Upcoming Events
Wendel will brief students on Vassar’s decarbonization plan, covering efficiency upgrades, geothermal heat pumps, and Q&A.
Campus community only, please.
Former Vassar philosophy professor Barry Lam returns for a Q&A about his new book, Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion, with current philosophy faculty member Shivani Radhakrishnan. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
The Jewish Studies Program is sponsoring a lecture by Professor Kenneth Stow who will discuss his recent book, “Feeding the Eternal City: Jewish and Christian Butchers in the Roman Ghetto” (2024). The book offers a social history of Rome in the early modern period through the experience of Jewish butchers.
Join Dr. Rachel Laryea as she talks with us about her book, Black Capitalists.
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents three exciting performances of all-new ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern dance works.
The event will host two panels: International Humanitarian Law and War Crimes, and Advocacy Effort Abroad: Diaspora and International Organizations’ Voices, as well as a keynote address from Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil Liberties and winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
Eduardo Navega, conductor
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Drew Minter, conductor
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Artist, writer, and publisher Paul Chan will give a lecture entitled “Content: a Postmortem,” on Monday, December 1st. The lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place in Taylor Hall, Room 102.
Ongoing Events
Do you love trees? Why? What’s your favorite tree? What’s your tree story? Between November 7 and 21, add your contribution to one of the large Tree Stories boards, found in Gordon Commons, College Center, the Bridge, and the Athletics and Fitness Center.
Campus community only, please.
Join us for the Pride and Prejudice Film Festival in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. The first screening is on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 7–9 p.m. See the full schedule. This event is free and open to the public.
The Office of Community Engaged Learning Toy Drive supports Daughters of Sarah, a rural ecumenical women's support network based in Upstate New York, by participating in their annual Toy Drive.
Ukrainian born artist Larissa Tokmakova’s latest paintings will be on view at the Palmer Gallery from October 16 to November 23.
Mondays: 7:00–8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m.