Reem-Kayden Center Stop by the Reem-Kayden Center to capture your first day at Bard! Sponsored by the Bard Family Network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Charles P. Stevenson Library Meet the library staff, find out who your house librarian is, and get a tour of the building. Cookies, library swag, and activities for little siblings! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Tickets are available in Kline. Lunch is free for first-year students; $10 a ticket for family and friends. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Hopson Cottage, Admission Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last about an hour and a half. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Court Wing Student-athletes and their families are invited to a reception with members of the Bard Athletics community. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Patio Meet community members from the Alumni/ae Affairs, Career Development, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Charles P. Stevenson Library, Title IX and Nondiscrimination, Student Activities, Sustainability, Study Abroad, the Council for Inclusive Excellence, and Wellness Offices. Giveaways for first-year students. Rain Location Multi Purpose Room (MPR) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Hopson Cottage, Admission Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last about an hour and a half. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center Meet members of the Bard Athletics and Recreation staff and tour the Stevenson Athletic Center. Learn about the various campus athletics facilities, fitness programs, and recreational sports opportunities. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Join members of the student and academic affairs teams to get any last-minute questions answered. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Patio Families and friends of new students join members of the Bard staff for a reception with light refreshments. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Residence Halls New students gather to meet their peer counselors (PCs) and other members of their residence hall communities. Off-campus students should meet at the Bard Chapel. PCs will also take students to the Community Dinner and Welcome. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons New students join their PCs, house professors, and other members of the Bard community for a welcome dinner. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join staff from the Center for Student Life and Advising and the Office of Residence Life and Housing for an introduction to living in a residential community and to discuss community living expectations. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Residence Halls Join your new housing community and peer counselor to meet each other and learn about the folks you'll be sharing space with for the year, understand what living in a residence hall is all about, and expectations for communal standards. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Memorial Garden Welcome to Bard! Gather at the Anna Jones Memorial Garden to enjoy s'mores, a campfire, and good music, and to meet fellow Bardians! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin, Room 103 Manishka Kalupahana, Senior International Student Adviser will discuss important topics such as cultural adjustment, employment in the U.S., and how to maintain your F1 student visa status. A panel of returning international students will cover information related to student life on campus as well as opportunities for you to get involved in off-campus community outreach activities. Attendance is required for international students. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Hike campus with the folks from the Center for Civic Engagement, bike the "safer" route to the Red Hook Village with staff from the office of Sustainability, walk with our Wellness Director, or run with coaches from Athletics! Meet at Kline Commons. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students join Alvaro and Shawn, survivors of a residence hall fire during their college years, for a screening of their documentary After the Fire, questions, and a discussion about fire safety. Attendance is required for students with Last Names A–L For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Who Ya Gonna Call? A Conversation About Community Resources
Introduction to Co Curricular Life of the College - CCE and Sustainability
Saturday, August 6, 2022 1–3 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join Security, EMS, and on-call staff for a discussion about campus safety and emergency resources. Then they hear from the Center for Civic Engagement and Sustainability. Attendance is required for students with Last Names M–Z. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students join Alvaro and Shawn, survivors of a residence hall fire during their college years, for a screening of their documentary After the Fire, questions, and a discussion about fire safety. Attendance is required for students with Last Names M-Z. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Who Ya Gonna Call? A Conversation About Community Resources
Introduction to Co Curricular Life of the College - CCE and Sustainability
Saturday, August 6, 2022 3:15–5:15 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join Security, EMS, and on-call staff for a discussion about campus safety and emergency resources. Then they hear from the Center for Civic Engagement and Sustainability. Attendance is required for students with Last Names A-L. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Want to get to know your classmates while also having fun? Meet Bardians with similar interests and get to know the people with whom you will be spending time! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Don your fiercest retro neon attire, grab a glow stick, and come light up the world with DJ Jeszack ‘19 on the Campus Center Quad at this Retro Rave Neon Party! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Jeremy and John are divorce mediators who spend their free time crashing wedding receptions in attempts to meet women and score free food and drinks.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building, Lobby Conservatory students are invited to have brunch with faculty and staff. Contact Eileen Brickner with questions: 845-443-0475. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Please arrive by 1pm so we can ensure everyone is in the photo! Join the incoming students for a class photo. Rain date is Saturday, August 13. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Balanced at Bard: An Introduction to BRAVE, Health Services, Counseling, Wellness, and EMS
Sunday, August 7, 2022 2–4 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Join BRAVE, Health Services, Counseling, Wellness, and EMS staff to talk about ways to make a healthy landing in college. They will share some tips about healthy living and tell you about the services they have available. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater Director of Alumni/ae Affairs Jane Andromache Brien '89, Dean of the College Deirdre d'Albertis, Director of the Language and Thinking Program Bill Dixon, and President Leon Botstein welcome new students. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema It's never too early to start thinking about your career! (Yes, at some point you will have to use the degree you are earning here at Bard to enhance your career prospects). Join Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development to learn more about how we can support your career journey during and after your time at Bard. Resumes, internships, professional development and more! You are welcome to bring your lunch to this event. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Edith Blum Institute in Blum Hall An opportunity for Conservatory double-degree students to meet with Conservatory administration and staff to review plans for the year. Required for all Conservatory students. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. Learn about rugby and play games on Ferrari North from 5-6:30 on Mondays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Free event but registration is required. Please email [email protected] or Register Here. Please come prepared to be in the garden and get your shoes and clothes dirty. This is a hands and hearts on workshop. An evening of harvesting, storytelling, and cooking at the Bard organic farm with Rebecca Yoshino and Palestinian seed keeper, chef and artist Vivien Sansour. Inspired by the Arabic saying, el batin bustan, participants will be introduced to the diverse food crops in the garden as a model of diversity and form of health and strength. How does one plot of land produce such a multitude of color and variety? How do these varieties interact with each other to support and enhance their blossoming? We will be harvesting crops, engaging in food preparation and collectively cooking a menu that will be led by the farmer and the cook. As we cook up biodiversity on our plates we will be led into a storytelling engagement that will deepen our understanding of the relationship between who we are, the terrain, and the plants we are eating. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5tMog_W9pLW6reJ_pbiF1zuLZm0Y57vIhbje92hNrq6MeUQ/viewform.
