March 3, 2026
We’re bringing together a group of alum public interest lawyers for a panel discussion of how you can build a legal career that reflects your identity and personal values. We’ll focus on how each panelist chose their area of practice and what it means to do meaningful work in the law today.
Katherine Greenberg ’04, Vice President of Litigation at A Better Balance
Dror Ladin ’05, attorney at Earthjustice
Zoe Root ’04, supervisor and director of the Survivors Advocacy Practice at the Center for Appellate Litigation
Jason Wu ’07, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Harlem Community Law Office
Moderated by Geoffrey Wertime ’06, trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor
🗓️ Wednesday, March 11th, 7pm–9pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Hybrid: 25 Madison Ave and Teams
March 1, 2026
On Tuesday, see Marcel on the Train, followed by a Q&A with star and co-writer Ethan Slater ’14 (sold out!): connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Broadway
On March 11th, our alum panel discusses finding legal work important to them: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LegalCareers
And on March 13th, six alums take the stage at our stand-up comedy night: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AlumComedy
February 27, 2026
Tuesday’s performance of Marcel on the Train and Q&A with Tony Award®-nominee Ethan Slater ’14 is sold out! Best known for playing Boq in Wicked and SpongeBob on Broadway, Ethan co-wrote the play and stars as Marcel Marceau.
Before being the world’s greatest mime, Marcel guided Jewish children out of Nazi-occupied France and showed that the loudest resistance sometimes begins in the quietest places.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 3rd, 7pm
🎟️ Sold out, waitlist available, $52
📍 Classic Stage Company, 136 E 13th St
February 24, 2026
Our tech networking meetup is Thursday evening! All are welcome, whether you are in the tech field, interested in joining, or just looking to mingle with tech-minded folks. Everyone will get a bingo card designed to spark conversation and collaboration.
We’ll be at Stout NYC’s Bryant Park location, and 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 22, 2026
On Thursday, mingle with alums in tech with bingo-card networking: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_BINGO
On March 3rd, see Marcel on the Train, followed by aQ&A with star and co-writer Ethan Slater ’14: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Broadway
And on March 11th, our alum panel discusses finding legal work important to them: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_LegalCareers
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
February 11, 2026
Join us for a conversation with alum public interest lawyers discussing their identity, motivation, and impact. We will focus on how each panelist chose their area of practice, how personal values shaped their journey, and what it means to do meaningful work in the law today.
Katherine Greenberg ’04, Vice President of Litigation at A Better Balance
Dror Ladin ’05, attorney at Earthjustice
Zoe Root ’04, supervisor and director of the Survivors Advocacy Practice at the Center for Appellate Litigation
Jason Wu ’07, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society’s Harlem Community Law Office
Moderated by Geoffrey Wertime ’06, trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor
Wednesday, March 11th, 7pm–9pm
Sony Music, 25 Madison Ave
February 8, 2026
On Tuesday, former professor Thomas Mallon will discuss his latest book: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_ThomasMallon
On February 26th, mingle with alums in tech with bingo-card networking: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_BINGO
And on March 3rd, see Marcel on the Train, followed by aQ&A with star and co-writer Ethan Slater ’14: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Broadway