While all-campus dance parties are both frequent and popular, there has been an increase of demand for alternative programming.  This desire has not been ignored.  Vassar and Vassar students organize and offer numerous programs that provide a space for students’ to engage in substance-free fun.  Below is a list of just some of the substance-free activities that take place regularly on campus.  (Vassar also sponsors many one-time events).

Student and Campus Activities

• Late Night at the Lehman Loeb– On Thursdays the Art Center extends its gallery hours and is open from 5-9pm.  You can Enjoy the Loeb “in an enlivened atmosphere with creative happenings every week.”
• Comedy Shows- Vassar is lucky to have a number of comedy groups on campus that put on shows regularly!
• Theater & Film- ViCE and a number of other student organizations frequently host film screenings on campus
• Music & Dance-  Vassar College Entertainment (ViCE) puts on weekly concerts as well as major music concerts.  Vassar’s music department holds a number of shows too.  Vassar has many f A cappella groups and dance groups that each put on a number of shows each semester as well.
• Lectures- Most departments host a number of lecturers each semester.  There are so many that you are bound to find something you’re interested in!

For more information on alternative programming at Vassar, see the following articles from the misc!

New board launches alternative programming initiatives

Other-option programming in UpCDC proves successful

 Student says: Because I have a chronic illness, my social life is more limited.  I often spend weekends resting and recuperating from my week.  I am not a huge party person, but I participate in campus social life less because of my health limitations than I would otherwise.  I also think Vassar is much better than other colleges about providing alternative programming entertaining, but as someone who doesn’t drink at all partly because of a disability, I sometimes feel a little awkward at events where others are drinking, even though I’ve never been pressured to drink.  Because I also need to go to bed early, I also sometimes find late-night noise on weekends to be difficult to handle when I am trying to sleep.  There have been times when noise at night has affected my ability to get to class or do work the next day.