Alumnae/i offer encouraging outlook of post-graduation
Alumnae/i returned last week to share advice and to tell their stories of struggle and success in life after Vassar. All three panels, each one with a different focus,…
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VSA ruminates on divestment resolution
On Sunday, Feb. 17, the resolution in support of divestment from fossil fuel industries was proposed for a second time in Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council, and subsequently tabled again…
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Poughkeepsie contemplates new arts district An arts district may come out of the upcoming zoning renovation of the city of Poughkeepsie. Home to The Chance Theater, the Barrett Art Center,…
Zeligs tapped for VSA Academics
On Feb. 10, in a unanimous decision, the VSA Council appointed Amanda Zeligs ‘13 the new Vice President of Academics, replacing Matt Harvey ’13 who stepped down from the position…
Divestment proposal gains speed
Last week, the Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign, an offshoot of the Vassar Greens, worked to increase its visibility by holding a teach-in and introducing a resolution to the VSA Council…
First Year Program highlights leadership in annual event
On Monday, Feb. 11, Vassar’s student leaders came together in collaboration with Executive Director of the Campus Acitivites Office Terry Quinn and Assistant Director of Residential Wellness Terrence Hanlon, as…
Council endorses proposal to expand Women’s Center
On Sunday, Feb. 10, Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council unanimously voted to adopt a resolution supporting the establishment of a larger, more centralized Campus Life Women’s Center. The resolution maintains…
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Tunisian Human Rights Lawyer Assassinated On Feb. 6, human rights lawyer and leader of the Tunisian Left, Chokri Belaid, was assassinated. The country of Tunisia is particularly known for being…
Westboro Baptist Church to hold rally at VC
Yesterday evening, social media erupted with the news that the Westboro Baptist Church plans to hold a rally...
Zeligs appointed VP for Academics
Filling a position left vacant by Matthew Harvey '13 last month, VSA Council has just appointed Amanda Zeligs '13...