Art of Conversation

Richard Olcott, Architect: Making Space for Older Buildings

This week on The Art of Conversation, Alex Barnard chats with Richard Olcott, the architect who designed Vassar's Bridge for Laboratory Sciences. The two discuss Olcott's passion for architecture, his creative process, and the importance of preserving landmarked buildings. The Art of Conversation is a Miscellany News Production. Intro Music: Older than the Sun by Tinmouth. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.

Jackson Lewis '19: Bringing New Wave Back with Spud Cannon

In the first episode of Season 2 of Art of Conversation, Alex Barnard chats over Zoom with Jackson Lewis, lead guitarist of Spud Cannon, to discuss Jackson's musical inspirations, plans for the band in the future and more! Spud Cannon Links: https://www.facebook.com/spudcannonband/ https://www.instagram.com/spudcannonband/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tIGv1B5IXtjtwHndklV4u?si=nGjPkl-jS9G8l_hMKLPdrA Art of Conversation is a Miscellany News Production. Intro Music: Older than the Sun by Tinmouth. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Alex Barnard.

Adam Senack '18: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

In the first remote episode of Art of Conversation, Mack talks over Zoom with Vassar alum Adam Senack, who recently won $50,000 on the game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Art of Conversation is a Miscellany News Production. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Kyle Chung.

Professor Beisaw: NAGPRA and Vassar

In the fifth episode of Art of Conversation, Mack Liederman chats with Associate Professor of Anthropology April Beisaw, who discovered Native American human remains in the office of a retired Vassar professor. Beisaw is joined by three of her students, who have been working to spread awareness around NAGPRA, a 1990 federal law that requires the return of Native possessions to their rightful owners. The Art of Conversation is one of many podcasts produced by Vassar College's newspaper, The Miscellany News. Every week, Contributing Editor Mack Liederman sits down with one of many interesting personalities on Vassar's campus to discuss their unique story. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Julian Lindenmaier.

Juliet G James '23: Being a professional actor

In the fourth episode of The Art of Conversation, Mack Liedarman chats with Juliet James, class of 2023, about her acting career and her Netflix series, Soundtrack. The Art of Conversation is one of many podcasts produced by Vassar College's newspaper, The Miscellany News. Every week, contributing editor Mack Liederman sits down with one of many interesting personalities on Vassar's campus to discuss their unique story. Logo by Juliette Pope. Edited by Julian Lindenmaier.