This is Vassar: The newsletter for Vassar College Alumnae/i and Families

AAVC Hosts Legacy Reception at Freshman Parents Weekend

Every fall, Vassar hosts Freshman Parents Weekend — a weekend designed to introduce new Vassar parents to the campus. But for some, it is a reunion of sorts. There are 48 legacy freshman this year, with a parent or parents who also attended Vassar. Read More …

Community Shuttle Brings Students into Poughkeepsie

The vibrant city of Poughkeepsie has a lot to offer residents and visitors in terms of culture, shopping, and schools — but without a car, it is difficult to gain access to those places from Vassar. Read More …

A Sampling of October Speakers

Poet Paige Ackerson-Kiely (pictured) will read from her work in the library on October 7. Read More …

Stanford Welcomes Professor Luke Harris as a Visiting Fellow

The Stanford University Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity recently awarded Vassar College Political Science Professor Luke Harris a visiting fellowship. Read More …

October 2008


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