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Marist College, Vassar College, the State University of New York at New Paltz, the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Mid-Hudson Technology Council are among the partners in the new event, which came about through a partnership between the non-profit FIRST organization and the Lego Group. IBM has also provided support for the program. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Ni hao! Stissing Mountain welcomes Chinese students Feb 1, 2008
They'll take trips to New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston, and spend Chinese New Year celebrating at Vassar College. "It just gets better and better every year," said Pogoda. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Up on the roof: 'Green Gang' pitches solar Jan 24, 2008
Mark Durniak, now a freshman at Vassar College, began his Arlington senior project under the mentorship of Meribal Pregnall to get the project started. It explored alternative energy sources to supply power to the aquarium room during power outages. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
The World's Most Expensive Universities Jan 23, 2008
Rounding out the top five: Ohio s Kenyon College ($38,140), Bucknell University in Pennsylvania ($38,134) and Vassar College ($38,115) and Sarah Lawrence College ($38,090), both in New York. All private, all selective and all extremely pricey--and that s before room, board and books are factored in. (Forbes -- Business)
Johnson to headline rally Jan 18, 2008
Johnson, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, pursued her education in her home state, earning her undergraduate degree in political science with a minor in French at Vassar College, where she competed as the No. 2 singles player of the women's tennis team. She received a master of arts degree in comparative politics, a master of public administration degree and a doctorate in government from Cornell University. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Burmese musician living incognito Jan 17, 2008
Crapser has also been in talks with Vassar College and Bard College in an attempt to encourage both universities to utilize Naing's particular skill set as a musician, scholar, and instructor. Currently, neither organization has returned phone calls, but Crapser remains optimistic that once the winter break ends, she will be able to successfully contact the appropriate individuals in each respective music department. (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
Caroline K. Keck, 99, pioneer of art conservation Jan 16, 2008
She graduated from Vassar College and received a master's degree in art history from Harvard University in 1932. She met Sheldon Keck when they both took a course on art materials at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Obituaries -- Jan. 3, 2008 Jan 4, 2008
Mrs. Everson attended Packer Collegiate Institute, Vassar College, and graduated from Ohio University. She then completed a dietetic internship at the University of Michigan Hospital. (Milford Mirror, CT)
Critics pick the best of 2007 Dec 29, 2007
" Pamuk, who lives in Istanbul, has a reputation as a social commentator, though he sees himself as a fiction writer with no political agenda. His writings reveal the issues of both Western and Eastern, Islamic culture and the often disturbing aspects of our modern global world. Visual Arts By Marcia Stamell Lucio Pozzi, paintings, May 5 to June 24. BCB Art, Hudson. Lucio Pozzi's thumbnail sized abstract images lived up to the artists' prediction that these very small works would fill a large... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Loomis estate gives $2.8 million Dec 23, 2007
Also receiving 350,000 this week were the Iowa State University Foundation and Vassar College ... Jane M. Loomis received her undergraduate degree from Vassar College. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Winners of the Eighth Annual John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Awards Announced Dec 17, 2007
The ADs are Kevin Anderson, United States Military Academy; Sharon Beverly, Vassar College; Rudy Carvajal, California State University Bakersfield; Deborah Chin, University of New Haven; Rudy Davalos, AD Emeritus at the University of New Mexico; Earl Edwards, University of California San Diego; Herman Frazier, University of Hawaii; Michael Garrett, University of Southern California; Dan Guerrero, University of California Los Angeles; Craig Littlepage, University of Virginia; Warde Manuel,... (Nacda.com)
Students unearth local history Dec 13, 2007
The connection between these seemingly disparate historical communities came to light recently when McAdoo, searching for a historically relevant manner in which to utilize the geotechnical equipment available at Vassar College, managed to come into contact with Lorraine Roberts of the Dutchess County Historical Society. Roberts informed McAdoo of the possibility that members of the Guinea Hill community, particularly those involved with the St. James parish, were buried in unmarked graves in... (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
Letters to the Editor Dec 13, 2007
Marist College, Vassar College and the Culinary Institute of America are all located there, as well as Bard College, which Gannon apparently visited. In addition to this, Hyde Park, located not far from Red Hook (a town which is apparently "dying at no one's hands"), boasts an impressive level of tourism. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
