Past Events

The silhouette of a figure wearing a fez and raising his arms.
Sep. 15, 2023, 8:00 p.m.

An evening of Sufi music from the Middle East. Free and open to the public.

A decorative logo that reads, “Celebrating 80 years, FDLP” with a drawing of an eagle and an open book.
Sep. 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Promoting Government Transparency through the Federal Depository Library Program: A talk honoring Vassar’s 80th anniversary as a federal government documents depository. Highlights from the Libraries’ documents collection on view.

A woman in a flowing gown stands in a small boat on the water.

Elia Alba’s multifaceted project The Supper Club features portraits of contemporary artists of color and a series of salon-style dinners that serve to stimulate critical exchange and community. Palmer Gallery, College Center.

A graphic wreath design featuring images of leaves and pumpkins surrounding the words, "2023 Career Kickoff"
Sep. 13, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All Vassar students are welcome! This event is the perfect opportunity to gather tons of helpful information while also meeting the CCE staff. We’ll have raffles, photo ops, ice cream, candy and more! A professional photographer will be taking FREE LinkedIn headshots all afternoon.

Headshot of Beth Baily
Sep. 12, 2023, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Bailey, a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of History at the University of Kansas, will discuss her new book An Army Afire: How the US Army Confronted Its Racial Crisis in the Vietnam Era

Campus community only, please.

Portrait of Ericka Hart
Sep. 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Learn about the ways in which interlocking systems of oppression impact the lives of individuals navigating them. Reception to follow. This event will be livestreamed.

Campus community only, please.

Iva Casian-Lakos playing the cello
Sep. 10, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

Iva Casian-Lakos, voice & cello with David Crowell, saxophone, guitar, & electronics. Seating is limited to 50 on a first come, first served basis.

 

An abstract landscape artwork
Sep. 9 – Sep. 10, 2023

A free, self-guided art tour that includes two stops at Vassar College: The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center and the Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns—plus an exhibit of artwork by Associate Professor of Computer Science Tom Ellman.

Vassar juniors and seniors of any major may enter an original play in this competition, which ends on January 22, 2024. The author of the winning play receives a $1,000 award, a certificate from the Drama Department, and a staged reading/reception on April 21, 2024.

Interior of Chapel with the audience for Convocation
Aug. 30, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

Vassar’s traditional opening of the academic year will feature a choir performance, a Convocation address by Professor of Art History Yvonne Elet, the presentation of AAVC’s Young Alumnae/i Achievement Award, and much more!

Black and silver pattern of irregular vertical marks, with scattered white commas.

A conversation with artist Audra Wolowiec, curator John Murphy, and student curator Betsy Subiros ’25, exploring the Body Matters exhibition, followed by a live performance of Wolowiec’s AIR. Free and open to the public.

A collection of fungi, moss, and plants arranged on a tabletop.
Jul. 18, 2023, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 pm

Spend the day exploring the biodiversity of our riparian buffer restoration site at the front of the Preserve at Vassar, looking at insects, trees, fungi, and more! Join for as little or as much as you’d like.

An off-white square of fabric embroidered with colored threads forming the alphabet, the maker's name, and assorted crown imagery.
Jul. 16, 2023, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

A 1:30 p.m. pop-up exhibit and lecture at Locust Grove Estate, followed by a 3:30 p.m. tour at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. Free and open to the public.