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

President Hill Addresses Actions in Support of Vassar's Community

Like college campuses across the country, Vassar has been grappling with issues relating to race, class, anti-Semitism, and sexual assault, as well as continuing tensions stemming from differing viewpoints about the Middle East. President Catharine Hill recently outlined steps to address these concerns as part of the college’s ongoing efforts to ensure an equitable and supportive community. Read More …

Sophomore Career Connections

Sophomore Career Connections: Linking Liberal Arts to the World of Work brought 152 sophomores back to campus early from winter break to spend the weekend attending workshops, networking, and gaining valuable career insight from more than 50 participating alumnae/i and parents. Read More …

Grace Hopper '28: The Queen of Code

The new short film The Queen of Code documents the career and innovations of Grace Hopper ’28. From her work in the U.S. Navy to her profound role in creating COBOL—a computer programming language still in use today—the documentary provides a glimpse into Hopper’s stunning career. Read More …

Film Shines a Light on Senior Beauty Pageants

Film producer Josh Alexander ’97 screened his latest film, Pretty Old, at the Martel Theater. The awarding-winning documentary follows four women, ranging in age from 67 to 84, as they compete in the Ms. Senior Sweetheart Pageant. Read More …

February 2015


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