Upcoming Events
Come to meet professors and students of Vassar’s Medieval and Renaissance Studies, learn about the program, and eat pizza!
Campus community only, please.
Five new plays by Vassar seniors, presented at the Powerhouse Theater. This annual festival is dedicated to the extraordinary contributions of James B. Steerman, who retired as Professor Emeritus of Drama and Film in 2011.
Campus community only, please.
A discussion with Judith Weisenfeld, Princeton University and Ira Helderman, Vanderbilt University. Moderated by Christopher White, Professor and Chair of Religion at Vassar.
Eduardo Navega, conductor. Free and open to the public.
The Department of Dance, the Africana Studies Program, and the Office of the Dean of Faculty present a performance by the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!). This is a free but ticketed event; reservations required.
This program resurrects the soundscape and musical culture of Dutch Manhattan circa 1660 for an exhilarating and unforgettable musical experience. Free and open to the public.
The construction of the Panama Canal is typically viewed as a marvel of American ingenuity. Less understood is the project’s dependence on the labor of Black migrant women.
Campus community only, please.
David Banks of SUNY Albany presents from his recent book, The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America.
In this Claflin Lecture, art historian and author David J. Getsy will discuss the works of Scott Burton.
Ongoing Events
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that works. It integrates physical posture, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. This class is for all levels, beginners to seasoned practitioner. Attend in person on Mondays in the Library Quiet Room or via Zoom on Wednesdays.
Elia Alba’s multifaceted project The Supper Club features portraits of contemporary artists of color and a series of salon-style dinners that serve to stimulate critical exchange and community. Palmer Gallery, College Center.
Vassar juniors and seniors of any major may enter an original play in this competition, which ends on January 22, 2024. The author of the winning play receives a $1,000 award, a certificate from the Drama Department, and a staged reading/reception on April 21, 2024.