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Looking Ahead to Fall 2013

Misc. Published August 20, 2013 at 4:27 pm No Comments

Even though the summer is sadly coming to an end, I can’t wait to see everyone’s lovely faces at VAST this fall. Keep checking the blog for updates on Fall 2013 applications. The first day of VAST will be Monday, September 23. Just a taste of what is to come this semester… For the […]

The First Day of VAST is Approaching…

Misc. Published September 26, 2012 at 11:14 am No Comments

I can’t wait for VAST to start this coming Monday, October 1!!! We have a lot of Vassar mentors who are ready to volunteer their time at the middle school, and many of them are leading exciting enrichment activities, including Dance, Video Game Design, Photography, Art/Sculpture Making, Art Appreciation, Mindfulness, and Arabic Language and Culture, […]

Welcome Back to a New Year of VAST!

Applications Published August 28, 2012 at 4:37 pm No Comments

Greetings all VAST mentors, students, and parents! My name is Rachel Gorman and I will be the new VAST Fellow for the 2012-2013 school year. Sadly, Francis Meyo returned home to Nairobi, Kenya so he will not be involved with VAST anymore. He has taught me all about the program so I am prepared to […]

VAST Activities: Haiti Project

Activities Published February 28, 2012 at 1:02 am No Comments

One of the best parts of our Mondays and Wednesdays is teaching Haitian Creole to the scholars in the VAST Haiti Project – an offshoot of the Vassar Haiti Project. We started off with some basics: Hello – Bonjou How are you? – Sak Pase? I’m great! – Map Boule! What is your name? – […]

VCUEI Info Session

Misc. Published September 6, 2011 at 3:10 pm Comments Off

Habari, This evening at 5pm in the Gold and Jade Parlors, Vassar College Urban Education Initiative (VCUEI) will be hosting information sessions for all of its various programs that include VAST, Exploring College, Exploring Science and Vellop. Swing by if you have a minute or two and learn about all the exciting opportunities that VAST […]

PMS Faculty Meeting

Misc. Published September 6, 2011 at 1:10 pm No Comments

Guten morgen, The 2011-12 academic year is already shaping up to be one of collaboration for improving the VAST program and its relationship with various stakeholders at the PMS. This morning VAST administrators (Lynn Capozzoli and Francis Meyo) attended the first PMS faculty meeting at the invitation of Dr. Cook, principal of PMS. We had […]

A Welcome & A Good-bye!

Misc. Published August 24, 2011 at 9:05 am 1 Comment

Hello everyone, As the summer draws to an end, I’m sure everyone is wondering about the future of the VAST program. I’m writing to introduce you all to the new VAST Fellow for 2011-2012, Francis Meyo. Francis and I have been working together this summer to make sure that the transition for the new year […]