Earth Day Every Day!

April 21-27, 2025 ❤️🌱🌎

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Group picture of five students on campus

Photo of the Week

Students are enjoying Lehman's campus this spring.

Scroll down for more April scenes and Earth Week features.

(Photo by Chris Latchman)

Lehman in the News

(Photo by Ramon Belliard)

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education names Lehman to the nationwide list of Opportunity Colleges and Universities

Students Daniela Avila (Biology), Krystal Reynoso (Psychology and Anthropology, Biology, and Chemistry), and Fadel Ismail (Biochemistry) bring their STEM research—and the voices of their peers—to the 2025 Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators Conference in Chicago

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) shares his 3 tips for crypto investors navigating market volatility via Forbes

Alumni Updates

Nicholas Benjamin Perla '24 (Exercise Science) and his wife, Gianna Lozano, share their love story with the New York Times

Three photographs by Marisol Díaz-Gordon ’24 (Photography) are on display at the Mallett Gallery at Connecticut State Community College

After twenty years in her dream job, Constance “Connie” Evans '05 (Nursing) remains passionate about and committed to her work

André Aciman '73 (English) speaks to Publishers Weekly about his latest novel Room on the Sea

Earth Week Resource

Composting at Lehman

Director of Environmental Health and Safety llona Linins demonstrates how Lehman's Rocket Composter works

Get Involved!

Drop Off Your Food Scraps 🍏

Outside Gate 8 (Paul Ave & Beford Park Blvd W)

Mondays, 8 a.m.-12 pm.

🥗 Attend a Compost Workshop

Gate 12 (Paul Ave, just south of the Leonard Lief Library)

Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. (unless it is raining)

Drop by with food scraps from home or work with food scraps from Lehman's cafeteria. Gloves and shoe covers are provided.

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 on Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. in the Black Box Theatre.

Featured Club Event

Earth, Environmental, and Geospatial Science Club

Volunteer and help record local biodiversity at the City Nature Challenge at Van Cortlandt Park at 10 a.m. on April 27.

Higher Ed Topics

The 7th Annual Virtual Research UnConference

April 25

2025 Bronx EdTech Showcase: Human AI Synergy

May 2

Lehman's Third Annual Health Summit

May 9

Speakers, Workshops, Performances,

and More

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

Career Conversation with General Manager of Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point Brian Crowell May 7

Broadway League Career Path Program April 25

Accessibility in Higher Education: Student Perspectives on Disability Accommodations April 29

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

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

Learn how to craft your elevator pitch May 6

Health Equity Summit with Black Health and Hostos May 9

Coming up at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

McDonald's Gospelfest 2025! May 9

🌹 La India Mother's Day Concert with Luis Damón May 10

Students, Faculty, and Staff are entitled to $5 off tickets with valid Lehman ID

Click here for the full calendar of events

Scene On Campus

This spring, find your people under the sun! Say hi on the walkway, host a meeting outside, or start a study session on the grass. 🌸

Welcome to Lehman: Spring vibes are in full bloom on the quad. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Earth Days

(Photos by Janel Martinez)

Collage of photos of students at table outdoors

Seeds of a Journey: Students at the Global Green Earth Day Celebration (Joined by Peace Corps) sold seeds, pothos cuttings, and jewelry they made on the spot from rolled paper, to raise funds for study abroad scholarships.

Grow Your Own Groceries: The Earth, Environmental, and Geospatial Science Club hosted a plant giveaway including sage, lettuce, kale, peas, nasturtiums, strawberries, and more. In the photo, Nella Vasquez, who will give a plant to her mom, and Oluwabusayomi Owoaje pose with their pots.

#LehmanNature

Path to Tranquility: During the springtime at Lehman there is natural beauty everywhere.

Quiet Soul With a Story to Tell: Many Lehmanites have spotted Toby the goose near the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.

“Take a moment for yourself. Breathe. Reflect. Seek help if you need it. Wellness starts with one small step.”

(Photos and quote by Hope Linton)

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