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

Mission to Mars

Max Fagin ’10, currently pursuing an M.A. in aerospace engineering, is among the 1,058 people in the running for the first trip to Mars planned by Mars One, a private company founded by Netherlands billionaire Bas Lansdorp. Though the trip doesn't include a return ticket back to Earth, Fagin says he's up for the challenge. Read More …

Superhumans of Vassar

Inspired by the Humans of New York, a popular blog by photographer Brandon Stanton, Vassar first-year student Imrul Islam began Superhumans of Vassar, a photo blog of people he’s met since coming to Vassar. Read More …

Science Improvements

Wrapped in insulation material, New England has been a warming, lantern-like presence on campus all winter long. Vassar will soon enjoy the benefits of the Integrated Science Center project, when New England and Sanders Physics reopen with significant upgrades this summer. Read More …

Bribed into Bridge

William Zhu ’15 never would have learned how to play bridge if a teacher at his high school hadn’t bribed him into it. Now he’s one of the top players in the country and will compete in the World Bridge Federation’s Youth Team Championships in Istanbul this summer. Read More …

March 2014


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