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Event to showcase African drumming by Vassar students and young girls from Poughkeepsie. Friday, December 5, 2008

The Sistah Power program will host its fifth “We Play Drums” celebration on the second floor of the Students’ Building on Friday, December 5, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. ... Full Story

Vassar professor to give reading from memoir on childhood as the son of impoverished Holocaust survivors. Saturday, December 6, 2008

Accomplished author and associate professor of Hispanic studies at Vassar, Mihai Grünfeld will read from his critically acclaimed memoir of a post-Holocaust childhood, Leaving – Memories of Romania, on Saturday,... Full Story

Drama department presents the fall season of the Experimental Theater, with three productions in November and December

The fall season of Experimental Theater of Vassar College, presented by the drama department, will offer three productions this November and December that are free and open to the public.... Full Story

November and December concerts and recitals will feature orchestral, choral, and chamber performances

The Vassar Music Department will present a wide array of choral, orchestral, and chamber music programs during the months of November and December, culminating with the annual “A Service of... Full Story

Acclaimed British choral group, the Choir of Queens’ College, Cambridge University, will be featured in a concert to benefit Community Works. Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The Choir of Queens’ College, Cambridge University, considered among the best mixed choirs in England, will perform during a special concert to benefit Community Works on Wednesday, December 10, at... Full Story

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Nunn's Career Night Leads Men's Basketball Past Mt. St. Mary, 62-59

NEWBURGH, NY (December 4, 2008) -- Senior forward Matt Nunn (Lower Gywnedd, PA/Abington Friends) pictured left, scored a career high 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the field, to propel... Full Story

Men's Squash Drops 7-2 Decision to Fordham University

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (December 3, 2008) – Though the Vassar College men’s squash team dropped a 7-2 match to Fordham University on Wednesday evening at Kenyon Courts, it was an evening... Full Story

2008 Athletics Season Winds Down This Weekend

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (December 3, 2008) – With the end of the fall semester quickly approaching, this weekend nearly concludes athletics competition until the new year. Men’s and women’s swim and... Full Story

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US carmakers' plea under scrutiny

BBC, Fri, 5 Dec 2008 06:05:00 GMT

Bosses from America's big three car companies face a second day of grilling in Congress over their request for a multi-billion dollar bailout. The chiefs of GM, Ford and Chrysler... Full Story

Bangkok airport resumes operation

BBC, Fri, 5 Dec 2008 05:53:00 GMT

Some passengers have been told it may take a week to get home Thailand's main international airport has officially resumed full operations, two days after anti-government protesters left the site.... Full Story

Banks face pressure on rate cut

BBC, Fri, 5 Dec 2008 05:24:00 GMT

Many homeowners will benefit from a cut in the Bank rate Banks and building societies are coming under increasing pressure from MPs to pass on the latest cut in interest... Full Story

Rice Calls on Pakistanis To Act on Terrorists

Washington Post, Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:24:00 GMT

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Dec. 4 -- The United States turned up the pressure on Pakistan on Thursday as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in a visit here, urged the country's leaders... Full Story

Indians Vilify Their Politicians

Washington Post, Fri, 5 Dec 2008 04:23:00 GMT

MUMBAI, Dec. 4 -- In the course of the three-day battle between security commandos and the 10 gunmen who laid siege to Mumbai last week, many Indians found a new... Full Story

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(Expand/Collapse) Today’s Events

World AIDS Week, Today at 9:00am

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Pin Appreciation Day. Wear your FaceAIDS pin, get a FREE BROWNIE. Sponsored by ProHealth.

St. Petersburg Days at Vassar, Today at 9:00am

College Center, Palmer Gallery

Petropolis! St. Petersburg Days at Vassar: Reflections of Petropolis. A multi-media exhibition that brings together various aspects of the city's image: from book illustration, photography and videos to contemporary works by Petersburg artists. Through December 19th.

Meditation: Exploring Reality, Today at 5:30pm

Kenyon Hall, Club Room

Evan Pritchard, Native American Studies professor, Marist College, will lead a time for meditation and reflection while exploring the topic of reality. Sponsored by Wholistic.

Contrast Launch Party, Today at 6:00pm

College Center, Faculty Commons

This will be the only opportunity to get a copy of "Contrast" this semester. You will be able to come by and pick up a magazine, but we will also have activities, food, and music!

Shabbat Service, Today at 6:00pm

Bayit, Multipurpose Room

Shabbat every Friday night (during academic year) at 6:00pm followed by communal vegetarian meal, at 7pm. At the Bayit.

No Offense, Today at 6:00pm

Rockefeller Hall, 200

A marathon of the greatest sitcom in the history of sits or coms. "Arrested Development," with cornballs and unlimited juice.

Sistah Power Celebration, Today at 6:30pm

Students' Building, Second Floor

The Sistah Power! Program is hosting the fifth "We Play Drums Celebration." Join us for an evening of reflection, sharing, drumming and dance. Students in the program will share their semester long experiences of bonding, learning and growing. The Celebration marks the conclusion of the fall portion of the Sistah Power! Program. The Celebration showcases the African dance and drumming the girls in the program have learned throughout the semester. The Celebration also highlights the bond established between the young girls in the program and the Vassar students who lead activities with them throughout the semester. Join us for an evening of reflection, sharing, drumming and dance.