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Interested in finding campus employment? Eligible for work study? Have questions about off-campus jobs or internships? Carol Hosier, Student Employment Coordinator, and Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development Office, will answer questions and help you get started. Students who are interested in working on campus are encouraged to drop by during the lunch break and they are welcome to bring their lunch. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons You will always be a Bardian. Stop by our table to meet the staff of the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs. Learn about the Bardians that have gone before and find out how to connect with your Bard Alumni/ae Network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Are you interested in learning about the Bard Farm and sustainability initiatives on campus? Come down to the farm anytime during this open house and get your hands dirty. All experience levels are welcome! This will be a great time to learn about sustainability programs at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Join the Center for Civic Engagement for an activism power hour. This week we will be letter writing (we'll have a different theme each week) and utilizing other media platforms to take action today for change tomorrow. Come by to chat with CCE staff and take home some swag and popsicles! This is also an opportunity to register or re-register to vote through [email protected] No need to sign up in advance! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the men's soccer coaching staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room Meet other transfer students and Timand Bates, the dean for transfers. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Multiple sessions of this workshop will be offered. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Laurie Husted Chief Sustainability Officer, Bard College
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10 am – 1 pm
Location to be announced. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Career Development Office (CDO) Info Session - Grab Your Lunch First
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1–2 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema It's never too early to start thinking about your career! (Yes, at some point you will have to use the degree you are earning here at Bard to enhance your career prospects). Join Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development to learn more about how we can support your career journey during and after your time at Bard. Resumes, internships, professional development and more! You are welcome to bring your lunch to this event. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:30–3 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Meet faculty from the Science, Mathematics, and Computing Division and learn about opportunities to study Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about academic life at the College. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Hall Please join us for Circle Practice, a type of intentional dialogue process that promotes representative community building and culture creation. The practice provides an opportunity for a group to "use its collective values in order to get what it needs" - be it transparent dialogue on a chosen topic or collective accountability when harm has occurred in community. Franklin W. Olin Humanities Building, Room 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Meet faculty from the Arts Division and learn about opportunities to study Art History and Visual Culture, Architecture, Dance, Film & Electronic Arts, Music, Photography, Studio Arts, and Theater & Performance. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Meditation Garden Miss your pets? Love animals? Come and meet Bard's newest therapy dogs-in-training! (Rain Location - Bertelsmann Campus Center Lobby) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
College Cooking 101 with the Bard Farm and Bard Wellness
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4–5 pm
Bard College Farm An exploration of simple, fast, healthy and affordable cooking techniques and ideas to help bolster your nutrition on campus, elevate your kitchen skills and expand your dining options while on campus through culinary empowerment! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Shuttle Stop Join the Center for Civic Engagement for a trip to the Red Hook Community Center. Learn about their Community Clothes Closet, Maker Space, Sewing Room, and more. We will also be making ofrendas for a community-collaborative Dia de los Muertos event in Red Hook in the fall semester. Sign-up here for a spot in the CCE Van: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Open to all students. Meet new people and learn the fundamentals of Squash. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard Hall A conversation about the Music Program (classical, jazz, vocal, instrumental, and electronic, and experimental music), lessons, ensembles, auditions, practice rooms, storage lockers, performance venues, and much more. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. The Ultimate Frisbee team will host pickup Ultimate on Ferrari North from 5-7 on Wednesdays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) Daisy Rockwell, translator of Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand, winner of 2022 International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
International Students Meeting: Succeeding at Bard
Thursday, August 11, 2022 4–5 pm
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium International students are required to attend this discussion and Q & A about academic life and expectations at Bard and in the United States generally. Topics to be covered include: the nature and goals of a liberal arts education, the advising system, expectations for academic writing, and classroom participation and demeanor. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tennis Courts All levels welcome! Open to all students. First 20 minutes will be instruction, then play will follow. Any questions please contact Head Tennis Coach, Roge Nesbitt ([email protected]). For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Center for Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Basement Eat pizza and learn about Jewish life at Bard. Meet people, share ideas, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Fitness Area Learn some introductory strength and conditioning exercises and techniques with Head Women's Basketball Coach Casi Donelan. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tent on the Bertelsmann Campus Center Quadrangle International students are invited to dinner co-hosted by Jonathan Becker, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Director, Center for Civic Engagement and Jane Andromache Brien '89, Director of Alumni/ae Affairs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
TBD The L&T Reading is a longstanding Bard tradition in which students and faculty gather to read their work and listen to the works of others. See your instructor for location. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Old Gym Feeling imaginative and inspired after L&T readings? Then come show your talents at our very own Open Mic Night! Read a poem, sing a song, spit a verse, do your thing. All talents are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Court Wing Recruited and interested student-athletes must attend this pre-participation physical exam with sports medicine staff. Pre-registration and completion of necessary documentation is required. For further information contact: [email protected] For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Ready to get creative? Head on over to the Campus Center Quad Tent to this DIY 'Make and Take' Crafts Fair to create a variety of unique crafts! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard Houses Learn where the House Professors and their families live and meet the other members of your House. Get Bard House swag and glow sticks. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Center for Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Join us for Shabbat candle-lighting, a relaxed and informal service, and a great vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All are welcome—Jewish and not Jewish, those familiar with Shabbat ritual and those totally new to it. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “The Belchers try to save the restaurant from closing as a sinkhole forms in front of it, while the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
SMOG SMOG is back with our first show of the semester, and we're bringing Bard bands back with us too! Pull up to SMOG (the little garage between the baseball field and the soccer field) for the ultimate Bard music experience with all our best current Bard bands and alum musicians: Jayla Kai, Counseling, The Collective, and Pocket Merchant. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Celebrate your first week of L&T at the first Zumba party of the season! Learn new moves from our Zumba instructors from 9:00 to 10:00, and party and dance from 10:00 to 11:00! Songs and dances include international tracks, reggaeton, salsa, merengue, and the latest Tiktok trending songs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Film Screening: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Friday, August 12, 2022 10–12 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “A vacation turns into a spell-soaked adventure for the family of wizards.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Chapel of the Innocents If it rained last weekend and the photo was canceled, we'll try again to take a class photo. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Not ready to “Sashay Away” after the Drag Extravaganza? Stay and continue dancing the night away! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD New students in L&T Sections 1-20, join Upper College students and staff from the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to discuss consent and bystander intervention. Bring your phones! Attendance is mandatory and sign-in is required. Olin and RKC - Check your email the night before for the specific room. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students in L&T Sections 21-40, join Bard staff and upper college students to engage in conversations about difference and inclusion in the Bard community. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
TBD New students in L&T Sections 21-40, join Upper College students and staff from the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to discuss consent and bystander intervention. Bring your phones! Attendance is mandatory and sign-in is required. Olin and RKC - Check your email the night before for the specific room. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students in L&T Sections 1-20, join Bard staff and Upper College students to engage in conversations about difference and inclusion in the Bard community. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Looking for a creative and cost-free way to decorate your dorm room and get ready for classes? Look no further! At DIY Back to School & Dorm Decor you will have the opportunity to bring some creativity to your dorm room and classes, as well as win some dorm decor prizes! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Directed by Pose's Billy Porter, Anything's Possible is a delightful coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa, a proud trans woman, as she navigates through senior year of high school.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Prepare to be blown away by these amazing drag queens from the Hudson Valley's own Haus of Peculiar! Featuring performances by Blair Back, Mx. Vagabond, London Jae Precise, Katarina Mirage, Tess, and your event host and Haus Mother, Victoria Precise! Come see these amazing queens perform and dance the night away. Take part in contests to win prizes. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Tim thinks he's invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat to Hawaii, realizing too late he mistakenly texted someone from a nightmare blind date.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center Quadrangle Splash the day away with water balloons, inflatables, and a slip and slide! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Take a journey to India, experience the country's music, and learn basic Bollywood dance moves. No dance experience is needed. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Enjoy an evening honoring Ukrainian culture and learning how to cook delicious Ukrainian food. This cooking class will feature both savory dishes and sweet treats! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room You don't have to leave campus to spend a night at the pub! Activities will take place throughout the night, including karaoke, trivia, and more! Enjoy Bard's “after dark” pub menu with mocktails while you play! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Professor Walter Russell Mead, Professor Roger Berkowitz, and Professor Fred Hof, Political Studies and the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
The Bard Prison Initiative and the Future of the Liberal Arts
Monday, August 15, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) Nikko Vaughn, Ato Williams, Stacey Burnette. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Be Bored, Be Distracted, and Beware of Focus: A Counterintuitive Talk about Reading
Professor Marina van Zuylen, French and Comparative Literature
Monday, August 15, 2022 2–3:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space Erica Kiesewetter, director of orchestral studies and former concertmaster of the American Symphony Orchestra, will explain how to prepare for your placement auditions and what the panel is looking for. All first-years who play orchestral instruments are strongly encouraged to attend! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Red Room 202 Interested in learning more about the Bard Debate Union? Come meet the coaches and learn about all that we do: competitive debate, public debates, prison debates, international debates, and more! No prior debate experience necessary; all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Ferrari Main Field Citius-Altius-Fortius Communiter! Open to all, compete in teams over three events to see who is Faster-Higher-Stronger Together For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Main Gym Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Basketball Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to keep fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. Learn about rugby and play games on Ferrari North from 5-6:30 on Mondays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD Join Buddhist Chaplain Tatijana Myoko von Prittwitz und Gaffron for guided meditation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of McWilliams House and McKenzie House to drop in for dessert and conversation. Sponsored by: Language and Thinking (L&T) Program.
