Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater At the LUMA Theater, Fisher Center at Bard. Choreography by: Souleymane Badolo, Jean Churchill, Lisa Fagan, Tara Lorenzen, and Merce Cunningham. Free for Bard students, faculty and staff, $15 for the public.
April 30th - 7:30pm May 1st - 7:30pm May 2nd - 2pm and 7:30pm
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
A World Safe for White Democracy: Colonial Southeast Asia and the Making of the US Led Liberal International Order
Amoz JY Hor, Assistant Professor of Politics and Asian Studies, Centre College
Friday, May 1, 2026 11:30 am – 1 pm
Olin Humanities, Room 205 This talk offers a revisionist account of the formation of the U.S.-led international order by centering the colonial political economy of Southeast Asia in three key moments: US entry into the Pacific War, the formation of NATO, and the perceived absence of a NATO equivalent in Asia. Despite its significance, Southeast Asia is rarely foregrounded in International Relations accounts of global order. Yet both historiography and primary sources reveal that the region’s colonial political economy was central to U.S. foreign policy in Europe, Northeast Asia, and the South Pacific. By recentering Southeast Asia, the talk argues that the self-characterized “liberal international order” was not simply illiberal or hypocritical; rather, it is more accurately understood through what Charles Mills terms “racialized liberalism”—the belief that only white people are fully capable of democratic self-governance, making white freedoms especially sacred. More broadly, the talk suggests that globalizing International Relations requires more than incorporating non-Western cases or theories; it demands a shift in analytical vantage point—reconsidering where we look from, not just what we look at.
This talk is part of the Politics Assembly, a new weekly workshop in the Politics program for students and faculty to gather to discuss.
Sponsored by: Politics Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Presentation from the organizing team of TedxBard, spreading awareness of events and encouraging support! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Wellness, Center for Spiritual Studies, Spring Fling
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 12 pm – 2 am
Center for Spiritual Life The Center for Spiritual Studies, located in the lower level of Resnick Commons A, will be available as a place of respite and quiet during Spring Fling. The Shalom–Salaam (Main Room) and the Interfaith Room will both be open for students seeking a peaceful space.
In the Main Room, Wellness will have yoga mats, aromatherapy, fidget tools, and tea for you to enjoy whenever you need a moment to decompress or simply sit in a quiet, calming environment. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space This concert is a part of the Conservatory’s Chamber Music Program, which all instrumental and studio faculty support through their generous coaching and mentorship.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Looking for a break from the excitement of Spring Fling? Head to the Wellness Room in George Ball Lounge to take a breather, do some relaxing activities, and enjoy a snack. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Stop by Dom's coffee cart for a free handcrafted beverage and good vibes! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Hall It's time for the annual poetry recitation prize contest. Any current Bard student is eligible to enter. First Place, $500; Second Place, $100! Enter by April 23, 2026.
The Bill Mullen Recitation Contest encourages the love of literature, the joy in oral recitation, the committing to memory of great poetry, the love of public speaking, and the agonal spirit, all of which are at the heart of how we remember Bill Mullen’s intellectual legacy. The Bill Mullen Recitation Contest aims to expose students to, and perhaps instill a love for, the art of memorizing and reciting poetry.
Rules of Competition: - Participants must be undergraduates at Bard College. - Poem must be recited in English (translations into English are welcome). - The poem’s author must be deceased. - Full texts only, no excerpts. - Recitation length: no longer than 3 minutes (time yourself in a practice run). - If the number of applicants exceeds the slots available, applicants will be selected on a “first come” basis. - Entry deadline: April 23, 2026.
Prizes: $500 1st place $100 2nd place
Refreshments will be served.
Who was Bill Mullen? William "Bill" Mullen (1956-2017) came to Bard College in 1985 and was a key figure in establishing the College's Classics program. He taught at Bard until his death. In 2021 the College announced that a bequest from Professor Mullen's estate had established the William C. Mullen Memorial Fund, which sustains his legacy through grants to former students to continue their studies, and through the support of the Poetry Recitation Prize.
Who are the Judges? As a jazz musician and sound/text performer, Michael Ives' work with the performance trio, F'loom, was featured on National Public Radio, the CBC, and in various international anthologies of sound poetry. As a member of F'loom, he shared the stage with a wide range of artists, including Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, and Margaret Atwood. He has taught music performance and composition and creative writing at the Aesthetic Education Institute of Lincoln Center and was artist in residence at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He is the author of The Extenal Combustion Engine, Wavetable, The Ghost in the Field, and Oh Shining Nations, So Distant, So Real. His poetry, prose, and fiction have appearance in numerous periodicals. He has taught in the Written Arts Program at Bard College since 2003 where he is a poet-in-residence.
Ann Lauterbach is the author of eleven poetry collections, several chapbooks, and three works of prose, including The Night Sky: Writings on the Poetics of Experience. Her Or to Begin Again was nominated for a National Book Award, and her most recent book, Door (2023), was a finalist for the International Griffin Poetry Prize. She has written about the visual arts, including essays on Felix Gonzales Torres and Mina Loy, and was a recipient of a New York Council of the Arts grant in 2025 for her project The Meanwhile. Among her awards are grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation She was co-chair of Writing in Bard’s MFA from 1992 to 2020, and is Bard’s David and Ruth Schwab Professor of Languages and Literature (Written Arts).
Spring Fling: Bard Counseling Services Bubble Fest
Friday, May 1, 2026 1:30–4 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Bard Counseling Services presents: Bubble Fest! A time to get playful and meet the Counseling Services staff. Participate in Big Bubble making with wands and bubble solution, grab free mental health resources and tchotchkes, enter the bubble blowing contest to win a prize! We will also have free canned bubble tea, while limited supplies last. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Join us for our annual Spring Fling resource fair! Get your Spring Fling bracelets and some supplies for the fun packed weekend! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Frites of NY joins us for Spring Fling with their famous tossed fries! They will be serving from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Feeding the Crows Editors write short poems for a penny (or not, if you don’t have one)! Stop by our table to get your own poem, written right then and there on a typewriter. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Fork in the Road serves comfort food you love and remember from your childhood with a twist! You will love what they have to offer from grilled cheeses to burgers and more! They will be serving from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Woods Studios Senior Photography Show for Chloe Scotson, Coco Macapia, and Gabriel Chermak. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
SMOG Opperelly, Colle, Trusselina, and The Nerds, playing at SMOG to keep the music going after the mainstage show. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater At the LUMA Theater, Fisher Center at Bard. Choreography by: Souleymane Badolo, Jean Churchill, Lisa Fagan, Tara Lorenzen, and Merce Cunningham. Free for Bard students, faculty and staff, $15 for the public.
April 30th - 7:30pm May 1st - 7:30pm May 2nd - 2pm and 7:30pm
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Wellness, Center for Spiritual Studies, Spring Fling
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 12 pm – 2 am
Center for Spiritual Life The Center for Spiritual Studies, located in the lower level of Resnick Commons A, will be available as a place of respite and quiet during Spring Fling. The Shalom–Salaam (Main Room) and the Interfaith Room will both be open for students seeking a peaceful space.
In the Main Room, Wellness will have yoga mats, aromatherapy, fidget tools, and tea for you to enjoy whenever you need a moment to decompress or simply sit in a quiet, calming environment. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Looking for a break from the excitement of Spring Fling? Head to the Wellness Room in George Ball Lounge to take a breather, do some relaxing activities, and enjoy a snack. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Join us at the South Campus Center Quad for an entire volleyball tournament. There are thee prizes! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Spring Fling x Badminton Club: Badminton Tournament
Saturday, May 2, 2026 11 am – 1 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Come out and join us on the South Campus Center Quad! We will have prizes for winners. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad This year, like always, we want to make students’ talents and interests a fixture of the weekend. Come support student vendors by buying their goods and services, including jewelry, art, baked goods, clothes, and more! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad LBGTQ Pride March. We will have pride flags and music, walking together in solidarity! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Spring Fling x Bard Ultimate Frisbee: Bard Pickup Ultimate Frisbee
Saturday, May 2, 2026 1–3 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Pickup ultimate frisbee on the campus center quad! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Anna Jones Memorial Garden Join us for screenprinting in front of the Fisher Studio Arts Building! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Part of the Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2–3 pm
Preston Theater Unravel is the artistic component of Mona Benyamin's hybrid thesis project for the MA in Human Rights and the Arts. The film explores repetition and return as intertwined material and psychological forces shaping the Palestinian experience. It features two synchronized videos bound by a shared soundtrack—a choral adaptation of Maurice Ravel’s Boléro. In the first video, horror cinema tropes structure a narrative featuring the artist’s parents, a senior Palestinian couple living under occupation, who are chased by an unidentified voyeur up the stairwell of their home. The second video documents a choir performing a reworked Boléro that modulates and grows in intensity. Voices replace the traditional instrumental original of the notoriously repetitive piece, singing variations of “ah”, which alludes to the tradition of Ahaat, an Arabic vocal technique that conveys affirmation, sorrow, longing and exhaustion. Across both videos, repetition shifts from a stabilizing force into a source of anxiety, transforming familiarity into disorientation and revealing its oppressive potential. This work forms part of a broader research project examining the relationship between musical repetition and subjection, and music’s capacity to produce both constructive and destructive affects.
Sponsored by: Center for Human Rights and the Arts.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Ever wanted to be a board game piece? Well now you can! Come join us in playing a life sized board game! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Spring Fling Food Truck Corner: Cool Bri's Smoothies
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2–5 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Enjoy a delicious and refreshing fresh vegan fruit smoothie with Cool Bri's Smoothies! They will be serving from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Massena Exhibition #3
Saturday, May 2, 2026 3–6 pm
Massena Campus Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Jude Spencer Jordan Pambi Nashua Poreda Graciela Thompson Fatemeh Hosseini Rochelle Redfield Sawyer Gracer AJ Abernathy Andy Montesdeoca Cloris Ma
Spring Fling Food Truck Corner: Palm Panada Island
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4–8 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Spring Fling es excited to bring Palm Panada Island to the festivities with their empanada food truck! Serving Puerto Rican fusion emapanadas, and voted Hudson Valley’s best empanada 2023, come give them a try from 4:00 - 8:00 pm (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)! Located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Lot, free with a Spring Fling wristband. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Fisher Galleries #5
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4–7 pm
Fisher Studio Art Building Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Mya Mackiewicz, Fisher Center Gallery Joey Gunter, Fisher Lobby Gallery
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space This concert is a part of the Conservatory’s Chamber Music Program, which all instrumental and studio faculty support through their generous coaching and mentorship.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema Join Election@Bard for trivia themed around upcoming elections, voting, and civic engagement! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Spring Fling attendees 21+ can join us at the beer garden for free beer and hard cider. No entry will be permitted to anyone under 21 years of age, and a Bard College ID and age verification is required for entry. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Spring Fling x Cult Classics: Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live Shadow Cast
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:30 pm – 2 am
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room 18+ only; Bard students and registered guests for this event! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 1114 River Road, Barrytown
Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
St. John the Evangelist Church, 114 River Road, Barrytown, NY Join us for services (Holy Communion) at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, at 1114 River Road in Barrytown. Rides to the church are provided every Sunday throughout the academic year. Please be at the Bard Chapel at 9:45 am to get picked up.
