A Philosopher’s Holiday Lecture by Kathryn Tabb, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bard College.

Blaeser (White Earth Nation Ojibwe) is the founder of Indigenous Nations Poets organization. This talk kicks off a year-long focus on “Methodologies of Acknowledgement” led by Anne McNiff Tatlock ’61 Chair in Multidisciplinary Studies Molly McGlennen.

A lecture by philosopher of science and religion Mary Jane Rubenstein, author of Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race (2022).

British artist Tilla Crowne is Vassar’s Sitomer Artist in Residence this month. Her work concentrates on drawing and installation, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the body.

Drew Minter, conductor.

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Featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with Faculty Member Ari Isaacman-Beck, violin
Eduardo Navega, conductor

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Embark on an immersive journey through the captivating realm of traditional Chinese music. Everyone is welcome and no reservation is needed.

Three programs of new choreography by guest choreographers Janice Rosario and Shannon Gillen, a repertory work by legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins, as well as faculty and student works. A free but ticketed event.

Strain, Professor of Film and the Moving Image at Wesleyan University, will lecture on her experience as a documentary filmmaker of color and woman dedicated to representing issues of race and history in the United States.

A 20–30 minute lunchtime recital series by members of the Vassar College Chamber Music Program in a relaxed atmosphere outside the Bridge Cafe.

Composers Jonathan Chenette and Harold Meltzer lament one building’s violent destruction (Chenette) and reflect another’s fantastical construction (Meltzer).
 

A lecture by Eleonore Neufeld of the University of Massachusetts.

Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, 160 years of the collection, and the official launch of our new collection catalogue Making & Meaning.

James Osborn, conductor.

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Christine Howlett, conductor

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Jing Hu will discuss the legacy of the Chinese writing reform movements that occurred from the closing years of the Qing dynasty through the mid-twentieth century.

A 20–30 minute lunchtime recital series by members of the Vassar College Chamber Music Program in a relaxed atmosphere outside the Bridge Cafe. 
 

Journalist Chip Reid ’77 discusses his recently released book, Battle Scars, moderated by members of the Vassar Veterans Association. Includes audience Q&A.

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Transdisciplinary artist Maravilla grounds his practice in activism and healing.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to meet with the Office of Community-Engaged Learning’s community partner organizations to explore possible partnerships through community-engaged opportunities. Campus community only, please.