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March 8-14, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Christine Sohan shares her peaceful nature scene at a faculty and staff paint and sip led by Shahaan O. Azeem and hosted by Lehman's Mental Health Committee. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome at the committee's next creative event! (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Lehman in the News

Seven judges at Lehman's Court of Appeal event

The Lehman College community welcomed six New York State Court of Appeals judges at an engaging event moderated by Lehman College Special Counsel Bridget Barbera

Executive Director & Curator of the Lehman College Art Gallery Bartholomew Bland stops by BronxNet's OPEN with Doctor Bob Lee to take a look at The Painted Word, on exhibit in the gallery through May 2

Executive Director & Curator of the Lehman College Art Gallery Bartholomew Bland with Doctor Bob Lee

Professor Joaquin Monserrate (Latin American & Latino Studies) discusses the conflict in Iran and repercussions around the world with Allan Villafaña on Enfoque;

El profesor Joaquin Monserrate (Estudios Latinoamericanos y Latinos) analiza el conflicto en Irán y sus repercusiones a nivel mundial junto a Allan Villafaña en Enfoque (Telemundo 47)

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) is one of NJBIZ’s 2026 Leaders in Finance; he also coauthored a comprehensive textbook on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI-driven innovations in finance, Survey of Fintech

Image of Dean Elgloria Harrison with Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin and Associate Professor Kimberly Souffront

Your Health Equity Matters

Dean Elgloria Harrison explores hypertension with Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin of the Department of Nursing at Lehman College and Associate Professor Kimberly Souffront of the Icahn School of Medicine Youtube | Spotify

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Opportunities

Business Students: Earn 3 CPL Credits and 4 Certifications in 30 Hours

Get valuable Bloomberg Certifications – FREE! Complete the BMC, BFF, BSA, and ESG certifications at your own pace in the Bloomberg Lab. Get info here.

Audition Spots Available

The Lehman Theatre Collective invites students to audition for Night of Scenes, their first-ever showcase of contemporary scenes directed by Lehman Theatre students. March 16-17

Form closes March 13

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Commencement Speaker Application

Spring and Summer 2026 graduates: Submit a proposed speech for a chance to represent your fellow graduates. Deadline: March 31

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Free Tax Prep

IRS-certified preparers will help you with your taxes for free from February 28-April 4. Income limits apply. Learn more.

Featured Events

FREE 🎟️ Arts & Culture

🌘 Nocturne

Explore the healing power and destructive side of darkness in the natural, human, and virtual world at Nocturne, a devised multimedia piece directed/choreographed by Amy Larimer and created in collaboration with the cast. Through March 14

🎶 Three Italian Tenors

Bring your opera-loving friend or family member! Get free tickets Three Italian Tenors at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on March 15. Two tickets per student, faculty, or staff member (in person only) at the Lehman Center Box Office with a valid Lehman ID.

🎤 The 2026 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture

Don’t miss your chance to see The Kid Mero live and for free! Experience his unique style, sharp wit, and unforgettable stories at this year's Lehman Lecture. March 31 Reserve your seat.

Middle States Open Forum

The Lehman College community is invited to learn learn all about the Middle States accreditation process directly from Middle States Commission Vice President Dr. Feith. March 23

Attend the first-ever Lehman Night at the New York City Football Club on April 22 ⚽

Order your tickets by March 15 to guarantee an exclusive Lehman x NYCFC scarf

Don't Miss 👀

The Lehman College Mental Health Committee invites faculty, staff, and students to attend Creative Connections: Jewelry Making March 12

🏦 Hear from Carlos Marichal, winner of Mexico's National Prize for Arts and Sciences, at Political Economy Conversations (virtual). March 16

Students: Join the Wellness center in person or via Zoom for Meditation Mondays. March 16 (and weekly)

✨ Get your ticket for the next session in the Spring 2026 Queer Theatre and Performance Speaker Series , Hana van der Kolk (virtual). March 17

More upcoming events

Scene on Campus

(Photo by Mildred Perez unless otherwise noted)

Scene in Nature: Faculty and staff brushed up on their creativity at a paint and sip hosted by the Lehman College Mental Health Committee and taught by School of Education Certification Coordinator Shahaan O. Azeem. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center and Mildred Perez)

🎨 Shahaan's work is currently featured in the

Words Exhibition at Yonkers Arts!

Collage of Career Exploration and Development Center

In Good Company: Lehman students and alumni networked with recruiters, practiced professional communication skills, and learned about a range of industries at the Spring 2026 Job and Internship Fair hosted by the Career Exploration and Development Center.

Collage of the The Sociology Club pottery event.

Growing Joy: The Sociology Club turned succulent pots into bright and cheerful artworks.

Collage of The Financial Learning Group and Lehman Economics Club

Interesting: The Financial Learning Group and Lehman Economics Club hosted a joint panel delving into fixed and variable interest rates.

Collage of Student Affairs and Lehman Athletics event

Shoo in: Student Affairs and Lehman Athletics gathered to watch the Lightning defeat CCNY at a CUNYAC Men’s Basketball Championship game.