For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Kline Commons Chat with members of the Dean of Students staff and get answers to your questions about your first-year at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of Yauch House to drop in for dessert and conversation.Sponsored by: Language and Thinking (L&T) Program.
For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Flying Boys, Defibrillated Chickens, and Death by Lightning: Frankenstein and the History of Electricity and Magnetism
Professor Paul Cadden-Zimansky, Physics
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Questions about the Math Placement? Confused about what math course to take? Japheth Wood, Director of Quantitative Literacy, will be available to answer your questions. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Women's Soccer Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Albee Basement Come decorate cookies and have time with the chaplains' dogs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Join the Center for Civic Engagement for an activism power hour. We will be letter writing again this week (different focus each week) and utilizing other media platforms to take action today for change tomorrow. Come by to chat with CCE staff and take home some swag and popsicles! This is also an opportunity to register or re-register to vote through [email protected] No need to sign-up in advance! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Main Gym Open to all students. The first 30 minutes will be geared towards an introduction to the basic volleyball skills, followed by an hour of open play! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Join us for yummy food and to learn about being part of the TMI Project's true storytelling performances at Bard. TMI Project seeks to raise awareness and amplify the voices of those who have inspiring stories to share about living with mental illness in the Hudson Valley and throughout the United States. There is an application process through which students will be selected to take part in these transformative writing workshops, which will culminate in a "true storytelling performance" at Bard in December 2022. Space is limited. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of Levine House to drop in for dessert and conversation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
President's House President Botstein invites members of Coulter House to drop in for dessert and conversation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Erica Hunt, Poet and Professor of Literary Arts, Brown University
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Are you interested in learning about the Bard Farm and sustainability initiatives on campus or just want to eat a fresh tomato from the garden? Come down to tour the farm and learn about campus jobs, programs and student clubs that are in these fields. All are welcome. This will be a great time to learn about sustainability programs at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Social Studies and Interdivisional Programs
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:30–3 pm
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Meet faculty from the Social Studies Division and learn about opportunities to study Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Politics, Interdisciplinary Study of Religions, and Sociology. Learn about opportunities to study Interdivisional Programs including, American Studies, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Global and International Studies, Human Rights, Italian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian and Eurasian Studies, and Spanish Studies. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Gaining Outside Experience in the Classroom: A Snapshot of ELAS
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2–3 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema ELAS stands for Engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences. ELAS courses bring theory to practice by linking coursework, critical thinking, and engagement activities. A form of experiential learning, ELAS courses allow students to test ideas in the real world and develop creative approaches to social, cultural, and scientific issues. Join the ELAS team and faculty to experience a sample of Digital Literacies, an ELAS course that offers a meta-literate approach to understanding how we consume and produce information. This includes developing practical skills for identifying bias, confirming facts, and spotting misinformation around current issues & events. This workshop will follow a sample class lesson plan where we discuss types of digital information from academic sources to news to social media, and then work in groups to fact check examples of misinformation. This will provide a fun, interactive way to expand your digital communication and research skills. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Shuttle Stop Join the Center for Civic Engagement on a trip to the Montgomery Place Campus! Enjoy an afternoon of exploration through Bard's old growth forest and playing yard games next to the beautiful Montgomery Place mansion! Light refreshments will be offered, and a CCE van will take students from the Kline Shuttle Stop to the Montgomery Place Campus. Sign-up here for a spot on the van: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Olin Hall Please join us for Circle Practice, a type of intentional dialogue process that promotes representative community building and culture creation. The practice provides an opportunity for a group to "use its collective values in order to get what it needs" - be it transparent dialogue on a chosen topic or collective accountability when harm has occurred in community. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Languages and Literature Division
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:30–5 pm
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Meet faculty from the Languages and Literature Division and learn about opportunities to study Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Literature, Russian, Spanish, Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Written Arts. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Questions about the Math Placement? Confused about what math course to take? Japheth Wood, Director of Quantitative Literacy, will be available to answer your questions. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Meditation Garden Miss your pets? Love animals? Come and meet Bard's newest therapy dogs-in-training! (Rain Location - Bertelsmann Campus Center Lobby) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Open to all students. Meet new people and learn the fundamentals of Squash. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. The Ultimate Frisbee team will host pickup Ultimate on Ferrari North from 5-7 on Wednesdays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Knitting Our Community Together at the Chaplaincy Offices
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 5:30–6:30 pm
Albee Basement Come knit or learn to knit. All materials are provided. Takes place every week during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academically Adventurous: International Study at Bard
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6–7 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Join David Shein, dean of studies, Leiah Heckathorn, associate director of Bard Abroad, and Trish Fleming, study abroad adviser, to learn about international academic, arts, language, engagement, internship, and study abroad opportunities. Get information about the New York City–based Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program (BGIA), the Bard International BA, Bard's study abroad programs, and the opportunities available to you through the Open Society University Network, including OSUN Online Courses and Network Collaborative Courses that you can take as early as this fall! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases: A Case Study of Community-Based Research
Professor Felicia Keesing, Biology
Thursday, August 18, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Stop by our table to meet the staff of the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs and the Career Development Office. Learn about how your Bard Alumni/ae Network can be your professional network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Constellations in Reflection: Translating Everyday Queer and Trans Lives into Queer Feminist Theory
Jen Jack Gieseking, Professor of Geography at the University of Kentucky
Thursday, August 18, 2022 2–3:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Online Event Meet some on-campus employers, talk to the Career Development Office about your resume, and meet with the Student Employment Office to ask questions about on-campus employment at Bard. Zoom Link: https://bard.zoom.us/j/84663558212 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://bard.zoom.us/j/84663558212
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Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Pick up safer sex supplies and learn how you can be a part of peer health and wellness education at Bard. Meet Health Services staff and learn about services on campus. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Women's Lacrosse Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tennis Courts All levels welcome! Open to all students. First 20 minutes will be instruction, then play will follow. Any questions please contact Head Tennis Coach, Roge Nesbitt ([email protected]). For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD The L&T Reading is a longstanding Bard tradition in which students and faculty gather to read their work and listen to the works of others. See your instructor for location For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Old Gym Feeling imaginative and inspired after L&T readings? Then come show your talents at our very own Open Mic Night! Read a poem, sing a song, spit a verse, do your thing. All talents are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Center for Civic Engagement Block Party and Dinner
Friday, August 19, 2022 4:30–7:30 pm
