Conference Examines Civil Rights and African American GIs in Germany
Maria Höhn, associate professor of history at Vassar, and fellow historian Martin Klimke of the German Historical Institute of Washington, DC—whose multimedia research project “The Civil Rights Struggle, African American GIs, and Germany” explores the little-known experiences of African American GIs serving in Germany since WWII and their role in advancing civil rights in Europe—will convene the conference “African American Civil Rights and Germany in the Twentieth Century” on the Vassar campus September 30 through October 4. Read More …
Loeb Show Examines History of Drawing and Watercolor in New York
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center exhibition, “Drawn by New York: Six Centuries of Watercolors and Drawings at the New-York Historical Society,” explores the history of drawing and watercolor in New York State. Read More …
Davison House Renovation Brings Balance of New and Old
After a year of renovations, Davison House has reopened for the 2009-2010 school year. While alumnae/i might recognize traces of its prior form, the refurbished residence hall boasts an entirely updated interior with several new features unlike any other residential space on campus. Read More …
New Dawn for Green Day Musical After Powerhouse Summer
If you’re searching for an American idiot, it’s safe to assume Vassar is a less than ideal place to look. But for two weeks in July, Vassar was home to the American Idiot, as New York Stage and Film’s Powerhouse Theater welcomed the cast and crew of the new musical based on the 2004 Green Day album of the same name. Read More …
