Past Events
The Vassar College men’s and women’s fencing teams are sponsoring their 12th annual blood drive with the New York Blood Center. Walk-ins are welcome.
Join us for an exciting live interview and award ceremony with actor, singer, and composer Ethan Slater ’14, who was named as the recipient of the Young Alum Achievement Award by the AAVC in 2024. Moderated by Chris Grabowski, Professor and Chair of Drama, and Shona Tucker, Professor of Drama on the Mary Riepma Ross ’32 Chair.
Jackie Gallant, the Director of Programs at the NYU MOTH Program, leads legal actions and programs which address major ecological challenges.
Open to the public.
Professor Gaurav Mukherjee studies how constitutional law regulates positive rights—such as housing and education —and how these rights are reshaped when they collide with demands for accommodation by religious organizations and private entities.
This event is open to the public.
Vassar students put on a performance of this English Baroque opera for this one-night-only free event. Directed by Anthony Orsi.
Join us for free drop-in family programs on select Sundays this fall. Each date will feature different hands-on art activities inspired by art on view. Activities can be modified for all ages, but are best suited for children 5 and up.
This annual Advent service at the Vassar College Chapel features readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols, culminating in a candle lighting ceremony. Vassar College Choir, Chamber Singers, and Treble Chorus, and Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir will perform.
This event is open to the public.
Eduardo Navega, director
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Students and faculty are invited to meet with the OCEL’s community partner organizations and explore possible partnerships through community-engaged opportunities, community-engaged intensives, and community-based research projects. We welcome students, staff, and faculty members to join us.
This event is open to the public.
James Osborn, director
This event is open to the public.
This is an in-person event that will also be streamed live
Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Philosopher Daniel Brinkerhoff Young (Union College) uses Marx’s idea of species-being to answer a puzzle about how human beings could ever intentionally bring about an emancipated society.
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.
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.
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.
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.