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Faculty/Staff Spotlight on Hiraku Shimoda ‘95, Assistant Professor of History
by Amy Croyle '11
Originally hailing from Japan, Hiraku Shimoda immigrated to New York State at the age of nine and was always convinced that he was just another Jewish Long Islander before attending Vassar College. Read More
Faculty/Staff Spotlight on Monica Ellis, Custodial Services
by Frank Tate, '09
If you’re a resident of Noyes House and are awake during the earlier morning and afternoon hours of the day, you’ll probably see Monica walking the halls tending to her custodial duties. Read More
Faculty/Staff Spotlight on Shona Tucker, Adjunct Professor of Drama
by Amielle Major '11
A new professor at Vassar, Shona Tucker might not be a very known star, but she definitely encompasses the characteristics that all stars must possess: determination, creativity, and passion. Read More
Faculty/Staff Spotlight on Carlos Alamo, Assistant Professor of Sociology
by Anastasia Hardin '10
Professor Alamo’s family is originally from Puerto Rico, but when he was young, he moved around quite a bit because his father was in the military. Professor Alamo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Spanish Literature. He then attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he earned his graduate degree in Sociology. Read More