Past Events
Madeleine E. Hackney explores how rhythmic, timed movement improves coordination and mobility, with applications in rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Hosted by Amitava Kumar, Professor of English on the Helen D. Lockwood Chair.
This event is free and open to the public. Ticket required.
Rose B. Simpson is a powerful voice in contemporary art who works in various media, including—but not limited to—sculpture, performance, and poetry. Her monumental sculpture Seed is the latest permanent addition to Vassar’s campus art collection, and the first by an Indigenous artist.
Free and open to the public.
Learn how Poughkeepsie Day School’s hands-on, collaborative approach to early childhood education fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lasting love of learning.
Philosopher Amy Allen explores the value of historical inquiry for critical theory, weighing competing approaches and defending a genealogical alternative.
A screening of Hear Me, followed by a community talk-back on gun violence prevention in Poughkeepsie, featuring special guest Ykim Anderson.
A screening of Everything Everywhere All at Once followed by a Q&A with producer Jon Read ’09.
This event is free and open to the public.
Dinaw Mengestu is the author of four novels: Someone Like Us; All Our Names; How To Read the Air; and The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears, all New York Times Notable Books.
Free and open to the public.
Professor of Chinese Studies Liang Luo examines how the White Snake legend is being reimagined through contemporary opera, film, and theater as a framework for digital-age minority activism.
Recent renovations to the Vassar Library have brought significant upgrades in amenities for our community. Come explore these new spaces. Refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to the public.
Campus comes to life in a new guise with sound installations created by Vassar’s electronic music students.
MODfest takes to the airwaves as WVKR spotlights original radio art by Vassar’s electronic music students. This special broadcast showcases the craft and sonic imagination of Vassar’s emerging artists.
MODfest 2026
Celebrate the creativity and stylistic breadth of Vassar’s emerging composers. This interactive event offers audiences a unique opportunity to engage directly with the compositional process, from first sparks to finished scores, featuring live performances and open discussion in a collaborative workshop.
MODfest 2026
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performs works created by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, selected from the current repertory.
MODfest 2026
Steven Cash ’84 brings experience from the CIA, U.S. Senate, and Department of Homeland Security to examine why many in the national security community view this as a pivotal moment for U.S. democracy—and how it can be protected.
This talk examines how Black artists transform AI from a tool of command and control into a medium for intergenerational dialogue and alternative worlding.
This event is free and open to the public.
All are invited to join us for a fun-filled evening celebration to kick off Black History Month. There will be lively performances, engaging speakers, delicious food/beverages, fun activities, giveaways, and more!
Free and open to the public.
In this special forum, Peter Kornbluh addresses the recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela and what they mean for the future of U.S.–Latin American relations.
This event is open to the public.
An evening of new compositions featuring boldly expressive works by MODfest cofounder Richard Wilson and premieres by new faculty Alan Hankers and Celeste Oram, highlighting electronic-influenced textures and interdisciplinary explorations of music, language, and cultural history.
MODfest 2026
Join us for free drop-in family programs on select Sundays this winter and spring. Each date will feature a different hands-on art activity inspired by art on view. Activities can be modified for all ages, but are best suited for children ages 5 and up.
Free and open to the public.