Calling all young alums! Kick off summer with brunch and afternoon drinks at Mary’s on the Lower East Side. It's a cozy spot that serves elevated American bar food, signature cocktails, and premium draft beers.

Note: Mary’s is not wheelchair-accessible.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1pm–4pm
Mary's, 146 Orchard St

bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

On Thursday, join a book drive and alum discussion about NYC schools for Vassar Serves (RSVP by 4/21): connect.vassar.edu/VS2025_VCNY

On May 7th, Professor Robert K. Brigham speaks at our 103rd Annual Meeting: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025

And on May 17th, kick off summer with our young alum Schmooze at Mary's: bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

Registration is now open for our 103rd Annual Meeting! Our featured keynote speaker will be Robert K. Brigham, Professor of History on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair and Faculty Program Director of the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts.

Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30pm
3 West Club, 3 W 51st St
$25, includes two drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres

connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025

And as a member of the VCNY community, you're invited to vote for our Board of Directors! Whether you are attending the event or not, please take the time to complete the ballot no later than May 7th, 5pm: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_Ballot_2025

Nora is an award-winning movie written by, directed by, and starring Anna Campbell '02! It's a "jolt of feminist rocker joy” says Reel News Daily and presents an unfiltered exploration of the pressures of modern motherhood. With its unique structure and completely original soundtrack, it's a music movie for the MTV generation. Nora opens Friday at Village East by Angelika with Q&As at select screenings!

Sunday's Q&A with Anna Campbell '02 will be moderated by Emmy-nominated series creator and host Lynne Rosenberg '03. Get your tickets now!

https://angelikafilmcenter.com/villageeast/movies/details/nora

Note: this event is held by members of the Vassar community, not VCNY. Please direct all questions to its organizers.

Calling all Vassar Alumni! Join us for Brewers Connect on May 15 at The Standard, High Line — an exciting evening designed with a special nod to our former athletes, but open to all Vassar alums.

Reconnect with your peers over drinks, networking, and lively conversation in the heart of New York City. Whether you competed on the field or cheered from the sidelines, this event is your chance to celebrate our shared Vassar legacy.

RSVP here: http://connect.vassar.edu/brewers

Note: this event is held by Vassar College, not VCNY. Please direct all questions to its organizers.

VCNY invites you to participate in a book drive to help Reach Out and Read provide families with developmentally appropriate books and to join us for an opportunity to learn about the state of New York City Schools.

We are offering two opportunities to get involved: an in-person discussion and an option to donate books outside of the event.

1. Join us in-person
Our event at 6:30 p.m. ET on April 24 will feature Melanie Muskin ’10, adjunct faculty member at Vassar, in conversation with fellow alum and current NYC teacher Kyle DeAngelis ’15. Their fireside chat, A Conversation about NYC Schools with Vassar Alums in Education, will take place from about 7:00–7:45 p.m.

The “ticket price” to this event is 1–2 new or gently used books for children aged 0–5 which will be donated to Reach Out and Read. Reach Out and Read provides children with books during pediatric checkups so that families can read to their children at home.
For a wish list of books from Reach Out and Read, please visit their storefront on Bookshop.

Melanie Muskin ’10 is an adjunct faculty member at Vassar College while completing her PhD in human development and social policy at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy where she studies issues of professional dignity and sustainability for America's teachers. Melanie's academic research is informed by a prior career in New York City schools where she spent 11 years as a teacher and school leader. She has a Master's in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University; a Master's in Organization and Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University; and a Bachelor’s in Cognitive Science from Vassar College.

Kyle DeAngelis ’15 is a third-grade teacher at P.S. 368 The William Lynch School in Harlem, having worked as a classroom teacher in New York City for nine years. He is a proud member of the United Federation of Teachers, serving as his school's union delegate, and is a member of the steering committee of the Movement of Rank and File Educators, the social justice caucus of the UFT. As both an educator and an organizer, Kyle works to cultivate a more just and equitable school system for all children. Kyle holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College at Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Vassar College.

Important Info:

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. ET (address will be shared with those who register)
Bring 1–2 new or gently used books for children ages 0–5 (feel free to bring more!!!)
Come with interesting questions for Professor Muskin and Kyle!
The event will be graciously hosted at the Upper West Side apartment of Jon Friedland ’90
Light refreshments will be served.
2. Donate Books
Even if you cannot attend the in-person event, we welcome book donations for Reach Out and Read.

Please view examples of the books needed by Reach Out and Read, and see your registration confirmation email for details on where to send donated books.

Please register by April 14, 2025

This event is part of Vassar Serves, an opportunity for the global Vassar community to demonstrate our spirit of service by working to maximize educational access and potential.

If you’d like to inspire education at Vassar, please consider donating to teaching and learning at the College.

The Vassar Club of New York cordially invites you to our 103rd Annual Meeting. Our featured keynote speaker will be Robert K. Brigham, Professor of History on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair and Faculty Director of the Institute for the Liberal Arts.

Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30pm
3 West Club, 3 W 51st St
$25, includes two drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres

Register at connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025


Vote for VCNY Board Members
As a member of the VCNY community, please cast your ballot for the Vassar Club of New York, Inc. Board of Directors. Whether you are attending the event or not, please take the time to complete the ballot:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_Ballot_2025
Please submit your vote no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.


Accessibility
3 West is wheelchair accessible. There is one step at the entrance of the building; a temporary ramp is available upon request.