From the tennis courts behind Josselyn House, to far-flung corners of the globe, June Ross Marks ’49 has embraced a life of curiosity, determination, and generosity. Her Vassar experience opened doors she never imagined, doors she would later hold open for others through her loyal volunteer service to the College and the June Ross Marks ’49 Travel Fund.

Vassar’s five new trustees bring a wealth of talent and a wide variety of expertise to the board as they assume four-year terms this fall. They are Maybelle Taylor Bennett ’70, Jon Friedland ’90, P’24; Wendy Holcombe P’28; W. Kimathi Marangu ’88, P’26; and Alex Wei ’97.

One of the nation’s most prominent civil rights leaders, returned to her alma mater on October 3 and had this message for the Vassar community: In these troubled times, keep fighting, but do all you can to bring others along to help you.

Before the award ceremony, Bennett gave a talk on her pioneering work mobilizing faith communities to confront global crises and transform conflicts into opportunities for healing and change.

Vassar’s 29 intercollegiate athletics teams are revving up for the eighth annual Day of Giving, a 29-hour event that kicks off on October 14.

Students interested in fashion, entrepreneurship, and sweet kicks got an inside look at what it takes to make it in the apparel industry from luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman on September 25.

Summer internships have long helped Vassar students gain work experience and learn more about possible career paths. Many of these internships are hosted by those in the alum network. We highlight four exciting opportunities that Vassar students engaged with this summer, strengthening their resumes as well as their bonds of the Vassar community.

Vassar’s rowing crew recently hosted an Alum Rowing Regatta and Celebration with rowers, coaches, and descendants of Joe Rantz of The Boys in the Boat fame.