October 19-25, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Rita Moreno speaks with fellow actress Cordelia González

Photo of the Week

As part of the New York City International Book Fair, EGOT winner Rita Moreno speaks with fellow actress Cordelia González about her ground-breaking 80-year career, cultural legacy, and representation in Hollywood

(Photo by Nicolas Manassi)


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Lehman in the News

 
 
Lehman College nursing students infront of nursing building

Lehman College nursing students will have new opportunities and expanded pathways to professional practice thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The four-year Nursing Workforce Development initiative will support 25 undergraduate nursing students with tuition assistance, stipends, and mentoring

Healthcare leaders from China’s Yunnan province on campus

Healthcare leaders from China’s Yunnan province got a closer look at American approaches to healthcare education, management, and workforce development during a visit with faculty, students, and alumni in the Schools of Education and HS2N

Assistant professor Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin

Assistant Professor Sheila Hankin (Nursing) weighs in on childhood vaccination trends in The Riverdale Press

 
 
 
Associate Professor of Physics and PBS Spacetime host Matthew O’Dowd

Associate Professor of Physics (and PBS Spacetime host) Matthew O’Dowd has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) by its Forum on Outreach and Engaging the Public. O’Dowd has engaged in multidisciplinary science education throughout his career

 

Arts & Humanities Faculty

Professors Melissa Brown,  Laird Bergad, Robyn Spencer

Professor Melissa Brown (Art) offers a look at her artistic practice and influences

Distinguished Professor Laird Bergad (Latin American & Latino Studies) discusses findings from a new study on Latino population trends in the New York metro area. Article in español

Associate Professor Robyn Spencer (History) featured in The Mercury News, which highlights her work on the women of the Black Panther Party

 
 

LEAP Into Business

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith and Clinical Professor Andy Gold speak with Dayna Maniccia and Kim Fredericks of New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation

In the latest episode of LEAP Into Business, Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) and Clinical Professor Andy Gold (Management & Business Innovation) speak with Dayna Maniccia and Kim Fredericks of New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) to discuss how entrepreneurial thinking can spark innovation and create impact far beyond the business world


YouTube | Spotify

 
 
 

Student Affairs Podcast
Meet SGA President Michael Galindo

Host VP Jermaine Wright speaks with Lehman College SGA President Michael Galindo

Lehman College SGA President Michael Galindo is featured on this episode of the Student Affairs podcast, hosted by Jermaine Wright (VP of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives)


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Alumni in the News

Image still of Alumna Eileen Mazariegos sharing the story behind starting her business, Mazalloon Encanto Decor

Alumna Eileen Mazariegos ’26 (Business Admin.) shares the story behind starting her business, Mazalloon Encanto Decor, on CUNY TV’s Urban U

 
 
 
Student on campus with computer

Resource Spotlight


STUDENTS! Visit the Help Hub for assistance claiming your account, registering, and general enrollment questions. Make an appointment with a Help Coach via Lehman Navigate

 

Events & More

 

Calling all Winter 2027 Graduates!

Photo of speaker at commencement graduation

📢 Apply to be a student commencement speaker by Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 pm

 
 
Art of Lehman Mascot El Rayo and books
 

Book/Course Materials Voucher 
Applications Close This Friday!

Eligible students can receive up to $150 for purchases at Lehman's online bookstore. Review eligibility criteria and apply by October 23

 
 
 

NYC International

Book Fair

Attend the New York City International Book Fair (FILNYC) at John Jay College. This year's program brings together authors from across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. October 21-25 
El País covers the events

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LGBTQ+ Film Screening

October 28

2nd Annual Bellas Leadership Summit

October 28

 
Photo of students walking on campus with Fall foliage in the background

Share this Opportunity

Attend Lehman's Fall Open House series! Tour the campus and connect with admissions counselors. Choose from three dates: Oct 24, Nov 7 and Nov 14

 
 
 

Lehman Night at NYCFC

Cheer alongside fellow Lehman students, staff, faculty, and alumni at Lehman College Scarf Night as NYCFC takes on Atlanta United at Citi Field on Wednesday, October 28


The first 90 ticket buyers receive an exclusive Lehman College x NYCFC scarf

 
 

Scene off Campus

 
 
Lehman students and professors at Pfizer's New York City headquarters

Opening Doors at Pfizer: Associate Director & Employer Relations Manager Navisha Maharaj (Career Exploration & Development Center) and Professor Duran Fiack (Political Science) joined 18 students at Pfizer's New York City headquarters to explore legal careers and the Pfizer Futures Internship Program. Lehman College is one of only three institutions in the region selected to partner with Pfizer

 
 
 
 
Urban Unity and Lehman backpack distribution collage

Backpack Full of Possibilities: Urban Unity at Lehman packed backpacks with school supplies then helped distribute them at PS 246 with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Co-founder of Inspirame Latina and Lehman alumna, Julissa Alvarez. (Photos courtesy of Brittany Jordan, Urban Unity President)

 
 
 

Happy National Chemistry Week!

Lehman’s Chemistry Club volunteering at the New York Hall of Science

Lehman’s Chemistry Club kicked the week off volunteering at the New York Hall of Science (c/o Professor Patricia Gonzalez via LinkedIn)

 
 

Scene on Campus



(Photos by Mildred Perez unless otherwise stated)

 

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

¡Raíces! Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Celebration photo collage

¡Raíces! Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Celebration: Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with beautiful cultural table displays, música típica de cada país, Mexican food, and guest speakers

Milly Quezada and La Diva del Merengue on stage at Lehman

La Historia de una Reina y una Diva: Lehman Center hosted a night of Dominican pride, women’s talent, and merengue featuring two of the DR’s biggest stars: Milly Quezada and La Diva del Merengue, Miriam Cruz

Attendees at Bless Me, Papi book talk with author Ayendy Bonifacio

Closing the Chapter: Bless Me, Papi author Ayendy Bonifacio closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with a book talk, organized by Associate Professor Melissa Castillo-Garsow and sponsored by the Departments of English, Latin American and Latino Studies, Africana Studies, and the School of Arts & Humanities (Photo c/o Melissa Castillo-Garsow)

 
 
 
 
Collage of civic engagement session with guest speaker Carol Foresta

Leadership Beyond the Classroom: For the final session of the Civic Engagement series, guest speaker Carol Foresta led a talk on advocacy, social responsibility, and social change, teaching students how to create an action plan to impact their communities

 
 
 
 Collage of Gad Levanon, Chief Economist of the Burning Glass Institute in conversation with students

AI & the Future of Work: The School of Business welcomed Gad Levanon, Chief Economist of the Burning Glass Institute, for a conversation with students from the Lehman Economics Club on labor market trends and the impact of AI, moderated by Lecturer Robert Utzinger (Finance, Information Systems & Economics)

 
 
 
Collage of National Coming Out Day event

National Coming Out Day (NCOD): The Lehman College Counseling Center hosted a NCOD workshop outdoors at Shuster Walkway, where students chose beads to customize bracelets representing their identity flags

 
 
 
2026 Youth Caregivers Symposium event panelists

A Heart for Caring: 2026 Youth Caregivers Symposium event recognized young people who care for parents, grandparents and siblings

 
 
 
Photo of Hispanic Heritage month display.

Sabor, orgullo, y cultura. It’s been a full Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 💃🏽