'Twas a Christmas Poem Whodunit Dec 9, 2007
The Vassar College English professor examines texts for clues to authorship, most famously when he unmasked journalist Joe Klein as the author of "Primary Colors" during the Clinton administration. Foster devotes a chapter to the debate in his 2000 book, "Author Unknown," and concludes that Moore was more Scrooge than jolly elf. (Newsmax)
Students find value in schools abroad Dec 7, 2007
Many private institutions like Syracuse University and Vassar College employ home tuition policies that charge students studying abroad the same amount as the institution's full tuition. Proponents of full tuition policies argue that charging students the institutional tuition discourages them from picking study abroad programs because of cost. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
China Exchange prepares to celebrate 10th anniversary, receives $1,000 grant Dec 7, 2007
One of the new itinerary additions include celebrating the Chinese New Year at Vassar College, which will "give them an opportunity to see an excellent small liberal arts college in the east," according to Pogoda. The students will also attend museums, musicals, and other cultural centers, as well as get a feel for the local Hudson Valley. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Princeton gives strong showing in rare Jadwin Gym appearance Dec 4, 2007
Capping off the day, Princeton finished by beating Vassar College by a score of 19-8. Epee and foil won their bouts convincingly with scores of 7-2 and 8-1, respectively. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Pauline Mercer, 89; worked on 'Masterpiece Theatre' Nov 30, 2007
She earned a degree in French from Vassar College in 1942, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Beginning in her teens, she developed into a champion golfer and played the remainder of her life. (Boston Globe)
Collegiate Quidditch takes off figuratively, at least Nov 27, 2007
By this month's Intercollegiate Quidditch World Cup Fall Festival, there were banners, team processions worthy of Olympic opening ceremonies, halftime entertainment and 12 seven-person coed Middlebury teams vying for the chance to play the visiting team from Vassar College. Play-by-play commentary floated over the campus on loudspeakers. (USA Today -- Life)
CinemaNow Appoints Ashley Woodworth Senior Vice President of Marketing Nov 27, 2007 Vocal authority Nov 6, 2007 Dutchess County Legislature District 24 - Tim Basting Nov 3, 2007 Civic leader, ex-legislator Martha Wehrle dead at 81 Nov 2, 2007 Sharon hopes to win first title in her own backyard Oct 29, 2007 Lady Vols get soggy soccer win over Bama Oct 26, 2007 MOAA Helps Coordinate the Second Florida Classic Symposium Oct 20, 2007 Feminist 'Justice' at Duke Oct 18, 2007 Homeland fencing club 'en garde' for fundraiser Oct 18, 2007 Men's Results Oct 15, 2007 How can graphite and diamond be so different if they are both composed of pure carbon? Oct 11, 2007 Elizabeth Bean Oct 9, 2007 Squash: Women players crash out in 1st round Oct 5, 2007 Sports Lessons for the Business World Oct 5, 2007 Claudia Stevens to present ‘Blue Lias' at MUW Oct 4, 2007 Early exits for Sharon and Tricia in Canada Oct 1, 2007 Full Story » Sep 28, 2007 Gulls Stumble on Day One at MIT Invitational Sep 22, 2007 Leading scholars join faculty Sep 21, 2007 John Lincoln Stewart, 90; first provost of John Muir College at UC San Diego Sep 21, 2007 Pulitzer winner to take over as New Yorker's poetry editor Sep 20, 2007 GW Names Wendy Lawrence Men's Squash Coach Sep 20, 2007 Labor of Love Sep 13, 2007 Marist Uses Second-Half Rally To Tie Albany Sep 10, 2007 Marist Suffers 1-0 Loss At Lehigh Sep 8, 2007 Columbia shuttle disaster inspired Bill Pullman's play at the Magic Sep 5, 2007 Marist Men's, Women's Soccer Games Moved Sep 3, 2007 Southwest Riverside County School News Briefs: Water district offers scholarship Sep 3, 2007 Jackson unrecognizable as boxer-turned-bum Aug 27, 2007 Modern explorer: Zambon continues global studies Aug 26, 2007 Where rock and opera still collide Aug 17, 2007 CATHARINE BOND HILL: A better way to rank America's colleges Jul 19, 2007 Tuesday Back in Time 07-17-2007 Jul 18, 2007 It's a bot's life Jul 13, 2007 Boot camp takes author back to baking basics Jul 11, 2007 South Dakota mourns fallen soldier Jul 11, 2007 MOAA Elects Officers and Board of Directors for 2007-08 Jul 10, 2007 Obituaries in the News Jul 9, 2007 KEVIN WOSTER: Family of Green Beret family living with a loss beyond words Jul 9, 2007 Beatrice Spencer Noyes, at 87; author made nature her cause Jul 8, 2007 Summer theater steps out of NY Jul 7, 2007 Historical Society ends season with award, historic marker Jul 6, 2007 Human Impact Jul 6, 2007 Soldier had tie to Bay State Jul 3, 2007 More of this story Jul 3, 2007 READ MORE > Jul 3, 2007 AGU Journal Highlights -- June 29, 2007 Jun 30, 2007 Sterling vocalist heads to Italy Jun 22, 2007 Shepaug Scholars Honored Jun 16, 2007 Shepaug's top students: best of the best Jun 16, 2007 Marist's Harris Headed To Marietta Jun 8, 2007 Plans for synagogue represent hope May 25, 2007 Anne Lyman Powers: By the Shore Reception May 18, 2007 Chemical Compounds Boost Breast Cancer Risk May 16, 2007 Vietnam inspires 5 historians on how to end the war in Iraq May 14, 2007 'Grand Dame' celebrates 87th birthday May 11, 2007 Fred Durst-Directed Flick Awarded At Tribeca Film Festival May 5, 2007 Illuminating images, words, wit and genius (Joanna Shaw-Eagle) May 5, 2007 Polly Hill, 100; defying odds and climate, she grew trees May 4, 2007 Ruth Tucker, 86, headmistress at Nashoba school in Concord May 3, 2007 Dow Jones family's power rests with Hub law firm May 3, 2007 Gallagher '07 was second in Massachusetts Apr 26, 2007 Filthy? Pests? Author sees the beauty in the bird. Apr 18, 2007 Pat Buckley, 80, charity fund-raiser Apr 17, 2007
