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Kelly Yang Shares Her Journey to Becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author

Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 15 books for children, young adults and adults. She will speak on how she overcame poverty and language barriers as a young immigrant child to become an internationally best-selling and award-winning author.

The event is free and open to the public.

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2026 Office of Community Engaged Learning End of Year Party and Awards Celebration

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The Office of Community Engaged Learning (OCEL) is hosting an end-of-the-year celebratory community gathering recognizing important contributions to strengthening campus-community partnerships, supporting community-identified projects, and a commitment to meaningful community engagement.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required.

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A Conversation Among Friends

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Lisa Kudrow ’85, Dan Bucatinsky ’87, and Michael Patrick King will discuss their decades-spanning creative collaborations and the third season of The Comeback with Professor Dara Greenwood. (Sold Out)

Campus community only, please.

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National Bike to Work Week at Vassar

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The Vassar Bike Committee invites Vassar employees to take part in the college’s first Bike to Work Week, happening Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15. This weeklong celebration encourages faculty, administrators, and staff to embrace sustainable transportation while enjoying campus and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Campus community only, please.

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Le Tour de Preserve: Guided Bike Ride Tour to the Vassar Preserve

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Students and Vassar Faculty and staff are invited for a bike tour starting on campus and ending at the Research Station at The Vassar Preserve. Along the way, attendees will learn from several members of the Environmental Cooperative and The Preserve about stewardship, native plant propagation, and best practices to biking in and around the Preserve trails.

Campus community only, please.

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Poughkeepsie Day School: Middle School Open House

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Families are invited to attend the Middle School Open House to learn more about the school’s academic approach, the GROW program, and its International Baccalaureate® candidacy. A completed inquiry form is required for attendance.

This event is free and open to the public.

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