Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Jahdiel Rodriguez '20 (right) and Simran Pal Kaur '22, Multimedia Performing Arts in Theatre alumni, performed as Romeo and Juliet. Lehman Stages celebrated its twentieth anniversary season with the inaugural production of The Bronx Shakespeare Festival (BronxShakes) at Lehman's outdoor amphitheatre last week. (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues! 🌟

 This Week 

Featured Event: 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.

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! Tickets are available for purchase here.

Feria International Del Libro de la Ciudad De Nueva York 🌟

jueves, 21 de septiembre-domingo, 24 de septiembre

¡Ya pueden ir apartando sus entradas para la fiesta de libros en español más importante de Nueva York, ya en su 5ta edición!

Thursday, September 21-Sunday, September 24

Reserve your tickets for the 5th edition of the most important Spanish-language book fair in New York!

Homecoming Exhibition

On View: Now-Saturday, September 23

This Lehman College Art Department exhibition features graduate art program alumni from the classes of 2012-2022. Get info here. (Drawing by Sima Schloss)

 Save the Date 

Reading With Victoria Sanford: Textures of Terror

Wednesday, September 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Lehman Anthropology Professor Victoria Sanford will discuss her recently published book, Textures of Terror: The Murder of Claudina Isabel Velásquez and Her Father’s Quest for Justice. The book is a gripping first-person story of women, violence, and migration out of Guatemala – and how the U.S. is implicated. Sign up to attend.

Student Club Fair and Activism Corner

Wednesday, September 27, 2-6 p.m.

Make new connections and get involved in the Lehman Community! Join the Student Government Association, dozens of student clubs, and community organizations for a day of music, friendship, games, and more. Pick up your Club Fair Passport at the check-in table and visit tables for stamps to get swag. RSVP here.

‘PAPI’ Screening with Film Director and Author of the Novel 🌟

Thursday, September 28, 6-9 p.m.

Named one of the 100 most influential Latino personalities by El País, Rita Indiana, author of the novel, Papi, comes to Lehman with Director Noelia Quintero Herencia for a screening and talk. RSVP for free tickets!

Tabook Solo Exhibition at BxArts Factory

Reception: Friday, September 29, 6-8:30 p.m.

On view: September 29 to October 27

Visit M.F.A. graduate student Debbie Ali's solo show at the BxArts Factory! This show is an exploration of themes around taboo topics contained in the pages of handmade books.

Announcing a New Way to Find Out

What's Happening on Campus

Visit the website to check it out and bookmark it to visit again as more events are added. Faculty and staff can contact their department head to add events.

 In the News 

Professor Eileen Markey on a Bronx Uniter

In a poignant piece for America, Markey describes the local impact of the late Edward Eismann, founder of Unitas in 1967, and "a doctor who helped young people with their worries" in the South Bronx.

Alumna Spreads Creativity

UFT (United Federation of Teachers) profiled Jennifer Figueroa, who earned her B.A. in sculpture and a Master’s in arts education at Lehman. Read about her work.

“I want lifelong art lovers.”

 Opportunities 

Lehman Stages Seeks Singers for The Bronx Music Project 🌟 

In October, Lehman Stages will collaborate with the Lehman College Art Gallery to create a performance for the opening of the gallery's next exhibition. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Students interested in auditioning can email felix.otero@lehman.cuny.edu or call 718.960.7819 with contact information as well as days and times available to audition.

Fall 2023 Ideas Competition

Deadline: September 24

Calling all Lehman innovators! Join Blackstone Launchpad's Ideas Competition and turn your vision into victory. Get a mentor, win prizes, and make your mark. Apply now! You will need to sign up for a free Startup Tree account.

Scene at Lehman

Open House: The Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) held an open house in the Access and Technology Center in the Leonard Lief Library. SDS provides services for eligible students, including those with temporary or long-term disabilities, acute medical issues and those in recovery. (Photo of staff by Emily Willen)

Welcome Home: Artists and art lovers attended the opening for the College's Homecoming Exhibition featuring work by M.F.A. alumni. Artwork is on view through Saturday. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Photogenic: Students took part in a photo shoot for an ad campaign! Lehman Weekly's Mildred Perez shadowed photographer Brian Hatton and got some extra fun shots like this one.

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