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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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
Vassar in Tech Bingo Card Networking
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Stout NYC Bryant Park, 109 West 39th Street, New York, NY
VCNY on Broadway: Marcel on the Train with Ethan Slater ’14
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Classic Stage Company, 136 East 13th Street, New York, NY
News
February 18, 2026
Special thanks to former English professor Thomas Mallon for joining last week’s Author Talk! He discussed his latest book, “The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983-1994”, in which his personal journals contain many glimpses of his years at Vassar. Lynn Janovsky ’86 led the discussion.
February 15, 2026
VCNY and Vassar in Tech are teaming up for an evening of connection and networking for alums across technology, finance, media, and entrepreneurship. Everyone will get a bingo card designed to spark conversation and collaboration; fill out yours and win a prize!
Everyone is welcome, whether you are in the tech field, interested in joining, or just looking to mingle with tech-minded folks. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase.
🗓️ Thursday, February 26th, 5:30pm–8:30 pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Stout Bryant Park, 109 W 39th St
February 13, 2026
Join us for a night of fun and laughs as six of your fellow alums show off their standup comic stylings at Black Cat LES! Space is limited so RSVP early. After the show, keep the night going at Mary’s for more schmoozing, food, and drinks!
Carl Kissin ’80, Molly Kornfeld ’14, Rachel Lenihan ’13, Lindsay Lucido ’15, Yvette Segan ’19, and Dan Sohval ’13 will be taking the stage. Black Cat LES is a coffee shop with comfy chairs, sofas, and a friendly vibe. They offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, pastries, cookies, and sandwiches.
🗓️ Friday, March 13th, 6pm (doors), 7pm (show, 90 minutes)
🎟️ $6 ($10 at the door)
📍 Black Cat LES, 172 Rivington St
📍 Afterparty at Mary’s, 146 Orchard St