All are welcome! Christians, non-Christians, spiritual but not religious, agnostics, believers, doubters, seekers, those who have questions about faith and religion, those struggling to understand where God is in our challenging world, and anyone wanting to use their faith to change and act in the world!
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy.
For more information, call 203-858-8800, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Hall Works by Kenji Bunch, Franz Liszt, György Ligeti, Frédéric Chopin, Henri Dutilleux, Leonard Bernstein, Alban Berg, David Popper, Franz Schubert, and Johannes Brahms.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
RESNICK STUDIO, FISHER PAC Kameron is an artist and designer working across video, installation, and performance. This talk traces his multidisciplinary practice, from archival research as a Public Artist in Residence with NYC’s Department of Records to collaborations in experimental opera and projection design for live theater. Examining surveillance, public records, and the afterlives of recorded images, the lecture considers how media shapes our perception of time, history, and one another.
Sponsored by: Bard Theater and Performance Program; Studio Arts Program.
Reem-Kayden Center Pitch creative AI solutions to real-world problems + compete in fun trivia! With pizza and prizes for trivia! RKC RM 200. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 3, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 4, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bruce Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Philosophy and Religion; Director, Institute of Advanced Theology
Monday, May 4, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Bard Hall Berenice (born circa 28) was the most notorious Jewish woman in the Roman Empire of her time. Multiple marriages, rumors of incestuous relations with her brother (Agrippa II of the Herodian dynasty), and her scandalous liaison with Titus, the Roman general and emperor‑to‑be, guaranteed Berenice’s celebrity. This reputation does not, however, paint a complete portrait of Berenice, nor does it capture her significance. Her political acumen was as effective as it would become legendary. The great‑granddaughter of Herod the Great and the daughter of King Agrippa I, she promoted the family’s unusual version of Judaism as well as its outsized ambitions. Berenice was a pivotal figure in Agrippa II’s advance in imperial preferment; played a crucial role during the Jewish‑Roman war; and, as consort to Titus, supported his father, Vespasian, in his accession to the role of emperor.
Join us every other Monday starting Feb. 23rd.
Monday, February 23rd
Monday, March 9th
Monday, March 23rd
Monday, April 6th
Monday, April 20th
Monday, May 4th
For more information, call 845-758-7667, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Come meet the student interns for the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to learn all about the office and other resources on campus! For more information, call 914-334-1969, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater Pulso de Barro (pulse of clay) is an inclusive platform where you can explore music, dance, and native traditions. Led by Mateo Cano (Bard Alum) and Maria Flores, this Fandango Circle will focus on traditional Son Jarocho music and dance from Mexico. Son jarocho, “the sound of Veracruz,” was born in the south of Mexico as an amalgamation of Spanish, West African, and indigenous influences, and has evolved for more than 200 years.
This event is open to everyone! No experience necessary. For questions, contact Yebel Gallegos, [email protected].
Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement; Dance Program.
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Academic virtuoso turned filmmaker Paul B. Preciado's Berlin Film Festival award-winning doc tells his and others' stories of transition through unique reenactments and visual interpretations of Virginia Woolf's Orlando: A Biography. “The first trans masterpiece.” – B. Ruby Rich, Film Quarterly. “Essential… funny, intellectually provocative, and, finally, deeply moving.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
This festival is supported by a grant from Albertine Cinémathèque, part of the French for All initiative by Villa Albertine–The French Institute for Culture and Education, and Albertine Foundation. It is made possible with the support of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC). All films will be introduced in English and shown with English subtitles.
Sponsored by: French Studies, Human Rights, CMIA, GSS, Literature, and the Division of Languages & Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room On Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, please join the Written Arts Program for two nights of senior readings! Written Arts seniors will be reading excerpts from their recently completed Senior Projects in fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, and hybrid forms, with introductory and closing remarks from Written Arts faculty.
All are welcome!
May 4 Readers Sofia Cardenas Nicole Sierra Abby Clement Taylor Wallace Autumn Cosden Tyler Figueroa Tristan Craco Zoe Gibson Gabrielle Gosnell Jacob Hare Julia Judaken Ariella Morano Shiru Njoroge Madilyn Herring Avery Hudgins Briege Riley Noah Galkin Jasper von Studnitz Charles Starmer Yale Coopersmith Mica Rajakumar EJ Worth Tyler Epps Asa Khalid Annaliese Simons
May 5 Readers Georgia Gallahue Skye Luxton Freya Jones Leyna Jurco Anthony Leo Julia Kiernan Rowan Margerum Fiona O’Halloran Alex Kulick Trenton Rothbard Lucinda Sutfin Carlie Thornton Ondina McDonald Alyssa Henderson Gavin Burchett Thomas Chitwood Maya Farwell Eleanor Polak Sligo Farrell Adriana Rosekrans Sophia Arnold Scarlett Ricker Clarise Reichley Hanne Rohde Victor Edmunds Pascal Young
Sponsored by: Written Arts Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Monday, May 4, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Spanish Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Humanities, Room 302 Calling all Pokemon fans at Bard! Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Come to our weekly meetings in Olin hall every Monday at 7 pm to engage in Pokemon related discussion, trading, & battling, as well as occasional homemade games for prizes!
Email[email protected] with any questions, or follow our Instagram @bard_pokemon_club! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room On Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, please join the Written Arts Program for two nights of senior readings! Written Arts seniors will be reading excerpts from their recently completed Senior Projects in fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, and hybrid forms, with introductory and closing remarks from Written Arts faculty.
All are welcome!
May 4 Readers Sofia Cardenas Nicole Sierra Abby Clement Taylor Wallace Autumn Cosden Tyler Figueroa Tristan Craco Zoe Gibson Gabrielle Gosnell Jacob Hare Julia Judaken Ariella Morano Shiru Njoroge Madilyn Herring Avery Hudgins Briege Riley Noah Galkin Jasper von Studnitz Charles Starmer Yale Coopersmith Mica Rajakumar EJ Worth Tyler Epps Asa Khalid Annaliese Simons
May 5 Readers Georgia Gallahue Skye Luxton Freya Jones Leyna Jurco Anthony Leo Julia Kiernan Rowan Margerum Fiona O’Halloran Alex Kulick Trenton Rothbard Lucinda Sutfin Carlie Thornton Ondina McDonald Alyssa Henderson Gavin Burchett Thomas Chitwood Maya Farwell Eleanor Polak Sligo Farrell Adriana Rosekrans Sophia Arnold Scarlett Ricker Clarise Reichley Hanne Rohde Victor Edmunds Pascal Young
Sponsored by: Written Arts Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
With Dr. Sarah Heslip Many insurance plans are accepted Inquire about discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9 am – 5 pm
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions and more. Schedule an appointment by texting or calling Dr. Sarah Heslip at (413) 884-2798. Please inquire about insurance. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1–2:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Italian Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly and stay as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:30–2:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm with Oliver in the Stevenson Athletic Center, Room 211. For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
A 1-1 personalized guidance for accessing food resources.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 2–6 pm
Wellness Education Office If you're experiencing food insecurity during the semester, you're not alone. Nourish@bard is here to support you with dignity and care. Please email[email protected] for an appointment.
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5–6 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture, and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Middle Eastern Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
A Screening of Joseph Cedar's Footnote (Hebrew with English subtitles)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
Preston Theater FOOTNOTE is the tale of a great rivalry between a father and son, two professors, who have both dedicated their lives to work in Talmudic Studies. The father, Eliezer, is a stubborn purist who fears the establishment and has never been recognized for his work. His son, Uriel, is an up-and-coming star in the field, who appears to feed on accolades, endlessly seeking recognition.
Then one day, the tables turn. When Eliezer learns that he is to be awarded the Israel Prize, the most valuable honor for scholarship in the country, his vanity and desperate need for validation are exposed. His son, Uriel, is thrilled to see his father's achievements finally recognized but, in a darkly funny twist, is forced to choose between the advancement of his own career and his father's. Will he sabotage his father's glory?
Sponsored by: Interdisciplinary Study of Religions, Hebrew Studies, Jewish Studies Programs.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs. Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.
WHAT WE COVER: - Overview of graduate program offerings - Alumni success and career outcomes - Admissions information - Financial aid and scholarships - Prerequisite course information - Tips for a standout application
A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions, and more. Schedule by texting/calling Phillip Brown at 845-943-7644
Please inquire about Health Insurances accepted For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Free HIV and STI Testing with Hudson Valley Community Services
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10 am – 4 pm
Campus Center Know Your Status. Get Tested! HIV and STI testing for free, available every second Wednesday of the month by appointment. Make an appointment: [email protected].
Sponsored by: Peer Health Education .
For more information, call 845-752-2096, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 12–1 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:30–3:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; German Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
An Investigation of Student Practices and Perspectives
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Stevenson Library Join us on Wednesday 5/6 from 5:30-6:30pm in Stevenson Library; enjoy light refreshments from TasteBudds and discuss new investigatory findings by current Bard students on student practices and perspectives surrounding AI, as well as recommendations for new policies!
A collaboration between the Language, Culture, Justice Hub; Experimental Humanities; and the Language Center. Co-sponsored by EH and Stevenson Library.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program; Libraries at Bard College.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Chinese Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 206 QPOC general meetings are a space for Queer People of Color to gather, connect, and build community. We come together to support one another in a space rooted in care, honesty, and collective joy. All QPOC identities are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Deep Listening Session, Ambient Sound Performance, Lunch + Conversation
Thursday, May 7, 2026 11:50 am – 1:50 pm
New Annandale House
Join us on Thursday 5/7 from 11:50-1:50 at New Annandale House for Sounding Kinship, a deep listening session and ambient sound performance with Arlo Tomeček, Bard Dance and Music CO '21 and former Media Corps member, followed by a pizza lunch and informal conversation/Q&A discussion with Arlo and Lyra Johnson, Post-Baccalaureate Fellow and program alum, about the Experimental Humanities concentration, moderation, Center events, student jobs, and more! See poster attached.