Woodworth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Vassar College. About CinemaNow. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jane Cooper, at 83; poet who explored the lives of women Nov 10, 2007
Jane Marvel Cooper was born on Oct. 9, 1924, in Atlantic City and was reared in Jacksonville and Princeton, N.J. After two years at Vassar College, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1946. She joined the Sarah Lawrence faculty in 1950; in 1954, on leave, she earned a master's degree from the University of Iowa, where her teachers included Robert Lowell and John Berryman. (Boston Globe)
And in one of his famously funny and passionate speeches a rhetorically brilliant anti-fundamentalist 2002 commencement lecture at Vassar College he conveyed his belief that no American can escape the political. Kushner answered an imaginary graduate's burning question: What am I doing here. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Perhaps, on the scientific side at least, a plan could be drafted with help from the Geology Department at Vassar College and then elected officials could determine a thorough plan on what should be done with the information. Also, residents can test their well at any time, even though only consistent testing over time proves continuous well safety. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
At a time when community service was much more rare, Martha graduated from Vassar College, came back to Pax in Fayette County, and spent two years teaching children who desperately needed her guidance and friendship, he said. You find people in life periodically who have such class, such style and are so smart, you just recognize it, said former state Senate president Keith Burdette. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
In the Vassar College Open in New York, Sharon, seeded seventh, again bowed out in the first round. Sharon was hoping to bounce back in her defence of the Berkshire Open title in Williamstown, Massachusetts, but the second seeded Malaysian lost in the semi-finals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
track ), Debbie Sharnak (Vassar College, tennis), Sarah Shearman (Truman State University, volleyball) and Jamie Wolf (Clarion University [Pa. swimming g) in that illustrious group. (InsideTennessee.com)
237 Executive Director Stan Johnson President Stan Johnson iates Chair Clint Bryant Director of Athletics Augusta State University Secretary Charles Whitcomb Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Administration San Jose State University Recording Secretary Sharon Beverly Director of Athletics cal Education Vassar College Treasurer Sean Frazier Associate Athletics Director University of Wisconsin. (Nacda.com)
Thomas Kasper describes in the Illinois Bar Journal how knowingly false accusations readily "become part of the gamesmanship of divorce. Writing in the Rutgers Law Review, David Heleniak describes domestic abuse as an area of law mired in intellectual dishonesty and injustice. Heleniak identifies six separate denials of due process in one state statute, which he terms a due process fiasco. One judge was caught actually instructing his colleagues to violate the constitutional rights of male... (Human Events Online)
Gordon began fencing at Vassar College in New York and continued his career after graduation in 1985 as an instructor at the Towson YMCA. Once the program outgrew the YMCA, the Parkville resident moved it to the Loch Raven Recreation Council and from there to the Knights of Columbus hall on Homeland Avenue. At that point, the group became a registered nonprofit. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
22 Colin Sanders SR 9 Vassar College 25:57 ... 32 Anthony Lucero JR 5 Vassar College 26:15 ... 75 Frank Erickson FR 23 Vassar College 26:59. (Umassathletics.com)
Miriam Rossi, a professor of chemistry at Vassar College, provides the following explanation. Both diamond and graphite are made entirely out of carbon, as is the more recently discovered buckminsterfullerene (a discrete soccer-ball-shaped molecule containing carbon 60 atoms). (Scientific American)
She attended Vassar College, Northwestern University, where she received her bachelor of arts degree, and graduate school at the University of Chicago. She married Lyle H. Bean Oct. 15, 1938, in Glencoe, Ill. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NEW YORK: National women squash players Sharon Wee and Tricia Chuah crashed out in the first round of the Vassar College Open here on Thursday. Seventh seed Sharon was upstaged by unseeded Line Hansen of Denmark 9-6, 4-9, 7-9, 9-5, 9-7, while Tricia was no match for second seed Natalie Grainger of the United States, losing 3-9, 3-9, 1-9. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Starting as an age-group swimmer at eight years-old, performing as a three-sport varsity athlete in both high school and college, and competing as a triathlete, marathoner, golfer, tennis player as an adult, even as the oldest member of the Vassar College Alumni Soccer Team, I have always been passionate about sports and fitness. I have also experienced and observed powerful lessons from sports and its relation to performance both mental and physical and success in business. (BusinessWeek)
