Beyond the Classroom

March 17-23, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

3 Students with Social Media Poster Frame covered in logos and symbols

Photo of the Week

Speech-Language Pathology graduate students Ruth E. Lahoz Ogando, Monica Bonilla, and Sheila Castillo celebrated their first days as Student Clinicians. (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Lehman in the News

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) talks to the New York Times about the use of vibration plates and weight loss

Alumnus Jim Mannix Jr. '78 (Social Work) releases his new memoir, The Celebrities, Places, And God In My Life

Student Spotlight

“This experience taught me so much–not just about legislation and policy, but about my own ability to rise to the challenge.”

SGA Vice President of Legislative Affairs Franny Vargas represented Lehman at the CUNY Model Senate Program thanks to the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship in Government & Public Affairs. Franny delivered her proposal for an affordable housing bill in the New York Senate chamber. (Photo c/o Franny Vargas on Linkedin)

Pix 11 is on the scene in Lehman's Music Building as the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music band practices for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Competition

Norwood News covers last month's Bronx Parks Speak-Up which took place at Lehman College

Resource of the Week

CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Lehman's Career Exploration & Development Center helps students transition from college to career, supporting them in areas like choosing the right major, internships, interview preparation, and more. Director of the Career Exploration and Development Center Bascillia Toussaint shares why students should visit the CEDC.

Free & Confidential Short-term

Telehealth Counseling

Lehman is accepting clients for the launch of the College’s Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center!

Families, couples, and groups are all welcome. Email bronx.telehealth@lehman.cuny.edu or call 332-242-6700 for more information.

Events and Opportunities

Featured Events

Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture

Meet sisters Selenis (Lopez vs. Lopez, Orange Is the New Black) and Marizol Leyva as they share their heartfelt story of love, hope, and authenticity at the 2025 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 25

Provost congratulating a graduate in silhouette

Graduate Commencement

Tuesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Undergraduate Commencement

Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m.

Lehman College South Field

Visit the Commencement website

Apply to be a student speaker by March 30

Join the Lehman College School of Business on April 1 for a special event celebrating Visiting Executive , Lazard President Ray McGuire

Apply for a Faculty Summer Fellowship with the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Apply now to make a difference in your community by designing and applying evidence-based health interventions

Cute Cartoon of Blood, Monitor, and Sugar Cuge - so happy together

Stop by the Diabetes Wellness Spring Fair on March 22 for free health screenings, cooking demos, giveaways, and more

Get Your Tax Return Prepared for Free by IRS Certified Preparers March 22

Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond March 23

Queer Theater and Performance Speaker Series with Yuniya Edi Kwon March 26

The History of Tarot Reading and Women's Resistance March 26

Yankees Sports Management Speaker Series info Session March 27

The Armando Talavera Yankees Internship Info Session March 27

Screening of Inheritance of Hiroshima Memories April 3

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Scene On Campus

All Together: Attendees at the 17th Annual CUNitY Educational Summit, hosted by the Urban Male Leadership Program and CREAR Futuros, gather for a group picture, including Interim Director Johnny Lozada, Director of CREAR Futuros and College Initiative at the Hispanic Foundation Fatima Aviles, and event Keynote Speaker Dr. Margarita Lila Rosa. (Photo by Janel Martinez)

It's Tech Week!

Gina Cano, senior director, Strategic Business Development for Global Services Sustainability and ESG at Dell Technologies, shared advice for tech job seekers. (Organized by The Color Stack student Chapter, Janissa Abreu, and the Computer Science Department, Photo c/o Isaac A. on Linkedin)

Attend Friday's Tech Week Event, Jobs in Computer Science 💻

Bright Night: The Lehman Crown and Beyond Club had a colorful time at their Neon Glow Night. Visit Lightning Connections for other fun club events. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Encore! Lehman's Network for Stage & Screen Artists and the Afrobeats Dance Club brought all new performances of Facing Our Truth to the Studio Theatre stage. (Photos by Mildred Perez)