Month: September 2026

Download a PDF of this news release New York City – The Performance Project @ University Settlement presents Flowfest 2026 with new original works created by University Settlement Fellows from September 30th through October 3rd , 7:30 pm at Speyer Hall. This white box theater is located at 184 Eldridge Street within University Settlement’s landmark […]

As University Settlement observes 25 years since September 11, 2001, we are sharing our former CEO Michael Zisser’s reflections on the day. — The visitor was late for an early meeting with me at University Settlement, no phone call or email to explain. Then screaming from out in the hallway. A plane had crashed into the

Download a PDF of this news release  Join us for our free, open-to-the-public, joyous Block Party celebrations in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn this fall!   University Settlement, America’s First Settlement House, is celebrating its 140th birthday in 2026 – and Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn neighbors are invited to celebrate at two Block Parties this fall.