Stevens is trained as a pianist, singer, musicologist and composer and possesses degrees in music from Vassar College, California at Berkeley, and the Doctor of Musical Arts in piano from Boston University. She has just recently accepted a new appointment as Visiting Scholar in Music at the College of William and Mary. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
The next tournament for Sharon and Tricia is the Vassar College Open, which begins on Thursday in New York. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Osborne and her first husband moved to Boulder after she had attended several years at Vassar College in New York (state). She grew up in New Jersey, and said her initial westward journey taken before the nation's interstate highway system was complete made her feel like a ioneer crossing the plains. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Both Vassar College and Smith College proved to be a tough day one match-up for the Endicott women's volleyball team, as the Gulls dropped a pair of matches at the MIT Invitational Tournament on Friday evening in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Gulls were tripped up in their 6:00 PM contest against a formidable Vassar College squad (10-2 overall). (Ecgulls.com)
He also has taught at Harvard and Brown universities, and at Vassar College. He was named a research fellow of the International Association of Sanskrit Studies in 2006, and he received a Winston fellowship from the Norman and Rosita Winston Foundation in 2003. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Gerry was born in Houston and graduated from Vassar College in 1940. Gerry's father, oilman William Stamps Farish, founded Lazy F Ranch in Texas. (Los Angeles Times)
"I had to keep stealing days to get up to the archive during the week," she said, referring to the collection of Bishop's papers at Vassar College. "I don't want to take five or six years doing this book.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Lawrence earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Vassar College in 1974, where she was a member of both the squash and tennis teams. The Colonials squash teams play their home matches in the Lerner Health and Wellness Center, located at 2301 G Street NW in Washington, DC.. (Gwsports.com)
Ms. Blair, who majored in European history with a minor in art history at Vassar College, class of 1967, had studied decorative arts at the Metropolitan Museum, Columbia University, and at Sotheby's in England. She worked as a librarian at Rutgers Prep School and was on the board of the Summit Arboretum; being a Park House guide seemed like a natural extension. (Princeton Packet, NJ)
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist women's soccer team used a pair of second-half goals to tie Albany at 2-2 in its home opener on Sunday, played at Vassar College in the Town of Poughkeepsie. After spotting Albany a 2-0 lead at the half, the Red Foxes rebounded with goals by freshman (Islip, N.Y.) and sophomore (Foster City, Calif. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist will return to action on Sunday, when the Red Foxes play their home opener against Albany at 1 p.m. at Vassar College. . (Goredfoxes.com)
In June of that year, he took five actors from Denver - the same men who appear in the Magic Theatre production - and staged a second workshop at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. After a one-year gap, he mounted two more productions in the summer of 2006, one at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and another at the Theatre Project in Baltimore. Last Christmas, after receiving support from Marin County entrepreneur-space enthusiast Ken Winans, computer game designer Will Wright and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
On September 9, Marist's game against Albany has been moved across the Town of Poughkeepsie to Vassar College. The updated men's and women's soccer schedules are updated on GoRedFoxes. (Goredfoxes.com)
TEMECULA -- Francesca Veres, a graduate of Temecula Preparatory School, has received a scholarship to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.. Veres received the Temecula Preparatory Trivium Award for Virtuous Citizenship, which is awarded to the student who possesses high qualities of leadership. (North County Times)
Jackson also spends time with his wife of 27 years, actress LaTanya Richardson, and their only child, 25-year old Zoe, a 2004 Vassar College grad.. I was sort of a hands-off dad only because I grew up in a very strict household, said the Washington, D.C., native, who was raised in Chattanooga, Tenn. (Wilkes Barre Times-Leader)
Kate Zambon, Rhinelander High School and Vassar College graduate has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship to Germany where she will teach English as a foreign language. The Fulbright Program, America's flagship international educational exchange program, is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. (Forest Republican, WI)
