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

Reunion 2012

More than 1,200 alumnae/i from Vassar classes ending in 2s and 7s reconnected with the college and their classmates during Reunion weekend, May 31 through June 3. They participated in such Reunion traditions as the Alumnae/i Parade, the Celebration of Volunteers and Reunion Gifts, and Friday night fireworks, but the weekend held plenty of surprises, too! Read More …

Inspiring Words for New Graduates

On Saturday, May 20, Vassar granted B.A. degrees to 597 students. 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee, credited with helping to end a bloody civil war in Liberia, spoke to the graduates about the importance of commitment and passion. Read More …

Sam Stites '12 Inaugural Venture for America Fellow

When Sam Stites ’12 starts his first post-Vassar job at young tech company TurboSquid in New Orleans later this summer, he’ll do so under special auspices: as a fellow with the inaugural class of Venture for America (VFA). Read More …

Powerhouse Theater Announces Stellar Cast

Vassar and New York Stage and Film’s 28th annual Powerhouse Theater season, which runs from June 22-July 29, includes noted actors Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Santino Fontana, La Chanze, Chloe Sevigny, Jon Tenney ’84, and more! Read More …

June 2012


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