On the Road Again with Alumnae/i College

books Faculty and administrators travel the country to speak about their research, teaching, and life at Vassar, helping to foster the motto “Vassar for a lifetime.” The opportunity to gather in cities around the world for Alumnae/i College reminds a multi-generational alumnae/i body of their common bond: the experience of a Vassar education and the lifelong learning opportunities it affords them. We are able to offer alumnae/i in select cities the opportunity to meet and listen to a lecture by a wonderful speaker chosen by club leaders or AAVC.

Here is a recap of the 2008/2009 Alumnae/i College events:

October 2008

Southeastern MI: “Resilience & Thriving: Examining Pathways to Mental and Physical Health" with Assistant Professor of Psychology Michele Tugade ’95

London UK: Shakespeare Talk with Associate Professor of Drama Denise Walen

November 2008

Central KY: “Vassar's Plans for Science” with Associate Dean of Planning and Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Anthropology Tom Porcello

San Francisco CA: Conversation with Associate Professor of Earth Science Brian McAdoo

January 2009

Naples FL: “Lifestyles that Promote Brain Health and Cognitive Well-Being” with Professor of Psychology Carol Christensen

March 2009

Jersey Hills NJ: “Life’s Ever-Changing Blueprint” with Professor of Biology on the Jacob P. Giraud, Jr. Chair Kate Susman

April 2009

Seattle WA: “From Trench to Town: a Transdisciplinary Approach to Tsunami Risk Assessment” with Associate Professor of Earth Sciences Brian McAdoo

Rochester NY: “Teaching Evolution: Under Attack Yet Again” with Professor of Biology Mark Schlessman

Additionally, several alumnae/i were part of club events:

Washington DC – Film Screening & Reception – Invisible: Abbott Thayer and the Art of Camouflage – Pamela Peabody ’57

St. Louis MO – Special Event with the Stanford Club of St. Louis – Reading and Book Signing by Curtis Sittenfeld ’97

Chicago IL – Theater, Wine & Dessert in Wicker Park – DAVE DaVINCI SAVES THE UNIVERSE – Anna Wiencrot ’04, Assistant to the costume designer for the show

Poughkeepsie NY – In Small Places Close to Home: Americans Struggle for Human Rights – Panelists: Dr. Karin Deutsch Karlekar ’94, Grisela Jackson ’78, and Ann Northrop ’70

Washington DC – The Fourth Annual Vassar FilmFest – Showcasing New Films by Vassar Alumnae/i, Faculty and Members of the Class of 2008 – Vassar Assistant Professor of Drama and Film Kathleen J. Man, Seth Roger Cuddeback ’08, Aaron I. Naar ’08, Clyde Folley ’08, Sam Lindy ’08 and Ronit Avni ’00

Chicago IL – Open Board Meeting and Cookbook Social – Dee Burman ’58

San Francisco CA – Premier of The Dawn Makers – Librettist Claudia Stevens ’69

New York NY – One Year Lease presents The Bald Soprano – Director Ianthe Demos ’00, Founders of One Year Lease – Ianthe Demos ’00 and Ariane Barbanell ’00

Miami FL – Innovation by Design Series Deranged Syntax: Adam Kalkin’s ’84 ABC of Container Architecture

San Francisco CA – VaBang! Dance Performance – Founders – Jessie Feller ’05 and Julia Sabangan ’05

If you would like your club to be considered as an Alumnae/i College on the Road destination, or to request a faculty speaker for your club area, please contact Kathy Knauss.

Volume 3 Issue 2	eNewsletter for Vassar Regional Volunteers	Spring 2009
	On the Road Again with Alumnae/i College Faculty and administrators travel the country to speak about their research, teaching, and life at Vassar, helping to foster the motto “Vassar for a lifetime.” The opportunity to gather in cities around the world for Alumnae/i College reminds a multi-generational alumnae/i body of their common bond: the experience of a Vassar education and the lifelong learning opportunities it affords them. We are able to offer alumnae/i in select cities the opportunity to meet and listen to a lecture by a wonderful speaker chosen by club leaders or AAVC. Here is a recap of the 2008/2009 Alumnae/i College events: October 2008 Southeastern MI: “Resilience & Thriving: Examining Pathways to Mental and Physical Health" with Assistant Professor of Psychology Michele Tugade ’95 London UK: Shakespeare Talk with Associate Professor of Drama Denise Walen November 2008 Central KY: “Vassar's Plans for Science” with Associate Dean of Planning and Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Anthropology Tom Porcello San Francisco CA: Conversation with Associate Professor of Earth Science Brian McAdoo January 2009 Naples FL: “Lifestyles that Promote Brain Health and Cognitive Well-Being” with Professor of Psychology Carol Christensen March 2009 Jersey Hills NJ: “Life’s Ever-Changing Blueprint” with Professor of Biology on the Jacob P. Giraud, Jr. Chair Kate Susman April 2009 Seattle WA: “From Trench to Town: a Transdisciplinary Approach to Tsunami Risk Assessment” with Associate Professor of Earth Sciences Brian McAdoo Rochester NY: “Teaching Evolution: Under Attack Yet Again” with Professor of Biology Mark Schlessman Additionally, several alumnae/i were part of club events: Washington DC – Film Screening & Reception – Invisible: Abbott Thayer and the Art of Camouflage – Pamela Peabody ’57 St. Louis MO – Special Event with the Stanford Club of St. Louis – Reading and Book Signing by Curtis Sittenfeld ’97 Chicago IL – Theater, Wine & Dessert in Wicker Park – DAVE DaVINCI SAVES THE UNIVERSE – Anna Wiencrot ’04, Assistant to the costume designer for the show Poughkeepsie NY – In Small Places Close to Home: Americans Struggle for Human Rights – Panelists: Dr. Karin Deutsch Karlekar ’94, Grisela Jackson ’78, and Ann Northrop ’70 Washington DC – The Fourth Annual Vassar FilmFest – Showcasing New Films by Vassar Alumnae/i, Faculty and Members of the Class of 2008 – Vassar Assistant Professor of Drama and Film Kathleen J. Man, Seth Roger Cuddeback ’08, Aaron I. Naar ’08, Clyde Folley ’08, Sam Lindy ’08 and Ronit Avni ’00 Chicago IL – Open Board Meeting and Cookbook Social – Dee Burman ’58 San Francisco CA – Premier of The Dawn Makers – Librettist Claudia Stevens ’69 New York NY – One Year Lease presents The Bald Soprano – Director Ianthe Demos ’00, Founders of One Year Lease – Ianthe Demos ’00 and Ariane Barbanell ’00 Miami FL – Innovation by Design Series Deranged Syntax: Adam Kalkin’s ’84 ABC of Container Architecture San Francisco CA – VaBang! Dance Performance – Founders – Jessie Feller ’05 and Julia Sabangan ’05 If you would like your club to be considered as an Alumnae/i College on the Road destination, or to request a faculty speaker for your club area, please contact Kathy Knauss.
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