The Vassar community is mourning the death of Dr. June Jackson Christmas ’45-4. She died on New Year’s Eve at age 99. Her contributions to the field of mental health and the Vassar community were vast and deep.
Architects responsible for restoring Notre-Dame of Paris recently talked about their efforts to rebuild the cathedral after the devastating fire and how research by the late Professor Andrew Tallon has aided their efforts.
Veteran journalist Chip Reid ’77 visited campus to speak about his book Battle Scars, which documents the experiences of the Iraq War veterans with whom he was embedded 20 years ago.
Dede Thompson Bartlett ’65 paid a visit to the campus to meet with students who received fellowships she is funding and to talk about her gift to help fund a new building that will house the Career Education and Admission offices.
The dedication and official opening of the Richard L. Cretella Tennis Center in September kicked off a new era for Vassar’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, thanks to donors with a strong connection to the sport and to Vassar.
Multicultural and Affinity Engagement in the Office of Advancement is gearing up to introduce an exciting initiative, which strives to deepen connections and foster engagement among Vassar alums globally, celebrating their shared experiences and diverse backgrounds.
The Department of Athletics and Physical Education will host its annual Athletics Day of Giving on October 5 and 6. Funds raised in the 27-hour event will benefit the College’s 29 teams and the department at large.
