Administration

Students, faculty, and administrators gathered recently in Thompson Library for a symposium sponsored by the Vassar Environmental Research Institute, where they shared ideas on ways to combat climate change.

Three new administrators are collaborating to enhance and advance the goals of Engaged Pluralism on campus.

A Vassar holiday tradition that began more than three decades ago is still bringing joy to children of farm workers throughout the Hudson Valley.

Vassar’s Inclusive History initiative took several steps forward at a retreat at the Alumnae House this fall.

Vassar’s Exploring Transfer program inspires community college students to earn a four-year degree. Now the College is encouraging other institutions to create such programs of their own.

Ten Vassar students spent the summer working for not-for-profit organizations in Poughkeepsie under the auspices of the Office of Community-Engaged Learning’s Community Fellows program.

Vassar was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International with two major awards this year. The Office of Residential Life received the President’s Service Award, and Luis Inoa, Associate Dean of the College for Residential Life and Wellness, was recognized for outstanding contributions by a professional of color.

Vassar College President Elizabeth H. Bradley and Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Jay Baisley officially opened the College’s 40-unit faculty and staff housing building in a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 12.

The Dutchess County Historical Society recently presented its annual Dutchess Award to the Loeb for its “exceptional contributions to the Dutchess County community in the areas of preservation, history and/or education.”