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Events

To celebrate the inauguration of Catharine Bond Hill as the college's tenth president, Vassar presents a series of special drama, music, and dance performances, as well as the opening of a new exhibition by the sculptor Strong-Cuevas.

Wednesday, October 25
3:00pm–6:00pm
Students' Building

Cappy Hour
A Reception for Vassar Employees

8:00pm
Powerhouse Theater

OTMA
Drama Department Performance in Honor of President Hill

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Thursday, October 26
12:00 noon–2:00pm
Invitation only
ALANA Center

ALANA Center Luncheon in Honor of President Hill

4:30pm–7:00pm
Palmer Gallery

Artist Reception

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Artist reception for Thought Travels, sculpture by Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas, presented in association with Island Weiss Gallery. James Palmer III Gallery.

8:00pm
Skinner Hall of Music

Music Department Concert in Honor of President Hill

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8:00pm
Powerhouse Theater

OTMA
Drama Department Performance in Honor of President Hill

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Friday, October 27
6:00pm and 9:00pm
Kenyon Hall

Dance Department Performance in Honor of President Hill

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Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performance.

6:30pm
Invitation only
Kenyon Hall

Alumnae/i Reception and Dinner in Honor of Richard E. Van Demark '77

Chair emeritus of the Vassar Board of Trustees Richard E. Van Demark '77 is the recipient of the AAVC Award for Outstanding Service to Vassar for 2006. Van Demark received his award at the dinner following the Vassar Repertory Dance Theater performance.

8:00pm
Powerhouse Theater

OTMA
Drama Department Performance in Honor of President Hill

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9:00pm
Students only
Students' Building

Cappy and the Chocolate Factory
A Reception for Students

A dessert extravaganza for all students in honor of President Hill. Chocolate fondue fountain, candy wall, cotton candy, and live entertainment by the Saints of Swing.

Saturday, October 28
9:00am–4:00pm
Kenyon Hall

Vassar: Shaping Our World / Panel Discussions and Classroom Presentations

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6:30pm
Invitation only
Athletics and Fitness Center

Alumnae/i and Delegate Reception and Dinner

A reception and dinner for alumnae/i, inauguration delegates, and guests.

8:00pm
Powerhouse Theater

OTMA
Drama Department Performance in Honor of President Hill

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Sunday, October 29
1:00pm
Vassar College Outdoor Amphitheater
Rain location: Walker Field House

Inaugural Ceremony

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3:00pm–5:00pm
Chapel Lawn
Rain location: Athletics and Fitness Center

Inaugural Reception