Multicultural and Affinity Engagement in the Office of Advancement is gearing up to introduce an exciting initiative, which strives to deepen connections and foster engagement among Vassar alums globally, celebrating their shared experiences and diverse backgrounds.

The Vassar Veterans Association will host the Braga 5K, a race/walk honoring the memory of Army National Guard vet Fernando Braga, who died by suicide last year. Funds raised at the event will benefit Braga’s daughter, Zafira, and two organizations that combat veteran suicide.

The Department of Athletics and Physical Education will host its annual Athletics Day of Giving on October 5 and 6. Funds raised in the 27-hour event will benefit the College’s 29 teams and the department at large.

Vassar has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase a one-million-dollar, state-of-the-art microscope that will significantly enhance faculty and student research opportunities at Vassar and other nearby colleges.

Professor of Art Yvonne Elet urged members of the Vassar community to view the College’s beautiful and historic campus as a “place that provides a sense of safety and belonging” in her address at Vassar’s 158^th Convocation.

Associate professor of Earth Science Laura Haynes has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to join a nationwide research project focusing on mitigating global warming.

More than 30 Vassar students conducted humanities research projects under the auspices of the College’s Ford Scholars program.