Hosted in collaboration with the Bard Electronic Music program.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program; Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
A celebration of the new Chinese Literature Collection in the kLIneBRARY
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12–1:30 pm
Kline Commons Join us in the kLIneBRARY with your lunch to explore and enjoy the new Chinese Literature Lending Library. These titles, donated by the family of the late Professor Li-hua Ying, span a wide range of genres, including modern and contemporary Chinese-language literature, fiction, and history. Bard Dining will be serving up their popular ramen noodles! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; French Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Red Grooms, Mimi Gross, and The Ruckus Construction Co.: Excerpts from “Ruckus Manhattan”
Thursday, May 7, 2026 4–5:30 pm
Brooklyn Museum Bardians in Brooklyn and beyond are invited to join artist Mimi Gross ’61 for conversation and context at the Brooklyn Museum. Registration is required and includes a $10 donation to the Bard College Fund. (Please note: entrance fee to the museum is additional and will be charged at the door.) Registration is Required The event will begin with an overview of the Ruckus Manhattan project with Brooklyn Museum curator, Kimberli Gant. After a self-tour of the exhibition, artist Mimi Gross ’61 will make remarks and take questions about Ruckus and her career spanning 50 years. Visitors are encouraged to come early to watch a video of the making of Ruckus Manhattan, included in the exhibition.
This event is sponsored by the Bard Office of Alumni/ae Affairs, with thanks to Fiona Laugharn ’12. Location: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium Sui Generis is a publication of the Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures program whose goal is to provide students with an outlet to produce original creative work in a foreign language or translate the work of other authors. Please join its Editorial Board to celebrate the publication of the 2026 issue with a multilingual reading by contributors. Light refreshments will be served outside of RKC 103 starting at 5 with a reading soon to follow.
Sponsored by: Bard Translation and Translatability Initiative.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Bard Rapid Response is a student-led coalition of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Bard community. We seek to build solidarity across levels of vulnerability and keep one another safe by creating a network of awareness about ICE appearance on campus and offering trainings to all members of the community on how to respond to ICE presence. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Thursday evening, come bake challah and help prepare Shabbat dinner for our Friday evening community gathering. Although these evenings serve a practical purpose, they are also a wonderful opportunity for students to chat, relax, and engage with one another with the openness and closeness that seem so natural in kitchens. All are welcome. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
RKC & Weis The Annual Translation Symposium at Bard brings together students and faculty for a series of in-depth, lively discussions of the art and craft of translation and the problem of translatability. Published authors and editors as well as emerging translators speak on panels and come together for a roundtable event to explore translation as a supra-linguistic experience that permeates and shapes modern-day language and thinking.
See a schedule below.
Sponsored by: Bard Translation and Translatability Initiative.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
CCS Bard, Collection Teaching Gallery CCS Bard Method Camp: Research inaugurates a new annual symposium at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College dedicated to examining the foundational practices that shape curatorial work and its adjacent fields. Conceived as a space for reflection on method rather than outcome, this first edition focuses on research—not as a neutral or preliminary stage, but as a situated, generative, and often unruly practice that underpins artistic, curatorial, and scholarly production.
Across disciplines, research names a wide spectrum of activities: observation, collection, speculation, verification, immersion, and translation. It may unfold systematically or intuitively, collaboratively or in isolation; it may take the form of archival excavation, fieldwork, embodied inquiry, or conceptual construction. Rather than stabilizing these differences, Method Camp approaches research as a set of evolving practices shaped by context, urgency, and desire. What does it mean to begin with a question? How does a line of inquiry take form, and for whom? At what point does research become legible—or deliberately resist legibility?
This one-day symposium, organized by Mariano López Seoane, consists of two 90-minute panels bringing together artists, curators, and scholars. The program foregrounds case-based reflections on process, offering insight into the intellectual, material, and affective dimensions of research across fields.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Come cool off with water balloons and games! Don't want to get wet? No problem! Play some board games in Tewksbury with some of the PCs! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library, First Floor Take a break from studying for finals and come to the Experience Clean Heat Block-Building Party in the library! Attend for a chance to win a $25 gift card, and build something clean-energy related for a chance to with a $50 gift card! Sponsored by NYSERDA, Bard Office of Sustainability, and Stevenson Library. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Farm Join us for an afternoon of activities, food, a petting zoo, and music! Maypole dancing at 3pm and bring your own shirt or fabric for block printing. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House It's that time again! Join us on Friday 5/8 from 3:30-5pm on the New Annandale House lawn (rainy day location: RKC) for the Experimental Humanities Spring '26 Share Event. Check out what students in Experimental Humanities cross-listed classes are working on, including a special performance from Matt Sargent's Topics in Music Software; enjoy pizza from Salvatore's and sweets from TasteBudds, and browse our new selection of FREE student-designed stickers and journals! We hope to see you there!
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Come join us to learn about what to expect during moderation and what comes after! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Red Room 203 Needlecraft club is an open space for people who are interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. All skill levels welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Puzzle Hunts are team-based logic puzzle marathons with components of scavenger hunts, escape rooms, word games, and more. A team of students have worked hard to create a sequence of totally original puzzles and tools, and you're invited to share in this whimsical brainteasing challenge!
This event is open to everyone. Curious beginners, experienced fans of puzzle games, friends of friends, and anyone who wants to feel like an adventure protagonist! Register using the link below, or just show up at 1 pm and sign in. Participating with a team of 2-5 people is encouraged, but not required. Sign up here! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Want a break from studying? Do you enjoy jazz, tea, coffee, and sweet treats, and supporting small vendors from the local community? Well, you're in luck! Join The Community Project for our bi-annual Coffee House. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Fisher Galleries #6
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4–7 pm
Fisher Studio Art Building Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Leo Becker, Fisher Center Gallery Ariana Diaz, Fisher Lobby Gallery
Queer People of Color x Students for Justice in Palestine - End of the Year Barbecue
Saturday, May 9, 2026 5–7 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad QPOC and SJP gather to celebrate the end of the year and release a zine, with a barbecue! (kosher and vegan options available) For more information, call 845-758-6822.
North Campus Center This event is a fundraiser and prom to celebrate the seniors achievements! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwell choral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
After a string of successful tone poems, AnAlpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Manor Parlor Sapphics, this one's for you. Join us for a night of sparks and soft chaos! We will have speed dating, cute photo booths, and mocktails while you meet your next crush (or three). 18+ event.
Sponsored by: Student Activities.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 1114 River Road, Barrytown
Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
St. John the Evangelist Church, 114 River Road, Barrytown, NY Join us for services (Holy Communion) at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, at 1114 River Road in Barrytown. Rides to the church are provided every Sunday throughout the academic year. Please be at the Bard Chapel at 9:45 am to get picked up.
All are welcome! Christians, non-Christians, spiritual but not religious, agnostics, believers, doubters, seekers, those who have questions about faith and religion, those struggling to understand where God is in our challenging world, and anyone wanting to use their faith to change and act in the world!
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy.
For more information, call 203-858-8800, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 10, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwell choral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
After a string of successful tone poems, AnAlpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.
North Campus Center MPR and Classroom 102 Join ASA members in celebrating their seniors graduation ceremony. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Join us on May 10 2026 for final moment of community celebration and jolgorio ("joy" in Spanish)! Catering will be provided from Cafe Con Leche and music will be performed by Nuestro Conjunto! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
SMOG Conclude Gilson Fest with us at SMOG. With donuts, ice cream, carnival games, and a whole bunch of vibes For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 11, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Come meet the student interns for the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to learn all about the office and other resources on campus! For more information, call 914-334-1969, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 11, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Monday, May 11, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Spanish Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Humanities, Room 302 Calling all Pokemon fans at Bard! Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Come to our weekly meetings in Olin hall every Monday at 7 pm to engage in Pokemon related discussion, trading, & battling, as well as occasional homemade games for prizes!
Email[email protected] with any questions, or follow our Instagram @bard_pokemon_club! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Gilson Place CSA end of the semnester dinner event with Wellness gift bags! Food from Angel's Resuraunt! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space Come and hear stunning solos from oratorios and other sacred and semi-sacred music, sung by the outstanding soloists of Rufus Müller’s performance class. Excerpts from works like Handel’s Messiah, Haydn's Creation, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Verdi’s Requiem, as well as Mozart’s Davide Penitente, Bach’s St. John Passion, and Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Sponsored by: Division of the Arts.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Hall Performing new & traditional works for Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar Orchestra Featuring a Hands-on Demonstration with Audience Participation.
Artistic Director I Nyoman Suadin Administrative Director Sue Pilla
Free of Charge and Open to the Public
Supported in part by the Kvistad Foundation, Ulster Publishing and Hudson Valley One
Sponsored by: Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Fisher Studio Arts Building Join us as we watch our performances over the year while eating good food and playing fun games. There will raffle prizes and games, so pull up! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
With Dr. Sarah Heslip Many insurance plans are accepted Inquire about discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9 am – 5 pm
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions and more. Schedule an appointment by texting or calling Dr. Sarah Heslip at (413) 884-2798. Please inquire about insurance. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1–2:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Italian Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly and stay as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:30–2:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm with Oliver in the Stevenson Athletic Center, Room 211. For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
A 1-1 personalized guidance for accessing food resources.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2–6 pm
Wellness Education Office If you're experiencing food insecurity during the semester, you're not alone. Nourish@bard is here to support you with dignity and care. Please email[email protected] for an appointment.
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5–6 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture, and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Middle Eastern Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Presented by The Orchestra Now (TŌN) at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9:10 pm
Carnegie Hall in NYC All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwellchoral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
After a string of successful tone poems, An Alpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room 214 Join us for our bi-weekly student life committee meeting. Open to all! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions, and more. Schedule by texting/calling Phillip Brown at 845-943-7644
Please inquire about Health Insurances accepted For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Free HIV and STI Testing with Hudson Valley Community Services
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10 am – 4 pm
Campus Center Know Your Status. Get Tested! HIV and STI testing for free, available every second Wednesday of the month by appointment. Make an appointment: [email protected].
Sponsored by: Peer Health Education .
For more information, call 845-752-2096, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12–1 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:30–3:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; German Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Chinese Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 206 QPOC general meetings are a space for Queer People of Color to gather, connect, and build community. We come together to support one another in a space rooted in care, honesty, and collective joy. All QPOC identities are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Take a break from finals and learn how to make a mixtape in the music listening space on the second floor of Stevenson Library! Bring a playlist and make a mixtape for summer! Supplies are limited; please bring your own CD or cassette tape. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Democracy Innovation Academy with special guest Michael Mackenzie
A Monthly Series with the Democracy Innovation Hub
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5 pm
Online Event Representing the Future Through Sortition
For the third installment of our monthly Democracy Innovation Academy, we will be joined by special guest Michael Mackenzie. Find the third video in our YouTube series, featuring Michael Mackenzie, here: Democracy Innovation Academy.
