✨ Let Your Talent Shine ✨

February 3-9, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Workers remove the honeycomb revealing windows

Photo of the Week

Portions of Shuster Hall's iconic honeycomb exterior designed by Marcel Breuer will be repaired as part of the Shuster refurbishment that will also include new windows. (Photo by Lisa Hirschfield)

Lehman in the News

Lehman President Fernando Delgado (center) welcomed six Democratic candidates for NYC Mayor to a panel discussion at Lehman hosted by The Bronx Democratic Party chairman Jamaal T. Bailey–News 12 has the story

Associate Professor Jose Gomez-Gonzalez (Finance, Information Systems, and Economics) provides insight to Univision about recent rent increases in Washington Heights

Lehman's program for internationally-trained nurses (NCLEX-RN) is featured in a New York Daily News story penned by Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services Dynishal Gross

Professor Miguel Perez (Journalism and Media Studies) speaks with Voces NYC about his work to bring the Hispanic heritage of North America to public awareness

Alumna Celinés Toribio (Mass Communication and Theater) is appointed Ambassador, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Dominican Communities Abroad by the president of the Dominican Republic

Associate Professor David Font-Navarrete (Music) was honored by the Modern Language Association for his translation of Lydia Cabrera's El Monte: Notes on the Religions, Magic, Superstitions, and Folklore of the Black and Creole People of Cuba

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) discusses President Trump's impact on the cryptocurrency sector on CGTN

Student Spotlight

“Lehman has empowered me to grow personally and intellectually, changing my perspective on advocacy and education.”

Elsie Soto (Health Education and Promotion, Disability Studies minor) has combined her passion for community health with her commitment to the families of those buried on Hart Island, New York City’s only municipal cemetery. Read Elsie's Lehman Story.

Resource of the Week

Student Health and Wellness Services

Learn about the services available to students from the Director of Lehman’s Health and Wellness Services Ashmini Hiralall

Featured Events

and Opportunities

On February 10, hear from The New York Times Global Economic Correspondent Peter S. Goodman about what today's global supply chain tells us about business leadership and the ethics of globalization

This free recital on February 11 is your chance to hear music performed by Professor Molly Morkoski

Attend a Black History Month talk and interview with legendary Cuban Film Documentarian Gloria Rolando on Thursday, February 20

Meet sisters Selenis and Marizol Leyva as they share their heartfelt story of love, hope, and authenticity at the 2025 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on March 25

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Conference Talk

Q&A with EECC25 Co-chair Alison Abreu

What is the EECC25 Conference?

I am so very excited for the forthcoming Spring 2025 Excellence in Education Community Conference (EECC25).

This initiative is near and dear to me because it’s not just a conference, it’s a wonderful opportunity to build community and showcase the work of Lehman faculty, staff, students, and Bronx community members. I can’t wait to see the connections, ideas, and inspiration that come out of it!

Why does the theme, "Advancing Equity Through Teaching and Learning: Practices and Possibilities" matter?

At Lehman's Center for Teaching and Learning, we understand teaching and learning experiences to be opportunities to think and then respond to widespread issues and barriers to equity in our society.

Who can submit their proposal?

Students, faculty, staff, instructors, and organizations that serve the Bronx community such as food banks, community centers, and clinics are encouraged to participate.

Submit your proposal here by Sunday, February 16

Students, want to showcase your talent?

Send in a 5-minute video of your talent by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, to be considered to perform at this year's Spring Fling. Title your submission with your name and EMPLID.

Email institutional.advancement@lehman.cuny.edu with questions.

Scene On Campus will return next week. Send your photos for inclusion to communications.digest@lehman.cuny.edu!