Alums have been entrepreneurial community builders since the Alumnae/i Association (AAVC) was founded in 1871.
Most everyone is familiar with Classes, which focus on building and maintaining community between classmates and peers. Vassar Clubs focus on building communities where people live and work, while Affinity Engagement focuses on strengthening ties among alums who share identities or undergraduate activities, such as athletic teams and singing groups.
Everyone who matriculates at Vassar is a member of a Vassar Class. Classes plan reunions and mini-reunions, manage social media pages, reach out to one another about supporting the College, and enjoy each other’s updates in the Class Notes section of the Vassar Quarterly magazine. Classes last for a lifetime and represent the largest organizing alums community.
If you are interested in participating in Class activities, reach out to Diana Jedlicka at djedlicka@vassar.edu or (845) 437-5398.
Vassar Clubs serve as a catalyst to bring together the more than 41,000 Vassar alums around the world, fostering lasting connections beyond the College’s gates.
If you are interested in participating in Club activities or starting a Club, reach out to Cheryl McKeever at cmckeever@vassar.edu or (845) 437-5408.
Vassar’s Director of Affinity Engagement strives to create spaces where Vassar alums feel visible, connected, and celebrated. We aim to engage a diverse range of alums, including alum-athletes, FirstGen, performing artists, veterans, international alums, STEM majors, as well as individuals who identify as Asian, Asian American, South Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latiné, Native American and Indigenous, and LGBTQI+. Through tailored initiatives and events, we strive to create spaces where alums with shared affinities find meaningful connections and a sense of belonging within the Vassar community.
We invite you to bring your creativity and ideas to help shape our programming. Your suggestions will play a vital role in enhancing the experiences we offer and ensuring they resonate with our diverse alum community. Join us in crafting events that celebrate and unite our 41,000+ strong Vassar alum network.
For more information or to share your ideas, contact the Vassar Affinity Engagement team at vassaraffinity@vassar.edu or (845) 437-5515.