Kline Commons Lawn The Center for Civic Engagement is co-hosting a block party with Parkhurst Dining Services, featuring food trucks! Enjoy great food and network with on-campus resources and local community partners! No need to sign-up in advance. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Center for Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A If you missed it last week, here's another opportunity! Come at 6:30 for the whole thing, or at 7:30 if you just want to join us for dinner. All are warmly welcome—no experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room It's time to have some fun and get competitive with your classmates! Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening featuring a variety of your favorite games! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Sweeten your day with some Latin American flavor for your ears and soul. Get a little taste of a fun traditional Latin American dance. Learn and enjoy as we dance to the rhythm of bachata, salsa, and more. No dance experience needed. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Spend the day getting some fresh air, and enjoying picnic snacks, outdoor games and activities! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to battle his nemesis and win the girl of his dreams.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Derrick Watkins is a stage hypnosis entertainer, author, and keynote speaker with more than 15 years experience. Derrick brings to the stage high quality professionalism, charm, and energy that is unmatched. As a free-style hypnotist, Derrick can train, educate, and entertain any type of audience! In this performance, the audience is the show as volunteers are hypnotized. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
SMOG SMOG is back with our second show of the semester! Pull up to SMOG (the little garage between the baseball field and the soccer field) to see Gabby's World! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “A popular high-school athlete and an academically-gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Shuttle Stop Join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Department of Environmental Conservation on a canoe trip. Explore our local watershed with experts. No canoeing experience required; just bring sunscreen, water, and a smile! We will be going to Norrie Point in Rhinebeck. Register here: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Want to find ways to get involved on and off campus, meet people with similar interests, and get a taste of Bard events? This fair will give you the opportunity to learn what TLS is all about and see some of their projects in action, from thrifting, to art, to fundraising! You will also get the chance to meet some of Bard's student clubs and organizations and see the ways their missions are brought to life on campus! Rain location inside the Bertelsmann Campus Center. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Main Gymnasium Think you have what it takes to become the dodgeball champion of L&T? Come to the dodgeball tournament to test your luck and show off your skills! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Head to the Weis Cinema for a night of film screenings created and directed by fellow Bardians! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College’s Land Acknowledgment and Slavery Acknowledgement
A Faculty Panel Professor Myra Armstead, Professor Christian Crouch, Professor Dumaine Williams, and Professor and Dean of the College Deirdre d’Albertis
Monday, August 22, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Olin Auditorium This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
A Conversation Professor John Burns (Spanish) and Professor Madhu Kaza (Bard Prison Initiative)
Monday, August 22, 2022 2–3:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multi Purpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Charles P. Stevenson Library Please join us for tea or lemonade and conversation with Dean of the College Deirdre d'Albertis, the Director of the Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking and Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities Erica Kaufman, and Associate Deans of the College Nick Lewis and Michael Sadowski. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Red Room 202 Interested in learning more about the Bard Debate Union? Come meet the coaches and learn about all that we do: competitive debate, public debates, prison debates, international debates, and more! No prior debate experience necessary; all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to keep fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. Learn about rugby and play games on Ferrari North from 5-6:30 on Mondays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Join the co-Directors of First-Year Seminar (FYSEM) for a preview and discussion of the FYSEM course and curriculum. Attending students will receive an advance copy of the FYSEM Course Reader. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD Join Buddhist Chaplain Tatijana Myoko von Prittwitz und Gaffron for guided meditation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Red Room Stop by the Geoge Ball Lounge and grab your choice of a face mask, body butter, teas, or DIY essential oil spritzer! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Open Society University Network for delicious, homemade lava cakes (and learn how to make them in the air fryer!) and to meet and talk with the civic engagement team! Come with civic engagement project ideas or learn about what previous cohorts of students have accomplished before you! Register for a spot here: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Academic Information Sessions: Combine Programs in Engineering
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 5–6 pm
Hegeman 204A Learn about the dual-degree programs with Columbia and Dartmouth in engineering and allied fields. Many students with a variety of majors have applied to these dual-degree programs successfully. Planning courses starting from the first semester at Bard is essential. Join the pre-engineering adviser Professor Simeen Sattar for an overview of the requirements for these programs, past student experiences with them, and prospects for financial aid. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Sessions: Combined Degree Programs
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 5–6 pm
Reem-Kayden Center, Lobby Join the combined degree programs for a meet-and-greet and reception before individual information sessions: 3+2 Program in Economic Theory and Policy Bard is proud to be the home of an internationally known think tank, the Levy Economics Institute. In the 3+2 program, students study with both Bard faculty and Levy scholars, allowing them to leverage economics for the greater good. Join Thomas Masterson, director of the Levy Graduate Programs in Economic Theory and Policy, to learn how to earn a BA and MS in five years under the guidance of true public policy experts. 4+1 Program in Economic Theory and Policy The 4+1 pathway offers Bard graduates in economics an opportunity to seamlessly transition to a one-year Master of Arts in Economic Theory and Policy, offered by the Levy Institute. Graduates in related disciplines are also encouraged to apply, as most emerging issues in the world economic order demand a multidisciplinary approach. 4+1 Program in Environmental Policy, Climate Science and Policy, or Environmental Education Interested in getting paid to solve climate, tackle environmental justice issues, or work on sustainable development? Join Eban Goodstein, director of Bard's Center for Environmental Policy and the MBA in Sustainability to learn about sustainability leadership careers in NGOs, government, and business, as well as Bard's 4+1 program that allows you to earn an MS in Environmental Policy or Climate Science and Policy or an MEd in Environmental Education with just one additional year at Bard. 3+2 Program in Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture at the Bard Graduate Center in New York City Did you know that Bard offers a 3+2 program in New York City? Students majoring in art history, history, anthropology, or American studies have the opportunity to apply in their third year and begin Bard Graduate Center's two-year MA program in Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture in their fourth year. This session, hosted by Keith Condon, director of admission and student affairs, will provide students with an overview of this exciting program of teaching, research, and exhibitions as well as information on how and when to begin preparing to earn a Bard BA and an MA in Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture in five years. 4+1 Master of Arts in Teaching Program Interested in teaching? The BA/MAT 4+1 program is designed to offer Bard undergraduates a path to a master of arts in teaching (MAT) degree and New York State grades 7–12 teacher certification in one of five subject areas (biology, history, literature, mathematics, or Spanish) within five years of entering college. Join Cecilia Maple '01, BardMAT director of admission and student affairs, to learn about Bard's BA/MAT 4+1 degree path for undergraduates. 1-Year MA in Global Studies Interested in enacting social change on a global scale? Join Professor Michelle Murray to learn more about Bard's one-year MA in Global Studies. The program begins in Vienna, at the renowned International Relations program at CEU and concludes at the Bard Globalization and International Affairs program in New York City, where students put classroom theory into real world practice with an internship in global affairs. By the end of the program students are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to enter the workforce and address the twenty-first century's most challenging global problems. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Recruited and interested student-athletes for soccer, women's volleyball, and cross country must attend this pre-participation orientation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Students with last names starting with A-L meet in small groups to learn about advising and registration for the fall semester, the curriculum, and the academic life of the College. You will receive your registration information card during this session, which includes the name of your faculty adviser, the location of your Thursday morning group advising session, and the locations of the program information sessions. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Students with last names starting with M-Z meet in small groups to learn about advising and registration for the fall semester, the curriculum, and the academic life of the College. You will receive your registration information card during this session, which includes the name of your faculty adviser, the location of your Thursday morning group advising session, and the locations of the program information sessions. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Meditation Garden Miss your pets? Love animals? Come and meet Bard's newest therapy dogs-in-training! (Rain Location - Campus Center Lobby) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm, behind Robbins Hall Come learn about the journey of seeds over the course of a season, introductory seed saving techniques and basic reproductive methods in this hands on workshop. Learn how you can engage with the ancient practice of seed stewardship here at Bard and beyond. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. The Ultimate Frisbee team will host pickup Ultimate on Ferrari North from 5-7 on Wednesdays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Students interested in careers in human or veterinary medicine, as well as dentistry and other health professions, will meet Dr. Frank Scalzo, Associate Professor of Psychology and Health Professions Advisor. Information gleaned will have an impact on fall course selections. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Knitting Our Community Together at the Chaplaincy Offices
