Fall 2001 Volume 97 Issue 4
vassar today
Carolyn Grant '36 Endowment Fund
It was Maria Mitchell who, when she took her students on a scholarly excursion to Iowa where they could observe an eclipse of the sun in 1869, set a precedent for Vassar faculty members — to be innovative, creative, and unafraid of experimentation in the classroom. Full Story
Wherefore Art Thou Katherine?
While most incoming freshmen were nervously writing new roommates, repeating teary good-byes to high school friends, and making endless trips to Bed, Bath & Beyond, Katherine Creel ’05 was transforming into the Bard’s beloved Juliet. Full Story
The Life and Times of the Class of 2005*
They are 699 strong. They were admitted from among 5,690 applicants. They are the most selective class in Vassar’s history: 34% of applicants admitted. Full Story
Sports: Season of Champions
Several Brewer squads reveled in victorious glory last spring after successful seasons, two of which ended in national championship tournaments. Full Story
Three Faculty Members Retire
This year’s commencement ceremonies served as a farewell not only to the class of 2001, but also to three faculty members who retired at the end of June — Betsy Halpern-Amaru, professor of religion; Annea Lockwood, professor of music; and Jeh Johnson, lecturer in art. Full Story
Norman Fainstein to Take on New Role as President of Connecticut College
After serving for six years as dean of the faculty, Norman Fainstein will be starting a new chapter is his already distinguished career. Full Story