This is not a formal college course - it's a drop-in academy and networking opportunity for those hoping to learn more, or to connect with organizations, practitioners, or facilitators.
Olin Language Center Over the past two years, the language center has gradually taken shape as something our community now calls the LAB: The Center for Language, Attention, and Belonging. This semester, we have been working across languages and disciplines to explore how attention, translation, and AI are changing the way we read, write, and understand one another. Our student research team invites faculty and students to engage with our projects as part of an ongoing exchange that extends beyond presentation into conversation and shared inquiry. We will explore irreplaceable ways of being human, what gets lost in translation, and how cultural nuance might collapse under pressure. Come listen and respond to ideas that might connect to your own work and ways of thinking.
Sponsored by: Bard Language Lab.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Thursday, May 14, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; French Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Thursday evening, come bake challah and help prepare Shabbat dinner for our Friday evening community gathering. Although these evenings serve a practical purpose, they are also a wonderful opportunity for students to chat, relax, and engage with one another with the openness and closeness that seem so natural in kitchens. All are welcome. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room 214 Have you been accepted to law school? Or interested in law/legal post-grad pathways? Join us to share and listen to "war stories" from graduates, get advice, and begin the networking process!! Cookies and tea/coffee will be served! Open to all class years and majors! For more information, call 845-758-7539, or e-mail [email protected].
Khantshe in Amerike — An Operetta by Joseph Rumshinsky
Thursday, May 14, 2026 7–8:30 pm
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space The Graduate Vocal Arts Program in collaboration with the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research presents a performance of the music of Khantshe in Amerike, a 1912 operetta with music by Joseph Rumshinsky, play by Nokhem Rakov, and lyrics by Isidore Lillian.
Premiered in New York City, Khantshe in Amerike was subsequently performed around the world. The show was a turning point in Rumshinsky’s output, noted for having put “American rhythm” on the Yiddish stage for the first time according to Yiddish theater historian Zalmen Zylbercweig (1894–1972). Khantshe was also a star vehicle which marked a pivotal moment in the career of singer, actor, and impresario Bessie Thomashefsky.
Khantshe in Amerike is a musical comedy whose action revolves around an independent minded young woman named Khantshe who dresses as a man and becomes the chauffeur for the wealthy Rubin Goldhendler. The show touches on serious topics including love, gender, women's suffrage, and the changing social status of women in turn-of-the-century America.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Red Room 203 Needlecraft club is an open space for people who are interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. All skill levels welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Hall This is an opportunity for different “currents” in the music department to be in the same room for a minute and hear each other. Jazz groups, singers, violinists, oboists, cellists, flutists, pianists, musical saw artists – all are welcome, on a first-come first served basis.
Sponsored by: Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 17, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 18, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 18, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event In 1959, Hannah Arendt was invited to Hamburg to receive the Lessing Prize. Did she even want to accept it? As a Jew, she could not refuse the prize, but neither could she accept it as a German. So in her acceptance speech she radically reformulated what the Lessing Prize meant. Invited as a humanist, she spoke as a Jew. In her speech, identity becomes a political fact, one that she then brings onto the stage of the award ceremony itself. We carry within us personal, familial, and collective histories, and it is precisely these histories that ultimately shape our political passions.
All of this lies openly concealed within Hannah Arendt’s now iconic Lessing Prize acceptance speech. The Jew had indeed returned—but not the Enlightenment-minded German who now happened to live in New York City and to whom a prize had been offered. Rather, it was a Jew who knew that she was also speaking before those who, only shortly before, had sought to destroy her. Her speech stands as a paradigmatic intervention in contemporary debates about particularism and universalism, and it should also be considered as a point of reference for thinking through those debates.
Natan Sznaider is Professor emeritus of Sociology at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. His research focuses on the theory of sociology, globalization, and memory culture. Born in Germany, he emigrated to Israel in 1974. Most recently, he co-authored a play about Hannah Arendt and the Lessing Prize: Niemandes Schwester. Natan Sznaider lives in Tel Aviv.
This event is organized by The Lessing Workshop. REGISTER HERE
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Curated by students in HIS280: The Renaissance World
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Join us for an opening reception celebrating an exhibit curated by students in Professor Nathaniel Aschenbrenner's class, The Renaissance World, on Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 5 pm on the third floor of Stevenson Library. This exhibition is on view through through May 24. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 25, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
We have been here before: Censorship and its combatants
Monday, May 25, 2026
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library, First Floor This exhibit traces a history of the book and of censorship with selections from the Alan Sussman Collection. Curated by Michael Orsini '13. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Sarah Ying Maviolin Max Ballviolin Jasper de Boorviola Drew Dansbycello
Celebrated for their “multifaceted artistry” and “brilliantly idiomatic” programming (New York Times), the Poiesis Quartet is the winner of the 2026 Cleveland Quartet Award and the First Prize and Commission Prize recipients of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They will perform works from the canon by Joseph Haydn and Sergei Prokofiev alongside contemporary works by Sky Macklay, Chickasaw classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, and a newly commissioned work by Kevin Lau.
Learning Commons Tutoring and Bard Writing Support
The Bard Learning Commons
Runs through Monday, May 18, 2026 4–8 pm
Learning Commons The Learning Commons is Bard's writing center and the community's source of all academic writing support. Among other things, we provide writing fellows, peer-to-peer senior project tutors, and one-on-one trained peer writing collaboration for all Bard students, free of charge. Our drop-in writing consultants look forward to meeting with you and talking about course readings and research-driven writing, using writing as a tool for discovery, thinking through ideas for essay topics, generating questions as topics, developing your written arguments, and generally helping you take your writing to the next level.
Students may make a writing appointment or subject-area tutoring appointment for any day of the week by dropping by and signing up in our appointment book. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today: 2026 Graduate Student Curated Exhibitions
Runs through Sunday, May 24, 2026 11 am – 5 pm
Hessel Museum of Art, CCS Bard Everything That Happens Will Happen Today collects curatorial projects organized by the Class of 2026 at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, in fulfillment of their MA in Curatorial Studies. From solo exhibitions that revisit and reinvigorate historical legacies to group shows that foreground contemporary practices, the projects span diverse disciplines, time periods, and materials.
More exhibition information here. Not open Monday or Tuesday.
Sponsored by: Center for Curatorial Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-7598, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater At the LUMA Theater, Fisher Center at Bard. Choreography by: Souleymane Badolo, Jean Churchill, Lisa Fagan, Tara Lorenzen, and Merce Cunningham. Free for Bard students, faculty and staff, $15 for the public.
April 30th - 7:30pm May 1st - 7:30pm May 2nd - 2pm and 7:30pm
OTHERWISE: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Runs through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Massena Campus
The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights & the Arts is pleased to announce the thesis exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts, Class of 2026.
The exhibition is taking place May 1 through May 10, at the Massena and Annandale campuses at Bard College. It features installations, films, and written works by the graduating cohort. The artistic, academic, and hybrid theses are all based on original research by students. They make interventions at both the analytic and methodological levels of analysis.
Below please find the program for the thesis exhibition, including a list of events and showcased works.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
A World Safe for White Democracy: Colonial Southeast Asia and the Making of the US Led Liberal International Order
Amoz JY Hor, Assistant Professor of Politics and Asian Studies, Centre College
Friday, May 1, 2026 11:30 am – 1 pm
Olin Humanities, Room 205 This talk offers a revisionist account of the formation of the U.S.-led international order by centering the colonial political economy of Southeast Asia in three key moments: US entry into the Pacific War, the formation of NATO, and the perceived absence of a NATO equivalent in Asia. Despite its significance, Southeast Asia is rarely foregrounded in International Relations accounts of global order. Yet both historiography and primary sources reveal that the region’s colonial political economy was central to U.S. foreign policy in Europe, Northeast Asia, and the South Pacific. By recentering Southeast Asia, the talk argues that the self-characterized “liberal international order” was not simply illiberal or hypocritical; rather, it is more accurately understood through what Charles Mills terms “racialized liberalism”—the belief that only white people are fully capable of democratic self-governance, making white freedoms especially sacred. More broadly, the talk suggests that globalizing International Relations requires more than incorporating non-Western cases or theories; it demands a shift in analytical vantage point—reconsidering where we look from, not just what we look at.
This talk is part of the Politics Assembly, a new weekly workshop in the Politics program for students and faculty to gather to discuss.
Sponsored by: Politics Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Presentation from the organizing team of TedxBard, spreading awareness of events and encouraging support! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Wellness, Center for Spiritual Studies, Spring Fling
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 12 pm – 2 am
Center for Spiritual Life The Center for Spiritual Studies, located in the lower level of Resnick Commons A, will be available as a place of respite and quiet during Spring Fling. The Shalom–Salaam (Main Room) and the Interfaith Room will both be open for students seeking a peaceful space.
In the Main Room, Wellness will have yoga mats, aromatherapy, fidget tools, and tea for you to enjoy whenever you need a moment to decompress or simply sit in a quiet, calming environment. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space This concert is a part of the Conservatory’s Chamber Music Program, which all instrumental and studio faculty support through their generous coaching and mentorship.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Looking for a break from the excitement of Spring Fling? Head to the Wellness Room in George Ball Lounge to take a breather, do some relaxing activities, and enjoy a snack. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Stop by Dom's coffee cart for a free handcrafted beverage and good vibes! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Hall It's time for the annual poetry recitation prize contest. Any current Bard student is eligible to enter. First Place, $500; Second Place, $100! Enter by April 23, 2026.
The Bill Mullen Recitation Contest encourages the love of literature, the joy in oral recitation, the committing to memory of great poetry, the love of public speaking, and the agonal spirit, all of which are at the heart of how we remember Bill Mullen’s intellectual legacy. The Bill Mullen Recitation Contest aims to expose students to, and perhaps instill a love for, the art of memorizing and reciting poetry.
Rules of Competition: - Participants must be undergraduates at Bard College. - Poem must be recited in English (translations into English are welcome). - The poem’s author must be deceased. - Full texts only, no excerpts. - Recitation length: no longer than 3 minutes (time yourself in a practice run). - If the number of applicants exceeds the slots available, applicants will be selected on a “first come” basis. - Entry deadline: April 23, 2026.
Prizes: $500 1st place $100 2nd place
Refreshments will be served.
Who was Bill Mullen? William "Bill" Mullen (1956-2017) came to Bard College in 1985 and was a key figure in establishing the College's Classics program. He taught at Bard until his death. In 2021 the College announced that a bequest from Professor Mullen's estate had established the William C. Mullen Memorial Fund, which sustains his legacy through grants to former students to continue their studies, and through the support of the Poetry Recitation Prize.
