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In Bermuda for 5 weeks this summer, Professor Laura Haynes is working with students to collect and grow small plankton called foraminifera—or forams. Forams are a group of organisms that bridge together biology, geology, and chemistry: they also help to regulate carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
We had to share this amazing story about Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, founded by Susan Baur '61. https://nyti.ms/4pRN004
Taking Out the Trash: These Old Ladies Are Cleaning Up Cape Cod (Gift Article)
The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage estimate they’ve removed 6,000 pounds of refuse from ponds on Cape Cod. “There’s no better feeling,” one said.
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Helping to make the world better, 23 Vassar students have taken part in Projects for Peace since its founding in 2007. The organization recently had a gathering at Vassar, "The Ecology of Peacebuilding." https://bit.ly/4vY7RQt
Violent masculinity, repentance, and a moral arc—these are a few of the terms Curtis Dozier, Associate Chair and Professor of Greek and Roman Studies, uses in his Pittsburgh Review of Books op-ed about the Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey. https://bit.ly/4pBrDjq
Picked up a very cool item: a commemorative pin for the @vassar.bsky.social 50th anniversary from 1915, with a ribbon for an alumna from the class of 1905 (I'm also an '05 alum, but 2005 of course). There were only about 200 people who graduated in 1905, so I suspect not too many of these were made!
In this recent Q&A, Steven Cook '90 discusses his path to becoming a longtime Council on Foreign Relations Middle East Fellow and the interesting adventures he's encountered along the way. (Photo collage by Erik Freer) https://bit.ly/4b51PWV
The art of dance has been thriving at Vassar for decades, yet the College has never had an actual dance major. That will change this fall. (Photo by Buck Lewis) https://bit.ly/4f7abQb
"...students are searching for a credible way to connect their education to the larger question of how to build a life under conditions they experience as politically fragmented, economically precarious and morally disorienting." @insidehighered.com Prof. Jonathon Kahn https://bit.ly/3TkcDu3
What do students do at Vassar during the summer? Some work full-time jobs on campus—and they each love something about the work they're doing!
Exploring art to become better physicians—fantastic idea! (Photos by Destiny Kearney) https://bit.ly/4fgYzsP
Congratulations to Lisa Kudrow ’85 on receiving her third consecutive Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nomination for her role as Valerie Cherish in HBO's The Comeback! https://bit.ly/3T0eN1Z
Wonderful evening with @robertkbrigham.bsky.social and the Vassar Club of San Diego. Thanks for sharing your stories and new book with us, Prof. Brigham! @vassar.bsky.social
Two award-winning Vassar authors—Amina Luqman-Dawson '97 and Torrey Maldonado ’96—share a shelf at the Obama Presidential Center Branch of the Chicago Public Library.
Summer is the perfect time to relax and check out some amazing artwork from the regional exhibitions, "Transforming Collage: Hudson Valley." You'll find works in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Millbrook. https://bit.ly/4f7ixGa
Why collage is taking over Hudson Valley galleries this summer
Presented alongside a Vassar College symposium, 10 mid-Hudson exhibitions will highlight the growing influence of collage in contemporary art.
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Our Pre-College Summer Program students enjoyed a visit to Fika & Hygge, a distinctive Poughkeepsie candy and coffee shop, to learn about the cherished Scandinavian tradition of slowing down for conversation and sweet (and sour) treats! (Photos by Aaron Engelhardt)
We have a fantastic lineup of Signature Programs the the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts for the 2026-27 school year—from AI, to climate action, to exploring nature through science and art. (Photo by Jeremy Bitterman) https://bit.ly/4uz2439
Imagine spending a semester in an idyllic coastal village in Ireland, teaching local children and immersing yourself in the area’s culture. That’s been the experience of Vassar students for the past 40 years as part of the transformative Clifden program. https://bit.ly/4wuZ0Xx
Congratulations to this year’s Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) award honorees: Clockwise from top: Marianne Begemann ’79, Katrine “Cage” Ames ’69, Eric Marcus ’80, Juliany “Loma” Taveras ’16, Katherine “Gig” Babson Jr. ’69, and Jonathan Karl ’90. https://bit.ly/4oTqaVl
While some colleges and universities are cutting arts programming, these four—including Vassar—are launching a new dance major. https://bit.ly/4oJv7js
Happy Father's Day to all of our amazing dads! (Photos by Karl Rabe)
Celebrating the African Spirit's Juneteenth celebration begins Saturday with a parade at 12:30pm at Main and Market streets, and continues at Waryas Park from 1-5pm. Come and enjoy live performances, food, vendors, and more!
Calling on all Brewers! Do you know an athlete, a team, or an individual who should be inducted into our Athletics Hall of Fame? Make a nomination today! (Photos by Stockton Photo Inc.) https://tinyurl.com/37j9722j
After graduating Vassar, Alexa Mousley ’20 traveled to Cambridge where she worked to obtain her PhD—and led ground-breaking research in brain neuroconnectivity. Mousley's work was highlighted in the latest issue of VQ. https://bit.ly/4wXXy0R
After graduating Vassar, Alexa Mousley ’20 traveled to Cambridge where she worked obtain her PhD—and lead ground-breaking reserach in brain neuroconnectivity. Mousley's work was highlighted in the latest issue of VQ. https://bit.ly/4wXXy0R
