 The Bard Queer Leadership Project to Host Queer Leaders Vision ForumProvost John B. Weinstein (he/him) and Director of the Bard Queer Leadership Project, Dr. Carla Stephens (she/her), will be in conversation with Davis Brown.  Bard College at Simon's Rock to Screen '20 Days in Mariupol'This event is open to the public and is free to attend.  Simon's Rock Food Pantry Accepting DonationsThe Rocker Pantry also provides necessary cold-weather gear, clothing, hygiene products, and various household supplies.  Simon's Rock Presents Annual Dance ConcertBoth performances start at 7 p.m.  'Slow Dancing' Opens at the Hillman Jackson GalleryThis exhibit opened November 30, 2023, and will run through January 22, 2024.  Exhibit Opens at the Hillman Jackson Gallery at Simon's RockLazar's showcase of drawings and paintings, entitled "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'" will open with an in-person reception on Sept. 4, 2023, at 5 p.m.  Simon's Rock Announces New Faculty and StaffWith the launch of the Bard Queer Leadership Project and the expansion of the Center for Equity and Inclusion, each of these new members of our community speaks to the exciting and progressive changes at Simon's Rock.  2023 Book One Lecture At Simon's RockThe lecture and Q&A will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. in the McConnell Theater on the Simon's Rock campus. The event is open to the public and free of charge, and will be available on livestream.  Simon's Rock Celebrates Pride This March with Lecture, Dance PerformanceSimon's Rock observes Pride Week every year in March to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility and to allow students time to celebrate during the academic year.  Bard Queer Leadership Project at Simon's RockThe BQLP is envisioned to expand to a complete college serving traditional age and transfer students over the next few years and would be the first intentionally queer-serving college in the world.  Simon's Rock: Concert Commemorating Black History MonthThe ensemble will constitute a string quartet, and will offer works by Joseph Bologne (the Chevalier St. George), Florence Price, William Grant Still, George Walker, and Jessie Montgomery.  Simon's Rock is a Top Producer of Fulbright ScholarsThis recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.  Bard College Accepting Submissions for Open-Access Academic JournalThe Early College Research Institute at Bard College at Simon's Rock is now accepting submissions for the newest issue of its digital, open-access academic journal focused on the early college movement, Early College Folio Volume 2, Issue 2.  The Orchestra Now Returns to Bard College at Simon's RockThe free performance is led by assistant conductor Andrés Rivas and marks the Orchestra's fifth visit to Simon's Rock and the first one since 2017.  Simon's Rock Theater Program to Perform 'RIOT'"RIOT" is directed by Assistant Professor of Theater and alumna Sara Katzoff '97.  Simon's Rock to host Symposium on Social Justice and InclusionThis year's keynote speaker will be Lesley Martinez on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in The McConnell Theater, located in the Daniel Arts Center. Martinez's keynote address is titled "Healing is an Iterative Process like Learning."  Faculty Forum at Simon's RockThe Faculty Forum provides an opportunity to hear from Simon's Rock faculty about the scholarly and creative work they do outside the classroom.  ThinkFood Conference at Simon's RockThe theme of the 2022 ThinkFOOD conference, hosted by the Center for Food Studies, is "Regenerative." Southern Berkshire Schools Awarded Grant for Students to Attend Curiosity CampThe Early College Support grant will allow for five students to attend a two week summer program at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.  Simon's Rock Alum to Host Book ReadingThe book reading at Simon's Rock is part of Taylor's North American Book Tour for Spirit Traffic from May-August 2022. The reading and book signing will be followed by a discussion and moth-style storytelling with audience members sharing their own adventure stories.  Simon's Rock Professor Awarded Guggenheim and Fulbright FellowshipsBachmann is a 20th century Austrian writer and poet. |
