Midd Moment

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 realized the College would have to take big steps to help flatten the curve.

Show Notes

In this special season of Midd Moment, Laurie Patton checks in with members of the Midd community to talk about how they are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this first episode, Dr. Mark Peluso, Middlebury's director of health services, shares the moment he first heard the word “COVID-19,” and when he realized the College would have to take big steps to help flatten the curve.

Music credits:
  • Intro: Slimheart by Bitters via Blue Dot Sessions
  • Outro: Bridgewalker by Bitters via Blue Dot Sessions

What is Midd Moment?

A podcast of ideas with Middlebury’s leaders: independent thinkers who create community. Hosted by Laurie Patton, president of Middlebury and professor of religion.

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