This past September, the Vassar Haiti Project had our first art sale of the school year! This annual sale, which takes place over Vassar College’s Parents Weekend, normally occurs in April; however, for the 2015-16 school year, Vassar held Parents Weekend in September. For the first time ever, VHP’s “April Sale” took place in September
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VHP Student Spotlight: Michaela Coplen
The following is an interview conducted with Michaela Coplen, a fellow VHP’er! She shares how her prior experiences led her to the Vassar Haiti Project, along with a poem that she wrote in honor of her trip to Gerin, Haiti.
Jenga, by lantern light
for the people of Gerin, Haiti
Nearby mamá learns a tree timber to bend around her body
and girls fill the spaces between their teeth with coconut and smiles
Mesi Anpil Jackie Eiting!
Jackie Eiting, a long-time friend of Lila and Andrew Meade, was an invaluable participant on the trip to Haiti. She was always looking out for everyone else; always had some new piece of knowledge to share; and even after a long hike, was full of life and more energy than anyone else
Chermaitre Part 2: We are djanm!
After a relaxing couple of days by the beach, and some successful handcraft and iron sculpture shopping in Jacmel, we finally arrived safely back in New York. Everyone is exhausted, but already missing Haiti
Chermaitre- Part 1
Where to begin? The group has arrived back in Gros Morne after four days in Chermaitre. Writing today are Anna (senior) and Siennah (freshman) and though we cannot speak for everyone’s personal experiences, we think it is safe to say that we are not the same people we were when we left this same hotel a few days ago