Who are the Judges? As a jazz musician and sound/text performer, Michael Ives' work with the performance trio, F'loom, was featured on National Public Radio, the CBC, and in various international anthologies of sound poetry. As a member of F'loom, he shared the stage with a wide range of artists, including Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, and Margaret Atwood. He has taught music performance and composition and creative writing at the Aesthetic Education Institute of Lincoln Center and was artist in residence at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He is the author of The Extenal Combustion Engine, Wavetable, The Ghost in the Field, and Oh Shining Nations, So Distant, So Real. His poetry, prose, and fiction have appearance in numerous periodicals. He has taught in the Written Arts Program at Bard College since 2003 where he is a poet-in-residence.
Ann Lauterbach is the author of eleven poetry collections, several chapbooks, and three works of prose, including The Night Sky: Writings on the Poetics of Experience. Her Or to Begin Again was nominated for a National Book Award, and her most recent book, Door (2023), was a finalist for the International Griffin Poetry Prize. She has written about the visual arts, including essays on Felix Gonzales Torres and Mina Loy, and was a recipient of a New York Council of the Arts grant in 2025 for her project The Meanwhile. Among her awards are grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation She was co-chair of Writing in Bard’s MFA from 1992 to 2020, and is Bard’s David and Ruth Schwab Professor of Languages and Literature (Written Arts).
Spring Fling: Bard Counseling Services Bubble Fest
Friday, May 1, 2026 1:30–4 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Bard Counseling Services presents: Bubble Fest! A time to get playful and meet the Counseling Services staff. Participate in Big Bubble making with wands and bubble solution, grab free mental health resources and tchotchkes, enter the bubble blowing contest to win a prize! We will also have free canned bubble tea, while limited supplies last. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Join us for our annual Spring Fling resource fair! Get your Spring Fling bracelets and some supplies for the fun packed weekend! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Frites of NY joins us for Spring Fling with their famous tossed fries! They will be serving from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Feeding the Crows Editors write short poems for a penny (or not, if you don’t have one)! Stop by our table to get your own poem, written right then and there on a typewriter. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Fork in the Road serves comfort food you love and remember from your childhood with a twist! You will love what they have to offer from grilled cheeses to burgers and more! They will be serving from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Woods Studios Senior Photography Show for Chloe Scotson, Coco Macapia, and Gabriel Chermak. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
SMOG Opperelly, Colle, Trusselina, and The Nerds, playing at SMOG to keep the music going after the mainstage show. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater At the LUMA Theater, Fisher Center at Bard. Choreography by: Souleymane Badolo, Jean Churchill, Lisa Fagan, Tara Lorenzen, and Merce Cunningham. Free for Bard students, faculty and staff, $15 for the public.
April 30th - 7:30pm May 1st - 7:30pm May 2nd - 2pm and 7:30pm
Wellness, Center for Spiritual Studies, Spring Fling
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026 12 pm – 2 am
Center for Spiritual Life The Center for Spiritual Studies, located in the lower level of Resnick Commons A, will be available as a place of respite and quiet during Spring Fling. The Shalom–Salaam (Main Room) and the Interfaith Room will both be open for students seeking a peaceful space.
In the Main Room, Wellness will have yoga mats, aromatherapy, fidget tools, and tea for you to enjoy whenever you need a moment to decompress or simply sit in a quiet, calming environment. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Looking for a break from the excitement of Spring Fling? Head to the Wellness Room in George Ball Lounge to take a breather, do some relaxing activities, and enjoy a snack. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Join us at the South Campus Center Quad for an entire volleyball tournament. There are thee prizes! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Spring Fling x Badminton Club: Badminton Tournament
Saturday, May 2, 2026 11 am – 1 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Come out and join us on the South Campus Center Quad! We will have prizes for winners. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad This year, like always, we want to make students’ talents and interests a fixture of the weekend. Come support student vendors by buying their goods and services, including jewelry, art, baked goods, clothes, and more! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad LBGTQ Pride March. We will have pride flags and music, walking together in solidarity! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Spring Fling x Bard Ultimate Frisbee: Bard Pickup Ultimate Frisbee
Saturday, May 2, 2026 1–3 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Pickup ultimate frisbee on the campus center quad! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Anna Jones Memorial Garden Join us for screenprinting in front of the Fisher Studio Arts Building! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Part of the Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights & the Arts 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2–3 pm
Preston Theater Unravel is the artistic component of Mona Benyamin's hybrid thesis project for the MA in Human Rights and the Arts. The film explores repetition and return as intertwined material and psychological forces shaping the Palestinian experience. It features two synchronized videos bound by a shared soundtrack—a choral adaptation of Maurice Ravel’s Boléro. In the first video, horror cinema tropes structure a narrative featuring the artist’s parents, a senior Palestinian couple living under occupation, who are chased by an unidentified voyeur up the stairwell of their home. The second video documents a choir performing a reworked Boléro that modulates and grows in intensity. Voices replace the traditional instrumental original of the notoriously repetitive piece, singing variations of “ah”, which alludes to the tradition of Ahaat, an Arabic vocal technique that conveys affirmation, sorrow, longing and exhaustion. Across both videos, repetition shifts from a stabilizing force into a source of anxiety, transforming familiarity into disorientation and revealing its oppressive potential. This work forms part of a broader research project examining the relationship between musical repetition and subjection, and music’s capacity to produce both constructive and destructive affects.
Sponsored by: Center for Human Rights and the Arts.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Ever wanted to be a board game piece? Well now you can! Come join us in playing a life sized board game! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Spring Fling Food Truck Corner: Cool Bri's Smoothies
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2–5 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Enjoy a delicious and refreshing fresh vegan fruit smoothie with Cool Bri's Smoothies! They will be serving from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, or while supplies last! Free with a Spring Fling wristband, located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Parking Lot. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Massena Exhibition #3
Saturday, May 2, 2026 3–6 pm
Massena Campus Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Jude Spencer Jordan Pambi Nashua Poreda Graciela Thompson Fatemeh Hosseini Rochelle Redfield Sawyer Gracer AJ Abernathy Andy Montesdeoca Cloris Ma
Spring Fling Food Truck Corner: Palm Panada Island
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4–8 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Spring Fling es excited to bring Palm Panada Island to the festivities with their empanada food truck! Serving Puerto Rican fusion emapanadas, and voted Hudson Valley’s best empanada 2023, come give them a try from 4:00 - 8:00 pm (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)! Located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center Lot, free with a Spring Fling wristband. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Fisher Galleries #5
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4–7 pm
Fisher Studio Art Building Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Mya Mackiewicz, Fisher Center Gallery Joey Gunter, Fisher Lobby Gallery
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space This concert is a part of the Conservatory’s Chamber Music Program, which all instrumental and studio faculty support through their generous coaching and mentorship.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema Join Election@Bard for trivia themed around upcoming elections, voting, and civic engagement! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Spring Fling attendees 21+ can join us at the beer garden for free beer and hard cider. No entry will be permitted to anyone under 21 years of age, and a Bard College ID and age verification is required for entry. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
A dynamic evening of choreography by the distinguished faculty of the Bard College Dance Program, performed by students in the program and guests of the faculty.
Spring Fling x Cult Classics: Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live Shadow Cast
Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:30 pm – 2 am
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room 18+ only; Bard students and registered guests for this event! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 1114 River Road, Barrytown
Sunday, May 3, 2026 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
St. John the Evangelist Church, 114 River Road, Barrytown, NY Join us for services (Holy Communion) at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, at 1114 River Road in Barrytown. Rides to the church are provided every Sunday throughout the academic year. Please be at the Bard Chapel at 9:45 am to get picked up.
All are welcome! Christians, non-Christians, spiritual but not religious, agnostics, believers, doubters, seekers, those who have questions about faith and religion, those struggling to understand where God is in our challenging world, and anyone wanting to use their faith to change and act in the world!
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy.
For more information, call 203-858-8800, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Hall Works by Kenji Bunch, Franz Liszt, György Ligeti, Frédéric Chopin, Henri Dutilleux, Leonard Bernstein, Alban Berg, David Popper, Franz Schubert, and Johannes Brahms.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel here.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
RESNICK STUDIO, FISHER PAC Kameron is an artist and designer working across video, installation, and performance. This talk traces his multidisciplinary practice, from archival research as a Public Artist in Residence with NYC’s Department of Records to collaborations in experimental opera and projection design for live theater. Examining surveillance, public records, and the afterlives of recorded images, the lecture considers how media shapes our perception of time, history, and one another.
Sponsored by: Bard Theater and Performance Program; Studio Arts Program.
Reem-Kayden Center Pitch creative AI solutions to real-world problems + compete in fun trivia! With pizza and prizes for trivia! RKC RM 200. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 3, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 4, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bruce Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Philosophy and Religion; Director, Institute of Advanced Theology
Monday, May 4, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Bard Hall Berenice (born circa 28) was the most notorious Jewish woman in the Roman Empire of her time. Multiple marriages, rumors of incestuous relations with her brother (Agrippa II of the Herodian dynasty), and her scandalous liaison with Titus, the Roman general and emperor‑to‑be, guaranteed Berenice’s celebrity. This reputation does not, however, paint a complete portrait of Berenice, nor does it capture her significance. Her political acumen was as effective as it would become legendary. The great‑granddaughter of Herod the Great and the daughter of King Agrippa I, she promoted the family’s unusual version of Judaism as well as its outsized ambitions. Berenice was a pivotal figure in Agrippa II’s advance in imperial preferment; played a crucial role during the Jewish‑Roman war; and, as consort to Titus, supported his father, Vespasian, in his accession to the role of emperor.
Join us every other Monday starting Feb. 23rd.
Monday, February 23rd
Monday, March 9th
Monday, March 23rd
Monday, April 6th
Monday, April 20th
Monday, May 4th
For more information, call 845-758-7667, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Come meet the student interns for the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to learn all about the office and other resources on campus! For more information, call 914-334-1969, or e-mail [email protected].
LUMA Theater Pulso de Barro (pulse of clay) is an inclusive platform where you can explore music, dance, and native traditions. Led by Mateo Cano (Bard Alum) and Maria Flores, this Fandango Circle will focus on traditional Son Jarocho music and dance from Mexico. Son jarocho, “the sound of Veracruz,” was born in the south of Mexico as an amalgamation of Spanish, West African, and indigenous influences, and has evolved for more than 200 years.
This event is open to everyone! No experience necessary. For questions, contact Yebel Gallegos, [email protected].