Two days earlier, Vassar College held a public run-through of Townshend's latest rock opera, "The Boy Who Heard Music," which incorporates songs from the Who's 2006 album, "Endless Wire.". Rock opera has had a spotty history, but by now the barriers between high and low art, between classical and pop music, have been so thoroughly demolished that something was bound to have happened. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Catharine Bond Hill is a higher education economist, and the president of Vassar College. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Bryant Honey Jr. is attending a summer institute on geology being held at Vassar College in New York. July 17, 1977: Betsy Love was honored as the resident living the most continuous years in Swisher County during Picnic Day celebration. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Biologically inspired robots, said John Long, a professor of biology at Vassar College in New York, are intended to exploit fundamental physical principles ... That's what Madeleine is doing in a swimming pool at Vassar College in Long Island, N.Y. Her designers want to find out two things: Is it better to use two flippers or four. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
She and husband Dean Crawford, who commutes to Vassar College to teach English, eat at home most nights. But Goldstein isn't a purist about home cooking. (Boston Globe)
Chris Parsons, Rolfing's soccer coach at Vassar College in New York, spoke of the drive that made Rolfing the second-leading scorer in school history and led the team to the schools first NCAA tournament appearance in any sport. Whatever he did, he did it full tilt, Parson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sean T. Frazier, director of athletics at Merrimack College and Sharon Beverly, director of athletics and physical education at Vassar College join the MOAA officers rank as treasurer and recording secretary, respectively ... 440/892-4000 Executive Director Stan Johnson President Stan Johnson iates Chair Clint Bryant Director of Athletics Augusta State University Secretary Charles Whitcomb Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Administration San Jose State University Recording Secretary Sharon... (Nacda.com)
After earning a bachelor's degree from Vassar College in 1932, and a journalism degree at the University of Missouri, she became a features reporter at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She also taught English. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Knowing that, Kueter was not more surprised than Rolfing s parents when Robb turned down a chance to use his astrophysics degree from Vassar College in New York to get a job in the space industry. There were two reasons for that: He didn t like office work. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
She graduated from Vassar College in New York with a degree in theater. She had met Noyes as a child in Maine, and they enjoyed singing together. (Boston Globe)
Of note is the July workshop of Rick Cleveland's solo play, "My Pal George," the follow-up by the TV scribe ("Six Feet Under," "The West Wing) to "My Buddy Bill," the first of his proximity-to-presidents musings.Vivian Matalon is gambling that theatrical lightning could strike twice in his "Morning's at Seven," beginning perfs July 31 with Anita Gillette, Debra Jo Rupp and Joyce Van Patten. Matalon helmed the celebrated 1980 Broadway revival of the Paul Osborn comedy.Other musical preems getting... (Variety)
He said they were very active in the abolitionist movement, adding that since he found that out he has been working with interns from Vassar College to identify the people that came through the area and how they traveled. "We'll be doing a presentation in the fall, so stay tuned," said Greenwood. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
"I set up a situation where I don't know what the outcome will be, yet it says what I want to say, though I don't know what that is beforehand." In addition to studying art, Ms. Hockaday studied human physiology at Vassar College and worked for a time as a medical illustrator. "I love the way things are put together systems in bodies, organisms and plants it's so beautiful and precise, yet a whole lot of random activity is going on," she says. (Lambertville Beacon, NJ)
A talented soccer player who earned an academic scholarship to study astrophysics at Vassar College, Robb L. Rolfing took seriously the Army's adage to be the best he could be. After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, the tank-like forward, who spent a year coaching soccer at Curry College in Milton, decided to act on a decades-old ambition: He joined the military. (Boston Globe)
Rolfing played soccer for four years at Vassar College in New York, where he graduated in 1998, then coached at Rollins College in Florida, his father said. Rolfing started as assistant coach at Curry in 2001. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
He got an academic scholarship and played soccer at Vassar College in New York. "He was a very bright, bright young man," Rex Rolfing said. (Sioux City Journal)
Authors: Herman M. Fritz: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A.; Widjo Kongko and Sungsang Sujoko: Coastal Dynamic Research Center, Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Andrew Moore: Department of Geology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, U.S.A.; Brian McAdoo: Department of Geology and Geography, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.A.; James Goff: National Institute of Water... (EurekAlert!)
