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Fall Convocation
September 2, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefPhotography by Eric Schuman ... Read More »
Live Blogging from 2010 Fall Convocation
September 1, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in Chief3:27 p.m.: Convocation is about to begin in the Vassar Chapel. The Class of 2011 is gathered outside, preparing to process. 3:28 p.m.: The Convocation Choir is filing into the aisle. This year the Choir will sing from the aisles of the Chapel rather than the pews. 3:33 p.m.: The organ music ... Read More »
Vassar's eighth president, Virginia B. Smith, passes away
August 31, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefAt 12:32 p.m. President Catharine B. Hill sent an all campus e-mail informing the College of the passing of Vassar's eighth president, Virginia B. Smith. Smith served as president from 1977-1986 and passed away on Friday, Aug. 27. According to the Vassar College Encyclopedia, Smith worked to improve Vassar during her ... Read More »
New classes, new market
August 30, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefAfter a challenging first day of classes, what sounds better than organic yogurt or a selection of fresh produce? Between the Farmers Market's expanded schedule—it's now open on Thursday and Monday—and today's opening of My Market II on Raymond Avenue, the off-campus for students have markedly increased for the new ... Read More »
Raymond Haunted House to take over College Center
August 30, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefClasses may only have started today, but dedicated Halloween enthusiasts are already planning the annual Raymond Haunted House. Though the name may suggest otherwise, previous incarnations of the Haunted House have moved out of Raymond, such as in 2008 when the event transformed Rockefeller Hall into a Haunted Mansion. According to ... Read More »
Administrators announce changes at Fall Leadership Conference
August 27, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefDuring this morning's Administrative Panel at the Fall Leadership Conference, administrators from the Dean of the College division announced several changes that will take place around campus this semester. Campus Dining Senior Director of Campus Dining Maureen King updated the student leaders present on plans for Campus Dining this year. Beginning on ... Read More »
Arlington voters approve school budget
June 15, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefVoters in Arlington approved the Board of Education's proposed $172.5 million budget on June 15. This budget was officially put forward by the Board of Education on June 1 after the original$176.5 million budget was voted down on May 18. According to The Poughkeepsie Journal, LaGrange Elementary School will close as ... Read More »
President Hill sends letter to the Vassar community
June 4, 2010 by Molly Turpin, Editor in ChiefPresident Catharine Bond Hill sent a letter to the Vassar community at 2:20 p.m. on June 4. In the letter Hill acknowledged the difficulties of the past academic year and the disagreements that it held: "While members of the community didn’t always agree on the best course of action, I ... Read More »
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