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Alums have been entrepreneurial community builders since the Alumnae/i Association (AAVC) was founded in 1871.
Most everyone is familiar with Classes, which focus on building and maintaining community between classmates and peers. Vassar Clubs focus on building communities where people live and work, while Multicultural and Affinity Groups focus on strengthening ties among alums who share identities or undergraduate activities, such as athletic teams and singing groups.