October 5-11, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of André and Interim Dean of the School of Education Wesley Pitts

Photo of the Week

Director of Education at The Hip Hop Museum Dr. André Benito Mountain was a special guest at Lehman's Fall Alumni Rendezvous. He presented "A Powerful Exploration of Hip Hop Pedagogy." 🎧📚

(Photo of André and Interim Dean of the School of Education Wesley Pitts by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Lehman in the News

Lehman Moves Forever Forward 🎉

Alumnus Gary Axelbank with Associate Provost Karin Beck and President Fernando Delgado on stage)

Lehman College is moving Forever Forward with the launch of a groundbreaking fundraising campaign with a goal of $90 million–Catch a replay of the launch event on Bronxnet and learn more here!

(Photos by Chris Lee–Top: Lehman students and alumni perform a new song composed by Music Professor Penny Prince; Bottom: Alumnus Gary Axelbank moderated the event with Associate Provost Karin Beck and President Fernando Delgado on stage)

Professor Teresita Levy is named Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Executive Director for Industry Partnerships, a new leadership role for CUNY Beyond

Lehman's Campus brings over 200 Bronx residents to honor those lost to suicide and walk for prevention (Riverdale Press)

Image of Provost Jorge Silva-Puras and Professor Sean Stein Smith sit down with NYSSCPA President and Lehman Alumnus Kevin Matz

Provost Jorge Silva-Puras and Professor Sean Stein Smith sit down with NYSSCPA President and Lehman Alumnus Kevin Matz '80 to discuss the power of curiosity in continuing education, the value of a well-rounded professional identity, and more on the LEAP Into Business Podcast–Check it out on Youtube or Spotify 🎙️

Faculty Spotlight

Image of Chemistry Department Chair Professor Andrei Jitianu conducting experiment

Chemistry Department Chair Professor Andrei Jitianu was drawn to the field for its challenges and wide-ranging possibilities. He focuses on creating new materials that can prevent rust, make electronics last longer, improve batteries and fuel cells, and help clean pollutants from water. Read Lehman's Q&A with Andre.

(Professor Jitjanu performs some ice cream chemistry at the Fall Alumni Rendezvous. Photo by Mildred Perez)

Alumni in the News

Photo of Lehman College Foundation Board Member and Vice President of the Lehman College Alumni Board Julissa Alvarez

Lehman College Foundation Board Member and Vice President of the Lehman College Alumni Board Julissa Alvarez B.S. ’04, M.S. ’10, M.S. ’12 shares her journey into entrepreneursh ip and the lessons learned along the way on LATiNAS on CUNY TV

Photo of Alumni Renowned Puerto Rican artist Pepón Osorio

Renowned Puerto Rican artist Pepón Osorio '80 (Sociology) and Natalia Ángeles Vieyra, associate curator of Latinx art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., speak about art as lived experience, reclaiming Latinx vocab ularies, and the power of community-driven practice

Events and Opportunities

For Everyone

Photo of Lehman Alumni and Staff in Lehman Yankees shirt walking in group at the Yankees stadium

Own a Piece of Lehman College x Yankees History!

Purchase your jersey here.

After your purchase, please pick up your Lehman Yankees jersey at the Lehman College Division of Student Affairs, Shuster Hall, Room 204. Be sure to bring your valid Lehman ID and receipt.

Enjoy a student dance performance, featuring choreography by alumni fellows Dianna Cruz and Lian Kizner. Get your free tickets for Dance in Dialog today. October 22–25

Expand your entrepreneurial know-how and hear from the experts at the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Clubs' Startup Toolbox Speaker Series October 15–November 22

For Students

Gain valuable work experience! Apply to CUNY's Spring Forward internship program, open to current undergrads, with priority given to freshmen and sophomores.

Closes October 13 (11:59 p.m.)

First- and second-year students: Step inside 30 leading companies across the city! Attend The New York Jobs CEO Council's CUNY Career Discovery Week. Registration open through October 17

Set the direction for your future at the Fall 2025 Majors and Minors Fair! Explore all of Lehman's majors and minors, connect with faculty and staff, collect Lehman gear, and take advantage of other great opportunities. October 23

Find more great events!

Spread the Word 📌

📣 Tell Your Friends and Family!

It's time to register for Lehman College's Fall 2025 Undergraduate Open House. Attend to take part in admissions & financial aid workshops, explore majors, and tour Lehman's beautiful campus.

October 18

Temporary Office Relocations

Third floor offices in Shuster Hall have temporarily moved
Find them here

Scene on Campus

Image of three male panelist at everyday AI event on campus

AI Talk: Lehman's Office of Government and External Affairs and Verizon co-hosted a day of panel discussions on "Everyday AI." Topics included AI's impact on business, education, the workforce of tomorrow, healthcare, and government and policy. In the photo: Councilman Kevin Riley, Assemblyman Landon Dais, and Assistant Dean of Graduate and Leadership Studies and Executive Director of Latino Initiatives at Virginia Union University Eli Valentin. (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Collage with Ignacio Aracena Deputy Director for Assemblyman George Alvarez and students on campus.

Elevating Student Voices: Campus Life welcomed Ignacio Aracena, Deputy Director for Assemblyman George Alvarez, for "Speak to Lead: Strategies for Winning," a dynamic workshop on public speaking and leadership development.

Collage of 2025 Fall Alumni Rendezvou activities on campus

Mad Fun: Lehman's Fall Alumni Rendezvous was a jam packed day with events for everyone, including a performance by the Herbert H. Dance Company of Mad King Arthur and his Knights.