Past Events
Drew Minter, conductor
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Eduardo Navega, conductor
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
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.
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents three exciting performances of all-new ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern dance works.
Join Dr. Rachel Laryea as she talks with us about her book, Black Capitalists.
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.
Wendel will brief students on Vassar’s decarbonization plan, covering efficiency upgrades, geothermal heat pumps, and Q&A.
Campus community only, please.
Renowned British war correspondent and journalism professor Julius Strauss presents his 47-minute documentary film Return to Kosovo and responds to questions about his work. This event is open to the public.
Entrepreneurship is about more than starting companies—it’s about vision, creativity, and the courage to turn ideas into impact. In this panel, hear from women founders across industries who have built initiatives, ventures, and organizations that challenge norms and create change. They’ll share their stories—the hurdles, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned—and offer insights for students at every stage of exploring their own ideas. Advanced registration requested.
Campus community only, please.
The Dalí Quartet is acclaimed for bringing Latin American quartet repertoire to an equal standing alongside the Classical and Romantic canon. Ari Isaacman-Beck, violin, Carlos Rubio, violin, Adriana Linares, viola, Jesús Morales, cello
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Tracing a path through the voices of nature, this program reflects on our search for peace, hope, and humanity. Christine Howlett, conductor, Susan Brown, piano, and Elizabeth Handman, viola.
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
The Film Department will be screening Hale County This Morning, This Evening and there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes afterwards.
Christopher Rothko speaks about his father, artist Mark Rothko’s work and the family’s caretaking of his legacy on the occasion of a special opportunity to view two early Rothkos side-by-side at the Loeb Art Center this year.
Free and open to the public
This year’s lecture, The Learning Evolution: Does Outsourcing Knowledge Make Us Smarter?, features Manju Banerjee, Ph.D., former Vice President of Educational Research and Innovation (LCIRT) at Landmark College.
Advanced technologies serve as a key measure of power both internally and externally. Internally, advanced technologies enable leaders to counter dissent and maintain political control. In the international arena, countries are increasingly leveraging technology to secure strategic advantage over competitors. This presentation examines how technology is driving these shifts and its prospective impact on political structures and international relations.
The Film Department will be screening Nickel Boys and there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes afterwards.
The Brain and Body Coalition, a BIPOC mental wellness organization dedicated to addressing stigma within communities of color, is proud to present its signature “Breaking the Barriers of Stigma” panel at Vassar College.
Campus community only, please.
Join us at the Olmsted Greenhouse for a calm doodling session with Vassar’s Counseling Center! No artistic skills necessary—we are just doodling for fun and to calm the mind. All ages welcome.
James Osborn, conductor
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live