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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! 🌟 | |
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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 [email protected].
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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! Tickets are available for purchase here.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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‘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!
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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.
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Announcing a New Way to Find Out
What's Happening on Campus
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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.
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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.
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“I want lifelong art lovers.” | |
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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 [email protected] or call 718.960.7819 with contact information as well as days and times available to audition.
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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.
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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. | | | | |