ViCE Film League, Today at 7:00pm

Blodgett, Nora Ann Wallace '73 Auditorium

Filmscreening brought to you by ViCE Film League. 7pm, Blodgett.

Experimental Theater of Vassar College, Today at 8:00pm

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"Skirker." Contact the boxoffice located inside the Powerhouse Theater for more information. Phone: 845-437-5584. Email: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Walkins: Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm. Reservations for all performances are required. All reservations are complimentary and seating is limited. December 4, 5, 6. Martel Theater.

Philaletheis Play, Today at 8:00pm

Susan Stein Shiva Theater

The Philaletheis Society presents "Art," a play that examines the friendship of three individuals through their perceptions of art and each other.

Indecent Exposure, Today at 9:00pm

Taylor Hall, 102

"Little Shop of Horrors", Today at 9:00pm

Sanders Hall, 212

"Little Shop of Horrors" is a rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy florist shop worker Seymour (Jon Fuller), who raises a plant from outerspace that feeds on human blood. Come fall in love with Seymour and Audrey (J. Moliere) and rock with our human-eating-giant-alien plant. Directed by Diana Tordoff '11 and music directed by Jackie Papadopoulos '10.

Fem Alliance Mug Night, Today at 10:00pm

College Center, Matthew's Pub

Fem Alliance takes over the Mug for a night of all-female non-misogynist dance music.

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St. Petersburg Days at Vassar, Tomorrow at 9:00am

College Center, Palmer Gallery

Petropolis! St. Petersburg Days at Vassar: Reflections of Petropolis. A multi-media exhibition that brings together various aspects of the city's image: from book illustration, photography and videos to contemporary works by Petersburg artists. Through December 19th.

Bagel Brunch, Tomorrow at 12:00pm

Bayit, Multipurpose Room

Bagel Brunch at the Bayit every Saturday at noon. Come to Bagel Brunch and learn more!

VIS Film Screening, Tomorrow at 3:00pm

Rockefeller Hall, 200

Join the Vassar Islamic Society for a screening of the Palistani film, "Khudake Liye!"

FlyPeople Works-in-Progress, Tomorrow at 3:00pm

Kenyon Hall, 100

Come see your favorite FlyPeople strut their stuff in the best student run student-choreographed dance show of the season! Also 8-9pm.

Reading and Reception, Tomorrow at 4:00pm

Ely Hall, Aula

Accomplished author and associate professor of Hispanic studies at Vassar, Mihai Grunfeld will read from his critically acclaimed memoir of a post-Holocaust childhood,"Leaving - Memories of Romania." Set in Cluj, the third largest city of Romania, where Grunfeld was born in 1951, "Leaving" recounts the author's childhood as the son of impoverished Holocaust survivors. Followed by reception. Books will be available for purchase at the reception.

Philaletheis Play, Tomorrow at 5:00pm

Susan Stein Shiva Theater

The Philaletheis Society presents "Art," a play that examines the friendship of three individuals through their perceptions of art and each other.

"Little Shop of Horrors", Tomorrow at 5:00pm

Sanders Hall, 212

"Little Shop of Horrors" is a rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy florist shop worker Seymour (Jon Fuller), who raises a plant from outerspace that feeds on human blood. Come fall in love with Seymour and Audrey (J. Moliere) and rock with our human-eating-giant-alien plant. Directed by Diana Tordoff '11 and music directed by Jackie Papadopoulos '10.

ViCE Film League, Tomorrow at 7:00pm

Blodgett, Nora Ann Wallace '73 Auditorium

Filmscreening brought to you by ViCE Film League. 7pm, Blodgett.

Experimental Theater of Vassar College, Tomorrow at 8:00pm

Calendar

"Skirker." Contact the boxoffice located inside the Powerhouse Theater for more information. Phone: 845-437-5584. Email: boxoffice@vassar.edu. Walkins: Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm. Reservations for all performances are required. All reservations are complimentary and seating is limited. December 4, 5, 6. Martel Theater.

FlyPeople Works-in-Progress, Tomorrow at 8:00pm

Kenyon Hall, 100

Come see your favorite FlyPeople strut their stuff in the best student run student-choreographed dance show of the season!

Indecent Exposure, Tomorrow at 9:00pm

Taylor Hall, 102

Sketch comedy!

"Little Shop of Horrors", Tomorrow at 9:00pm

Sanders Hall, 212

"Little Shop of Horrors" is a rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy florist shop worker Seymour (Jon Fuller), who raises a plant from outerspace that feeds on human blood. Come fall in love with Seymour and Audrey (J. Moliere) and rock with our human-eating-giant-alien plant. Directed by Diana Tordoff '11 and music directed by Jackie Papadopoulos '10.

Dormal Formal, Tomorrow at 9:00pm

Students' Building, Second Floor

Come to the Students' Building dressed to impress, for a night of music and dancing! There will be food, as well as alcohol for those over 21. (10pm-2am)

690 Nights at Vassar, Tomorrow at 11:00pm

College Center, Matthew's Pub

Come dance with the senior class!

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