Images: Vassar College
A Publication of the ALANA Center
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JYA Experience
Thu, Jun 21, 2007
"My time abroad allowed me to understand the importance of human communication. While in Italy, a fellow student mentioned he could understand people without words, and over the next few experiences, I noticed he was telling the truth. This trip has truly been a 'life-changing' experience." -Kaia Ross-Duggan ‘08 Full Story
A Beautiful Community
Thu, Jun 21, 2007
I see around me. Diversity, community.People like me and unlike me. A common space, common ground, common thread. Full Story
Life After Vassar
Fri, Jun 22, 2007
This segment is a series of questions answered by recent Vassar graduates of color. They have been asked a series of questions, concerning how their lives have changed since they have graduated from Vassar as well as suggestions for current students who are considering where and how they will continue their journey after graduation. Full Story
Community: Sistah Power! Program
Wed, Jun 20, 2007
The Sistah Power! Program is a semester-long independent study project that uses African dance,drumming and educational activities to foster sisterhood and empowerment for Vassar Students and 9-12 year old girls from the City of Poughkeepsie School District. Full Story
Violation
Thu, Aug 31, 2006
You told me that night when you saw me - While we were staring up at exploding stars - That your second brain had surged - and you had the urge - To call me up that very night Full Story
Rolls
Tue, Aug 29, 2006
You love my rolls, I know you do. - Hot, buttered, tasty rolls - Lining my body - I know you want it - Thick, juicy, full, whole - Rolls like dinner with the family Full Story
Random Notes One Night
Tue, Aug 29, 2006
Dark night - In the midst of a brewing Botswana storm The swing beside me moves on its own - The wind picks up and throws a few drops of rain Full Story
I Love the ALANA Center Because...
Wed, Aug 9, 2006
Community members at Vassar share their thoughts and feelings about the ALANA Center. Full Story
Valentine
Wed, Aug 9, 2006
I've looked into the glass eyes of a face - So cruel - A cold-hearted fool ... Full Story