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Events in the New York City Area

Check out the recaps and photos from recent UVM events in your area by clicking on the events below, or go to the Upcoming Events in the New York Area page to see when UVM alumni are getting together next!

Recent New York Alumni Events:

		NY Jazz at Lincoln Center - Ellington Love Songs February 14, 2008 New York, NY CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT. On February 14, 2008, nearly fifty-five UVM alumni, parents and friends in New York experienced a special event conceived of by the New York Regional Board - an evening performance of "Ellington Love Songs" at Jazz at Lincoln Center topped off with a once-in-a-lifetime, post-performance meeting with Wynton Marsalis himself. John Gennari, English professor and Director of ALANA U.S. Ethnic Studies at UVM, contextualized the evening by providing pre-concert remarks about jazz and the program in the Patron's Lounge of the Frederick P. Rose Hall. In an intimate setting, Professor Gennari informed the UVM group that Duke Ellington was rarely thought of as a musician of love songs, and explained how complicated the theme "love" is in the jazz context. Prepared with a background on Ellington's style, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Jazz Director, Wynton Marsalis, attendees were ready to listen to the program. Professor Gennari was available during intermission for further questions and conversations about the performance. The various solo performers including Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson, the "alternately tough and tender" (All About Jazz) Houston Person and "one of the most melodic saxophone balladeers in jazz" (All About Jazz), Scott Hamilton kept up with the beat of the evening. Following the performance, guests were escorted to the Green Room, where Wynton Marsalis spent fifteen minutes with our UVM group. He talked about the audience (not lively enough for Wynton), critiqued the performance, and showed them that he truly is "the Jazz Man." Jazz has been a recurring theme for UVMers in New York, but the Jazz at Lincoln Center evening marked the first time the board organized a special event on Valentine's Day. (Thanks go to Brian Acrish '91, Vice Chair of the New York Regional Board, who decided most UVM couples never plan ahead for Valentine's Day!) The invitation was extended to UVM's leadership donors in the New York region to say thank you for all they do for the University of Vermont. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT. Want to see other events in your area? Contact Sarah Sprayregen at the UVM Alumni Office at 1-888-458-8691 or Sarah.Sprayregen@uvm.edu Upcoming Events in New York - click here See all upcoming events - click here Get Involved! Click here for details.

		New York Recent Graduate Reception at The Frying Pan August 17, 2006 Manhattan, New York Fellow UVM alumni gathered for an evening under the stars at one of Manhattan's best-kept secrets - The Frying Pan.

		New York Area Send-off Celebration August 13, 2006, Chappaqua, New York Click here to see more photos.

		New York Career Networking January 10, 2006 New York, New York Young and Rubicam Global Headquarters in New York was the site of a lively and highly informative evening for about 100 UVM students and recent alums hoping to live and work in the Big Apple. The 12th annual event began with a workshop on networking by UVM alum, Lori Gleeman '93. An energetic and insightful panel followed, with excellent tips from panelists Julie Anderson '80, Lioness Productions, Inc., Jennifer Dwyer '01, Environmental Protection Agency, Matt Glass '90, Eventage Event Production, Liz Paley '88, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Pierre Hacopian '89, Stuyvesant Partners. A networking reception followed and the room was abuzz as 30+ UVM alums from a variety of career fields answered questions and offered advice to students and recent graduates. Students were delighted to receive excellent information and connections, and were impressed with the success and generosity of UVM alums who shared their wisdom! This event is co-sponsored by UVM Career Services and the New York Regional Board. Special thanks to Alyssa Garnick '96 and Liz Paley '88 for planning this event, to Alyssa Garnick, for moderating the panel and to Key Compton '92 for his help with the program. Want to see other events in your area? Contact Joe Speidel at the UVM Alumni Office at 1-888-458-8691 or Joe.Speidel@uvm.edu Upcoming Events in New York - click here See all upcoming events - click here Get Involved! Click here for details. Click here to see more photos.

		UVM Men's Hockey Telecast January 6, 2006 Various Locations Click here to see more photos.

		New York Wine Tasting at the Vintage December 1, 2005 New York, NY To see more photos click here.

		Halloween Party at the Patriot October 29, 2005 New York, NY Click here to see more photos.

		Under the Stars August 11, 2005 New York, NY UVMers gathered under the stars at one of Manhattan's best-kept secrets, the historic lightship Frying Pan located at Pier 63. With panoramic views of the city and Old-World charm, the Frying Pan was the perfect location to see old friends and make new ones. Thanks to Jennifer Dwyer '01, Jillian Hearty 01', Preston Junger '01 and the NY Alumni Events committee!

		Yankees vs Tampa Bay June 23, 2005 New York 300 avid fans turned out at Yankee Stadium decked out in green and gold and wearing complimentary UVM buttons and paraphernalia. When not cheering on the Yankees, people chatted about their connections with UVM. Thanks to Jennifer Dwyer '01, Jillian Giardina '03, Preston Junger '01 and the NY Alumni Events committee for planning our Bronx outing!

		Catamounts Care Service Week May 7, 2005 New York, NY Click here for more infomation and photos from the NYC Catamounts Care Volunteer event. Thank you to everyone involved for making this event successful! Click here to see more photos from events

		UVM vs Syracuse Friday, March 18, 2005 New York, NY Orange Crushed! Thousands of UVM Alumni, friends and family gathered at the DCU Center to watch the UVM Mens Basketball team upset Syracuse. At the same time, nearly 100 alumni in the New York area gathered at The Town Tavern (sponsored by the NY Alumni committee) to watch the game and cheer for the Cats, as we as we witnessed the most historic athletics victory for UVM and the entire state of Vermont! Congratulations on an amazing run by our very own Dream Team. Join the NY Alumni Events Committee next year to continue your support for the Catamounts! Go Cats Go!

		BU Basketball Tipoff February 12, 2005 New York, NY Over 50 New York area alumni, parents, and friends gathered at the Town Tavern in the West Village to cheer for the Catamounts as they took on Boston University on Saturday. Alumni from the class of 1960 through 2004 were in attendance. Game-goers enjoyed a pre-game reception, drink specials, appetizers, and UVM giveaways. Although Vermonts school-record 15-game winning streak ended with a crushing loss to BU, the fans were in high spirits and are looking forward to the Cats moving on to the big dance.

		Career Networking Event January 11, 2005 New York, NY Young and Rubicam Global Headquarters in New York was the site of a lively and highly informative evening for about 100 UVM students and recent alums hoping to live and work in the Big Apple. Co-sponsored by UVM Career Services and UVM and the New York Regional Board, The 11th Annual New York Networking Event began with a workshop on networking by UVM alum and Career Coach, Lynn Berger '80. An energetic and insightful panel followed, with excellent tips from panelists Brad Berggren '88, Managing Director, Managed Risk Advisors, Ted Birkhahn '96, Peppercom, Inc., Leon Heyward '81, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation, Judson O'Hair '88. Marketing Manager, SGI, and Liz Paley '88, Vice President, Ralph Lauren Advertising. A networking reception followed and the room was abuzz as 30+ UVM alums from a variety of career fields ranging from advertising to environmental protection answered questions and offered advice to students and recent grads. Students were delighted to receive excellent information and connections, and were impressed with the success and generosity of UVM alums who shared their wisdom! This annual event is co -sponsored by UVM Career Services and the New York Regional Board. Special thanks to alumni planners Alyssa Garnick '96, and Liz Paley '88 for planning this event and to David Kotz '92, for moderating the panel and to Key Compton '92 for his help with the program.