Going Above and Beyond

November 2-8, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

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Photo of the Week

Alex Torres captured the colorful beauty of a serene autumn morning near the Underground Lounge cafeteria.

Lehman in the News

✨Above and Beyond ✨

Lehman College proudly helps pioneer CUNY Beyond, an initiative that will benefit every student from matriculation through graduation by preparing them to launch successful careers

President Fernando Delgado speaks to the Bronx Times about College Now and pathways to college for Bronx high school students

Lehman’s Career Exploration & Development Center partners with Pfizer, bringing six Lehman students to the corporation’s Hudson Yards headquarters for the Pfizer Legal Open House

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Lehman students, sponsored by the CUNY Institute for Health Equity and under the guidance of Associate Professor Maria-Isabel Roldós, publish their research highlighting the unique challenges and motivations of STEM undergrads from diverse backgrounds in Frontiers in Sociology

Associate Professor Matt O'Dowd (Physics and Astronomy) receives the 2025 Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach from the American Physical Society ⭐

Associate Professor Eileen Markey (Journalism & Media Studies) reflects on New York’s resilience and transformation 50 years after the city’s fiscal crisis

Professor Mark Christian (Africana Studies) joins Professor Gillian Bayne (Middle & High School Education) on the Indoor Voices podcast to talk about his new book Frederick Douglass: A Life in American History 🎙️

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Professor Amanda Wunder (History) curates Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550–1700 at The Hispanic Society Museum & Library

Lecturer Jane Cleland (English) joins the LEAP into Business podcast to talk about her book, how she merges her business and creative background, and the importance of originality in battling the blandness of AI 🎙️

Alumna Dr. Dawn Marie Silvera ’05 (Nursing) inspires attendees at the 2025 Vernese Weeks Scholarship Luncheon, highlighting nursing as a ministry of compassion, service, and healing

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Jackie Ferrara, the artist who created Lehman's Covered Walkway, is remembered by the New York Times. Learn about Covered Walkway on Instagram.

In Memoriam

Lehman mourns the loss of Professor Ning Chen. Ning chaired the Department of Management and Business Innovation, leading and teaching with dedication and grace, since the founding of Lehman's School of Business in 2022. Dean Dene Hurley shares that Ning was a gentle, caring, and compassionate person—devoted to her students, her colleagues, and her work. She cared deeply about making an impact through her teaching, research, and leadership, and will be greatly missed by all. Ning is survived by her husband and daughter.

Events and Opportunities

NOVEMBER IS TECH MONTH!

Join these Center for Teaching and Learning events and up your tech game.

Credo/Infobase, A Digital Tool for Enriched Scholarly Searches
November 11

Archives & Special Collections, and Digital Archival Tools November 13

Open-Source Digital Publishing Platforms at CUNY November 14

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FEATURED EVENT

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation at The Road to Business Success: The Soo Kim Story & Networking Reception November 13

Join Lehman's Bronx Business Tech Incubator and XR Guild NYC for Speaker & Demo Night ! Hear from AI and VR industry innovators, explore live demos, and enjoy networking and snacks.

November 6

Learn actionable strategies for tackling complex words head-on at a workshop facilitated by renowned expert Dr. Zoi Philippakos. RSVP today for Big Words: Decoding, Encoding & Making Meaning. November 15

Expand your entrepreneurial know-how and hear from the experts at the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Clubs' Startup Toolbox Speaker Series Through November 22

ON STAGE 🎭

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Check out new plays by Lehman student playwrights, acted by students and alumni at New Voices: The Student Playwriting Festival, a collaboration between the theatre program and Lehman Stages. November 12-15

Don't miss a gripping work that examines themes of class, race, labor, and the American Dream. Sweat , a play by Lynn Nottage, directed by Felix Otero, and acted by Lehman theatre students. November 19

Find more great events!

Scene on Campus

Driven to Help: Despite the weather, students, faculty, staff, and community members showed up to make a difference at the blood drive hosted by Lehman’s Chemistry Club in partnership with the New York Blood Center — donating an incredible 74 pints of blood to support those in need. (Photos by Janel Martinez)

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Partners in Teaching: The Faculty Campus Resource Showcase brought faculty together to discover, connect, and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners including the Center for Teaching & Learning, Leonard Lief Library, and the Office of Communications and Marketing. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

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In the Spotlight: Lehman's Third Annual Digital Asset Symposium welcomed their highest turnout to date! Attendees left the informative presentations inspired to learn more. (Selfies c/o Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith)

Creating Empowerment: Students joined the Wellness Center for Consent in Color, a meaningful dialogue about consent with Lehman Title IX Coordinator/EEO Investigator Christine McGrath and Enough is Enough Coordinator from the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office Leah Stone. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

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Leaders Gather: The 2025 Urban Male Leadership Program Leadership Retreat was inspiring and deeply meaningful, with a powerful keynote delivered by former New York Assemblyman Marcos Crespo. UMLP Director Johnny Lozada was awarded an official Proclamation from Senator Luis Sepúlveda’s Office in recognition of his leadership and commitment to students. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Moving Event: Dance in Dialog brought together students, alumni, and artists for an inspiring evening of movement and conversation. This annual series celebrates the art of dancemaking. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

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Fun and Games: Spirits were high at the Hallowsplay Bash, hosted by the Gaming Club and Hana Maru Club last Monday. Students came together for games, fun, and creative festivities that brought the campus to life. (Photos by Mildred Perez)