Spreading the Message
It's hard to believe that 12 years ago, the college had one central fax machine. "It was running all the time," recalls Cassie McIntyre, who sat across from it as it hummed incessantly during her shifts at the Message Center. "People were lined up, and some would come every day to send a fax, but they'd always need help." Back in the days before the Internet and cell phones, the Message Center was hopping. Packages and flowers filtered through the office.
The operators also received and forwarded all messages, scheduled fire drills, handled maintenance issues, handed out keys, and collected and stamped exams and papers for professors. "The switchboard never stopped. It was a mad house, but I loved it."
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Guaranteed to Make You LOL
Sarah Vowell doesn't drive, can't swim, is afraid of heights, and spends her free time at the sites of gory presidential assassinations. So why is she coming to Vassar? This year's pick for the Alex Krieger Memorial Lecture (previous humorists have included John Irving, Tom Wolfe, and David Sedaris), the best-selling author, social observer, and cartoon super hero is coming to make us laugh. more...
Power to the People
The people have spoken! After several suggestions from loyal FLLAC fans, the Art Center has extended its Thursday hours to 9:00pm to provide a place for the community to unwind after work and enjoy the center's programming. Now showing in the Prints and Drawings Galleries, For the People features preliminary sketches and studies for public murals. more...