The email appears to be from a Vassar user, or a colleague from another institution.
Why this is a virus
The attachment is a zip file, a common way to send compressed files with viruses
There is not much information in the body of the email, including no specific salutation or greeting to the recipient.
Grammar errors, spelling errors, and generic salutations and sign-offs are usually indicative of a suspicious email.
Additional notes
A phone call to the alleged sender would quickly verify if this is a legitimate email. It only takes a few minutes to pick up the phone!
Report it as spam to Google. Before deleting the message, make sure to click on “report spam”.
A little paranoia goes a long way! Be suspicious of any email messages similar to this one. Unsolicited attachments in email are currently a popular way to spread malware and viruses.