Her singing talents took her to New York City last summer where she interned with the New York Opera Studio (NYOS) for a 10-day intensive training program at Vassar College. At the time, Kyra was 15, and the youngest person in the program. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Susannah will be at Vassar College this fall, studying biology and pre-med. "These five students make me so proud," said Mr. Horrigan. (Voices, CT)
"She has helped give me something to laugh about or to take a brake from whatever else is going on in my life." Susannah also thanked the Region 12 school system for helping her get to this point, noting "I think the small school enriched my experience and allowed me to really be who I am and succeed as I have." Next fall, Susannah will be attending Vassar College, where she anticipates she might major in pre-med or biology, though she is yet undecided. "I'm still not sure," she laughed. (New Milford Times, CT)
Before Marist, Harris served as the assistant men and women's rowing coach at Vassar College from 2002-2005. Under her direction, the Brewer women's Freshman Eight placed fifth at the 2005 N.Y. State Championships, the highest ranking at the event in Vassar history. (Goredfoxes.com)
One of those fundraisers took place on May 20 at Vassar College. The National Folksbiene Yiddish Theater performed the play "Makht a Tsimmes," which means, "Make a Big Deal" in English. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
She was educated at the Winsor School and then received a degree in English at Vassar College. While at Vassar, she studied sculpture and history of art and also took a summer course in sculpture at Columbia University with Hugo Robus. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Janet Gray, a professor of psychology and the director of the program in science, technology and society at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., called the new database "an enormous contribution.". "Its greatest value is just the sheer comprehensive nature of the work, which allows both the public and researchers to have access to huge amounts of information in one place," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Brigham is a professor of history and international relations at Vassar College and author of "Argument Without End: In Search of Answers to the Vietnam Tragedy" and "Is Iraq Another Vietnam?". President Bush should take a lesson from Vietnam and bring in other nations to help the United States extricate combat troops from Iraq, Brigham says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
She also continues to work at Vassar College as the school's historian. On Friday, May 4, Daniels had 25 of her friends come down to the RTC for a tennis birthday party. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
"The Education of Charlie Banks" follows three New Yorkers, played by Chris Marquette, Jason Ritter and Jesse Eisenberg, who reunite at Vassar College after a turbulent youth (see ). (). (MTV.com)
Coordinating exhibit curator Joann Moser says Mr. Steinberg is "one of the greatest draftsmen of the modern era" and a "comic genius." The organizing museum, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, calls the artist a "modern-day illuminator, putting word and image into play." Like Honore Daumier, the famed 19th-century French satirical painter, Mr. Steinberg wanted to be known as a "fine artist," a reputation Daumier earned by painting and in sculpture as well. But Mr. Steinberg... (Washington Times)
She graduated with a major in music from Vassar College at Bryn Mawr in 1928 and worked for a year in Tokyo teaching English and field hockey at a girl's college. A friend introduced her to Julian Hill. (Boston Globe)
A love of learning defined Miss Tucker's life, from Milton Academy to Vassar College to Nashoba Country Day School in Concord, which she helped launch in 1959. Miss Tucker, the first headmistress at Nashoba, died of heart failure April 9 in her Milton house. (Boston Globe)
"There was a principle: The Bancrofts stayed out of the business," said Nell Eurich Lazarus , of Cambridge, former dean of Vassar College and a longtime family friend. The contrast with other modern press families that control such papers as The and The and lead those properties full time is striking. (Boston Globe -- Business)
After stumbling out of the starting gates on April 14 at the Vassar College Invitational, the women's golf team seems to be regaining its Fall season form. The Panthers placed second in the Jack Leaman Women's Championship this past weekend in western Massachusetts. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Blechman, 38, a graduate of Vassar College and the Columbia School of Journalism, worked for various newspapers, including the Des Moines Register, but grew tired of daily news and wanted to write longer pieces. He moved to New York in the late 1990s to become a freelancer, and happened to meet a fanatical Brooklyn pigeon-breeder and -racer, which led him to a fascinating subculture. (Boston Globe)
She met her future husband while a student at Vassar College. He was her roommate's brother. (Boston Globe)
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