Faculty show support for VSA vote
“We the undersigned faculty of Vassar state our full support for VSA students to vote in accord with their conscience and to administer student funds. We acknowledge the reasonable, respectful…
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VSA statement regarding BDS vote
To our fellow students, As we’re sure you’re all aware, the VSA Council is set to vote this Sunday on a series of resolutions and amendments pertaining to BDS. While…
BDS resolution stifles student activism, erases complexity
J Street U Vassar would like to formally announce their opposition to the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) resolution pending at Vassar and reiterate its opposition to the wider BDS…
BDS Coalition to reach broader audience through art
SJP and Jewish Voice for Peace coauthored a BDS Resolution that has led to a series of campus events. They aim to increase its awareness with students before the VSA…
Alumna expresses discontent with Vassar BDS movement
Imagine five Vassar departments and two programs co-sponsoring a speech by a Ku Klux Klan supporter. Or Vassar giving its imprimatur to a rant against members of the LGBTQ community…
Letter to the Editor 04/10/2014
Had I any doubts that our students are ill-served when faculty act primarily as activists rather than scholars, Prof. Schreier’s letter (“Campus Discourse Continues to Be Strong,” The Miscellany News…
Letter to the Editor 04/10/14
On April 2, The Miscellany News published a letter titled “Campus Discourse Continues to be Strong,” by Joshua Schreier. Professor Schreier seems entirely disinterested in being a role model for…
Letter to the Editor 3/27/14
The February 28th “Open letter in defense of academic freedom in Palestine/Israel and in the United States” which was published in the Miscellany News is a remarkable document. It’s signed…
Howard’s opinion disregards academia
Responding to articles and letters from us and other alumnae/i, Katherine Howard ’12 purports to offer her own “case for academic freedom” (The Miscellany News, “Vassar BDS sentiments not shared…
Vassar BDS sentiments not shared by all
In response to President Hill and Dean Chenette’s decision to denounce the stance of the ASA and the broader BDS movement on behalf of the College, I want to make…