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VSA Saturday Shuttle
Beginning January 21st, the VSA shuttle will run each Saturday for 7 one-hour loops to its usual weekend stops, including the Train Station, Galleria, Barnes & Noble, and Stop & Shop. The last stop back at Vassar each Saturday will now be around 10pm. Shuttle service will no longer be offered on Sundays.
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Capital Loans System Launches
The VSA maintains an inventory of items for general use by organizations. Individuals can check out these items and return them to the inventory once they are finished with them.
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Mission Statement
The VSA shall serve, represent, and promote the interests and welfare of the students of Vassar College. It shall encourage student representation and involvement in college decision-making and shall strive to enhance the quality of life and education for the students of Vassar College. It shall represent the opinions of the student body, serving as a communications conduit to the Faculty, Administration, Trustees, Alumnae/i, the local community and beyond. The VSA shall also sponsor, support, and be responsible for student organizations.Meet the Executive Board
Coming to Council
Council convenes every Sunday at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions about going to Council »Download agendas and minutes from past VSA Council meetings. »
VSA Committes
Much of the VSA's work is done in various committees. These committees discuss various issues dealing with campus, student, and academic life. All meetings (except for Finance) are open to all members of the VSA.
Student Life: Friday, 1:00pm.
Operations:: Wednesday, 8:30pm.
Academics: Wednesday, 5:30pm.
Activities: Monday, 7:30pm.
Finance: Wednesday, 4:00pm.
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VSA Twitter Feed
- TIME CHANGE: This Sunday's VSA Council meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the CCMPR
- #VSA Council meeting TONIGHT @ 7:00 p.m. in the CCMPR
- RT @VCFoundersDay: GENERAL INTEREST MEETING for all Founder's Day committees TOMORROW at 8:30PM in ROCKY 200. We will have SNACKS and SI ...
- RT @VassarGreens: Don't miss out on the Greens' first meeting of the semester - TONIGHT. 8PM. JADE PARLOR. Can't wait to see you all the ...
- RT @miscellanynews: Advised by CDRC, ACDC effects changes to improve student dining: Anyone who has visited the All Campus Dining... ...
Building Hours
LIBRARY
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
BOOKSTORE
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 11:00am – 3:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
ATHLETIC & FITNESS CENTER
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
ACDC
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
RETREAT
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
POST OFFICE
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday - Sunday: Closed
Poughkeepsie
SHUTTLE
Vassar offers a free shuttle bus service into Poughkeepsie, operated by the Leprechaun Lines company.More Information »
NEIGHBORS
Poughkeepsie, the Arlington neighborhood, and Dutchess County are home to Vassar College. This is where our students spend four significant years of their lives. It's where our neighbors and employees live, work, raise families, and serve the community.More Information »
FIELD WORK
Offered by most departments for academic credit, field work enables students to examine the way the theories and the practical experiences of a particular discipline interact. It provides opportunities for observation and participation which are not ordinarily available in classwork. Depending on their academic interests, students undertake internships in a variety of organizations and agencies in the local community and other places.More Information »
Today at Vassar
- Trivia Night
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM - College Center Mug - RSL Day
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - College Center Villard Room - Vassar Debates: Piracy
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Rockefeller Hall 300-Auditorium - Writer-in-Residence Reading
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Sanders Classroom 212-Spitzer Auditorium - 2012 Darwin Days, Lecture by Professor John Long
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Rockefeller Hall 200-Auditorium - Smaller Earth Information Session
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - College Center Faculty Commons - Sustainability Social
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Main Building Jade Parlor - RSL Day
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Main Building Rose Parlor - Volleyball (M) Practice
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Kenyon Hall Gymnasium - Track (M/W) Practice
3:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Prentiss Sports Complex Outdoor Track - Fencing (M/W) @ Columbia University
3:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Away Away - Teen Visions 2012: An Exhibition of Student Work from The Art Institute of Mill Street Loft
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - College Center Palmer Gallery - RSL Day
8:30 AM to 7:00 PM - College Center College Ctr North Atrium

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