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

Geraldine Laybourne ’69 Honored with Val-Kill Medal Award

Former AAVC President Geraldine “Gerry” Laybourne ’69 was honored with the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal Award. The award, bestowed this month, is given annually to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to humanitarian efforts in their communities and around the world. Read More …

Our Class of 2018 Posse

After a rigorous selection process at the Posse Foundation, Vassar welcomed 10 military veterans as members of the Class of 2018. The women and men chosen served in Iraq and Afghanistan and represent the Army, Marines, Army National Guard, and Navy. Read More …

A Day at Vassar

For the fourth year, the college opens its doors—and its campus—to friends and neighbors in the Hudson Valley. This event includes three periods of lectures, tours, and a concert, for those who register by October 7. Join us for this wonderful day! Read More …

Exploring College

Vassar initiated the Exploring College program in 2009 to increase college attendance rates for promising students from low-income families in Poughkeepsie and nearby. Almost all of the participants do go on to college, but NaIa Jackson is the first who will attend Vassar. Read More …

October 2014


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