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 5:30–6:30 pm
Albee Basement Come knit or learn to knit. All materials are provided. Takes place every week during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD The L&T Reading is a long-standing Bard tradition in which students and faculty gather to read their work and listen to the works of others. See your instructor for location For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Old Gym Feeling imaginative and inspired after L&T readings? Then come show your talents at our very own Open Mic Night! Read a poem, sing a song, spit a verse, do your thing. All talents are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
TBD Appointment time and location will be announced by email from your Registration Advisor. Meet one-on-one with your faculty registration adviser to review your academic history and interests, and to develop a program of study for the fall term. To prepare for your advising session, please read the Registration Guide you received on Move-In Day carefully and fill out the worksheets on page 4 and 5 to begin thinking about your courses and schedule. If you need another copy, visit Sottery Hall for assistance. Attendance is required. Locations and details will be provided to your Bard email For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater Dress up and join members of your class to acknowledge the completion of the Language & Thinking Program. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Manor House Lawn Cosponsored by Parkhurst Dining Services, the banquet will feature food from the Bard Farm. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field The men's soccer team hosts SUNY Ulster in their first preseason scrimmage - all are welcome to come out and support! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Celebrate this amazing accomplishment with some good music and killer dance moves. Enjoy great food and snacks from around the world. Dance the night away before the fall semester begins! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Online Event The first round of online registration opens at 8:00 am and closes at 10:00 am. You can request specific courses through the Bard Information Portal (BIP). Information about accessing BIP is on your registration information card. You can request up to 18 credits, including your First-Year Seminar section (required for all first-year students). Have questions? Need help? Support is available in Henderson Computer Center and in Sottery Hall at the Center for Student Life & Advising. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Online Event Faculty have from 10:00 am until noon to review and respond to student registration requests. Students can sign into BIP during this time to check the status of their requests, but may not make additional requests until round two begins at 2:00 pm. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Various Campus Locations This is an opportunity to check back in with your registration adviser and review your first-round registration results and, as needed, to discuss the courses you will request in the second round of registration. It is also a time to seek out other faculty representing academic programs across the curriculum to further explore your interests and discuss registration options. Registration advisers are in their offices or in designated classrooms (locations are listed on your registration information card). For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Online Event Don't have a full schedule of classes yet? Not to worry. Online registration reopens for a second round; this time, the drop-down boxes only include courses that still have space in them. Support continues to be available in Henderson Computer Center and in Sottery Hall at the Center for Student Life & Advising. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Faculty Response and Course Consultation – Round Two
Friday, August 26, 2022 3–5 pm
Online Event Faculty have from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm to review and respond to the second round of student registration requests. If you need help with registration at this point, your academic adviser is available to meet with you, and the deans are available in the Center for Student Life & Advising. If any changes need to be made to your schedule after online registration closes at 5:00 pm, you can make the changes using a drop/add slip during the drop/add period starting Monday, September 3. Your adviser and the deans will be available to help you throughout the drop/add period. If you do not get into the First-Year Seminar section that you requested through online registration, you will be placed in a FYSEM section that fits your schedule. Check your BIP again on Sunday to find out your FYSEM section. If your course schedule changes and you need to change your FYSEM section, go to the Registrar's Office during the drop/add period and they will move you to a different section that fits your schedule. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge It's time to have some fun and get competitive with your classmates! Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening featuring a variety of your favorite board games! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Memorial Garden Gather round the campfire for some warmth and s'mores while enjoying an outdoor movie screening of Family Camp! “Two polar-opposite families find themselves sharing a cabin for a week away at camp. With the highly coveted camp trophy at stake, dads Tommy and Eddie end up lost in the woods.” For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field The men's soccer team has their second and final preseason scrimmage against Manhattanville College - all are welcome to come out and support! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge It's time to have some fun and get competitive with your classmates! Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening featuring a variety of your favorite board games! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Wear your PJs and get ready for a good old-fashioned breakfast! Enjoy cartoon movies including Home - “After a hive-minded alien race called the Boov conquer the Earth, they relocate the planet's human population -- all except for a little girl named Tip, who's managed to hide from the aliens.” and The Sea Beast - “When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters - and make history to boot.” For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Hopson Cottage, Admission Join Director of Admission Mackie Siebens '12 on a run around campus. She'll be sure to point out some of her favorite spots and give you info about how to become a tour guide at Bard! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field The women's soccer team hosts Yeshiva University for their final preseason scrimmage - all are welcome to come out and support! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center Stop by the Reem-Kayden Center to capture your first day at Bard! Sponsored by the Bard Family Network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Charles P. Stevenson Library Meet the library staff, find out who your house librarian is, and get a tour of the building. Cookies, library swag, and activities for little siblings! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Tickets are available in Kline. Lunch is free for first-year students; $10 a ticket for family and friends. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Hopson Cottage, Admission Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last about an hour and a half. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Court Wing Student-athletes and their families are invited to a reception with members of the Bard Athletics community. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Patio Meet community members from the Alumni/ae Affairs, Career Development, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Charles P. Stevenson Library, Title IX and Nondiscrimination, Student Activities, Sustainability, Study Abroad, the Council for Inclusive Excellence, and Wellness Offices. Giveaways for first-year students. Rain Location Multi Purpose Room (MPR) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Hopson Cottage, Admission Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last about an hour and a half. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center Meet members of the Bard Athletics and Recreation staff and tour the Stevenson Athletic Center. Learn about the various campus athletics facilities, fitness programs, and recreational sports opportunities. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Join members of the student and academic affairs teams to get any last-minute questions answered. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Patio Families and friends of new students join members of the Bard staff for a reception with light refreshments. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Residence Halls New students gather to meet their peer counselors (PCs) and other members of their residence hall communities. Off-campus students should meet at the Bard Chapel. PCs will also take students to the Community Dinner and Welcome. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons New students join their PCs, house professors, and other members of the Bard community for a welcome dinner. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join staff from the Center for Student Life and Advising and the Office of Residence Life and Housing for an introduction to living in a residential community and to discuss community living expectations. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Residence Halls Join your new housing community and peer counselor to meet each other and learn about the folks you'll be sharing space with for the year, understand what living in a residence hall is all about, and expectations for communal standards. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Memorial Garden Welcome to Bard! Gather at the Anna Jones Memorial Garden to enjoy s'mores, a campfire, and good music, and to meet fellow Bardians! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin, Room 103 Manishka Kalupahana, Senior International Student Adviser will discuss important topics such as cultural adjustment, employment in the U.S., and how to maintain your F1 student visa status. A panel of returning international students will cover information related to student life on campus as well as opportunities for you to get involved in off-campus community outreach activities. Attendance is required for international students. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Hike campus with the folks from the Center for Civic Engagement, bike the "safer" route to the Red Hook Village with staff from the office of Sustainability, walk with our Wellness Director, or run with coaches from Athletics! Meet at Kline Commons. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students join Alvaro and Shawn, survivors of a residence hall fire during their college years, for a screening of their documentary After the Fire, questions, and a discussion about fire safety. Attendance is required for students with Last Names A–L For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Who Ya Gonna Call? A Conversation About Community Resources
