Dancing to a New Tune 🎶

April 14-20, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Senior Daniella Rivera and Alumnus Tae Gi Kim '24 (Multimedia Performing Arts) perform What Lies Beyond the Weeping Willow, a ballet-inspired fantasy piece incorporating elements of contemporary and ballroom dance. The dance was choreographed by Daniella for Lehman's Spring Dance Concert 2025. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Lehman in the News

“Our efforts are dedicated to ensuring Lehman students achieve their career goals”

Career Exploration and Development Center Director Bascillia Toussaint

Lehman's Career Readiness Program, CED 102: Transformative Strategies for Engaging Students in Career Development took first place at the Career Services Association of CUNY (CSAC) Conference. The program equips students with skills to plan their career, explore job options, and prepare for internships and employment.

ICYMI: Lightning Baseball Coach Christopher Delgado and players Justin Chamorro and Ryan Rosa share what the road to this victory has meant for the team after pushing through a tough losing streak (CBS Saturday Morning)

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) is one of CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40 Accounting Professionals

Professor Stanley Renshon (Political Science) explains to Sportico why Trump’s love of sports is unlikely to influence his decisions on policy

Alumni in the News

Alumna Katarina Zupova '10 (Nursing) is featured in Health News Today for dedicating her life to caring for patients and making a profound impact on countless lives throughout her career

Alumni Diego Toasa (Accounting) and Fabiola Guerrero and their business, Rhoslyn Florist, are featured in Westfair Online

Resource of the Week

COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS

Join these upcoming workshops

to gain useful knowledge and skills:

Accessibility in Higher Education

Student Perspectives on Disability Accommodations

April 29

The Double-Edged Sword of Code Switching

Cultural Agency, Honoring Complexity, and Building Brave Spaces

May 6

Rooted in Awareness

Pause, Reflect, and Connect Through Emotional Intelligence

May 8

Events and Opportunities

Bronx Borough Candidate Forum

with Lehman College Department of Journalism and Media Studies Students

With the June primary approaching, two Democratic candidates–current Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.–will discuss the issues with Lehman College Journalism students at a forum on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. in the Black Box Theatre.

Higher Ed Topics

Multiplicity, Belonging, and Free Speech in U.S. Higher Ed

April 22

Naomi Zack will share insight from her book about navigating new realities in U.S. higher education

The 7th Annual Virtual Research UnConference

April 25

Learn the practical tools that drive “big picture” thinking around faculty research and the tenure and promotion process (Faculty only)

2025 Bronx EdTech Showcase: Human AI Synergy

May 2

Learn about integrating technologies into fully online, hybrid, and traditional courses

Speakers, Workshops, Performances,

and More

Art for Justice: Restorative Approaches to Human Rights Education with Maria Hantzopoulos and Becky Baumwoll April 24 🎨

Lead to Win: Talk and Book Signing with Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris April 29

Know your rights! Join the Conversation! Learn From The Experts! April 22

The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well with Dr. Amy Edmondson April 24

Budding Banking: The Latest Developments on the Cannabis Banking Frontier April 24 🌿

Nanoscience in Chemistry with Nobel Prize Winner Louis Brus April 25 🧪

Broadway League Career Path Program April 25

Wellness Wars: Students–Unleash Your Competitive Spirit & Make Friends April 29

Negotiate Like a Pro: Career Center Online Workshop May 5 💰

Jeans and tshirt with solidarity messages

Stand in Solidarity–Wear Denim on April 24

Join the Lehman community to support survivors of sexual assault. Every pair of jeans worn is a powerful statement: We believe. We support. We won't stay silent. You can also register today for the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) March.

Help Make Lehman's Undergraduate Commencement on May 29 a Success–Volunteer!

Everyone: Fill out the Commencement Volunteer Form. Staff only: You may also fill out the Comp Time Form and submit it here.

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Please note: Eddie Palmieri Returns at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is canceled. For tickets purchased on campus, contact the Box Office for a refund/exchange. All tickets purchased online have already been refunded.

Off-campus Kudos

Reading History: Assistant Professor Susan Watson Turner (Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance) presented an exposé conducted by Journalists Marvel Cooke and Ella Baker on the Bronx Slave Market to the attendees at New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies' Public Forum. (Photo with Mark Naison, head of African-American Studies at Fordham University c/o Susan Watson Turner)

Making a Positive Impact: Sergeants Angelica Nuñez (front row, fourth from right) and Cristofer Pache (not pictured) successfully completed the course Insight Policing from the Center for Public Safety Innovation and are further equipped to build trust and de-escalate conflict. (Photo c/o Lieutenant Alan Orozco)

Scene On Campus

Getting Together: Aryanna Chiraunjilal (left), a Caribbean Unity Club founder, and club members celebrate at a festival event. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Spring in Their Step: Mildred Perez shares more snapshots from the Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance's Spring Dance Concert.

Enjoy the rest of Spring Break!

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