Wonderful afternoon with wonderful #Vassar friends! 🍻 After brunch on #GovernorsIsland, we explored featured exhibitions by Meg Webster and Onyedika Chuke at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Arts Center. Thank you to #VCNY President & #LMCC Co-Executive Director Diego Segalini ‘02 for making it happen! 🖼🙌🏼

It’s been a long time between Schmoozes – more than a year-and-a-half since we all gathered at Spritzenhaus 33 in Greenpoint back in February 2020. But now WE’RE BACK! Join us for all the fun on at ICONYC Brewing in Long Island City on Wednesday, October 6th starting at 6pm. We’ve got covered outdoor tables reserved just for you! Be warned, ICONYC is not just another “Hey, try our awesome IPA!” kind of brewery. These folks have creative skills when it comes to whipping up the brews. They have a delish cucumber saison, their “Sushi Grade” lager is made with jasmine rice, and who doesn’t want to try a Bohemian Pilsner named “Cash ‘n’ Czechs”? Plus, there are food trucks! The #VCNY Schmooze is a great opportunity to converse and connect with alumnae/i in a warm and casual environment. There’s no cost to attend, so just show up and hang out! In accordance with Key to NYC Guidelines, each guest is required to show proof of vaccination upon entering ICONYC. In addition, all guests are encouraged to wear a mask while indoors. . 📸: ICONYC

Looking to enhance your political impact? Turn your eyes away from Washington, DC, and towards state capitols. These foundations of democracy are epicenters of critical policy debates. State legislatures are also battlegrounds on key issues such as gerrymandering congressional districts, regulating voting rights, and shaping environmental policy. Join Wednesday's virtual panel discussion with Vassar alumnae/i with deep experience in state government, political journalism, and policy. You will have the chance to ask questions and learn more about meaningful engagement on the local level. Speakers: • Sharon Dolente ’96, Voting Rights Strategist, ACLU of Michigan • Alfonso Lopez ’92, Virginia House of Delegates, 49th District • Lang Sias ’81, Former Colorado State Legislator • Melissa Walker ’99, Director of Giving Circles, Future Now Fund's States Project Register now at alums.vassar.edu/events!

The Vassar Clubs of San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, Ohio, and South Florida, in partnership with the AAAVC, present An Evening with Karin Tanabe ’02: Exploring The Gilded Years and Anita Hemmings’ Legacy The Gilded Years tomorrow, Sunday, September 19 at 8:00pm EDT. Pour yourself a Vassartini and pull up a comfortable chair to our “Vassar Round Table” as we dive into a conversation with Karin Tanabe ’02 about her book The Gilded Years, the story of Anita Hemmings, the first African American student at Vassar. Moderated by Paula Williams Madison ’74, we will discuss the legacy as well as the social and racial reckoning of Anita’s story, both in her time and in ours. Register now at alums.vassar.edu!

#VCNY Fort Greene Park picnic a huge success! Keep an eye out for more in-person programs! 🌳🐾☀️ #september #saturday #brooklyn #picnic