Igniter Pitches
The Office of Engaged Pluralism (EP) seeks to promote engagement “across all manner of social difference, viewing those differences not as problems to be overcome, but as essential components of a strong community where all members have the opportunity to thrive.”
If you have an idea for a project that speaks to this aim, one which fosters belonging, equity, and/or dialogue between social groups in the Vassar community, you are invited to submit a proposal for support. Successful proposals will take a multi-dimensional approach, bring into conversation the widest group of campus participants, and promote community-building across social groups in our community.
Previous Pitches
Uplift Physical theater at Vassar
February 4, 2024
Weaving a poetic vocabulary of acrobatic movement and storytelling, this award-winning intimate play tells the tale of one woman, lost between the uncharted waters of her grief and the shores of her joyful memories following the disappearance of her soulmate. Read more
Dara Horn Lecture and Q&A
January 26th, 2024 at 5 p.m., in Taylor 102
Chabad Jewish Community brought acclaimed author Dara Horn to campus on January 26th to engage the community in a series of events both personal and lecture-based in their style. This provided an opportunity to discuss her work and have students learn more about antisemitism and its multiple forms more broadly. Read more.
Writing Workshop
Fall, 2023
In the fall of 2023, the offices of Engaged Pluralism and Student Growth and Engagement launched the Writing Unworkshop Series 2023–24. Open to the entire Vassar community, the Writing Unworkshop Series emerged as a testament to the power of writing as a tool for personal exploration, community-building, and resistance. Read more
Behind the Scenes of Durga Puja, India
October 12–15, 2023
From Oct. 12–15, 2023, Engaged Pluralism was glad to provide some financial support to Bianca Niyonzima, Lavanya Manickam ’25, and Zerah Ruiz to participate in a four-day immersive program in Kolkata, India, with the Vassar Club South Asia (VCSA). Read more.
Redefining American-ness: A Conversational Dinner
September 28, 2023
This workshop was organized and conducted by Ming Ni '26 (They/Them) to explore the impact of immigrant identity and its influence on the redefinition of Americaness. The workshop aimed to delve into the complexities of identity formation and the ways in which individuals navigate the process of assimilation and adaptation to a new culture. Read more
Wedding Scraps
February 2023
The Arts Working Group was recently able to fund a preview and production of Vassar senior Arshia Iqbal’s play Wedding Scraps. The production, produced in association with the Muslim Student Association, was presented in late February, 2023. Read more