| Time (Eastern Time) | Virtual Session
NOTE: Admitted Students must log in with their Bard portal credentials to access registration form. | Registration Link |
| Wednesday, April 14 at 5:00pm ET | Student-to-Student: Power of Meditation and Mindfulness Virtual Workshop
This workshop will explore the relationship between meditation and mindfulness, and the power of integrating mindfulness into our daily lives. We will discuss the transformational effects of practically applying mindfulness to a variety of daily activities. We will finish with a discussion of how we can continue to cultivate these practices and perspectives in our lives going forward. | Register Here |
| Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00pm ET | The Watch Party Screening 1: College Behind Bars, a documentary about the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI)
We will be screening part one of College Behind Bars, a documentary about the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI), produced by Emmy award winner, Ken Burns. This four-part series discusses the power of education for incarcerated individuals. The Bard Prison Initiative was started as a Trustee Leader Scholars Program by Bard undergraduates in 1999. It's run today by one of those students 22 years later! Tune in to learn more about TLS projects and the Bard Prison Initiative! | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 15 at 4:00pm ET | Virtual Musician Meet-and-Greet (Bard Band Gatherings)
Are you in a band? Do you want to be in a band or do you just love music? Join us for a session to meet other Bard musicians, have your questions answered, and learn more about the facilities, venues and musical culture at Bard! | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 15 at 4:00pm ET | Student-to-Student: Visible Mending - Upcycling Textiles Virtual Workshop
Join us for a workshop on Visible Mending, an approach to repairing and upcycling textiles that embraces imperfections by highlighting, rather than masking, them. In this workshop we will discuss ‘slow fashion’ and sustainability while learning a few visible embroidery mending techniques. “Showing off your patches [...] draws attention to the way a garment’s life span has been extended,” says Steven Kurutz of the New York Times. “Visible mending has been taken up by those who want to protest fast fashion and disposable culture. It’s also thrifty.”
Sewing experience not required - all skill levels welcome! | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 15 at 5:30pm ET | Student-to-Student: Of Bards and Basilisks - Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot for Experienced/Intermediate Skill Levels
Greetings Adventurers!
Join us for an entirely virtual Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure for admitted students who have played D&D before. In this session you will explore a Bard campus-inspired adventure and get to know some lesser known parts of the 1000 acres we inhabit. Be prepared to come with a 3rd-level character already completed *no homebrew please,* or indicate that you would like us to provide a pre-made character instead if you are a little newer to Dungeons and Dragons.
This group is for students with some D&D experience | Register Here |
| Friday, April 16 at 6:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
Admitted Student Financial Aid 101 Virtual Session
This session will provide guidance for interpreting a financial aid package and the admitted/enrolling students' financial aid timeline. It will also include basic guidance about Work Study logistics and entrance counseling and financial planning around student loans. | Register Here |
| Saturday, April 17 at 4:00pm ET | Student-to-Student: Of Bards and Basilisks - Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot for Varied Skill Levels
Greetings Adventurers!
Join us for an entirely virtual Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure for incoming students! Players of varied skill levels should feel encouraged to join in and explore a Bard Campus-inspired dungeon and encounter rather thematic enemies. Pre-made characters will be provided for those who are new to Dungeons and Dragons, but if you have a little bit more experience and would like to come with a by the book third-level character feel free! | Register Here |
| Monday, April 19 at 6:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
This session will serve as an introduction to the institutional work for the Office For Inclusive Excellence and the resources they oversee, including but not limited to institutional research initiatives, the work of the Council for Inclusive Excellence, Faculty hiring priorities etc. | Register Here |
| Monday, April 19 at 7:00pm ET | About More Than Books: Connecting you with the Bard Library Staff Virtual Event
Bard's Library Staff have a unique relationship with our student body. Our library team are guides and helpers, co-researchers and co-creators, they hold an amazing wealth of tools to help you as you grow within the college. Join Betsy Crawly, Alexa Murphy, and Jeremy Hall as they share stories of their time working with students and introduce you to some of the resources at your disposal. They will also have time to answer any questions you have about Bard's library, the services they offer, and how they can help you out over your time as a student. | Register Here |
| Tuesday, April 20 at 4:00pm ET | Virtual Workshop with Professor Celia Bland
Come prepared to write in this workshop led by Professor Celia Bland! Upon registering, students will be emailed material to read before the event. | Register Here |
| Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00pm ET | Virtual Transfer Student Info and Q&A Session
Learn more about the transfer student experience at Bard! Join us for a conversation with current students, Transfer Dean, Timand Bates, and Transfer Admission Counselors, Greg Armbruster and Josh Tyler as we discuss, transfer of credits, declaring your major, orientation, acclimating to Bard campus life and culture, as well as answering any questions you may have! | Register Here |
| Wednesday, April 21 at 4:00pm ET | Virtual Workshop on Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome with Professor Lauren Curtis
Join Professor Lauren Curtis for a discussion of gender and sexuality in the ancient world. On registering, participants will be emailed links to three short readings (inscriptions on gravestones commemorating women from the ancient Greek and Roman worlds) as well as questions to consider. Come prepared to participate in this lively workshop led by Professor Curtis! Upon registering, students will be emailed material to read before the event. | Register Here |
