Emily Weisgrau

The Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) Board of Directors is a group of dedicated volunteers that serves the College and its more than 41,000 alums at the highest level. The Board manages the affairs of the AAVC, working closely with the College’s Associate Vice President for Alumnae/i Engagement and Executive Director of the AAVC.

The NEA relies on panels composed of individuals who represent a broad range of artistic and cultural viewpoints, as well as wide geographic and ethnic diversity, to provide advice about the artistic excellence and artistic merit of funding proposals. Most panelists are arts professionals who are qualified by their activities, training, skills, and/or experience in one or more art forms. Every panel also includes a layperson – someone knowledgeable about the arts but not engaged in the arts as… Show more

The NEA relies on panels composed of individuals who represent a broad range of artistic and cultural viewpoints, as well as wide geographic and ethnic diversity, to provide advice about the artistic excellence and artistic merit of funding proposals. Most panelists are arts professionals who are qualified by their activities, training, skills, and/or experience in one or more art forms. Every panel also includes a layperson – someone knowledgeable about the arts but not engaged in the arts as a profession either full- or part-time. I was pleased to serve as the lay panelist for arts education grants in 2021. Show less

The Vassar Fund Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vassar Fund Office, which is an important arm of the Office of Alumnae/i Affairs and Development. The Vassar Fund Committee advises the Director of the Annual Fund on the development and implementation of strategies to encourage and enhance contributions to the college. This culminates with the announcement of reunion gift totals at the AAVC Annual Meeting at Reunion Weekend every June.

2021 Circle of Excellence Awards: Judge Coordinator
2021 District II Accolades Awards: Executive Committee Member and Judge Coordinator

I lead peer-to-peer fundraising efforts within my class, from solicitation to stewardship.

Past president, board member, and alumna. Worked closely with school director on policy, budgeting, strategic planning, and operations. Advised committees and led board meetings.

I led a committee of faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement a comprehensive and evolving plan that enhances and increases democratic engagement among the campus community, with particular emphasis on increasing the voting rate of students. During my tenure as chair, Swarthmore was designated a Voter Friendly Campus and more than doubled its voting rate from the 2014 midterms (16.9%) to the 2018 midterms (39.2%). I partnered with the Office of the President, Office of the Provost,… Show more

I led a committee of faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement a comprehensive and evolving plan that enhances and increases democratic engagement among the campus community, with particular emphasis on increasing the voting rate of students. During my tenure as chair, Swarthmore was designated a Voter Friendly Campus and more than doubled its voting rate from the 2014 midterms (16.9%) to the 2018 midterms (39.2%). I partnered with the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, the Dean’s Office, Borough of Swarthmore, Delaware County Board of Elections, Campus Vote Project, and ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Show less

Read and rated grant applications as a member of a review panel.

Participated in international research and conservation project on golden lion tamarins.