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A person sits on a pink bicycle beside a calm body of water, framed by autumn foliage. The cyclist wears a white helmet and a purple jacket layered over a red shirt, with a brown scarf draped around their neck. In the background, trees display vibrant fall colors, casting reflections on the water's surface. The scene is set under a cloudy sky, suggesting a cool, overcast day, with earthy tones in the grass and fallen leaves enriching the natural landscape.

Le Tour de Preserve: Guided Bike Ride Tour to the Vassar Preserve

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Students and Vassar Faculty and staff are invited for a bike tour starting on campus and ending at the Research Station at The Vassar Preserve. Along the way, attendees will learn from several members of the Environmental Cooperative and The Preserve about stewardship, native plant propagation, and best practices to biking in and around the Preserve trails.

Campus community only, please.

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National Bike to Work Week at Vassar

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The Vassar Bike Committee invites Vassar employees to take part in the college’s first Bike to Work Week, happening Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15. This weeklong celebration encourages faculty, administrators, and staff to embrace sustainable transportation while enjoying campus and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Campus community only, please.

Dan Bucatinsky, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Patrick King posing together in front of a shimmering rose gold sequined backdrop at a red carpet event.

A Conversation Among Friends

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Lisa Kudrow ’85, Dan Bucatinsky ’87, and Michael Patrick King will discuss their decades-spanning creative collaborations and the third season of The Comeback with Professor Dara Greenwood. (Sold Out)

Campus community only, please.

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2026 Office of Community Engaged Learning End of Year Party and Awards Celebration

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The Office of Community Engaged Learning (OCEL) is hosting an end-of-the-year celebratory community gathering recognizing important contributions to strengthening campus-community partnerships, supporting community-identified projects, and a commitment to meaningful community engagement.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required.

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Kelly Yang Shares Her Journey to Becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author

Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 15 books for children, young adults and adults. She will speak on how she overcame poverty and language barriers as a young immigrant child to become an internationally best-selling and award-winning author.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Annual Two-Weekend Plant Sale at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project

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Get the plants you need for your garden this year, all grown by Poughkeepsie Farm Project farmers, staff, and youth! All proceeds from this event support the operations of our sustainable farming, food access, and education work. The Plant Sale will also feature local makers and food trucks.

Vassar College Orchestra

Featuring student winners of the soloist competition. Eduardo Navega, conductor

This event is free and open to the public.

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Our Many Faces

An evening of five debut dance works from Vassar student choreographers, exploring faces as a double meaning.

This event is open to the public, and free tickets are available at vassardance.tix.com.

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Vassar Innovation and Entrepreneurship: New Venture Pitch Competition

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Vassar’s annual New Venture Pitch Competition showcases student-led ideas and ventures addressing real-world challenges, highlighting innovation at the intersection of the liberal arts and entrepreneurship.

This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is requested.

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Shoalzheimer: A Book Talk by Raphaël Sigal

In this talk, Raphaël Sigal will reflect on the relationship between writing, forgetfulness, and transgenerational trauma.

Campus community only, please.

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Poughkeepsie Day School Middle School Open House

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Families are invited to explore Poughkeepsie Day School's academic approach, GROW program, and International Baccalaureate® candidacy at an open house for prospective middle school students.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Bach and Bulgaria

Gail Archer, organ. Music of Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Schumann, and a selection of contemporary Bulgarian composers from her 11th album: Dobrich: A Bulgarian Odyssey

This event is free and open to the public.