Summer 2003 volume 99 issue 3

features

Committing to Lifetime Fitness

Whether it’s walking a dog, playing an organized team sport, or taking a yoga class, Vassar students and alumnae/i are discovering the joys and rewards of lifetime fitness. By Lindsay Dawson ‘05  Full Story

Inspiring Us to Write: 25 Years of the Vassar Writer-in-Residence Program

For 25 years, the Department of English’s Writer-in-Residence Program has invited novelists, poets, and playwrights to inspire, teach, and learn from Vassar students and faculty. By Frank Bergon  Full Story

Restoring Pride: Cornelia Dettmer '53

Intending to retire in the sleepy community of Manchester, Ohio, Cornelia Dettmer ’53 instead found herself rescuing a dying town. The historic Appalachian town lured her into the roles of town physician, flood plain administrator, and finally, mayor. By Corinne Militello ‘98  Full Story