Sponsored by: Center for Civic Engagement; Dance Program.
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 4, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Academic virtuoso turned filmmaker Paul B. Preciado's Berlin Film Festival award-winning doc tells his and others' stories of transition through unique reenactments and visual interpretations of Virginia Woolf's Orlando: A Biography. “The first trans masterpiece.” – B. Ruby Rich, Film Quarterly. “Essential… funny, intellectually provocative, and, finally, deeply moving.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
This festival is supported by a grant from Albertine Cinémathèque, part of the French for All initiative by Villa Albertine–The French Institute for Culture and Education, and Albertine Foundation. It is made possible with the support of the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC). All films will be introduced in English and shown with English subtitles.
Sponsored by: French Studies, Human Rights, CMIA, GSS, Literature, and the Division of Languages & Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room On Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, please join the Written Arts Program for two nights of senior readings! Written Arts seniors will be reading excerpts from their recently completed Senior Projects in fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, and hybrid forms, with introductory and closing remarks from Written Arts faculty.
All are welcome!
May 4 Readers Sofia Cardenas Nicole Sierra Abby Clement Taylor Wallace Autumn Cosden Tyler Figueroa Tristan Craco Zoe Gibson Gabrielle Gosnell Jacob Hare Julia Judaken Ariella Morano Shiru Njoroge Madilyn Herring Avery Hudgins Briege Riley Noah Galkin Jasper von Studnitz Charles Starmer Yale Coopersmith Mica Rajakumar EJ Worth Tyler Epps Asa Khalid Annaliese Simons
May 5 Readers Georgia Gallahue Skye Luxton Freya Jones Leyna Jurco Anthony Leo Julia Kiernan Rowan Margerum Fiona O’Halloran Alex Kulick Trenton Rothbard Lucinda Sutfin Carlie Thornton Ondina McDonald Alyssa Henderson Gavin Burchett Thomas Chitwood Maya Farwell Eleanor Polak Sligo Farrell Adriana Rosekrans Sophia Arnold Scarlett Ricker Clarise Reichley Hanne Rohde Victor Edmunds Pascal Young
Sponsored by: Written Arts Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Monday, May 4, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Spanish Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Humanities, Room 302 Calling all Pokemon fans at Bard! Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Come to our weekly meetings in Olin hall every Monday at 7 pm to engage in Pokemon related discussion, trading, & battling, as well as occasional homemade games for prizes!
Email[email protected] with any questions, or follow our Instagram @bard_pokemon_club! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room On Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, please join the Written Arts Program for two nights of senior readings! Written Arts seniors will be reading excerpts from their recently completed Senior Projects in fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, and hybrid forms, with introductory and closing remarks from Written Arts faculty.
All are welcome!
May 4 Readers Sofia Cardenas Nicole Sierra Abby Clement Taylor Wallace Autumn Cosden Tyler Figueroa Tristan Craco Zoe Gibson Gabrielle Gosnell Jacob Hare Julia Judaken Ariella Morano Shiru Njoroge Madilyn Herring Avery Hudgins Briege Riley Noah Galkin Jasper von Studnitz Charles Starmer Yale Coopersmith Mica Rajakumar EJ Worth Tyler Epps Asa Khalid Annaliese Simons
May 5 Readers Georgia Gallahue Skye Luxton Freya Jones Leyna Jurco Anthony Leo Julia Kiernan Rowan Margerum Fiona O’Halloran Alex Kulick Trenton Rothbard Lucinda Sutfin Carlie Thornton Ondina McDonald Alyssa Henderson Gavin Burchett Thomas Chitwood Maya Farwell Eleanor Polak Sligo Farrell Adriana Rosekrans Sophia Arnold Scarlett Ricker Clarise Reichley Hanne Rohde Victor Edmunds Pascal Young
Sponsored by: Written Arts Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
With Dr. Sarah Heslip Many insurance plans are accepted Inquire about discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9 am – 5 pm
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions and more. Schedule an appointment by texting or calling Dr. Sarah Heslip at (413) 884-2798. Please inquire about insurance. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1–2:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Italian Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly and stay as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:30–2:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm with Oliver in the Stevenson Athletic Center, Room 211. For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
A 1-1 personalized guidance for accessing food resources.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 2–6 pm
Wellness Education Office If you're experiencing food insecurity during the semester, you're not alone. Nourish@bard is here to support you with dignity and care. Please email[email protected] for an appointment.
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5–6 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture, and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Middle Eastern Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
A Screening of Joseph Cedar's Footnote (Hebrew with English subtitles)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
Preston Theater FOOTNOTE is the tale of a great rivalry between a father and son, two professors, who have both dedicated their lives to work in Talmudic Studies. The father, Eliezer, is a stubborn purist who fears the establishment and has never been recognized for his work. His son, Uriel, is an up-and-coming star in the field, who appears to feed on accolades, endlessly seeking recognition.
Then one day, the tables turn. When Eliezer learns that he is to be awarded the Israel Prize, the most valuable honor for scholarship in the country, his vanity and desperate need for validation are exposed. His son, Uriel, is thrilled to see his father's achievements finally recognized but, in a darkly funny twist, is forced to choose between the advancement of his own career and his father's. Will he sabotage his father's glory?
Sponsored by: Interdisciplinary Study of Religions, Hebrew Studies, Jewish Studies Programs.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs. Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.
WHAT WE COVER: - Overview of graduate program offerings - Alumni success and career outcomes - Admissions information - Financial aid and scholarships - Prerequisite course information - Tips for a standout application
A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions, and more. Schedule by texting/calling Phillip Brown at 845-943-7644
Please inquire about Health Insurances accepted For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Free HIV and STI Testing with Hudson Valley Community Services
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10 am – 4 pm
Campus Center Know Your Status. Get Tested! HIV and STI testing for free, available every second Wednesday of the month by appointment. Make an appointment: [email protected].
Sponsored by: Peer Health Education .
For more information, call 845-752-2096, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 12–1 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:30–3:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; German Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
An Investigation of Student Practices and Perspectives
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Stevenson Library Join us on Wednesday 5/6 from 5:30-6:30pm in Stevenson Library; enjoy light refreshments from TasteBudds and discuss new investigatory findings by current Bard students on student practices and perspectives surrounding AI, as well as recommendations for new policies!
A collaboration between the Language, Culture, Justice Hub; Experimental Humanities; and the Language Center. Co-sponsored by EH and Stevenson Library.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program; Libraries at Bard College.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Chinese Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 206 QPOC general meetings are a space for Queer People of Color to gather, connect, and build community. We come together to support one another in a space rooted in care, honesty, and collective joy. All QPOC identities are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Deep Listening Session, Ambient Sound Performance, Lunch + Conversation
Thursday, May 7, 2026 11:50 am – 1:50 pm
New Annandale House
Join us on Thursday 5/7 from 11:50-1:50 at New Annandale House for Sounding Kinship, a deep listening session and ambient sound performance with Arlo Tomeček, Bard Dance and Music CO '21 and former Media Corps member, followed by a pizza lunch and informal conversation/Q&A discussion with Arlo and Lyra Johnson, Post-Baccalaureate Fellow and program alum, about the Experimental Humanities concentration, moderation, Center events, student jobs, and more! See poster attached.
Hosted in collaboration with the Bard Electronic Music program.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program; Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
A celebration of the new Chinese Literature Collection in the kLIneBRARY
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12–1:30 pm
Kline Commons Join us in the kLIneBRARY with your lunch to explore and enjoy the new Chinese Literature Lending Library. These titles, donated by the family of the late Professor Li-hua Ying, span a wide range of genres, including modern and contemporary Chinese-language literature, fiction, and history. Bard Dining will be serving up their popular ramen noodles! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; French Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Red Grooms, Mimi Gross, and The Ruckus Construction Co.: Excerpts from “Ruckus Manhattan”
Thursday, May 7, 2026 4–5:30 pm
Brooklyn Museum Bardians in Brooklyn and beyond are invited to join artist Mimi Gross ’61 for conversation and context at the Brooklyn Museum. Registration is required and includes a $10 donation to the Bard College Fund. (Please note: entrance fee to the museum is additional and will be charged at the door.) Registration is Required The event will begin with an overview of the Ruckus Manhattan project with Brooklyn Museum curator, Kimberli Gant. After a self-tour of the exhibition, artist Mimi Gross ’61 will make remarks and take questions about Ruckus and her career spanning 50 years. Visitors are encouraged to come early to watch a video of the making of Ruckus Manhattan, included in the exhibition.
This event is sponsored by the Bard Office of Alumni/ae Affairs, with thanks to Fiona Laugharn ’12. Location: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium Sui Generis is a publication of the Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures program whose goal is to provide students with an outlet to produce original creative work in a foreign language or translate the work of other authors. Please join its Editorial Board to celebrate the publication of the 2026 issue with a multilingual reading by contributors. Light refreshments will be served outside of RKC 103 starting at 5 with a reading soon to follow.
Sponsored by: Bard Translation and Translatability Initiative.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Bard Rapid Response is a student-led coalition of students, faculty, staff, and members of the Bard community. We seek to build solidarity across levels of vulnerability and keep one another safe by creating a network of awareness about ICE appearance on campus and offering trainings to all members of the community on how to respond to ICE presence. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Thursday evening, come bake challah and help prepare Shabbat dinner for our Friday evening community gathering. Although these evenings serve a practical purpose, they are also a wonderful opportunity for students to chat, relax, and engage with one another with the openness and closeness that seem so natural in kitchens. All are welcome. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
RKC & Weis The Annual Translation Symposium at Bard brings together students and faculty for a series of in-depth, lively discussions of the art and craft of translation and the problem of translatability. Published authors and editors as well as emerging translators speak on panels and come together for a roundtable event to explore translation as a supra-linguistic experience that permeates and shapes modern-day language and thinking.
See a schedule below.
Sponsored by: Bard Translation and Translatability Initiative.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
CCS Bard, Collection Teaching Gallery CCS Bard Method Camp: Research inaugurates a new annual symposium at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College dedicated to examining the foundational practices that shape curatorial work and its adjacent fields. Conceived as a space for reflection on method rather than outcome, this first edition focuses on research—not as a neutral or preliminary stage, but as a situated, generative, and often unruly practice that underpins artistic, curatorial, and scholarly production.
Across disciplines, research names a wide spectrum of activities: observation, collection, speculation, verification, immersion, and translation. It may unfold systematically or intuitively, collaboratively or in isolation; it may take the form of archival excavation, fieldwork, embodied inquiry, or conceptual construction. Rather than stabilizing these differences, Method Camp approaches research as a set of evolving practices shaped by context, urgency, and desire. What does it mean to begin with a question? How does a line of inquiry take form, and for whom? At what point does research become legible—or deliberately resist legibility?
