July 18, 2025
Our conversation with Stacy London ’91 has a new date! Join us August 28th when the TV personality, designer, stylist, author, and midlife advocate will chat with Vassar Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies Anne Brancky about Stacy’s dynamic career and the enduring influence of her Vassar education.
If you already registered, you’re all set! If not, please RSVP by 8/28.
Thursday, August 28th, 7pm, Zoom
Submit your questions during registration!
July 11, 2025
Join us Saturday for a summer picnic in Prospect Park! We’ll be spreading out on the grass near the Picnic House. This is a BYOB (bring your own beverage) event. We’ll bring a few snacks, but feel free to bring something yummy to share! Check NYC Parks’ FAQ about what’s allowed: nycgovparks.org/about/faq
In case of rain, we’ll move indoors to Bar Toto, 411 11th Street
Saturday, July 12th, 2pm–4pm
Prospect Park near the Picnic House
July 8, 2025
Thank you to tour guide Beth Goffe, Bowery Boys Walks, and everyone who attended our walking tour of Central Park’s LGBTQ history last weekend!
July 6, 2025
On Saturday, celebrate summer with a picnic Schmooze in Prospect Park: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_JulySchmooze
And on August 14th, Emily Pantel ’11 will lead a group career coaching session: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_EmilyPantel
July 5, 2025
One week until our summer picnic Schmooze in Prospect Park, near the Picnic House! We’ll be spreading out on the grass with blankets, good vibes, and a few shared snacks.
This is a BYOB (bring your own beverage) event. We’ll bring a few snacks, but feel free to bring something yummy to share! Check NYC Parks’ FAQ about what’s allowed: nycgovparks.org/about/faq
Saturday, July 12th, 2pm–4pm
Prospect Park near the Picnic House
July 1, 2025
Feeling stuck, in transition, or just unsure about what’s next in your work life? Join us for an interactive group coaching session led by Emily Pantel ’11, founder of Self Over Should career coaching.
Emily has served as a leadership coach for 13 years and specializes in helping burned-out professionals cultivate an authentic career path. Her workshop will be one hour, with mingling before and refreshments after.
Thursday, August 14th, 6pm–8pm
The Community Preservation Corporation, 220 E 42nd St
June 26, 2025
Celebrate Pride Weekend with us in Central Park! Join us for a special walking tour of its role in LGBTQ+ culture as we visit the Sheep Meadow, Bethesda Terrace, the Ramble, and Great Lawn, and more.
After the tour, we’ll have a get-together at Amsterdam Ale House with light refreshments. Sign up for either activity or both!
Saturday, June 28. RSVP by June 27th!
Tour: 2pm, $30. Get-together: 3:30pm, free
June 22, 2025
On Saturday, celebrate Pride with a tour of Central Park’s LGBTQ+ history: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Pride2025
On July 12th, celebrate summer with a picnic Schmooze in Prospect Park: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_JulySchmooze
And on August 14th, Emily Pantel ’11 will lead a group career coaching session: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_EmilyPantel
June 21, 2025
Central Park played a significant role in LGBTQ culture and benefited from the creativity of mostly unknown queer artists. Join us for a special walking tour of the Park’s LGBTQ+ history as we visit the Sheep Meadow, Bethesda Terrace, the Ramble, and Great Lawn, and more.
After the tour, we’ll have a get-together at Amsterdam Ale House with light refreshments. Sign up for either activity or both!
Saturday, June 28, 2pm–5:30pm, $30
Space is limited. Please register by June 22!
June 19, 2025
Special thanks to Professor Andrew Lemon, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, for his presentation last week! In “Economic Sense or Economic Cents?” he spoke on the plausibility of plaintiffs’ bold, incentivized, and boundary-pushing allegations of economic harm.