News and Events

Past Events

A person sitting in front of a floor-to-ceiling organ—a view of all the pipes.

Bach and Bulgaria

Gail Archer, organ. Music of Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Schumann, and a selection of contemporary Bulgarian composers from her 11th album: Dobrich: A Bulgarian Odyssey

This event is free and open to the public.

Person seated at a grand piano, playing the keys and looking toward the camera, wearing a black T-shirt against a dark background.

Senior Recital: Evan Sweitzer, piano/jazz combo

Solo and collaborative works by George Gershwin, Thelonious Monk, and others complement original compositions and transcriptions.

This event is free and open to the public.

Vassar campus in spring with a green lawn and a large tree bough with blossoms framing the top of the image.

Arbor Day Celebration

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As part of this year’s Community Care festivities, please join us for our Arbor Day Celebration. Come on over to the Library Lawn anytime between 12:00–3:00 p.m. to celebrate both our campus trees and the wonderful people in our community. The event will feature snacks and drinks, an opportunity to give a flower to someone special, ice cream with the groundskeepers, the planting of the Class of 2028 Tree, and much more!

This event is free and open to the public.

Headshot of Paul Bushkovitch.

“The Trojan War at the Court of Ivan the Terrible”

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In this lecture, Yale University’s Reuben Post Halleck Professor of History, Paul Bushkovitch, challenges the assumption among historians of early modern Russia that, prior to Peter the Great, Russian culture was almost entirely religious.

This event is free and open to the public.

Detail of pencil drawing of two plant specimens with handwritten notes.

Picturing & Preserving Plants at Vassar

A panel discussion about the past, present, and future of preserving and protecting Vassar flora with Alicia Contelmo, Greenhouse Manager & Science Support Technician; Reave Finkel '29; Sol Longoria '23, Vassar-Kenauk Conservation Fellow at The Preserve; Professor of Biology Margaret Ronsheim, and Professor of Biology Emeritus Mark Schlessman.

This event is free and open to the public.

A burgundy line drawing features a long banquet table shaped like the letter V. The table is set with numerous plates of food, glasses, and cutlery, stretching into the distance. Empty chairs line both sides of the table against a plain white background.

The Vassar Table

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As part of this year’s Community Care festivities, please join us at The Vassar Table—a gathering to commemorate what makes Vassar, Vassar. Catered by Vassar Dining, the menu will feature dishes inspired by the land, traditions, and stories that have shaped the college.

Campus community only, please.

Shirley Johnson headshot

“How I Became a Health Economist” by Shirley Johnson-Lans

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Shirley Johnson-Lans, Professor Emerita of Economics, reflects on her role in establishing health economics at Vassar and advancing the field within the discipline of economics.

The event is free and open to the public.

Book cover with a cityscape and text that reads: Partnering for Transformation in Schools and Beyond.

Partnering for Transformation in Schools and Beyond

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Join us for a book launch and panel on community-engaged learning, featuring Vassar faculty, staff, and guests. Organized by Maria Hantzopoulos.

This event is free and open to the public.

A child with long brown hair and a white shirt looks through a microscope.

Poughkeepsie Day School Grades 1–4 Open House in April

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At Poughkeepsie Day School, children are active participants in their learning. Through tangible, collaborative, and immersive experiences, students develop curiosity, confidence, and a lasting passion for discovery.