Past Events
This presentation by a disability rights advocate and SUNY New Paltz education professor will provide an opportunity to explore practical approaches to improving access to build inclusive environments. Sponsored by the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts.
An open dialogue for the Black men and men of color on Vassar’s campus.
James Ruff, tenor and Early Gaelic Harpist, explores the famous Marian pilgrimage site in Walsingham, England, and the music from three periods: Medieval pilgrimage, Tudor destruction and lamentation, and the shrine’s restoration exactly one hundred years ago.
Featuring Blanca Uribe and Richard Wilson, pianos.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Featuring Vassar faculty member Robert Osborne, bass-baritone, Tammy Hensrud, mezzo-soprano, and Richard Pearson Thomas, piano, this entertaining cabaret revue will shed light on the remarkable Alma Mahler through a broad array of art songs, cabaret tunes, satirical songs, and vocal duets.
An assistant professor of physics and astronomy at the University of New Hampshire will deliver this year’s William Starr lecture—a feature of the College’s First-Year Program designed to bring distinguished authors to campus to speak about the writing life.
The artists’ cooperative LongReach Arts is an important part of the Hudson Valley’s cultural life. Opening reception Thursday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
With a keynote address by Professor of Psychological Science Michele Tugade. Campus community only, please.
An information fair for Vassar students featuring stations on jobs & internships, graduate school, networking, and more—plus, a professional photographer will be taking free LinkedIn headshots all afternoon! Campus community only, please.
This biographical play performed by portraittheater Vienna brings to life the extraordinary mathematician Emmy Noether (1882–1935).
A lecture by Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr., author and James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University.
In advance of Diving into Math with Emmy Noether, a theater performance by portraittheater Vienna at Vassar on September 20, please join Vassar’s Engaging Sciences Book Club for a conversation with author David Rose, director Sandra Schüddekopf, and actress Anita Zieher. Campus community only, please.
Vassar faculty member Danielle Farina, viola, and guest Anthony Newman, harpsichord, present the music of J.S. Bach featuring Bach’s Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, the Chromatic Fantasy in D minor, and Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor.
A celebration of the Palmer Gallery’s latest exhibition on its last day at the gallery. Evoking the mystery and power of nature through intensely materialist and tactile forms and imagery, Marieken Cochius’s work explores the porous boundary between what is seen and felt, where perception and experience merge.
Anyone in the Vassar community permitted to live or work on campus (students, faculty, staff, administrators) may participate.
George Balanchine was one of the most influential 20th century choreographers. Released in September 2021, this film includes newly discovered archival footage of Balanchine and his dancers. Director Connie Hochman will lead a Q&A following the film. Campus community only, please.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health-care system that integrates physical posture, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. This virtual class is for all levels and will be held every Monday until the end of the Spring Semester.
Trio 212, a New York City-based reed trio, pushes the boundaries of the reed trio repertoire. Vassar faculty member Ian Tyson, clarinet, and guests Mark Sophia, oboe, and Joshua Hodge, bassoon, will present a program by Huguenin, Françaix, Auric, Montano, and Mozart.
Natalie Roberts, Vassar ‘19
An information fair for Vassar students featuring stations on jobs & internships, graduate school, networking, and more—plus, a professional photographer will be taking free LinkedIn headshots all afternoon! Campus community only, please.