This one-day symposium, organized by Mariano López Seoane, consists of two 90-minute panels bringing together artists, curators, and scholars. The program foregrounds case-based reflections on process, offering insight into the intellectual, material, and affective dimensions of research across fields.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad Come cool off with water balloons and games! Don't want to get wet? No problem! Play some board games in Tewksbury with some of the PCs! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library, First Floor Take a break from studying for finals and come to the Experience Clean Heat Block-Building Party in the library! Attend for a chance to win a $25 gift card, and build something clean-energy related for a chance to with a $50 gift card! Sponsored by NYSERDA, Bard Office of Sustainability, and Stevenson Library. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Farm Join us for an afternoon of activities, food, a petting zoo, and music! Maypole dancing at 3pm and bring your own shirt or fabric for block printing. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House It's that time again! Join us on Friday 5/8 from 3:30-5pm on the New Annandale House lawn (rainy day location: RKC) for the Experimental Humanities Spring '26 Share Event. Check out what students in Experimental Humanities cross-listed classes are working on, including a special performance from Matt Sargent's Topics in Music Software; enjoy pizza from Salvatore's and sweets from TasteBudds, and browse our new selection of FREE student-designed stickers and journals! We hope to see you there!
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Come join us to learn about what to expect during moderation and what comes after! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Red Room 203 Needlecraft club is an open space for people who are interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. All skill levels welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Puzzle Hunts are team-based logic puzzle marathons with components of scavenger hunts, escape rooms, word games, and more. A team of students have worked hard to create a sequence of totally original puzzles and tools, and you're invited to share in this whimsical brainteasing challenge!
This event is open to everyone. Curious beginners, experienced fans of puzzle games, friends of friends, and anyone who wants to feel like an adventure protagonist! Register using the link below, or just show up at 1 pm and sign in. Participating with a team of 2-5 people is encouraged, but not required. Sign up here! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Want a break from studying? Do you enjoy jazz, tea, coffee, and sweet treats, and supporting small vendors from the local community? Well, you're in luck! Join The Community Project for our bi-annual Coffee House. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Studio Art Senior Thesis Exhibition Fisher Galleries #6
Saturday, May 9, 2026 4–7 pm
Fisher Studio Art Building Please join us to celebrate the Studio Art Thesis work by senior artists Leo Becker, Fisher Center Gallery Ariana Diaz, Fisher Lobby Gallery
Queer People of Color x Students for Justice in Palestine - End of the Year Barbecue
Saturday, May 9, 2026 5–7 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Quad QPOC and SJP gather to celebrate the end of the year and release a zine, with a barbecue! (kosher and vegan options available) For more information, call 845-758-6822.
North Campus Center This event is a fundraiser and prom to celebrate the seniors achievements! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwell choral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
After a string of successful tone poems, AnAlpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.
Choreographed by rising artists in the Bard College Dance Program, this concert of Senior Projects represents the culmination of four years of intensive choreographic inquiry and research. Their concepts have been realized with the support of a professional staff of designers.
Manor Parlor Sapphics, this one's for you. Join us for a night of sparks and soft chaos! We will have speed dating, cute photo booths, and mocktails while you meet your next crush (or three). 18+ event.
Sponsored by: Student Activities.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 1114 River Road, Barrytown
Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
St. John the Evangelist Church, 114 River Road, Barrytown, NY Join us for services (Holy Communion) at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, at 1114 River Road in Barrytown. Rides to the church are provided every Sunday throughout the academic year. Please be at the Bard Chapel at 9:45 am to get picked up.
All are welcome! Christians, non-Christians, spiritual but not religious, agnostics, believers, doubters, seekers, those who have questions about faith and religion, those struggling to understand where God is in our challenging world, and anyone wanting to use their faith to change and act in the world!
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy.
For more information, call 203-858-8800, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 10, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwell choral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
After a string of successful tone poems, AnAlpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.
North Campus Center MPR and Classroom 102 Join ASA members in celebrating their seniors graduation ceremony. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Join us on May 10 2026 for final moment of community celebration and jolgorio ("joy" in Spanish)! Catering will be provided from Cafe Con Leche and music will be performed by Nuestro Conjunto! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
SMOG Conclude Gilson Fest with us at SMOG. With donuts, ice cream, carnival games, and a whole bunch of vibes For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 11, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Come meet the student interns for the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to learn all about the office and other resources on campus! For more information, call 914-334-1969, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 11, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Monday, May 11, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Spanish Studies.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Humanities, Room 302 Calling all Pokemon fans at Bard! Do you wanna be the very best? Like no one ever was? Come to our weekly meetings in Olin hall every Monday at 7 pm to engage in Pokemon related discussion, trading, & battling, as well as occasional homemade games for prizes!
Email[email protected] with any questions, or follow our Instagram @bard_pokemon_club! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Gilson Place CSA end of the semnester dinner event with Wellness gift bags! Food from Angel's Resuraunt! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space Come and hear stunning solos from oratorios and other sacred and semi-sacred music, sung by the outstanding soloists of Rufus Müller’s performance class. Excerpts from works like Handel’s Messiah, Haydn's Creation, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Verdi’s Requiem, as well as Mozart’s Davide Penitente, Bach’s St. John Passion, and Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Sponsored by: Division of the Arts.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Hall Performing new & traditional works for Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar Orchestra Featuring a Hands-on Demonstration with Audience Participation.
Artistic Director I Nyoman Suadin Administrative Director Sue Pilla
Free of Charge and Open to the Public
Supported in part by the Kvistad Foundation, Ulster Publishing and Hudson Valley One
Sponsored by: Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Fisher Studio Arts Building Join us as we watch our performances over the year while eating good food and playing fun games. There will raffle prizes and games, so pull up! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Hegeman 107(Physics Lab) and 105(Physics Lounge) Physics Study Room with tutor standing by. Wednesday starts at 7:15. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
With Dr. Sarah Heslip Many insurance plans are accepted Inquire about discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9 am – 5 pm
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions and more. Schedule an appointment by texting or calling Dr. Sarah Heslip at (413) 884-2798. Please inquire about insurance. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1–2:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Italian Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly and stay as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:30–2:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm with Oliver in the Stevenson Athletic Center, Room 211. For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
A 1-1 personalized guidance for accessing food resources.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2–6 pm
Wellness Education Office If you're experiencing food insecurity during the semester, you're not alone. Nourish@bard is here to support you with dignity and care. Please email[email protected] for an appointment.
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5–6 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture, and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6–7 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; Middle Eastern Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program: Economics Study Room
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9 pm
Albee 106 Economics Study Room with tutor stand by. On Tuesday study room starts at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Presented by The Orchestra Now (TŌN) at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7–9:10 pm
Carnegie Hall in NYC All-Richard Strauss Program Burleske Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day) An Alpine Symphony
Leon Botsteinconductor Blair McMillenpiano Members of the Bard Festival Chorale James Bagwellchoral director An Alpine Symphony performed with members of the Bard College Conservatory Orchestra
After a string of successful tone poems, An Alpine Symphony was Richard Strauss’s first such composition after nearly a dozen years of focusing on opera. Written for a massive orchestra that includes such rarities as the heckelphone, thunder sheets, a wind machine, and other unusual effects, this gloriously opulent masterpiece takes listeners through the ascent and descent of a mountain in the Alps, with meadows, streams, storms, and vistas along the way. Also on the program are Strauss’s Burleske for Piano and Orchestra, performed with Blair McMillen, and the vivacious Die Tageszeiten (Times of the Day), a setting of four nature poems by Joseph von Eichendorff.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room 214 Join us for our bi-weekly student life committee meeting. Open to all! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A ) Acupuncture treats: anxiety, depression, physical pain, acute and chronic conditions, and more. Schedule by texting/calling Phillip Brown at 845-943-7644
Please inquire about Health Insurances accepted For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Free HIV and STI Testing with Hudson Valley Community Services
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10 am – 4 pm
Campus Center Know Your Status. Get Tested! HIV and STI testing for free, available every second Wednesday of the month by appointment. Make an appointment: [email protected].
Sponsored by: Peer Health Education .
For more information, call 845-752-2096, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12–1 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:30–3:30 pm
Kline Commons Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; German Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:30–6:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program; Chinese Studies Program; Division of Languages and Literature.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 206 QPOC general meetings are a space for Queer People of Color to gather, connect, and build community. We come together to support one another in a space rooted in care, honesty, and collective joy. All QPOC identities are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Take a break from finals and learn how to make a mixtape in the music listening space on the second floor of Stevenson Library! Bring a playlist and make a mixtape for summer! Supplies are limited; please bring your own CD or cassette tape. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Democracy Innovation Academy with special guest Michael Mackenzie
A Monthly Series with the Democracy Innovation Hub
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5 pm
Online Event Representing the Future Through Sortition
For the third installment of our monthly Democracy Innovation Academy, we will be joined by special guest Michael Mackenzie. Find the third video in our YouTube series, featuring Michael Mackenzie, here: Democracy Innovation Academy.
This is not a formal college course - it's a drop-in academy and networking opportunity for those hoping to learn more, or to connect with organizations, practitioners, or facilitators.
Olin Language Center Over the past two years, the language center has gradually taken shape as something our community now calls the LAB: The Center for Language, Attention, and Belonging. This semester, we have been working across languages and disciplines to explore how attention, translation, and AI are changing the way we read, write, and understand one another. Our student research team invites faculty and students to engage with our projects as part of an ongoing exchange that extends beyond presentation into conversation and shared inquiry. We will explore irreplaceable ways of being human, what gets lost in translation, and how cultural nuance might collapse under pressure. Come listen and respond to ideas that might connect to your own work and ways of thinking.
Sponsored by: Bard Language Lab.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Thursday, May 14, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Please join us weekly. Stay for as long as you like.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:30–1:30 pm
Kline, College Room Language tables are held at Kline and entail about an hour of casual discussion during meal times, where students interested in a language get to know each other and practice colloquial conversations. They are held by the tutor of the language, and although sometimes professors join the table, it is a very low-stakes and fun setting to immerse yourself in a language, its culture and the foreign language community at Bard.
Sponsored by: Division of Languages and Literature; French Studies Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Thursday evening, come bake challah and help prepare Shabbat dinner for our Friday evening community gathering. Although these evenings serve a practical purpose, they are also a wonderful opportunity for students to chat, relax, and engage with one another with the openness and closeness that seem so natural in kitchens. All are welcome. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room 214 Have you been accepted to law school? Or interested in law/legal post-grad pathways? Join us to share and listen to "war stories" from graduates, get advice, and begin the networking process!! Cookies and tea/coffee will be served! Open to all class years and majors! For more information, call 845-758-7539, or e-mail [email protected].
