Winter 2005 volume 102 issue 1
Although many television shows and films have put classic comic book characters on screen over the years, the original medium is still a thriving business. Read about several Vassar alumnae/i who are part of the world of writing and drawing for the funny books. By Alex Dueben ’01.
The tiny Haitian island of Lagonav is home to the Mat�nwa Community Learning Center, providing educational resources to a small mountain community. After a trip to Haiti, volunteering through the nonprofit Beyond Borders, Vassar's own Christine Low co-founded this center and continues to devote herself to the project today. By Corinne Militello Kalina '98.
You may have never met him or heard him speak, but alumnus Richard Van Demark has been a tireless, behind-the-scenes advocate for the college. This year, he steps down after 22 years of service on the Vassar Board of Trustees. By Samantha Soper ’91.