Social programming, professional networking, and lifelong connections for Vassar College graduates living and working in New York City

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All Vassar grads in the New York City area are members of VCNY! No registration, no fees. You’re welcome to stop by a Schmooze, sign up for an event, and connect with the Vassar community in the greatest city in the world.

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Please note that the Club does not have a physical meeting space or mailing address.

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Have an idea for an event? Join our programming team! There are also volunteer opportunities to support Communications, Young Alums, and Admissions. Interested? Get in touch!

Upcoming Events

New Year’s Schmooze at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co.

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Author Talk (Hybrid): Thomas Mallon discusses “The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983-1994”

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News

January 21, 2026

Our first Schmooze of the year is here! Join us Thursday at Fifth Hammer Brewing in Long Island City for a casual get-together with your fellow Brewers.

Fifth Hammer offers a wide variety of IPAs, sours, wheats, stouts, and more, alongside guest wines and ciders and non-alcoholic options. Outside food is welcome, and saxophonist Chris Cuzme will be performing live at 6pm.

Thursday, January 22nd, 5:30pm–8:30pm
10-28 46th Ave, LIC

connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_FifthHammer

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January 18, 2026

On Thursday, ring in the new year with a Schmooze at Fifth Hammer Brewing: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_FifthHammer

On February 10th, former professor Thomas Mallon will discuss his latest book: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_ThomasMallon

And on March 11th, our alum panel discusses finding legal work important to them: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LegalCareers

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January 14, 2026

Our next Author Talk welcomes former English professor Thomas Mallon! He’ll be discussing his latest book, “The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983-1994”. These very personal journals contain many glimpses of his years at Vassar. Lynn Janovsky ’86 will lead the discussion.

Tuesday, February 10th, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Hybrid: Teams and Sony Music, 25 Madison Ave.

connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_ThomasMallon

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