Sponsored Programs by Campus Activities
Sponsored Programs
Campus Activities sponsors a variety of programs including the Mini-course program, daily tea in Main Building, student leadership recognition, activities related to Reunion, some summer programming, and Potpourri (vendors selling goods once a month in the College Center.)
Fall and Spring Convocation
Convocation occurs every semester. In the fall, Convocation takes place on the first Wednesday of classes, and the last Wednesday of classes in the spring. This is an event intended for the entire college community to convene and celebrate the opening and closing of the academic year. A member of the faculty is selected by the president will address and welcome the freshmen class in the fall. The spring is a farewell to seniors.
Information and remarks from Convocation are posted online by College Relations at http://www.vassar.edu/remarks/convocation/
Commencement
The Office of Campus Activities coordinates the Commencement Program between all other departments on campus involved including:
- Security
- Building and Grounds
- Registrar’s Office
- Media Resources
- Food Service
- President’s Office
A “Commencement” brochure is mailed to seniors’ home detailing the Commencement weekend. Information on area lodging, restaurants, Commencement housing, and all college events scheduled for the weekend is included. Instructions for those with special needs are also included.
Information from the brochure is posted online by College Relations at http://commencement.vassar.edu
Alex Krieger '95 Memorial Lecture
This annual lecture is given each spring in memory of Alex Krieger, who was killed in an automobile accident in the spring of his freshman year. Alex Krieger was, by all accounts, a remarkable young man. One of his keenest interests was distinguished American writing that incorporates humor as a primary element.
In consultation with Alex’s family, Vassar has invited outstanding American writers and humorists as Krieger Lecturers over the last several years: Tom Wolfe, Wendy Wasserstein, John Irving, P. J. O’Rourke, Calvin Trillin, Jules Fieffer, Oliver Sacks, Tony Kushner, David Sedaris, Michael Chabon, Sarah Vowell, and most recently Gail Collins.
Founder's Day
Founder's Day is a day long festival celebrating the birth of our founder Matthew Vassar. It encompasses rides, food, music and more. It is held the Saturday between Spring Convocation and the last day of lasses. To get involved contact Megan at mehabermann@vassar.edu
