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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Upcoming Events
Author Talk: Mary Dockray-Miller ’86 discusses Freyja’s Garden
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25 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010-3685, United States
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May 15, 2026
Our next Author Talk is Tuesday! We’re welcoming Mary Dockray-Miller ’86 and discussing her latest book, Freyja’s Garden. Introduced in Beowulf, the Danish princess Hildeburh is now the heroine of her own story. She must marry the prince of Frisia to secure peace between their peoples while navigating the pains of war and the demands of the goddess Freyja and her cult.
Mary majored in English at Vassar and taught at Lesley University for 25 years, and now blogs as The Massachusetts Medievalist
🗓️ Tuesday, May 19th, 6:30pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Hybrid: Sony at 25 Madison Ave and Microsoft Teams
May 13, 2026
The Vassar Club of New York’s 104th Annual Meeting is tonight, May 13th! Join us at 6:30pm at The Lotos Club, 5 E 66th St. David Orkin ’13, candidate for New York’s 38th Assembly District, will be in conversation with Arpitha Kodiveri, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Vassar.
It’s not too late to cast your ballot for our Board of Directors! Submit yours by 5pm:
May 11, 2026
Our 104th Annual Meeting is Wednesday, which means it’s your last chance to register and cast your ballot for our Board of Directors!
Register by May 12th: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2026
Cast your ballot by by May 13th, 5pm: bit.ly/VCNYBallot2026
David Orkin ’13, candidate for New York’s 38th Assembly District, will be in conversation with Arpitha Kodiveri, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Vassar. They’ll discuss what inspires service and how Vassar graduates are building meaningful communities. Your ticket includes open bar and appetizers. The Lotos Club has a smart casual / business casual dress code.
🗓️ Wednesday, May 13th, 6:30pm–8:30pm
🎟️ $34, includes open bar and appetizers
📍 Lotos Club, 5 E 66th St