McCoy lecture bridges identity gap
Over the course of her visit to Vassar, social activist Yavilah McCoy proved that genuine discussions about faith-based, racial, class and gender identities are not just possible, but completely necessary.…
Day: September 21, 2016
Reinstatement of ASL meets student demand
This fall, American Sign Language (ASL) joined the long list of languages available for study at Vassar as a part of the Self-Instructional Language Program (SILP). SILP aims to allow…
Jazz prodigy to perform with trio
Every year, Vassar’s Music Department carefully selects artists to be a part of its concert series. One annual concert is designated a Dickinson-Kayden Event that primarily brings jazz concerts to…
Fall season in full swing for VC tennis
Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams suffered huge talent losses from last season, but their futures look bright as they aim to improve upon last year’s results. Longtime head…
Di Bartolo must redefine role of Dean of Students Office
On May 26, 2016, Dean of the College Chris Roellke sent out an all-campus email announcing the appointment of Adriana di Bartolo as Vassar College’s new Dean of Students. The…
Vassar junior launches social app
Are you ever sitting in your dorm room on a Friday night, wondering what the heck there is to do on campus? Sure, you could go check out the Mug,…
VISA bonfire to foster bonds among international students
Dusk descends as yet another source of warmth and light arises. Firewood cracks and s’mores sizzle as the bright bonfire dances amid a lovely group of students. This is what…
Alumna reflects on teaching, lifelong learning after VC
Vassar alumna Carolyn Belle Lyday ’72 updated us on her teaching work and how Vassar has stuck with her in her career. Q: What are you doing right now? A:…
Students achieve high law, med school admission rates
Vassar is well known for its academic excellence, and this excellence is well apparent in its graduate acceptance rates into law school and medical school. According to the 2015 Fact…
Vegan, nut-free mac and cheese to tempt omnivores
Do you think you can’t go vegan because you will miss cheese? Try out this recipe and then reevaluate. Vegan cheese, or cheeze, depending on how much you care about…