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

Making a "Vassar" Movie at Catslair

Three alums are calling their new movie one of the “most Vassar” films ever made. Ian Simpson ’05, Sara Wolkowitz ’05, and Sophia Betz ’05 shot Lightning Bugs in a Jar this past summer at Catslair, a bucolic venue for artists and filmmakers owned by Purcell Scheu Palmer ’62. The film will have its world premiere at the 68th Festival de Cannes in May. Read More …

A Conversation with Julian Williams, Vassar’s Title IX Officer

Meet Julian R. Williams, Esq., the college’s Title IX officer responsible for conducting investigations of alleged violations of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies, including sexual assault and harassment. Read More …

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Launches Searchable eMuseum

The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center has launched a new searchable eMuseum, where visitors can explore the database of all 19,000+ objects in the collection. Along with essential details about each object, users can also learn about how each piece entered FLLAC’s collection. Read More …

African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College to Celebrate 30 Years

There is plenty in store for the AAAVC's 11th Triennial, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group. Beginning April 10, the weekend will include an interview with Dr. June Jackson Christmas ’45-4 about pioneering activism. Read More …

April 2015


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