Introduction to Co Curricular Life of the College - CCE and Sustainability
Saturday, August 6, 2022 1–3 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join Security, EMS, and on-call staff for a discussion about campus safety and emergency resources. Then they hear from the Center for Civic Engagement and Sustainability. Attendance is required for students with Last Names M–Z. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students join Alvaro and Shawn, survivors of a residence hall fire during their college years, for a screening of their documentary After the Fire, questions, and a discussion about fire safety. Attendance is required for students with Last Names M-Z. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Who Ya Gonna Call? A Conversation About Community Resources
Introduction to Co Curricular Life of the College - CCE and Sustainability
Saturday, August 6, 2022 3:15–5:15 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent New students join Security, EMS, and on-call staff for a discussion about campus safety and emergency resources. Then they hear from the Center for Civic Engagement and Sustainability. Attendance is required for students with Last Names A-L. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Want to get to know your classmates while also having fun? Meet Bardians with similar interests and get to know the people with whom you will be spending time! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Don your fiercest retro neon attire, grab a glow stick, and come light up the world with DJ Jeszack ‘19 on the Campus Center Quad at this Retro Rave Neon Party! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Jeremy and John are divorce mediators who spend their free time crashing wedding receptions in attempts to meet women and score free food and drinks.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building, Lobby Conservatory students are invited to have brunch with faculty and staff. Contact Eileen Brickner with questions: 845-443-0475. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Chapel of the Holy Innocents Please arrive by 1pm so we can ensure everyone is in the photo! Join the incoming students for a class photo. Rain date is Saturday, August 13. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Balanced at Bard: An Introduction to BRAVE, Health Services, Counseling, Wellness, and EMS
Sunday, August 7, 2022 2–4 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Join BRAVE, Health Services, Counseling, Wellness, and EMS staff to talk about ways to make a healthy landing in college. They will share some tips about healthy living and tell you about the services they have available. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater Director of Alumni/ae Affairs Jane Andromache Brien '89, Dean of the College Deirdre d'Albertis, Director of the Language and Thinking Program Bill Dixon, and President Leon Botstein welcome new students. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema It's never too early to start thinking about your career! (Yes, at some point you will have to use the degree you are earning here at Bard to enhance your career prospects). Join Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development to learn more about how we can support your career journey during and after your time at Bard. Resumes, internships, professional development and more! You are welcome to bring your lunch to this event. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Edith Blum Institute in Blum Hall An opportunity for Conservatory double-degree students to meet with Conservatory administration and staff to review plans for the year. Required for all Conservatory students. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. Learn about rugby and play games on Ferrari North from 5-6:30 on Mondays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Free event but registration is required. Please email [email protected] or Register Here. Please come prepared to be in the garden and get your shoes and clothes dirty. This is a hands and hearts on workshop. An evening of harvesting, storytelling, and cooking at the Bard organic farm with Rebecca Yoshino and Palestinian seed keeper, chef and artist Vivien Sansour. Inspired by the Arabic saying, el batin bustan, participants will be introduced to the diverse food crops in the garden as a model of diversity and form of health and strength. How does one plot of land produce such a multitude of color and variety? How do these varieties interact with each other to support and enhance their blossoming? We will be harvesting crops, engaging in food preparation and collectively cooking a menu that will be led by the farmer and the cook. As we cook up biodiversity on our plates we will be led into a storytelling engagement that will deepen our understanding of the relationship between who we are, the terrain, and the plants we are eating. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5tMog_W9pLW6reJ_pbiF1zuLZm0Y57vIhbje92hNrq6MeUQ/viewform.
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Interested in finding campus employment? Eligible for work study? Have questions about off-campus jobs or internships? Carol Hosier, Student Employment Coordinator, and Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development Office, will answer questions and help you get started. Students who are interested in working on campus are encouraged to drop by during the lunch break and they are welcome to bring their lunch. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons You will always be a Bardian. Stop by our table to meet the staff of the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs. Learn about the Bardians that have gone before and find out how to connect with your Bard Alumni/ae Network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Are you interested in learning about the Bard Farm and sustainability initiatives on campus? Come down to the farm anytime during this open house and get your hands dirty. All experience levels are welcome! This will be a great time to learn about sustainability programs at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Join the Center for Civic Engagement for an activism power hour. This week we will be letter writing (we'll have a different theme each week) and utilizing other media platforms to take action today for change tomorrow. Come by to chat with CCE staff and take home some swag and popsicles! This is also an opportunity to register or re-register to vote through [email protected] No need to sign up in advance! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the men's soccer coaching staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Yellow Room Meet other transfer students and Timand Bates, the dean for transfers. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Multiple sessions of this workshop will be offered. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Laurie Husted Chief Sustainability Officer, Bard College
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10 am – 1 pm
Location to be announced. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Career Development Office (CDO) Info Session - Grab Your Lunch First
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1–2 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema It's never too early to start thinking about your career! (Yes, at some point you will have to use the degree you are earning here at Bard to enhance your career prospects). Join Jovanny Suriel, Assistant Dean for the Center for Civic Engagement & Director of Career Development to learn more about how we can support your career journey during and after your time at Bard. Resumes, internships, professional development and more! You are welcome to bring your lunch to this event. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 1:30–3 pm
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Meet faculty from the Science, Mathematics, and Computing Division and learn about opportunities to study Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about academic life at the College. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Hall Please join us for Circle Practice, a type of intentional dialogue process that promotes representative community building and culture creation. The practice provides an opportunity for a group to "use its collective values in order to get what it needs" - be it transparent dialogue on a chosen topic or collective accountability when harm has occurred in community. Franklin W. Olin Humanities Building, Room 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Meet faculty from the Arts Division and learn about opportunities to study Art History and Visual Culture, Architecture, Dance, Film & Electronic Arts, Music, Photography, Studio Arts, and Theater & Performance. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Meditation Garden Miss your pets? Love animals? Come and meet Bard's newest therapy dogs-in-training! (Rain Location - Bertelsmann Campus Center Lobby) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
College Cooking 101 with the Bard Farm and Bard Wellness
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 4–5 pm
