
The Campus has been keeping track of restaurants and retail outlets in the town of Middlebury during Covid-19. Check below to see the status of town businesses.
Notes from the desk: Having a parent on the frontlines
By LILY LAESCH
April 2, 2020
"My mom stays at work for you, miles and hours away from her loved ones. Please, please stay at home for her."
Town businesses lay-off staff, offer curbside service following state-wide Stay Home order
By LUCY TOWNEND
April 2, 2020
Middlebury businesses are facing increasing hardship after Governor Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order for the state of Vermont on Tuesday, March 24. Issued as an amendment to the state of emergency declared on March 13, the order prohibits the in-person operation of non-essential businesses, forcing st...
Seasons end abruptly due to coronavirus
April 2, 2020
The NESCAC canceled all competitions, including conference championships, on March 11 to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The presidents of all 11 NESCAC institutions agreed unanimously on the decision.
In game-time decision, college ski areas close early to maintain social distancing
April 2, 2020
The Snow Bowl and Rikert Nordic Center closed shortly after the college suspended in-person classes.
