Dear all,I am writing with updates about Vassar’s approach to the current challenges to higher education, and with an invitation. As you know, Vassar is a bold institution and always has been since its founding as a women’s college in 1861. Matthew Vassar had as his goal not only initiating a transformational women’s college but […]
Dear all,Yesterday, Vassar sponsored a speaker panel on Islamophobia and Antisemitism, which was open to the public and the Vassar community. The event was intended to foster a thoughtful and open conversation on the complex intersections of hate, speech, and identity. The panel was a part of the Engaged Pluralism Spring Series and focused on […]
As we continue our work into the Spring semester, we remain grateful for the many ways our community has engaged in ongoing dialogue, inquiry, and care for one another. As part of our ongoing commitment to dialogue and community learning, we invite everyone to attend upcoming events hosted by Engaged Pluralism (EP).
Dear all, In recent days, we have seen news coverage of international students and faculty members being detained by federal immigration personnel. Community members from Tufts, Columbia, Brown, Georgetown, University of Minnesota, and other schools have been affected. The Secretary of State has reported that more than 300 student visas have been revoked. We have […]
Dear all, This afternoon we became aware that stickers with threatening messaging and imagery of a Hamas leader and a weapon had been posted on campus. Stickers have been found and removed from the College Center and from restrooms in the library and Rockefeller Hall. Campus Safety staff is looking for any others and will […]