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Powerhouse Theater announces preview of 24th season

Free walking tours of Vassar College history, Sat., 4/26 & Sat., 5/10

Randy Cohen will give the 2008 commencement address at Vassar College

Vassar earns $1.5 million grant to support the sciences from HHMI

Out of Shape at the FLLAC, 3/14-6/8

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Guinness brewery in Dublin to remain open

International Herald Tribune, Fri, 9 May 2008 19:15:00 GMT

But a significant volume of the one billion pints of Guinness now produced annually at St. James's Gate will be moved to a new brewery planned for the Dublin suburbs,... Full Story

Burma warned over cyclone delays

BBC, Fri, 9 May 2008 18:56:00 GMT

Aid from a number of Asian countries has been arriving in Burma The UN's humanitarian chief has urged Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country... Full Story

Obama picks up 4 more superdelegates

CNN, Fri, 9 May 2008 18:18:00 GMT

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Myanmar OKs 1 U.S. aid delivery

Los Angeles Times, Fri, 9 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

WASHINGTON The governing military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow a single U.S. cargo aircraft to bring in relief supplies for victims of a devastating cycle, Bush administration... Full Story

Hezbollah Gunmen Seize Areas of Beirut

Washington Post, Fri, 9 May 2008 17:06:00 GMT

BEIRUT, May 9 -- Gunmen from the Shiite Hezbollah movement seized control of several downtown Beirut neighborhoods Friday as the number of people killed in three days of fighting rose... Full Story

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Rent-a-Soccer Player Fundraiser, Today at 8:00am

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Hire one or more athletes from the Women's Soccer Team to do various jobs around your house. This is a fundraiser to support the costs of the Women's Soccer team's Spring Break Trip to Germany in 2009. All proceeds will go directly to the team.
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PEACE Day, Today at 9:30am

Raymond, Parlor

PEACE Day, Today at 9:30am

Strong House, Parlor

PEACEs end of the year activity.

PEACE Day, Today at 9:30am

Ely Hall, Aula

Main's End of Year BBQ, Today at 2:00pm

Chapel, Lawn

BBQ for Main residents to celebrate a good year.

Main's End of Year BBQ - Rain loc., Today at 2:00pm

College Center, Villard Room

Shabbat Services and Dinner, Today at 6:00pm

Bayit, Multipurpose Room

Shabbat service at 6:00pm; dinner at 7:00pm, at The Bayit (51 Collegeview Avenue, behind ACDC). Sponsored by VJU and the Religious and Spiritual Life Office.

Acting For the Camera Screening, Today at 7:00pm

Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, 109

Circles Prom, Today at 7:00pm

Ely Hall, Aula

Devils Final Concert, Today at 8:00pm

Taylor Hall, 102

Come watch the Vassar Devils in their final concert of the year! Come support the seniors in their last show!

"The Winter's Tale", Today at 8:00pm

Field, Sunset Lake

Come see Shakespeare Troupe's production of "The Winter's Tale." Join us for a night of free Shakespeare!

Broadway A Cappella Final Concert, Today at 8:00pm

Rockefeller Hall, 200

Final Broadway A Cappella concert with favorite showtunes from modern musicals.

Improv's 24 Hour Marathon, Today at 9:00pm

College Center, Retreat

Vassar Improv performs for 24 straight hours! Come take a break from studying to laugh a bit. There will be special events and prizes throughout the marathon.

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Improv's 24 Hour Marathon, Tomorrow at 12:01am

College Center, Retreat

Vassar Improv performs for 24 straight hours! Come take a break from studying to laugh a bit. There will be special events and prizes throughout the marathon.

Walking Tour of the Vassar Campus, Tomorrow at 10:00am

Main Building, Circle

Free historic walking tours of the Vassar campus will be led by Colton Johnson, Dean Emeritus of the College, on Saturday, May 10, at 10am and 1pm. Each of the 90-minute tours will begin at the front entrance of the college's Main Building, and will be held rain or shine. To sign up for a tour or for more information, call (845) 437-7400 (weekdays) or (845) 437-5370 (Saturday).

Walking Tour of the Vassar Campus, Tomorrow at 1:00pm

Main Building, Circle

Free historic walking tours of the Vassar campus will be led by Colton Johnson, Dean Emeritus of the College, on Saturday, May 10, at 10am and 1pm. Each of the 90-minute tours will begin at the front entrance of the college's Main Building, and will be held rain or shine. To sign up for a tour or for more information, call (845) 437-7400 (weekdays) or (845) 437-5370 (Saturday).

Alumni Dinner, Tomorrow at 6:00pm

College Center, Faculty Commons

Matthew's Minstrels 30th Anniversary Alumni dinner.

Acting for the Camera Screening, Tomorrow at 7:00pm

Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, 109

"The Winter's Tale", Tomorrow at 8:00pm

Field, Sunset Lake

Come see Shakespeare Troupe's production of "The Winter's Tale." Join us for a night of free Shakespeare!

Matthew's Minstrels Concert, Tomorrow at 9:00pm

Sanders Hall, 212

Matthew's Minstrels Final Concert. 30th Anniversary! Come join Minstrels and Minstrels Alumni for some funky 70s style a cappella.

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