Past Events
How do we decide when to search for something better and when to stick with what we’ve got? A lecture by Peter M. Todd, Provost Professor of Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Informatics at Indiana University.
A radical, dynamic, and engaging conversation with Amber Starks about Black and Native solidarity and kinship as Black, Native, and Afro-Indigenous kin move from survivance to thrivance and futurity.
Beth Livensberger will discuss her site-specific installation at the Palmer Gallery.
Experience a reconstruction of the Tudor sound world: Music by Henry VIII himself, Irish songs referenced by Shakespeare, and more. Free and open to the public.
Join us on October 27th from 4–5 p.m. at Vassar Barn for a guided hike, hosted by the Environmental Cooperative & the Preserve at Vassar.
The 17th annual Steven Hirsch ’71 and Susan Hirsch Disability Awareness lecture features Rick Bryck, PhD, Senior Director for Landmark College Institute for Research and Training.
A tidbit from Vassar’s architectural history became the genesis for this artist’s exploration of digital technology, fitness and productivity culture, the merging of private with public spaces, and more.
The chief architects responsible for the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, Philippe Villeneuve and Pascal Prunet, will discuss the massive reconstruction project.
Come out to our Professor-Student mixer to network within the program, learn about Africana Studies courses, and build and engage with the community! Food and beverages will be provided.
Take part in a fun night filled with challenging chemistry questions, competitive teams, and prizes! Registration required.
Ray Cook was a widely admired Professor of Dance who passed away earlier this year. Spoken tributes, photos, video, and a performance by current Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre dancers. Light reception to follow.
Miranda Waggoner of Rice University will discuss how gendered and exclusionary practices have resulted in the lack of a robust evidence base to inform reproductive care. Campus community only, please.
In this Claflin Lecture, art historian and author David J. Getsy will discuss the works of Scott Burton.
David Banks of SUNY Albany presents from his recent book, The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America.
The construction of the Panama Canal is typically viewed as a marvel of American ingenuity. Less understood is the project’s dependence on the labor of Black migrant women.
Campus community only, please.
Neil Seldman of Zero Waste USA will speak on the need for Dutchess County to close its incinerator and create a plan for waste reduction.
This program resurrects the soundscape and musical culture of Dutch Manhattan circa 1660 for an exhilarating and unforgettable musical experience. Free and open to the public.
Eduardo Navega, conductor. Free and open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
The Department of Dance, the Africana Studies Program, and the Office of the Dean of Faculty present a performance by the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!). This is a free but ticketed event; reservations required.
Five new plays by Vassar seniors, presented at the Powerhouse Theater. This annual festival is dedicated to the extraordinary contributions of James B. Steerman, who retired as Professor Emeritus of Drama and Film in 2011.
Campus community only, please.