Family Weekend

Schedule of Events, April 5 - April 7, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:

The Friday and Saturday evening performance times for “Company” are now at 7:30pm. The Saturday evening performance of “Alice’s Restaurant” is at 7pm. The Vassar Repertory Dance Theater performance times are 1pm and 3pm on Saturday April 6. (For more information or tickets, please contact the Dance office at dancetix@vassar.edu or call (845) 437-5541.)

If you are interested in attending a particular production and do not have a reservation it is recommended to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to curtain to see if you can be placed on a waitlist.

Friday, April 5

11:00am – 6:00pm Studio Art Department Student Exhibitions
College Center, James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery
Exhibition of student work from “Drawing I” class.

12:00pm– 5:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre.

3:00pm – 4:00pm The Asprey Lecture
Rockefeller Hall, 300-Auditorium
Featuring Professor Martin Nowak, Harvard University: “Evolution of eusociality.” Sponsored by the Mathematics Department. A reception will be held prior to the lecture outside Rockefeller Hall 300. (The Asprey Distinguished Lecture Series is named in honor of Winifred Asprey [Class of 1938], a much admired professor of mathematics who taught at Vassar for 38 years and was nationally recognized as a spokesperson for mathematics and computer science. The series features the worlds most prominent mathematicians lecturing on current trends and successes.)

4:00pm – 7:00pm Family Weekend Check-In
Main Building: Rose Parlor (2nd Floor)
Check-in and pick up schedules and information on Vassar and the Poughkeepsie area. Light refreshments will be served.

4:00pm – 6:00pm Lacrosse (W) vs. Clarkson University
Prentiss Sports Complex, Gordon Competition Field

5:00pm-8:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale: Opening Reception
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Featuring stories, pictures, and video by students recently in Haiti. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre.

5:30pm - 8:00pm Catholics and Conversation
Main Building Jade Parlor (2nd Floor)
Sponsored by theVassar Catholic Community, whose activities focus on faith, community life and social justice.

6:00pm – 7:00pm "Alice's Restaurant" [*See note above about reservations]
College Center, The Mug
Directed by Liam Collier. "Alice's Restaurant" brings Arlo Guthrie's musical monologue to the stage, combining the original text with movement and song. Presented by Unbound.

6:00pm – 7:00pm Shabbat Services
The Bayit Multipurpose Room
At the end of every week, the Bayit, run by Rabbi Rena Blumenthal, holds Friday night Shabbat Services. Services are led by students in a wide variety of styles and themes.

6:00pm -7:30pm Screening: "Not A Feather But A Dot"
Rockefeller Hall, Room 300. Documentary exploring the different stereotypes South Asian immigrants and their children encounter in the United States. Presented by SASA (South Asian Students Alliance), screening followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Teju Prasad.

6:00pm – 11:00pm L'Oarhouse - A Vassar Rowing Restaurant
Aula/Ely Hall
Enjoy an evening out with a delicious three-course meal prepared and served by the members of the Vassar Rowing Team along with live entertainment and a great atmosphere! Students $10. Adults $15. Children under 12 $8. (Cash only.) All proceeds go directly to support the Rowing Team. Please arrive to be seated anytime between 6 and 10pm.

7:15pm – 8:30pm Shabbat Dinner
The Bayit Multipurpose Room
After services, stay for a home-cooked Kosher dinner prepared by the Bayit Assistants.

7:30pm – 10:00pm "Company" [*See note above about reservations]
Susan Stein Shiva Theater
"Company" follows Bobby, a confirmed bachelor contemplating his unmarried state on his 35th birthday. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Presented by FWA (Future Waitstaff of America).

8:00pm – 9:00pm Axies & Night Owls Concert
Rockefeller Hall, Room 200
Come see the Axies & Night Owls perform together for an evening of the raddest a cappella you've ever heard!

9:00pm – 1:00am VC Punx: April Foolish
College Center, The Mug
Jump into the pit or watch from the side at the late night show put on by VCPunx, a do-it-yourself music and booking collective formed in the fall of 2008 that caters to fans of the underrepresented genres of extreme music such as punk, hardcore, metal, grind, thrash, drone, etc.

10:00pm – 2:00am Roaring Twenties Party
College Center, Villard Room
Roaring Twenties is a fun evening of twenties-themed music, dancing, and gambling, hosted by Raymond and Strong.

Saturday, April 6

9:00am – 12:00pm Family Weekend Check-In
Main Building, Rose Parlor (2nd Floor)
Check-in and pick up schedules and information on Vassar and the Poughkeepsie area. Light refreshments will be served.

10:00am -5:00pm Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Docent led tours of the permanent collection and the exhibit at 11:00 and 2:00.
Reception 11:00am-2:00pm in the Atrium

10:00am – 4:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre.

10:00am – 11:30amTour of the Vassar Arboretum
Meet at Main Circle
Led by Jeff Horst, Director of Operations. Walking tour of campus will depart from Main Circle at 10:00am. For more information email jehorst@vassar.edu

11:00am-12:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale: Meet the Artist, George Desarmes
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Join Haitian Artist, George Desarmes, whose work is featured in the exhibit, for a Q&A. Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre.

11:00am – 1:00pm A Cappella Groups Perform
Rockefeller Hall, Room 200
Featuring AirCappella, The Axies, B.A.M., Matthew's Minstrels, The Night Owls, Vassar Devils, The Vastards.

