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

Vassar’s Fulbright Scholars

Eleven Vassar students—including Rachael Borne (pictured)—were granted Fulbright Fellowships that will support plans to teach and conduct research in several countries as far away as Vietnam, Argentina, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan. Vassar ranks fifth in producing Fulbright Scholars compared to other bachelor’s degree-granting institutions, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More …

Modfest 2014

Modfest 2014 will bring dance, drama, visual art, film, literature, poetry, and music to campus from January 23 through February 7. Participants in this year’s program include guest artists, Vassar students, faculty, alumnae/i, and students from Poughkeepsie-area schools. Read More …

Women Do Indeed Compute

Neither Asia Bryant ’14 nor Vivian Chen ’15 nor Stephanie Zhu ’16 planned to take a computer science class when they came to Vassar, but all three are now computer science majors, thanks in large part to their mentor, associate professor Jennifer Walter. Read More …

Adene Wilson ’69 talks about Modfest

Twelve years after creating Modfest with her husband, Vassar Professor of Music Richard Wilson, Adene “Dee” Wilson talks about her inspiration and how the festival has changed over the years. A trained violinist and music major, Wilson’s goal is to bring 20th and 21st century art to today’s students. Read More …

February 2014


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