Bennington College Upcoming Public Events, January 2023

Bennington College Upcoming Public Events, January 2023
*All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Writers Reading: Craig Morgan Teicher and Mark Wunderlich
January 5 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Craig Morgan Teicher and Mark Wunderlich will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: Douglas Bauer and Deirdre McNamer
January 6 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Doug Bauer and Deirdre McNamer will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: Alice Mattison and Clifford Thompson
January 7 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Alice Mattison and Clifford Thompson will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: Parul Sehgal and Eula Biss
January 8 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Parul Sehgal and Eula Biss will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: Franny Choi and Toya Wolfe
January 9 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Franny Choi and Toya Wolfe will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: David Gates and Jill McCorkle
January 11 | 7:00-8:00 PM
David Gates and Jill McCorkle will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Plastics' Impact on Human Health: A Free Beyond Plastics Webinar
January 12 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Join Beyond Plastics and renowned pediatrician and toxicologist, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan to learn what we know, what we don’t know, and what researchers strongly suspect about the impact of plastics on human health and future generations. More.
Writers Reading: Rena Mosteirin, Leena Soman Navani, and John Beebe West
January 12 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Readings from the current Alumni fellows of the Bennington Writing Seminars. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
Writers Reading: Jai Chakrabarti and Carmen Giménez
January 13 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Jai Chakrabarti and Carmen Giménez will read as part of the Writers Reading series. Community members are invited to join these readings over Zoom. More.
A Theoretical Physicist in the Making
After completing his second undergraduate research project in theoretical physics, Swagata Datta ’23 reflected upon his Bennington education and Field Work Term experiences, which informed his research interests and plan for continued education. Story by Halley Le ’25.
Bennington Books Gift Guide
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself this holiday season, we’ve rounded up a handy list of new and classic books written by the Bennington community to delight even the pickiest of readers.
Bennington College COVID-19 Updates
Keep up with the latest COVID-19 updates on the College’s website.
Members of the Local Community Visiting Campus
Members of the local community are currently allowed in public outdoor spaces on Bennington College’s campus.
If attending an in-person event on campus, please fill out the Guest COVID Vaccination Protocol form, and be prepared to show your vaccination card. While attending indoor events, wearing a mask is currently optional.
We recommend all visitors, regardless of vaccine status:
  • Wear a mask at all times while on campus
  • Allow at least 6 feet of space between you and others
Visitor parking is available at the North Gate. Residential buildings, Commons Dining Hall, Crossett Library, and areas near student housing remain closed to the public.
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