Khantshe in Amerike — An Operetta by Joseph Rumshinsky
Thursday, May 14, 2026 7–8:30 pm
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space The Graduate Vocal Arts Program in collaboration with the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research presents a performance of the music of Khantshe in Amerike, a 1912 operetta with music by Joseph Rumshinsky, play by Nokhem Rakov, and lyrics by Isidore Lillian.
Premiered in New York City, Khantshe in Amerike was subsequently performed around the world. The show was a turning point in Rumshinsky’s output, noted for having put “American rhythm” on the Yiddish stage for the first time according to Yiddish theater historian Zalmen Zylbercweig (1894–1972). Khantshe was also a star vehicle which marked a pivotal moment in the career of singer, actor, and impresario Bessie Thomashefsky.
Khantshe in Amerike is a musical comedy whose action revolves around an independent minded young woman named Khantshe who dresses as a man and becomes the chauffeur for the wealthy Rubin Goldhendler. The show touches on serious topics including love, gender, women's suffrage, and the changing social status of women in turn-of-the-century America.
Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Conservatory YouTube Channel.
Sponsored by: Bard College Conservatory of Music.
For more information, call 845-758-7196, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Exhale to Inhale is offering On-Demand Yoga! On-demand classes are available for you to practice anytime, anywhere. Classes are available for all 12 weeks of Term 3 from Friday-Friday, at any time. When you sign up for On-Demand Yoga, you will be signed up for the whole year and will automatically get class links via email at 7am EST on Fridays. Sign up using the QR code on the poster. For questions about the classes, you can email [email protected]. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
New Annandale House The International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA) meets for lab time every Friday at New Annandale House. Those interested in digital humanities or archiving are welcome to stop by any time between 12 and 4 pm.
Sponsored by: Experimental Humanities Program.
For more information, call 865-242-2654, or e-mail [email protected].
Arendt Center There is an ancient Jewish practice of studying a specific Biblical portion known as the parsha, each week. Join Rabbi Joshua Boettiger and others in the Bard community for an informal Torah Study session each Friday—open to everyone of all religious backgrounds.
Sponsored by: Chaplaincy; Jewish Studies Program.
For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Kappa House A drop in support time for talking through concerns with a counselor, whether they are big or small. Every Friday from 12pm to 1pm with V at Kappa House! For more information, call 845-758-7433, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://www.bard.edu/counseling/.
Chaplaincy Office Every Friday during the academic year, a study group will meet in the Chaplaincy office for a conversation on what it means to be human. All are welcome! Faculty, students, and staff will be included in the cohort. The sessions begin with Andrew DeCort's book, Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bertelsmann Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Club weekly meeting for Bard Games. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Center For Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Every Friday evening, we gather for a short Shabbat prayer service with singing and discussion, followed by a vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All Bardians are welcome to join us for any part of the evening. For more information, call 802-733-6342, or e-mail [email protected].
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Red Room 203 Needlecraft club is an open space for people who are interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. All skill levels welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Hall This is an opportunity for different “currents” in the music department to be in the same room for a minute and hear each other. Jazz groups, singers, violinists, oboists, cellists, flutists, pianists, musical saw artists – all are welcome, on a first-come first served basis.
Sponsored by: Music Program.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 The Sunday Serenity Group of Alcohol Anonymous is an open discussion-based, child-friendly meeting! Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' Recovery Program. Non-alcoholics may attend meetings as observers, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 11:30 in the Bard Chapel of the Holy Innocents. All are welcome to meditate on the Scripture, experience beautiful church music, and be part of the sacramental community of faith. For more information, call 845-978-6122. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
FreeUse (Kappa Garage) Help keep FreeUse stocked and tidy! Our little two car garage full of free items should have tons of clothing right now. Help us keep the shelves full. Volunteers get a sticker and much appreciation!
Sponsored by: Office of Sustainability.
For more information, call 845-464-8025, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Sunday, May 17, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Monday, May 18, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 18, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 Power Vinyasa focuses on building whole body strength and flexibility through a quick paced yoga flow. Incorporating lunges, squats, core work and balance postures, this challenging practice will make you sweat as you match breath and movement. Class will conclude with a wind-down to send you out the door feeling grounded.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Every Tuesday, the Bard Chapel will be open for quiet prayer from 6 to 7 pm. Come to spend time in adoration, spiritual reading, and praying the rosary in silent meditation. Let the silence calm your stress and open your heart to God's love.
The Holy Hour will end with the Office of Compline. All are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Bard Quantitative Literacy Program Biology Study Room
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7–9 pm
RKC Second Floor (on top of the pods) Biology Study Room Session with a tutor standby. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 18 & 25 This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Virtual and in person sessions available Between academic pressure, social demands, and stress, college can feel like a lot. Burnout doesn’t have to be part of the experience. Self-care coaching can help you manage stress, improve sleep, and boost focus so you can thrive, not just survive.
Get the guidance and accountability you need to succeed in school and in life. Make an appointment for a 1:1 self care coaching session by emailing [email protected].
Sponsored by: Wellness Education .
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 TIME CHANGE ON MAY 6: 1:00-2:00 pm This class blends optimal alignment with the movement and grace of Vinyasa flow. Class includes seated, standing, and supine poses. The Vinyasa segment moves at a moderate pace allowing alignment cues to be woven in. A slower flow is accessible for newer students and allows more experienced students to refine their poses.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Come learn and play squash with the head coach of the Bard Men's and Women's Squash Team, Jack Smith. Whether you're looking to improve your game for your next league match or looking to learn a new sport, the class is for players of all levels. It'll be a fun mix of drills, games, and learning. Please bring non-marking shoes that haven't been worn outdoors.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Olin Language Center, Room 115 Narcotics Anonymous meeting: this meeting is intended for people who are looking for support, community, or to learn more about addiction. Open to everyone! For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event In 1959, Hannah Arendt was invited to Hamburg to receive the Lessing Prize. Did she even want to accept it? As a Jew, she could not refuse the prize, but neither could she accept it as a German. So in her acceptance speech she radically reformulated what the Lessing Prize meant. Invited as a humanist, she spoke as a Jew. In her speech, identity becomes a political fact, one that she then brings onto the stage of the award ceremony itself. We carry within us personal, familial, and collective histories, and it is precisely these histories that ultimately shape our political passions.
All of this lies openly concealed within Hannah Arendt’s now iconic Lessing Prize acceptance speech. The Jew had indeed returned—but not the Enlightenment-minded German who now happened to live in New York City and to whom a prize had been offered. Rather, it was a Jew who knew that she was also speaking before those who, only shortly before, had sought to destroy her. Her speech stands as a paradigmatic intervention in contemporary debates about particularism and universalism, and it should also be considered as a point of reference for thinking through those debates.
Natan Sznaider is Professor emeritus of Sociology at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. His research focuses on the theory of sociology, globalization, and memory culture. Born in Germany, he emigrated to Israel in 1974. Most recently, he co-authored a play about Hannah Arendt and the Lessing Prize: Niemandes Schwester. Natan Sznaider lives in Tel Aviv.
This event is organized by The Lessing Workshop. REGISTER HERE
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts This indoor cycle class focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity, and recovery with an upbeat playlist to keep you moving! Many different techniques are used to work the legs, core, and arms making this class a full body workout! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please bring sneakers (or clip-in cycling shoes), water, and a small towel.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 NO CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Classical style Level 1 Pilates mat class focusing on strength, balance, and control.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training designed to boost your fitness, rocket your energy levels, and give you big results in the shortest amount of time using your own body weight. Complete body workout.
Sponsored by: Bard Athletics.
For more information, call 845-758-7531, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Bard College Campus Save the Date! Reunion Weekend 2026 Is May 22–24!
We encourage alumni/ae in classes ending in 1 and 6 to return to beautiful Annandale to celebrate, reconnect, and have a great time! Come back to look at your favorite Bard spots, and see all the amazing changes happening on campus. All alumni/ae are invited!
Sponsored by: Bard College Alumni/ae Association; Office of Alumni/ae Affairs; Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs.
For more information, call 845-758-7406, or e-mail [email protected].
Curated by students in HIS280: The Renaissance World
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library Join us for an opening reception celebrating an exhibit curated by students in Professor Nathaniel Aschenbrenner's class, The Renaissance World, on Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 5 pm on the third floor of Stevenson Library. This exhibition is on view through through May 24. For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Every Monday during the semester, 3:30 – 4:30 PMEDT | La Voz: Weekly Meeting for Aspiring Journalists and Volunteers — Learn, Write, and Contribute to Spanish-Language Journalism on Latino Communities and Activism.
Monday, May 25, 2026 3:30–4:30 pm
Albee Annex B Are you interested in journalism, activism, Latino immigrant issues? La Voz magazine is a publication based at Bard with an estimated readership of 35,000 that can give you an outlet for these interests. At La Voz we strive to empower the Spanish speaking communities of the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill regions with actionable information, ranging from topics such as health and education to environmental concerns and political issues.
We welcome artists, writers and volunteers to become reporters for La Voz and/or help coordinate our events such as panel discussions on immigration, concerts and film screenings. We invite students of all skills and talents to come by to our weekly meeting, on Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm, Albee Annex B, or via zoom in case of bad weather. You can also read La Voz online here: https://lavoz.bard.edu/ _______________________________________________________________________ ¡Hola a todes!
Los esperamos todos los LUNES del semestre de 3:30 a 4:30 de la tarde en las oficinas de la revista La Voz, Albee Annex B (o via zoom en caso de mal tiempo) para la reunión semanal del equipo de La Voz, que incluye al coordinador de la oficina, a la directora de la revista, a los estudiantes asistentes editoriales, a voluntarios del club La Voz, y a cualquier persona interesada en contribuir con La Voz y aprender de periodismo en español.
Les pueden avisar a otros estudiantes que puedan estar interesados en participar.
We have been here before: Censorship and its combatants
Monday, May 25, 2026
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library, First Floor This exhibit traces a history of the book and of censorship with selections from the Alan Sussman Collection. Curated by Michael Orsini '13. For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Sarah Ying Maviolin Max Ballviolin Jasper de Boorviola Drew Dansbycello
Celebrated for their “multifaceted artistry” and “brilliantly idiomatic” programming (New York Times), the Poiesis Quartet is the winner of the 2026 Cleveland Quartet Award and the First Prize and Commission Prize recipients of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They will perform works from the canon by Joseph Haydn and Sergei Prokofiev alongside contemporary works by Sky Macklay, Chickasaw classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, and a newly commissioned work by Kevin Lau.
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