Lotto selected as Dean of Studies
Benjamin Lotto was recently selected to be the new Dean of Studies and will be officially starting in July 2014. Lotto is a professor in the Mathematics Department and acted…
Day: January 22, 2014
VSA certifies ComedyNormative
From its inception in 2009, ComedyNormative has held a special place in Vassar’s comedy scene. In addition to being the only co-ed stand-up troupe, its lack of auditions speaks to…
Office of the President opposes Israel boycott
During Winter Break on the second day of the New Year, the College released a statement announcing its opposition to an academic boycott of Israeli educational institutions. This decision comes…
Men’s basketball holds winning record
After enjoying a strong winning streak to start off the season and a shortened winter break, the men’s basketball team was back in action on December 30. Over break, the…
Campus must reframe conceptions, realization of diversity
On Jan. 16, 2013, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed over 140 college presidents at the White House for an event designed to spur discussion and action…
Vassar accepts new Posse students
On Friday, Jan. 17, the College announced on their Facebook page the acceptance of 10 veterans to Vassar’s Class of 2018 through the Posse program. This will be Vassar’s second…
Annual student gift donates proceeds to internship fund
The Thompson Memorial Library’s 24-hour hour space conjures up a certain image of overworked students and coffee, but there is no denying that it fills a need left by a…
Vegan podcasters to advocate conscious eating habits
Seeking to promote awareness and healthy lifestyle choices, the Vassar Animal Rights Coalition (VARC) will be hosting a talk in the upcoming weeks featuring two prominent members of the animal…
Modfest evolves in harmony with expanding art forms
Over a decade ago, Modfest Founder and Director Dee Wilson retired, but retirement was not an excuse to stop supporting art. Along with her husband, Professor of Music Richard Wilson,…
Work-study employees gain food-service skills at ACDC
One of the essential spots to visit on a tour of Vassar is the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC), nicknamed the “Deece,” that doubles up as an event rendezvous point…