Bard College Farm An exploration of simple, fast, healthy and affordable cooking techniques and ideas to help bolster your nutrition on campus, elevate your kitchen skills and expand your dining options while on campus through culinary empowerment! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Shuttle Stop Join the Center for Civic Engagement for a trip to the Red Hook Community Center. Learn about their Community Clothes Closet, Maker Space, Sewing Room, and more. We will also be making ofrendas for a community-collaborative Dia de los Muertos event in Red Hook in the fall semester. Sign-up here for a spot in the CCE Van: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Open to all students. Meet new people and learn the fundamentals of Squash. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard Hall A conversation about the Music Program (classical, jazz, vocal, instrumental, and electronic, and experimental music), lessons, ensembles, auditions, practice rooms, storage lockers, performance venues, and much more. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. The Ultimate Frisbee team will host pickup Ultimate on Ferrari North from 5-7 on Wednesdays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) Daisy Rockwell, translator of Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand, winner of 2022 International Booker Prize for Translated Fiction. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
International Students Meeting: Succeeding at Bard
Thursday, August 11, 2022 4–5 pm
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium International students are required to attend this discussion and Q & A about academic life and expectations at Bard and in the United States generally. Topics to be covered include: the nature and goals of a liberal arts education, the advising system, expectations for academic writing, and classroom participation and demeanor. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tennis Courts All levels welcome! Open to all students. First 20 minutes will be instruction, then play will follow. Any questions please contact Head Tennis Coach, Roge Nesbitt ([email protected]). For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Center for Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Basement Eat pizza and learn about Jewish life at Bard. Meet people, share ideas, all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Fitness Area Learn some introductory strength and conditioning exercises and techniques with Head Women's Basketball Coach Casi Donelan. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tent on the Bertelsmann Campus Center Quadrangle International students are invited to dinner co-hosted by Jonathan Becker, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Director, Center for Civic Engagement and Jane Andromache Brien '89, Director of Alumni/ae Affairs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
TBD The L&T Reading is a longstanding Bard tradition in which students and faculty gather to read their work and listen to the works of others. See your instructor for location. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Old Gym Feeling imaginative and inspired after L&T readings? Then come show your talents at our very own Open Mic Night! Read a poem, sing a song, spit a verse, do your thing. All talents are welcome. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Court Wing Recruited and interested student-athletes must attend this pre-participation physical exam with sports medicine staff. Pre-registration and completion of necessary documentation is required. For further information contact: [email protected] For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Ready to get creative? Head on over to the Campus Center Quad Tent to this DIY 'Make and Take' Crafts Fair to create a variety of unique crafts! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard Houses Learn where the House Professors and their families live and meet the other members of your House. Get Bard House swag and glow sticks. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Center for Spiritual Life, Resnick Commons A Join us for Shabbat candle-lighting, a relaxed and informal service, and a great vegetarian Shabbat dinner. All are welcome—Jewish and not Jewish, those familiar with Shabbat ritual and those totally new to it. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “The Belchers try to save the restaurant from closing as a sinkhole forms in front of it, while the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
SMOG SMOG is back with our first show of the semester, and we're bringing Bard bands back with us too! Pull up to SMOG (the little garage between the baseball field and the soccer field) for the ultimate Bard music experience with all our best current Bard bands and alum musicians: Jayla Kai, Counseling, The Collective, and Pocket Merchant. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Celebrate your first week of L&T at the first Zumba party of the season! Learn new moves from our Zumba instructors from 9:00 to 10:00, and party and dance from 10:00 to 11:00! Songs and dances include international tracks, reggaeton, salsa, merengue, and the latest Tiktok trending songs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Film Screening: Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Friday, August 12, 2022 10–12 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “A vacation turns into a spell-soaked adventure for the family of wizards.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “An F.B.I. Agent and an Interpol Detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, and reward their audiences with the money.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Chapel of the Innocents If it rained last weekend and the photo was canceled, we'll try again to take a class photo. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Not ready to “Sashay Away” after the Drag Extravaganza? Stay and continue dancing the night away! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD New students in L&T Sections 1-20, join Upper College students and staff from the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to discuss consent and bystander intervention. Bring your phones! Attendance is mandatory and sign-in is required. Olin and RKC - Check your email the night before for the specific room. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students in L&T Sections 21-40, join Bard staff and upper college students to engage in conversations about difference and inclusion in the Bard community. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
TBD New students in L&T Sections 21-40, join Upper College students and staff from the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination to discuss consent and bystander intervention. Bring your phones! Attendance is mandatory and sign-in is required. Olin and RKC - Check your email the night before for the specific room. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room New students in L&T Sections 1-20, join Bard staff and Upper College students to engage in conversations about difference and inclusion in the Bard community. Attendance is required. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Campus Center, Quadrangle Tent Looking for a creative and cost-free way to decorate your dorm room and get ready for classes? Look no further! At DIY Back to School & Dorm Decor you will have the opportunity to bring some creativity to your dorm room and classes, as well as win some dorm decor prizes! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Directed by Pose's Billy Porter, Anything's Possible is a delightful coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa, a proud trans woman, as she navigates through senior year of high school.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Prepare to be blown away by these amazing drag queens from the Hudson Valley's own Haus of Peculiar! Featuring performances by Blair Back, Mx. Vagabond, London Jae Precise, Katarina Mirage, Tess, and your event host and Haus Mother, Victoria Precise! Come see these amazing queens perform and dance the night away. Take part in contests to win prizes. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “Tim thinks he's invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat to Hawaii, realizing too late he mistakenly texted someone from a nightmare blind date.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bertelsmann Campus Center Quadrangle Splash the day away with water balloons, inflatables, and a slip and slide! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Take a journey to India, experience the country's music, and learn basic Bollywood dance moves. No dance experience is needed. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Enjoy an evening honoring Ukrainian culture and learning how to cook delicious Ukrainian food. This cooking class will feature both savory dishes and sweet treats! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room You don't have to leave campus to spend a night at the pub! Activities will take place throughout the night, including karaoke, trivia, and more! Enjoy Bard's “after dark” pub menu with mocktails while you play! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Weis Cinema “This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.” Freshly popped popcorn provided! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium Professor Walter Russell Mead, Professor Roger Berkowitz, and Professor Fred Hof, Political Studies and the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
The Bard Prison Initiative and the Future of the Liberal Arts
Monday, August 15, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) Nikko Vaughn, Ato Williams, Stacey Burnette. This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Be Bored, Be Distracted, and Beware of Focus: A Counterintuitive Talk about Reading
Professor Marina van Zuylen, French and Comparative Literature
Monday, August 15, 2022 2–3:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space Erica Kiesewetter, director of orchestral studies and former concertmaster of the American Symphony Orchestra, will explain how to prepare for your placement auditions and what the panel is looking for. All first-years who play orchestral instruments are strongly encouraged to attend! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, Red Room 202 Interested in learning more about the Bard Debate Union? Come meet the coaches and learn about all that we do: competitive debate, public debates, prison debates, international debates, and more! No prior debate experience necessary; all are welcome! For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Ferrari Main Field Citius-Altius-Fortius Communiter! Open to all, compete in teams over three events to see who is Faster-Higher-Stronger Together For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Main Gym Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Basketball Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to keep fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. Learn about rugby and play games on Ferrari North from 5-6:30 on Mondays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
TBD Join Buddhist Chaplain Tatijana Myoko von Prittwitz und Gaffron for guided meditation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of McWilliams House and McKenzie House to drop in for dessert and conversation. Sponsored by: Language and Thinking (L&T) Program.
