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September 11-17, 2023
Arts Edition
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College Events, Updates, and Extras | |
Rachel Sydlowski M.F.A. '15 installs her multimedia installation, Vivarium, for Homecoming – the alumni exhibition now on view in the Lehman College Art Gallery. Rachel shared her experience in Lehman's MFA program: | |
"I was able to maintain a full-time position as a secondary school educator and department chair, take courses at Lehman, and dedicate time towards developing a studio practice."
(Photo by Sarah Alvira)
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Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Friday! 🌟 | |
Know Your Library Walking Tours Continue
Register and see all dates and times. El tour está disponible en español el miércoles 13 de septiembre. While you're learning about Leonard Lief Library resources, look around for artwork such as this signature image from a past Caribbean Studies conference at Lehman: Mango Seller, by Bronx Artist Daniel Hauben.
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VISUAL ARTS
Homecoming
Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 13, 5-8 p.m.
On View: Wednesday, September 6-Saturday, September 23
This Lehman College Art Department exhibition features graduate art program alumni from the classes of 2012-2022. Get more information here.
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IDEAS Competition Info Session
Tuesday, September 12, 6 p.m.
Unlock your creativity! Join Blackstone Launchpad for a Zoom info session and learn the secrets to winning the upcoming Ideas Competition. Whether you’re a budding inventor, a problem-solver, or a dreamer with a unique concept, this is your chance to shine. Register here.
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THEATRE
BronxShakes: Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday, September 13-Saturday, September 16
Lehman Stages celebrates its twentieth anniversary season with the inaugural production of The Bronx Shakespeare Festival at Lehman College. A cast of Lehman alumni will present Romeo and Juliet at Lehman's outdoor amphitheatre. Get your free tickets!
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Lehman College Leadership Gala 2.0
Thursday, September 14, 6-9:30 p.m
This will be an unforgettable evening with amazing individuals, inspiring stories, and real-time opportunities to change the trajectory of Lehman College students' lives. It's not too late to purchase tickets.
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Doctors Serving Minorities, scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, has been canceled. 🙁 | |
Fall Health and Wellness Fair
Tuesday, September 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join us at Lehman's annual fall health and wellness fair on Shuster Walkway to meet a variety of campus and community organizations. There will be free resources, screenings and many more services. Rain location: APEX Auxiliary Gym
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Fall Convocation
Thursday, September 21, 10 a.m.
Join the Lehman College community in the Lovinger Theatre for the official welcome to the 2023-2024 academic year. Email questions to provost.office@lehman.cuny.edu.
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Lehman Night at Yankee Stadium
Thursday, September 21, 7:05 p.m.
Cheer along with the Lehman community and fellow Yankees fans as the home team faces off against the Toronto Blue Jays! The first 500 tickets purchased come with a Lehman/Yankees cap and meal deal. Buy your special ticket package here.
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Learn How to Begin a Career in Education
Fall 2023
Support is available for Lehman students looking to become teachers or counselors, and pursue other careers in education. Join Careers in Teaching for these events and connect for information.
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This watercolor sketch captures the stunning, vibrant colors of the Lehman campus on a beautiful sunny day.
–Shahaan O. Azeem
Meet the Artist: Stop by Wednesday's opening for Homecoming in the Lehman College Art Gallery where Shahaan's painting, Land of the Free, is exhibited.
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Rutinas Universitarias (University Routines)
Los pasillos silenciosos a las 8 de la mañana. Entro cargando una maleta y una botella de agua. Las llaves se me escapan mientras intento abrir la oficina. Continúe leyendo el ingenioso ensayo del profesor de Lehman Ulises Gonzales, Rutinas universitarias, en Frontera D. Here's a Google-translated version in English.
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Tutor the Next Generation of College Students
Lehman STEP is seeking tutors to teach high school students how to navigate the PSAT/SAT. Tutors will receive course materials to provide the most up-to-date lessons. Paid position: Get the details here.
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Scene at Lehman
(Photos by Mildred Perez)
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Spring Flashback: Mexican (Maya) rapper Pat Boy visited the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute in April. He met with Lehman College President Delgado and Institute Director José Higuera-López to talk about the preservation of indigenous languages through his music. That same day, Pat Boy was interviewed by the Oral History Project to document his story of success. | |
Creative Connections: Professor Mariposa Fernandez took her English Literature and Creative Writing students to the Bronx Museum to supplement their assigned reading of Sermons from the Smell of a Carcass Condemned to Begging by Tony Medina. The group saw work by Bronx artist Darrel Ellis, who passed away from an AIDS-related illness in 1992 at the age of 33. (Photos by Mildred Perez and Professor Mariposa) | |
Everyone's a Critic: Mildred Perez was recording as feathers flew outside of the Lehman College Art Gallery last week. Follow Lehman on Instagram and check out stories for Mildred's regular campus nature and arts-related posts. | | | | |