Pembroke College's New York Alumni Ambassador, Dalia Monasebian (2016, DipOL), is pleased to invite you to join author and entrepreneur, Vuk Vuković (2016, Politics), the College’s Development Director, Jacob Ward, and Development Manager, Alice Peat, at a special evening reception in New York. This will take place on Wednesday 15th October 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, at the North American Alumni Office, 500 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10110.
Vuk will be speaking about his recent OUP publication Elite Networks: The Political Economy of Inequality, which offers a timely and deeply-researched exploration of how elite networks influence inequality and democratic institutions—topics that resonate across disciplines and professions.
This memorable occasion will also offer a great opportunity for guests to reconnect with old friends, forge new connections, and hear an update from Jacob and Alice on recent developments in College as well as plans for the future following the recent launch of the Imagine Pembroke Campaign.
The event schedule will be as below and the dress code for the event is business casual.
6:00pm Guest arrival & drinks
6:30-7:30pm talk by Vuk Vuković followed by fireside chat with Dalia Monasebian
7:30-8:30 Drinks reception with hors d’ouevres baskets
Whether you are based in New York or simply visiting, we warmly encourage ou to join us for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and celebration of the Pembroke community. The event is $20, and alumni are welcome to register with a guest. Please book by clicking here.
We sincerely hope you can join us for this event and look forward to welcoming you to the North American Alumni Office for what promises to be a memorable occasion.
If you have any questions about this event or need assistance booking, please get in touch by emailing development@pmb.ox.ac.uk