Tracing a path through the voices of nature, this program reflects on our search for peace, hope, and humanity. Christine Howlett, conductor, Susan Brown, piano, and Elizabeth Handman, viola.

This event is open to the public. 

This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live

The Dalí Quartet is acclaimed for bringing Latin American quartet repertoire to an equal standing alongside the Classical and Romantic canon. Ari Isaacman-Beck, violin, Carlos Rubio, violin, Adriana Linares, viola, Jesús Morales, cello

This event is open to the public.

Entrepreneurship is about more than starting companies—it’s about vision, creativity, and the courage to turn ideas into impact. In this panel, hear from women founders across industries who have built initiatives, ventures, and organizations that challenge norms and create change. They’ll share their stories—the hurdles, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned—and offer insights for students at every stage of exploring their own ideas. Advanced registration requested.

Campus community only, please.

Renowned British war correspondent and journalism professor Julius Strauss presents his 47-minute documentary film Return to Kosovo and responds to questions about his work. This event is open to the public.

The Jewish Studies Program is sponsoring a lecture by Professor Kenneth Stow who will discuss his recent book, “Feeding the Eternal City: Jewish and Christian Butchers in the Roman Ghetto” (2024). The book offers a social history of Rome in the early modern period through the experience of Jewish butchers.

Former Vassar philosophy professor Barry Lam returns for a Q&A about his new book, Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion, with current philosophy faculty member Shivani Radhakrishnan. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Join Dr. Rachel Laryea as she talks with us about her book, Black Capitalists.

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents three exciting performances of all-new ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern dance works.

The event will host two panels: International Humanitarian Law and War Crimes, and Advocacy Effort Abroad: Diaspora and International Organizations’ Voices, as well as a keynote address from Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties and winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.