WE’VE GOT PLANS: Think Vassar students spend their summers lounging by the pool? We didn’t think you did. Supported by grants and fellowships (six students received Fulbright fellowships this year), many choose to pursue their passions around the world. Others stay closer to home, tackling tough research questions with the one-on-one help of a professor. Whether they’re assisting on the set of a major motion picture or utilizing a grant to bring potable water to a remote community, here’s a look at how three students spent their summer vacations.
QUIZ WHIZ: By the time he started kindergarten, Greg Lichtenstein ’12 could already name every US president in order. “I’ve always liked trivia and wanted to be on Jeopardy!,” he says. Last spring, Lichtenstein’s wish was granted. After completing an online quiz and a live audition, he landed one of 15 coveted spots…
NOW PLAYING ON A COMPUTER NEAR YOU…: Will Derek’s long distance relationship survive? Will Alex land a spot in the Vassar Devils a cappella group? What spooks Connie? And what famous Vassar alumna is serving coffee at the Kiosk? Watch the drama unfold in Fourth Floor Main, a webisode about life at Vassar…
THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS: First, Vassar unveiled an extensive renovation to its Prentiss Field sports complex last year, featuring an eight-lane, quarter-mile track, complete with a turf field with lights, stadium seating, scoreboards, and dugouts. Now, Vassar Athletics is sporting an online makeover too. Visit www.VassarAthletics.com for a behind-the-scenes video tour of the new facilities and meet several coaches from Vassar’s 25 varsity teams. The new site also features athlete profiles and blogs, as well as the latest sports scores, schedules, and game highlights.