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Board member Chris Bjork prompts reflection on VHP's transformative educational model

Vassar Professor and VHP Board member Chris Bjork’s remarks proved a moving testament to the VHP’s profound and enduring impacts on its dedicated student leaders.

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Spring Leadership Retreat 2020

“The first step to creating meaningful change is rooted in inquiry and introspection” says Melissa Steguins, the author of the book “Self Care at Work: How to Reduce Stress, Boost Productivity, and Do More of What Matters.” In this regard, the leadership retreat for the executive board members of the Vassar Haiti Project (VHP) hosted on January 25th was a huge success!

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Vassar Haiti Project moves from one Arlington to Another

Unable to travel to Haiti amid the protests, the Vassar Haiti Project persevered, instead bringing Haitian wares to the First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington, MA.

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Crossroads: Haiti, History and Context

Haiti, I keep learning, has an abundance of art, music and culture. During the panel, our moderator and panelists Professor Ismail Rashid, Ernest Barthélemy, M.D, Sabrina Jaar-Marzouka, JD, MPH, Roger Lefort) discussed Haiti in today’s global climate. On the verbal journey to Haiti’s current state, the panelists told us of the exemplary fight as the first slave colony to successfully revolt against the colonial structures and gain independence.

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Preparations for my Trip to Haiti

March will signify the first time that I will travel to Haiti. As with other first time events, one can feel excited, scared, nervous, humbled, appreciative, hyped, and courageous all at one time. Perhaps, I am that plus more. However, the knowledge and experiences gained through the leadership retreat has prepared me more for what I think will be one of the most significant chapters of my life.

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Crossroads: Understanding Haiti and its History in today's global political climate

VHP welcomed students, community members, members of faculty and staff to the panel titled “Crossroads: Understanding Haiti and its History in Today's Global Political Climate,” moderated by Vassar professor, Ismail Rashid, and featuring three panelists: Ernest Barthélemy, M.D, Sabrina Jaar-Marzouka, JD, MPH, and Roger Lefort, PhD.

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VHP and Spring Leadership Retreat

"On January 26th, VHP had its annual Spring Leadership Retreat, which is always an important part of starting off the new semester. It gives us an opportunity to come together, reflect on how our organization has been functioning, and set goals for the future.”

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Coming back from Junior Year Abroad (JYA)

They say studying abroad changes you, and for me it did. I studied Graphic Design at DIS Copenhagen, found a whole other side of my family living on an Island off the Coast of Italy, and had three near-death experiences in Airbnb homes. However, the one constant in my life remained my love and admiration for the work and people of the Vassar Haiti Project (VHP).