| Wednesday, April 21 at 5:00pm ET | Bard Early College Student Meet-and-Greet
This is an opportunity for admitted Bard Early College students to connect conversationally with one another and current students in Annandale. | Register Here |
| Wednesday, April 21 at 8:00am ET | International Student Virtual Webinar
Bard College Admissions and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services invite you to a webinar where you get to learn and ask about all procedures, questions and concerns regarding the international student experience. We hope that you can join us for this important session. | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 22 at 5:00pm ET | Sappho Virtual Workshop with Professor Robert Cioffi
Join Professor Robert Cioffi for a spirited workshop on the Greek poet Sappho (c. 620 — c. 570 BCE). In preparation for the workshop, students will read short selections of Sappho's work and an article on the debate surrounding a newly discovered poem allegedly by the poet. Upon registering, students will be emailed material to read before the event. | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 22 at 7:30pm ET | Virtual Watch Party Screening 2: Bard Alumni - BoJack Horseman & The Dark Crystal - Age of Resistance
The Bardian Alumnx Network is an expansive community of individuals thriving around the globe. The Bard Alumnx badge is worn with pride across a variety of industries. For our second screening, we will be watching some fantastic productions from our Bardian community! First in the lineup is BoJack Horseman, created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg ‘06 who graduated from Bard with a degree in Theater and Performance. Next, we will revisit a Jim Henson classic on the planet Thra with The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, produced by Film Studies alumna and Emmy Award winner Blanca Lista ‘01. | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 23 at 4:00pm ET | Student-to-Student: Introduction to Voice Work + Theater Games Virtual Workshop
In this session, the group will be led through a series of vocal warm-ups and theater games. This will be a safe space to be creative with our voices and discover the power that comes with spontaneous collaboration. Come ready to create and connect! | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 23 at 5:00pm ET | Continuing the Bard Journey: A Super Advising Virtual Session for Bard Early College Students
This session will work to de-mystify the process for accessing the comprehensive academic and socio-emotional supports that exist at Bard through the Learning Commons, Disability Services and Health, Counseling and Wellness. | Register Here |
| Monday, April 26 at 4:00pm ET | Student-to-Student: Assembled Graduates - Reading (and Writing) the Commencement Address Virtual Workshop
What would you say if you had a captive audience and 15 minutes to speak? What would you like to tell your fellow graduates? The Commencement Address is a genre unto itself. From Fred Rogers, to David Foster Wallace, to Steve-O, nearly any moderately famous person you can think of has given one. Commencement addresses have conventions, cliches, and a long winding history. In this workshop, we will crack open the commencement address. I'll share with you a few of my favorites, and empower you with the tools to write your own. | Register Here |
| Monday, April 26 at 7:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
Connecting with Learning and Wellness Support at Bard Virtual Session
This session will work to de-mystify the process for accessing the comprehensive academic and socio-emotional supports that exist at Bard through the Learning Commons, Disability Services and Health, Counseling and Wellness. | Register Here |
| Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
Navigating Bard On A Budget Virtual Session
How to navigate life at Bard on a work study budget, and an introduction to supplemental resources that help support financial equity on campus (including but not limited to BSEF, SCALE, CCE, Internship Support, Library Resources etc).
| Register Here |
| Thursday, April 29 at 4:00pm ET | Virtual Workshop on Descartes with Professor David Shein
Spend an hour with Bard’s Dean of Studies, David Shein, writing and thinking together about skepticism and whether and/or how we know anything. Students who register will be emailed a link to two readings by French philosopher René Descartes, to be completed prior to the workshop. | Register Here |
| Thursday, April 29 at 7:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
Navigating the First Gen Student Experience at Bard Virtual Session
This session will provide space for conversation around the strengths and challenges of the first generation student experience and will outline resources on and off campus that are particularly relevant to first generation students navigating the Bard experience. Time will also be provided for Q&A. | Register Here |
| Friday, April 30 at 4:00pm ET | Virtual Workshop on the Meaning of Life (and what to do if there isn't one) with Professor David Shein
Join Bard’s Dean of Studies, David Shein, for an hour-long discussion and writing session focusing on the meaning of life. Prior to the workshop, participants will read Jean-Paul Sartre’s “Existentialism is a Humanism,” which they’ll be emailed upon registration. | Register Here |
| Friday, April 30 at 7:00pm ET | Virtual Watch Party Screening 3: Multiple films from current and recent alumnx from our Film & Electronic Arts program
Bard is filled with individuals with endless creativity. At Bard, you’ll often have the opportunity to act in or work on student films. For this screening, we will be showcasing multiple films from current and recent alumnx from our Film & Electronic Arts program. Join us for a mini film festival and discussion with these incredible filmmakers! | Register Here |
| Thursday, May 6 at 7:00pm ET | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessions for Admitted Students
Student-to-Student: Employment On-and-Off Campus Virtual Workshop (How to Make $)
This workshop will provide a student's perspective on navigating employment on and off campus. Topics covered will include navigating Handshake, utilizing the CDO office, applying for jobs and writing resumes/cover letters with little to no work experience, seeking out jobs from departments that don't list their jobs online, and alternative revenue opportunities, such as TLS projects and tutoring gigs. | Register Here |
