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
Author Talk: Rachel Greenfield ’77 Discusses her Book about Rose Knox
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Sony Music Entertainment, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Family-friendly meetup and Pétanque at the Carreau Club
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Carreau Club, 68 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY
News
October 7, 2026
Rose Knox is the foremost forgotten woman entrepreneur of the 20th century. After years of secretly running the company, she officially took over Knox Gelatine from her husband and drew upon traditional ideals of domesticity and womanhood to turn it into an iconic American brand.
Rachel Greenfield ’77 tells Rose’s story in her new book and she’ll join us for our next Author Talk. In-person attendees can purchase copies of Rose Knox for $25 at the event (cash, check, or Venmo accepted), which Rachel will be happy to sign!
🗓️ Thursday, October 15th, 6:30pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Sony Music and Virtual
October 5, 2026
The Vassar Club of New York cordially invites you to the 15th Annual Fall Fête: Twilight in the Shakespeare Garden! Tickets are now available, starting at $50 for the Class of 2026 and including hors d’oeuvres and open bar.
The Fall Fête is our premier event, an elegant autumn evening with fellow Vassar graduates and other members of the Vassar community, featuring a selection of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and more.
🗓️ Thursday, November 12th, 7pm–10pm
🎟️ Starting at $50
📍 Dear Irving on Hudson
October 2, 2026
Alvin Puentevella ’00 has founded TEDxAstorPlace! Their mission is to explore how people, communities, and systems move forward with intelligence, dignity and courage by bringing together speakers, supporters and guests. Their inaugural event will be on November 6th at NYU’s Kimmel Center with 15 speakers.
For more information, visit tedxastorplace.com
Note: this event is held by members of the Vassar community, not VCNY. Please direct all questions to its organizers.