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Gifting Green: The Spirit of ’71

With the class of 1971’s landmark Reunion approaching, Jill Troy Werner ’71 created an Endowment for Research and Teaching on Climate Change and Sustainability, and Mary Price ’71 along her husband, Nick Waser—both of whom are field ecologists—made a gift to support “people and programs” at the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve. These gifts inspired their class to fund the Class of 1971 Gateway to the Old Vassar Farm as its 50th Reunion gift.

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Three-Part Series Honors Groundbreaking Professor of Art History Linda Nochlin

The 1971 essay “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” by Professor of Art History Linda Nochlin ’51, which examined the underappreciation of women artists, became required reading for art historians. The College recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the essay and the 70th anniversary of Nochlin’s graduation from Vassar with a three-part tribute.

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Vassar to Rename Cultural Center Building

Vassar College’s ALANA Center, which provides resources and programs for students of color, will be named for Professor Jeh Vincent Johnson, the pioneering African American architect and former Vassar faculty member who designed it. President Elizabeth H. Bradley made the announcement as part of the recent African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College (AAAVC) Triennial, which celebrates the contributions of African American alumnae/i, students, faculty, administrators, and staff of Vassar College. Johnson died in January.

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AAAVC’s 13th Triennial: A Chance to Reconnect, Remember, and Reflect

The African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College (AAAVC) celebrated its 13th Triennial April 9-11, hosting nearly 100 alumnae/i of the College. While the event was virtual, Karen Roberts Turner ’86 echoed what many AAAVC members expressed throughout the weekend: “The virtual platform actually allowed some alums to participate who otherwise might not have been able to travel. I was delighted to reconnect with so many of the people who made my Vassar experience as a student and as an alum so incredibly meaningful,” she said.

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AAVC Spotlight: Earth Month Focus: Kabira Stokes ’99 and Lydia Mendoza

This year, the alumnae/i association, AAVC, turns 150. Throughout 2021, the College will be celebrating this anniversary by highlighting a few of Vassar’s most notable alumnae/i in architecture, arts, business, education, entertainment, healthcare, humanitarian efforts, law, social justice, and technology. For Earth Month, we focus on two alumnae who have dedicated themselves to bettering the planet’s environment while creating opportunity for all.

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AAVC Corner: It’s Virtually Reunion!

Get on board. Next Stop, Reunion! Find out how to register and more...

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In the Media - March 2021 Roundup

A roundup of Vassar and its alumnae/i, faculty members, students, administrators, and staff in the news for March 2021.

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Take the Alum Census and Tell Us What You REALLY Think!

We want to make sure that Vassar is serving the needs of its diverse alum body—one that is 40,000-strong and spans eight decades! Take this year's Alumnae/i Census and Attitudinal Study.

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Introducing Vassar’s Mobile App—for Alums!

Check out the alumnae/i module of Vassar’s mobile app, which provides quick and easy access to numerous tools and important information. Quickly survey alum social media, upcoming events, VassarNet, and a host of other content such as VQ and the Misc.

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In the Media - February 2021 Roundup

A roundup of Vassar and its alumnae/i, faculty members, students, administrators, and staff in the news for January 2021.

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Sophomore Career Connections Program Gets Students Ready to Thrive in the “New Future of Work”

During the first-ever virtual Sophomore Career Connections program, 100 alumnae/i and parent mentors helped more than 250 second-year students gain insight into the networking process in general and specific fields of interest.

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AAVC Corner: January Winterim

Winterim. What is it? A term coined to signify the long break between semesters during COVID, three weeks longer than usual for Vassar students (classes resume on February 17). And most notably, a unique, silver lining opportunity to tap into the talents of our remarkable alumnae/i and parents for the benefit of students in the virtual space.

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AAVC Spotlight: Petero Sabune ’77

Throughout a wide-ranging career in the Episcopal priesthood, Rev. Canon Petero Sabune ’77 has tackled issues as global as the acceptance of women priests in Africa and as local as the food insecurity of his neighbors in Mount Vernon, NY.

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In the Media - November 2020 Roundup

A roundup of Vassar and its alumnae/i, faculty members, students, administrators, and staff in the news for November 2020.

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In the Media - December 2020 Roundup

A roundup of Vassar and its alumnae/i, faculty members, students, administrators, and staff in the news for December 2020.

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