11:00am – 6:00pm Studio Art Department Student Exhibitions
College Center, James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery
Exhibition of student work from “Drawing I” class.

11:30am – 12:30pm Conversation with the President and Deans
College Center, Villard Room
Opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the, Acting President, Jonathan Chenette, Dean of the College, Christopher Roellke., and Dean of Freshmen, Ben Lotto.

1:00pm – 2:00pm Vassar Repertory Dance Theater: Family Weekend Performance
Kenyon Hall, Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater
The Vassar Repertory Dance Theater, John Meehan, Director. The program will feature selected works from the company’s current repertoire. For reservations, email dancetix@vassar.edu or call the Dance Office at (845) 437-5541.

1:00pm – 5:00pm Baseball (M) vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Prentiss Sports Complex, Baseball Field

1:00pm – 3:30pm Lacrosse (M) vs. St. Lawrence University
Prentiss Sports Complex, Gordon Competition Field

2:00pm – 4:00pm "Company"
Susan Stein Shiva Theater
"Company" follows Bobby, a confirmed bachelor contemplating his unmarried state on his 35th birthday. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Presented by FWA (Future Waitstaff of America).

2:00pm – 4:00pm Lacrosse (W) vs. St. Lawrence
Prentiss Sports Complex, Weinberg Turf Field All

2:00pm – 4:00pm Life After Vassar
Main Building, Jade Parlor (2nd Floor)
Join alumnae/i for a discussion with current history majors. Immediately following the discussion there will be a “light” reception in the Gold Parlor. Sponsored by the History Department.

2:00pm – 4:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale: Live Auction Registration Begins
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre

3:00pm – 4:00pm Vassar Repertory Dance Theater: Family Weekend Performance
Kenyon Hall, Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater
The Vassar Repertory Dance Theater, John Meehan, director. The program will feature selected works from the company’s current repertoire. For reservation, email dancetix@vassar.edu or call the Dance Office at (845) 437-5541.

4:00pm – 6:00pm Senior Recital: Emma Greenstein, soprano
Skinner Hall, Mary Anna Fox Recital Hall
Emma Greenstein, soprano. Accompanied by Darren Motise, piano. Music of Mendelssohn, Barber, Bellini, Donizetti, and Milhaud.

4:00pm – 6:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale: Live Auction
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre

5:00pm – 7:00pm Families Reception – All Welcome!
Ely Hall, Aula
Join other Vassar Families and members of the Vassar Community for a Wine and Cheese reception.

6:00pm – 8:00pm African Students Union Annual Dinner
College Center, Villard Room
Sponsored by the African Students Union.

7:00pm – 6:00pm "Alice's Restaurant"[*See note above about reservations]
College Center, The Mug
Directed by Liam Collier. "Alice's Restaurant" brings Arlo Guthrie's musical monologue to the stage, combining the original text with movement and song. Presented by Unbound.

7:30pm – 10:00pm "Company"[*See note above about reservations]
Susan Stein Shiva Theater
"Company" follows Bobby, a confirmed bachelor contemplating his unmarried state on his 35th birthday. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Presented by FWA (Future Waitstaff of America).

8:00pm – 9:30pm Matt Carey Comedy Show
Students’ Building, Second Floor Vassar alumnae comedy troupe, “Convoy” are joined by “The Limit” and “Improv”. (16 and older)

9:00pm – 10:00pm Barefoot Monkey’s Fire Show Residential Quad Come enjoy a thrilling night of fire performance by the Vassar College Barefoot Monkeys!

10:00pm – 2:00am African Students Union Mug Night
College Center, The Mug

Sunday, April 7

8:30am – 5:30pm Rugby (W) vs. NYRFC
Rugby Field at the Vassar Farm

10:00am-5:00pm Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Docent led tours of the permanent collection and the exhibit at 11:00am and 2:00pm.

10:00am – 2:00pm Haitian Art Auction & Sale
College Center, 223-Multi Purpose Room
Sponsored by Vassar Haiti Project, which supports education, health, and sustainable development in the village of Chermaitre.

11:00am – 12:00pm Tour of the Vassar Arboretum
Meet at Main Circle
Led by Jeff Horst, Director of Operations. Walking tour of campus will depart from Main Circle at 10:00am. For more information email jehorst@vassar.edu

11:00am – 6:00pm Studio Art Department Student Exhibitions
College Center, James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery
Exhibition of student work from “Drawing I” class.

2:00pm – 5:00pm Panel Discussion: "What's Up With Gun Violence In The United States?"
Rockefeller Hall 300-Auditorium
What is the meaning of guns in the USA? How do guns function in American society compared to other societies? Mass shootings are dramatic, but what about Chicago? Is a crisis of masculinity in the U.S. increasing gun violence? Majorities favor gun regulations, but few are passed. Why? What are the prospects of greater gun regulation? Why does this topic elude mutually productive political compromise? Join Vassar professors Diane Harriford (Sociology), Eileen Leonard (Sociology, and Sidney Plotkin (Political Science). Moderated by Visiting Professor John Wallach, Political Science, (Vassar S'13), Hunter College, and the Graduate Center, CUNY. Presented by Social Action Committee and Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley. Light refreshments will follow the discussion.

3:00pm – 5:00pm Vassar College Women’s Chorus
Skinner Hall, Mary Anna Fox Martel Recital Hall
“Love Bade Me Welcome,” with works by Walter Watson, Randall Thompson, Edward Elgar, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Ronald Bemrich, conductor

Thank you for joining us!!

Safe travels!!