Past Events
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Women’s Work: Organizing New York Independent Film & Video and the related Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts’ signature program, which together highlight the organizing labor that enabled groundbreaking media collectives to pursue new forms of self-expression and advocate for political change. Come meet some of the key figures whose labor made important untold stories visible, and those who are working to preserve and continue this work today.
This event is free and open to the public.
David Scott, the Ruth and William Lubic Professor in Anthropology at Columbia University, will be speaking on what it might be about Stuart Hall’s intellectual work that incites a reflection on his biographical formation.
This event is free and open to the public.
8:00 p.m.
Campus community only, please.
We’ll explore strategies and tools in the cultivation of empowered spiritual musicality in our community. Come ready to learn, sing, and dream.
Campus community only, please, with a focus on students.
Come relax in the greenhouse and paint a rock to add to our community rock garden!
At Poughkeepsie Day School (PDS), children are active participants in their learning, not passive receivers of information. Through tangible, collaborative, and immersive education, our students develop a true passion for learning that persists far beyond the classroom. Join us for an open house on February 25 to learn more about PDS, our GROW program, and our International Baccalaureate® candidacy.
This event is free and open to the public.
Join Vassar Alliance for Ukraine, the Vassar Office of International Services, and the Vassar Office of Religious & Spiritual Life & Contemplative Practices to commemorate the 4th year of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Free and open to the public.
Celebrate culture, creativity, and community with Vassar’s Black Student Union as we honor our students, faculty, and the African diaspora. This year’s Afrofuturism theme centers innovation, resilience, and bold visions for the future.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required.
Update: this event has been canceled due to the pending storm.
James Osborn, conductor
This event is open to the public.
Do you know someone who has been meaning to visit The Loeb but hasn’t made it happen yet? Or someone who thinks art isn’t for them, and you’d like to convince them otherwise? Please join us for our third annual Bring a Friend Day, and enjoy the museum and special activities—together. The day’s offerings include art-making, engaging mini-tours, and light refreshments.
Free and open to the public.
Alcée Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time.
Free and open to the public.
Feeling like your to-do list is running the show? Wish you could meet amazing people and stay on top of your goals? This workshop is for you!
Free and open to the public.
At Poughkeepsie Day School (PDS), children are active participants in their learning, not passive receivers of information. Through tangible, collaborative, and immersive education, our students develop a true passion for learning that persists far beyond the classroom.
Poet Gold leads an evening of spoken word, music, and conversation, followed by a book signing.
A mini-symposium examining queer representation and interpretation in Italian media, literature, and popular culture, featuring scholars from Vassar College and the University of Pennsylvania.
This art exhibition features several local artists who have created art pieces using images or materials from the Poughkeepsie Journal photo archive.
Artists: Emilie Houssart, Onaje Benjamin, Xuewu Zheng
Reception: Saturday, February 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for a financial wellness seminar led by Hudson Valley Credit Union on understanding your paycheck and basic trends in the stock market.
Campus community only, please.
Madeleine E. Hackney explores how rhythmic, timed movement improves coordination and mobility, with applications in rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Hosted by Amitava Kumar, Professor of English on the Helen D. Lockwood Chair.
This event is free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Rose B. Simpson is a powerful voice in contemporary art who works in various media, including—but not limited to—sculpture, performance, and poetry. Her monumental sculpture Seed is the latest permanent addition to Vassar’s campus art collection, and the first by an Indigenous artist.
Free and open to the public.