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May 15, 2025

In the high-stakes world of U.S. litigation, where treble damages incentivize bold allegations, Plaintiffs’ attorneys often push the boundaries of economic plausibility with imaginative theories of harm.

Professor Andrew Lemon, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, will reveal whether these legal arguments make sound economic sense—or if they’re just chasing economic cents.

RSVP by June 10th!

Thursday, June 12th, 6:30pm
Sony, 25 Madison Avenue

connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Economics

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May 13, 2025

Our Young Alum Summer Kickoff schmooze is here! Join us Saturday afternoon for brunch and drinks at Mary’s on the Lower East Side. It’s a cozy spot that serves elevated American bar food, signature cocktails, and premium draft beers.

Note: Mary’s is not wheelchair-accessible.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1pm–4pm
Mary’s, 146 Orchard St

bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

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May 11, 2025

On Saturday, kick off summer with our young alum Schmooze at Mary’s: bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

And on June 12th, Professor Andrew Lemon dissects attorneys’ claims of economic harm: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Economics

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May 9, 2025

Enormous thanks to Professor Robert Brigham, who spoke to a standing-room-only audience at our 103rd Annual Meeting. He told the personal and moving story of how his search for his family history became surprisingly and inexorably linked to the Vietnam War.

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May 7, 2025

The Vassar Club of New York’s 103rd Annual Meeting is tonight, May 7th! Registrants, join us at 6:30pm at 3 West Club, 3 W 51st St. Robert K. Brigham, Professor of History and Faculty Program Director of the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, will be our keynote speaker.

It’s not too late to take our community survey! You’ll be entered to win a free Fall Fête ticket: surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_2025

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May 6, 2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th, is our 103rd Annual Meeting! And today’s your last chance to register and, whether you attend or not, to vote for our Board of Directors. Robert K. Brigham, Professor of History and Faculty Program Director of the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, will be our keynote speaker.

Register: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025
Vote for our Board of Directors: surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_Ballot_2025
Take our community survey (win a Fête ticket!): surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_2025

Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30pm
3 West Club, 3 W 51st St
$25, includes two drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres

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May 4, 2025

On Wednesday, Professor Robert K. Brigham speaks at our 103rd Annual Meeting: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025

On May 17th, kick off summer with our young alum Schmooze at Mary’s: bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

And on June 12th, Professor Andrew Lemon dissects attorneys’ claims of economic harm: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_Economics

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May 3, 2025

Calling all young alums, just two weeks until we kick off summer with brunch and afternoon drinks at Mary’s on the Lower East Side! It’s a cozy spot that serves elevated American bar food, signature cocktails, and premium draft beers.

Note: Mary’s is not wheelchair-accessible.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1pm–4pm
Mary’s, 146 Orchard St

bit.ly/VCNYMaySchmooze

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May 1, 2025

Our 103rd Annual Meeting is coming up fast! Robert K. Brigham, Professor of History and Faculty Program Director of the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, will be our keynote speaker.

Register: connect.vassar.edu/VCNY_AnnualMeeting2025
Vote for our Board of Directors: surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_Ballot_2025
Take our community survey (win a Fête ticket!): surveymonkey.com/r/VCNY_2025

Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30pm
3 West Club, 3 W 51st St
$25, includes two drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres

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April 29, 2025

Special thanks to Vassar professor Melanie Muskin ’10 and NYC teacher Kyle DeAngelis ’15! As part of this year’s Vassar Serves, they led a discussion last week about the state of New York City Schools.

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