Sunday Motivation: Mental Downtime
Okay, it’s a sprint to the finish now for most of us in academia. After what was (we hope!) a restful Thanksgiving break, you may find yourself tempted to throw Read more about Sunday Motivation: Mental Downtime[…]
Month: November 2014
Field Work: Mary Reid Kelley Brings SWINBURNE’S PASIPHAE to Life
The explicitness of sexuality in Ancient Greece, the voicelessness of prostitutes during World War I, the spark of revolution in nineteenth century Paris, and the Baudelaire’s ideas about aesthetic beauty and Read more about Field Work: Mary Reid Kelley Brings SWINBURNE’S PASIPHAE to Life[…]
Thanksgiving in Times of Crisis
It has been a tumultuous week in the U.S. filled with events that cause us to doubt our unity and integrity as a nation. On this Thanksgiving Day, for some Read more about Thanksgiving in Times of Crisis[…]
Podcast of the Weekend 9: Turkey Rampage Edition
Many of you are traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday today – need a little something to listen to that will get you in the spirit? Or at least make you Read more about Podcast of the Weekend 9: Turkey Rampage Edition[…]
Creativity Breadcrumb 35: Your State’s Thanksgiving Favorite
A recent interactive article by the New York Times has been making the rounds on social media that purports to identify signature Thanksgiving dishes from each state in the U.S. The Read more about Creativity Breadcrumb 35: Your State’s Thanksgiving Favorite[…]
Field Work: Life in Movement
On November 20, 21, and 22, the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presented its Final Showings. The performances encompassed works by faculty artists, of the students’ own, and from classical ballet Read more about Field Work: Life in Movement[…]
Podcast of the Week 8: Thanksgiving Thoughts
Many people have conflicting opinions on Thanksgiving. On the one hand, they appreciate the opportunity to gather with family and friends, eat good food, and be thankful for all that Read more about Podcast of the Week 8: Thanksgiving Thoughts[…]
Creativity Breadcrumb 34: Toulouse-Lautrec Turns 150
Post-Impressionist illustrator, painter, printmaker, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) would be 150 today, and what better way to celebrate than to be inspired by his work… Born to a wealthy family, Read more about Creativity Breadcrumb 34: Toulouse-Lautrec Turns 150[…]
Field Work: Towards a Vivid World
The Annual Elizabeth Bishop Poetry Reading: Mark Strand November 6, 2014 funded courtesy of Priscilla H. Rockwell ’47 and the late H.P. Davis Rockwell Named a MacArthur Fellow in 1987, Read more about Field Work: Towards a Vivid World[…]
Sunday Motivation: Vassar Alum Jane Smiley ’71 on Creating Seeds or Pebbles
Finals are almost upon us. As you prepare for your final papers, projects, and exams, bear in mind the wise words of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Vassar alum Jane Smiley: I Read more about Sunday Motivation: Vassar Alum Jane Smiley ’71 on Creating Seeds or Pebbles[…]