Making a Difference

January 27-February 2, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

CREAR Futuros and Lehman's Urban Male Leadership Program welcomed students back at a breakfast bonanza event. In attendance were staff, members, and mentors, plus Vice President for Student Affairs Jermaine Wright, Dean of Students Conrad Walker, and Associate Director of both programs Johnny Lozada. (Photo c/o CREAR Futuros/Instagram)

Lehman in the News

Grant Report

Lehman's Writing Across the Curriculum program is the recipient of a two-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a writing curriculum that draws from archival research into the diverse cultural histories of The Bronx to engage students across disciplines

Professor Alyshia Gálvez (Latin American and Latino Studies) describes the fear she senses among students under a second Trump presidency

Instructor Giulia Baldini (Africana Studies) writes about Latines and TikTok for Refinery 29

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is featured on Fox5 Good Night New York's coverage of the Tribute to Whitney Houston held at the Center

Podcast 🎙️ Chief College Lab Technician Karl Watson and Associate Professor Alan Hollander (Music) share their unique perspectives on community bands via Town Band Banter with Doc and Dave

Faculty Spotlight

“I’m extremely Lehman proud!”

Adjunct Assistant Professor Latavia Sturdivant (Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences) has been a Lehmanite since childhood, returning post pandemic to continue to make a difference at Lehman

Resource of the Week

Student Affairs

As the semester begins, Lehman encourages students to leverage the support of the Division of Student Affairs. The division comprises 12 departments, all focused on supporting students—in and out of the classroom. Learn more about Student Affairs from Vice President Jermaine Wright.

Featured Events

Wear your blue, green, and Lehman swag: Every Thursday is Lehman Spirit Day all semester 👕

Attend a Black History Month lecture and interview with legendary Cuban Film Documentarian Gloria Rolando on Thursday, February 20

Meet sisters Selenis and Marizol Leyva as they share their heartfelt story of love, hope, and authenticity at the 2025 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on March 25

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Last Chance:

Name the New Lightning Mascot

Submit your name idea today!

3-5 finalists will be chosen and the Lehman College community will vote for the winner

Deadline: Friday, January 31

Scene On Campus

Public Safety Steps Up: Sergeants Martha Crucey (front, gold shirt) and Hector Rodriguez (last on right) graduated from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Front Line Supervisor Course.

“The knowledge gained from this training will not only enhance their leadership abilities but also strengthen our department and benefit the wider community.”

Assistant Director of Public Safety Alan Orozco

Business Bootcamp: Lehman's School of Business held an informative bootcamp for Juniors and Seniors aimed at helping them secure great internships. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Warm Welcome: Office of Campus Life held a 'welcome back' breakfast for students. The hot chocolate bar was perfect for the cold day! (Photo by Mary Morfe) For more Campus Life and club activities visit Lightning Connections.