Welcome
Photo by Jared Saunders '13
Attend this year's
Fall Convocation
Marking the official start of the 2010-2011 academic year, Convocation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the Chapel. Professor of Art Eve D'Ambra will deliver this year's Convocation Address, entitled "Statuesque."
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Photo by Julie Halpert '12
Meet your new
VSA Executive Board
The Executive Board oversees the day-to-day operations of the VSA system and communicates closely with the student body and College administration. Click here to read more about the members of this year's Executive Board.
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Photo by Julie Halpert '12
Get involved in the
Arlington Street Fair
Set to hit Raymond Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 25, the Arlington Street Fair is one of the fall's most anticipated community events. Want your VSA org to perform for the Fair? Contact the VSA VP for Activities to get involved.
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Mission Statement
The VSA shall serve, represent, and promote the interests and welfare of the students of Vassar College. It shall encourage student representation and involvement in college decision-making and shall strive to enhance the quality of life and education for the students of Vassar College. It shall represent the opinions of the student body, serving as a communications conduit to the Faculty, Administration, Trustees, Alumnae/i, the local community and beyond. The VSA shall also sponsor, support, and be responsible for student organizations.Meet the Executive Board
This Week's Agenda
Frequently Asked Questions about going to Council »Council
Download agendas and minutes from VSA Council meetings in PDF format.
Committees
Students serve on VSA Council, Student, and Joint committees that discuss various issues dealing with campus, student, and academic life.
Organizations
Get involved! The VSA has over a hundred clubs and organizations that cover a large range of different interests.
VSA Today
Coming soon to the VSA website is VSA Today, a blog featuring frequent updates from the six members of the Executive Board. Please continue checking the website over the next week for further developments.
The VSA's Guide to
Meet the Members
Vassar's TraditionBuilding Hours
LIBRARY
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
BOOKSTORE
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday - Sunday: Closed
ATHLETIC & FITNESS CENTER
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
ACDC
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
RETREAT
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
POST OFFICE
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday - Sunday: Closed
Poughkeepsie
SHUTTLE
Vassar offers a free shuttle bus service into Poughkeepsie, operated by the Leprechaun Lines company.More Information »
NEIGHBORS
Poughkeepsie, the Arlington neighborhood, and Dutchess County are home to Vassar College. This is where our students spend four significant years of their lives. It's where our neighbors and employees live, work, raise families, and serve the community.More Information »
FIELD WORK
Offered by most departments for academic credit, field work enables students to examine the way the theories and the practical experiences of a particular discipline interact. It provides opportunities for observation and participation which are not ordinarily available in classwork. Depending on their academic interests, students undertake internships in a variety of organizations and agencies in the local community and other places.More Information »
Today at Vassar
- Volleyball (W) @ SUNY Cortland Tournament
4:00PM to 9:00PM - Away Cortland, NY - Shabbat Services and Dinner
6:00PM to 8:30PM - The Bayit Multipurpose Room - Field Hockey @ Keystone College
6:00PM to 8:00PM - Away @ Keystone College - The Shiva Rave w/DJ Ayres
10:00PM to 2:00AM - Susan Stein Shiva Theater Susan Stein Shiva Theater
