Colleges
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institutions of higher learning call Dutchess home. Take advantage
of theater & music offerings, art exhibits, sporting & special
events. Each college is situated on a scenic campus. Also be sure to read more about the fine arts and cultural centers located in Dutchess County. |
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Bard College Description: A liberal arts college founded in 1860, 600-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River. Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry, presents a variety of opera, music, drama, and dance performances. Special events include the annual Bard Music Festival, conferences, lectures, and other public presentations. Center for Curatorial Studies presents exhibitions of contemporary art. Levy Econonmics Institute hosts conference and lectures on economic and policy issues. Location: Rt. 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson. Contact: 845/758-6822 URL: Bard.edu Codes: G, T, H |
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Culinary Institute of America Description: Bachelor's and associate degree programs for careers in the culinary arts, baking and pastry arts. 2,700 students. 800/285-4627. Continuing education programs for foodservice professionals, all year. Adult education courses for food enthusiasts, spring and fall. 800/888-7850. Five award-winning, student-staffed restaurants. Location: Rt. 9, Hyde Park. Contact: 845/452-9600, 845/471-6608 for reservations. See restaurant section. URL: CIAChef.edu Codes: G, T, H |
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Community College Description: Serves over 25,000 local residents each year through credit and credit-free classes and training for business and industry. Features 65 academic programs, an art gallery, a theatre, and numerous cultural activities open to the public presented on campus throughout the year. Main campus on 130 acres in the Town of Poughkeepsie with an extension site on Myers Corners Road. Location: 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie. Contact: 845/431-8000 URL: SUNYDutchess.edu Codes: G, T, H |
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| Marist
College Description: Liberal arts college on the Hudson River. 4000 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students; offers professional training to business, government and nonprofit organizations. Marist Art Gallery showcases Hudson Valley artists. Musicals, plays and lectures in the Nelly Goletti Theatre. Lowell Thomas Communications Center exhibits personal effects of the late broadcaster. Men's and women's NCAA Division I athletic contests on site as well as crew races on the Hudson River. Location: Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. Contact: 845/575-3174 URL: Marist.edu Codes: G, T, H |
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| Vassar
College Description: Liberal arts, co-ed college founded by brewer/philanthropist Matthew Vassar in 1861. Beautiful 1000-acre campus with 200 species of trees, two lakes, outdoor amphitheater, ecological preserve, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Powerhouse Summer Theater, James W. Palmer Gallery, Skinner Hall of Music, and Class of 1951 Observatory. Meeting facilities available at campus Alumnae House inn/restaurant. Location: 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. Contact: 845/437-7404 URL: Vassar.edu Codes: T, H, G, F |
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