This July, the Vassar Haiti Project and PeaceQuilts will host their second annual sale of Haitian handmade crafts, each piece expressing Haiti’s vibrant artistry and rich cultural heritage. The sale, featuring original Haitian art and hundreds of unique, handcrafted goods like bags, jewelry, and paintings, will take place from July 13 to 16. The event […]
Art & Soul Gala - Supporting and Providing Healthcare in Rural Haiti The Haiti Project at Vassar College invites you to the 11th annual Art and Soul Gala that raises funds for the staffing, supplies, and operation of a medical clinic for a full year in Fiervil, Haiti. The Gala is directed by our Medical Advisory Board who raise funds from the Hudson Valley community. This year, we are honoring Nancy Belok and Gueslin Joassainvil, MD. Nancy has been a prominent advisor of our Health Initiative and Dr. Gueslin is the founding director and physician of our clinic in Haiti.
Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
100 Years Ago: 1922 One afternoon Norton wandered off alone in spite of his mother’s constant warnings. When he finally returned home he calmly announced that he had been to see one of his boyfriends who lived several blocks beyond the main street and he proudly added, “And mother, I crossed the railroad tracks and […]