Two weeks until we head to Brandy’s Piano Bar for an intimate evening of socializing and song with Lauren Mufson ’86. Brandy's is one of the Upper East Side’s best-kept secrets and has showcased live talent every night for over 35 years. Thursday, April 13th, starting at 9pm. No cover charge, two-beverage minimum. Space is limited so register early! http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LaurenMufson

Tonight is Book Club night! We'll be reading from and comparing notes on Cyclorama, a novel by Adam Langer ’88. A discussion with Mr. Langer moderated by Lynn Janovsky ’86 will follow the reading. Please register to receive the Zoom link: http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AdamLanger

Tuesday, Book Club discusses Cyclorama with author Adam Langer ’88 http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AdamLanger On 4/4, our alum panel discusses COVID's impact on education http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_COVID19 On 4/13, join us for an evening at Brandy’s Piano Bar with Lauren Mufson ’86 http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LaurenMufson

Registration ends on Tuesday! On April 4th, our panel of alums will be discussing their wide-ranging experiences in policy and practice: what's worked, what hasn't, and what's here to stay. Max Familian ’09, Senior Director of Citywide Strategy at NYC Department of Education Elizabeth Skog ’91, 3rd Grade Teacher at PS 9 Mavis Smook ’74, Special Ed Teacher at District 75 Rachel Zweig ’14, Theater Teacher at PS 889/MS 890 Moderated by Alejandro Montoya ’12, Regional Superintendent of Operations at Uncommon Schools 4/4, 6:30pm, Stuyvesant High School, $10 Please register by 3/28 http://connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_COVID19

Vassar Serves is a global celebration of Founder’s Day and a demonstration of our College community's legacy of service. Join VCNY on April 22nd as we volunteer in Prospect Park and help keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green, vibrant and welcoming! We'll settle in the park for a picnic lunch a picnic lunch afterward. Join us for one or both activities! http://connect.vassar.edu/VassarServes_VCNY2023

Three years after the word COVID entered our vocabularies, we've seen a profound impact of the virus on the world of education. Our panel of alums will discuss their wide-ranging experiences on both the policy and practice sides. We'll explore what has worked well, where we are continuing to come up short, and patterns they're seeing that are here to stay.

6:30–7:00 p.m. EDT: Networking and Refreshments
7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT: Moderated Panel with Q&A
8:00–8:30 p.m. EDT: Networking and Refreshments

Ticket Cost: $10

Panelists:
Max Familian ’09, Senior Director of Citywide Strategy at NYC Department of Education
Elizabeth Skog ’91, 3rd Grade Teacher at PS 9
Mavis Smook ’74, Special Ed Teacher at District 75
Rachel Zweig ’14, Theater Teacher at PS 889/MS 890

Moderator:
Alejandro Montoya ’12, Regional Superintendent of Operations at Uncommon Schools

RSVP: Please register by March 28

Hidden away on a side street in the most unlikely of places, Brandy’s is one of the Upper East Side’s best-kept secrets. This intimate spot has showcased live talent every night for over 35 years, including Vassar’s very own Lauren Mufson ’86.

Please join us for an intimate (Brandy’s is small!) evening of socializing and song. We will only have a small table reserved for VCNY, so get there early (8:30ish EDT) to get a seat at the table. Of course, we can spread out if needed and fill up the 68-person capacity. Once the music starts at 9:30, people can make requests and even sing if they feel inspired!

Please note, there is no cover charge, but there is a two-beverage minimum.

Space is limited, so please register in advance.

About Lauren Mufson ’86:
Lauren starred as Donna Sheridan on Broadway and in the North American Touring Company of Mamma Mia!

Off Broadway: Kari Florin’s The Porch (Altered Stages) and Voices of Swords (Urban Stages), A New Brain (Lincoln Center), Elizabeth Swado’s Groundhog (MTC), Kabbalah (BAM Next Wave Festival), many workshops and readings including work at NYMF, MTC, Eugene O’Neill Center, Circle Rep Lab, and Public Theater. World premiere of The Bandstand (Paper Mill Playhouse), Loving Leo (Weston Playhouse), The Happy Time (Musicals Tonight), The Book of Candy (Playwright’s Theater of NJ), The Predators’ Ball performed in Florence, Italy (music by Jason Robert Brown), Kiss of the Spider Woman (world premiere dir. Harold Prince), regional appearances in Mamma Mia! (Maine State Music Theater), Man of La Mancha (as Aldonza at the Olney Theater Center), Smokey Joe’s Café (Gateway Playhouse), World Goes Round, No Way To Treat A Lady, Side By Side By Sondheim (Florida Studio Theater), Elizabeth and Jane Eyre (Asolo). TV: Law and Order: SVU, Rosie O’Donnell Show, Unsolved Mysteries.

Lauren teaches private voice lessons and is available for concerts, private parties, and corporate events. For details, visit www.laurenmufson.com.

The Vassar Club of New York is organizing a Finance and Consulting Meetup at 6:00 p.m. EDT at Jackdaw, just blocks away from the 14 St–Union Sq station!

Whether you're a young professional, recent graduate, or just looking to relive your college days, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

We'll have tables reserved for us with Happy Hour running until 8 p.m. Drink specials range from beers starting at $5 to delicious Old Fashioneds for just $8. Jackdaw also offers a mouthwatering array of bites to order alongside!

And the best part? You won't have to work on any presentations, spreadsheets, or PowerPoints. Just relax, have a drink, and enjoy the company of your fellow Vassar alums.

Vassar Professor Molly McGlennen (https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/momcglennen) will be in conversation with Clifton Matias (Kichwa / Taino) of Redhawk Native American Arts Council (https://www.redhawkcouncil.org/new-page)

Tickets: $25.00
Each registrant will receive 2 drink tickets, as well as enjoy a variety of passed hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available.

Registration is limited!

Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm ET

VCNY Board Nominations!
Looking for ways to give back to Vassar? Join the VCNY Board. The only requirements are your passion and commitment. To express your interest or to nominate someone else, please contact Kat or Diego at [email protected].