For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Kline Commons Chat with members of the Dean of Students staff and get answers to your questions about your first-year at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of Yauch House to drop in for dessert and conversation.Sponsored by: Language and Thinking (L&T) Program.
For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Flying Boys, Defibrillated Chickens, and Death by Lightning: Frankenstein and the History of Electricity and Magnetism
Professor Paul Cadden-Zimansky, Physics
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center, Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Questions about the Math Placement? Confused about what math course to take? Japheth Wood, Director of Quantitative Literacy, will be available to answer your questions. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Women's Soccer Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Albee Basement Come decorate cookies and have time with the chaplains' dogs. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Shea House Join the Center for Civic Engagement for an activism power hour. We will be letter writing again this week (different focus each week) and utilizing other media platforms to take action today for change tomorrow. Come by to chat with CCE staff and take home some swag and popsicles! This is also an opportunity to register or re-register to vote through [email protected] No need to sign-up in advance! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Main Gym Open to all students. The first 30 minutes will be geared towards an introduction to the basic volleyball skills, followed by an hour of open play! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Join us for yummy food and to learn about being part of the TMI Project's true storytelling performances at Bard. TMI Project seeks to raise awareness and amplify the voices of those who have inspiring stories to share about living with mental illness in the Hudson Valley and throughout the United States. There is an application process through which students will be selected to take part in these transformative writing workshops, which will culminate in a "true storytelling performance" at Bard in December 2022. Space is limited. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
President's House President Botstein invites members of Levine House to drop in for dessert and conversation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
President's House President Botstein invites members of Coulter House to drop in for dessert and conversation. For more information, call 845-758-7097, or e-mail [email protected].
Erica Hunt, Poet and Professor of Literary Arts, Brown University
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Olin Auditorium This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Bard College Farm Are you interested in learning about the Bard Farm and sustainability initiatives on campus or just want to eat a fresh tomato from the garden? Come down to tour the farm and learn about campus jobs, programs and student clubs that are in these fields. All are welcome. This will be a great time to learn about sustainability programs at Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Social Studies and Interdivisional Programs
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:30–3 pm
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Meet faculty from the Social Studies Division and learn about opportunities to study Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Politics, Interdisciplinary Study of Religions, and Sociology. Learn about opportunities to study Interdivisional Programs including, American Studies, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Global and International Studies, Human Rights, Italian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian and Eurasian Studies, and Spanish Studies. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Gaining Outside Experience in the Classroom: A Snapshot of ELAS
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2–3 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema ELAS stands for Engaged Liberal Arts and Sciences. ELAS courses bring theory to practice by linking coursework, critical thinking, and engagement activities. A form of experiential learning, ELAS courses allow students to test ideas in the real world and develop creative approaches to social, cultural, and scientific issues. Join the ELAS team and faculty to experience a sample of Digital Literacies, an ELAS course that offers a meta-literate approach to understanding how we consume and produce information. This includes developing practical skills for identifying bias, confirming facts, and spotting misinformation around current issues & events. This workshop will follow a sample class lesson plan where we discuss types of digital information from academic sources to news to social media, and then work in groups to fact check examples of misinformation. This will provide a fun, interactive way to expand your digital communication and research skills. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Shuttle Stop Join the Center for Civic Engagement on a trip to the Montgomery Place Campus! Enjoy an afternoon of exploration through Bard's old growth forest and playing yard games next to the beautiful Montgomery Place mansion! Light refreshments will be offered, and a CCE van will take students from the Kline Shuttle Stop to the Montgomery Place Campus. Sign-up here for a spot on the van: tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://tinyurl.com/CCEOrientation2022.
Olin Hall Please join us for Circle Practice, a type of intentional dialogue process that promotes representative community building and culture creation. The practice provides an opportunity for a group to "use its collective values in order to get what it needs" - be it transparent dialogue on a chosen topic or collective accountability when harm has occurred in community. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academic Information Session: Languages and Literature Division
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:30–5 pm
Campus Center, Multipurpose Room Meet faculty from the Languages and Literature Division and learn about opportunities to study Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Literature, Russian, Spanish, Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and Written Arts. Ask questions, get tips about succeeding in classes, and learn more about the academic life of Bard. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito ‘60 Auditorium Questions about the Math Placement? Confused about what math course to take? Japheth Wood, Director of Quantitative Literacy, will be available to answer your questions. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Anna Jones Meditation Garden Miss your pets? Love animals? Come and meet Bard's newest therapy dogs-in-training! (Rain Location - Bertelsmann Campus Center Lobby) For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Squash Courts Open to all students. Meet new people and learn the fundamentals of Squash. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari North Field Open to all students. The Ultimate Frisbee team will host pickup Ultimate on Ferrari North from 5-7 on Wednesdays. No experience necessary! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Knitting Our Community Together at the Chaplaincy Offices
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 5:30–6:30 pm
Albee Basement Come knit or learn to knit. All materials are provided. Takes place every week during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Academically Adventurous: International Study at Bard
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6–7 pm
Campus Center, Weis Cinema Join David Shein, dean of studies, Leiah Heckathorn, associate director of Bard Abroad, and Trish Fleming, study abroad adviser, to learn about international academic, arts, language, engagement, internship, and study abroad opportunities. Get information about the New York City–based Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program (BGIA), the Bard International BA, Bard's study abroad programs, and the opportunities available to you through the Open Society University Network, including OSUN Online Courses and Network Collaborative Courses that you can take as early as this fall! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases: A Case Study of Community-Based Research
Professor Felicia Keesing, Biology
Thursday, August 18, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Kline Commons Stop by our table to meet the staff of the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs and the Career Development Office. Learn about how your Bard Alumni/ae Network can be your professional network. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Constellations in Reflection: Translating Everyday Queer and Trans Lives into Queer Feminist Theory
Jen Jack Gieseking, Professor of Geography at the University of Kentucky
Thursday, August 18, 2022 2–3:30 pm
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room (MPR) This event is part of the 2022 Language and Thinking Plenary and Rostrum Series. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Online Event Meet some on-campus employers, talk to the Career Development Office about your resume, and meet with the Student Employment Office to ask questions about on-campus employment at Bard. Zoom Link: https://bard.zoom.us/j/84663558212 For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit https://bard.zoom.us/j/84663558212
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Bertelsmann Campus Center, Lobby Pick up safer sex supplies and learn how you can be a part of peer health and wellness education at Bard. Meet Health Services staff and learn about services on campus. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Ferrari Main Field Everyone is welcome! Meet new people and the Women's Lacrosse Coaching Staff. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Stevenson Athletic Center, Basement Stop by to grab some snacks and learn about how to stay fueled during the semester. For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Tennis Courts All levels welcome! Open to all students. First 20 minutes will be instruction, then play will follow. Any questions please contact Head Tennis Coach, Roge Nesbitt ([email protected]). For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
Campus Center, George Ball Lounge Interested in becoming a member of the EMS squad? Learn how! For more information, call 845-758-7097, e-mail [email protected], or visit .
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