Alumni Events

VP&S 2023 Alumni Reunion

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.

CLASS OF 1958

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Sheldon Cherry, MD

CLASS OF 1963

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Carmen Ortiz Neu, M.D.

CLASS OF 1968

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Estelle P. Bender, M.D.

CLASS OF 1973

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
University Club
1 W 54th St. New York, NY 10019

$175 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Alexander C. Chester III, M.D.

CLASS OF 1975

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: David P. Roye, M.D.

CLASS OF 1978

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Alan I. Benvenisty, M.D.

CLASS OF 1983

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: George J. Florakis, M.D.

CLASS OF 1988

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Donna L. Densel, M.D.

CLASS OF 1993

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Katarina Eisinger , M.D.

CLASS OF 1998

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Kristel Kalissaar Hunt, M.D.

CLASS OF 2003

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Kristin Kozakowski, M.D.

CLASS OF 2008

Friday, April 21, 2023 – 6:00 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, NYC

$145 per person

Hosted by Class Chair: Thomas Eeda Lo, M.D.