Alumni Events

VP&S 2023 Alumni Reunion

It’s time to register for Alumni Reunion Weekend, which is set for April 20-22, 2023, in New York City. Events include a welcome reception, interactive programs on campus, and a festive gala at Chelsea Piers.

Whether you are looking to reconnect with old friends and your alma mater, make new connections across specialties and class years, dive into the academic discourse of reunion scientific sessions, or just want a fresh bite of the Big Apple, your VP&S family is waiting to welcome you and celebrate!

Reunion Lodging Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Westin New York at Times Square from April 19 - 23, 2023

Additional preferred lodging is available through the Columbia Visitors Portal.

Reunion Weekend Agenda

Monday, April 17, 2023

Launch of Virtual VP&S Alumni Symposium - On Demand Viewing

Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Westin New York at Times Square - 270 W 43rd St, NYC

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - VP&S Alumni Directors Board Meeting (Closed Session)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Alumni Welcome Reception
Hosted by Vivian Lewis VP&S '77
Interim-President, VP&S Alumni Association
Co-Chair, BALSO Alumni Network

Friday, April 21, 2023

Vagelos Education Center - 104 Haven Avenue, NYC

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM - Welcome & Registration

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout Sessions I
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM - Intermission
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Breakout Sessions II
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM - Intermission

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Dean's Luncheon 
50 Haven Avenue - Student Lounge

Welcoming Remarks: Dean Katrina Armstrong, MD
Dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Executive Vice President for Health and Biomedical Sciences, Columbia University

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - VP&S Campus Tours - Led by VP&S Students

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - BALSO Dessert Social 
50 Haven Avenue - Student Lounge

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Reunion Class Dinners - Various Locations

Saturday, April 22, 2023

All Day - NYC Exploration Day

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Gala Dinner & Alumni Awards 

Reception featuring the VP&S Alumni Quintet 
John C. M. Brust '62, Alto Saxophone
James C. M. Brust '01, Piano
Dr. R. Linsy Farris, Bass
Donald O. Quest '70, Trombone
Deepak Saluja '01, Drums

8:00 PM 

Welcome
Vivian Lewis ‘77
Interim-President, VP&S Alumni Association
Co-Chair, BALSO Alumni Network

Reflections from our 50th Class Chair
Alexander C. Chester III ‘73 
Fiftieth Anniversary Class

Awarding of the Alumni Gold Medals
Jane Salmon ‘77
Chair, Honors & Awards 

VP&S Alumni Association Medalist Recipients

Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievements in Medical Research

Donald Landry '83

Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Medicine

Eric Rose '75

Virginia Kneeland Frantz ’22 Award for Distinguished Women in Medicine

Mary Bassett '79

Gold Medal for Meritorious Service to VP&S and its Alumni Association

Richard Speigel '70

Reunion Class Dinners

Upon arrival you will be directed to your room by the VP&S Alumni Staff.