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January 11-17, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Lehman welcomed new students to campus this week for a fun and informative orientation in advance of the spring semester beginning January 26. (Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Then and Now

Black and White 1950s photo next to current color photo of bank building

Then:

The landmark Dollar Savings Bank building, located across the street from CUNY on the Concourse, has been a fixture of the Grand Concourse streetscape for decades.

Now:

✨ This fall, Lehman College will be offering student housing to more than

180 Lehmanites in this newly

renovated historic building! ✨

(2026 Photo by Kimberly Kendall)

What should Lehman's new dorm be called?

Submit your ideas here by February 5, 2026.

The Lehman community will vote on the top five submissions.

✅ Check the box on the form and give us your contact info to learn more about how you can live here.

Lehman in the News

Professor Esther Wilder (Sociology) and CUNY colleagues co-edit the latest issue of Numeracy titled “Teaching Numeracy for Social Justice: Educational Equity”

Students Amna Ishaq, who will study in Morocco, and Prescila Otoo, who will study in Spain, join a cohort of 27 CUNY students awarded Spring 2026 Gilman scholarships (also on News 12)

Campus Construction Location Updates 📍

Leonard Lief Library

As of Monday, January 12, the Third Floor of the Leonard Lief Library will be closed–Reserve Books from the Third Floor Stacks on OneSearch or at Circulation-Reserve Desk on the First Floor

Shuster Hall Third Floor Offices

Returned to Permanent Locations: President: Room 350;

Provost: Room 379; Administration and Finance Room 355

Other Locations: Enrollment Management: Room 152;

Academic Personnel: Room 301; Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (SPAIR): Room 359; Campus Planning and Facilities: T3 Building, Rooms 219, 221A, and 221B; Research Administration, Compliance, Learning, and Enhancement (ORACLE): remote

Visit the campus construction webpage

Mark Your Calendar

CUNY Beyond

Happy young person at internship fair wearing a tie

Land Your Internship January 15

Master the Art of Interviewing January 15

Dress for Success January 16

Craft Your Linkedin Profile January 16

Opportunities

Student Filmmakers: Submit your film to the 18th Annual student-run CUNY Film Freeway Festival by February 4.

Seniors and recent grads: The 2026 Civil Service Pathways Fellowship application is now open! This two-year paid program connects participants to rewarding careers in NYC government. Apply here by Friday, February 13.

The Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Lydia Mendoza Graduate Fellowship Program application is open! Designed to support CUNY master’s students committed to serving the Mexican and/or immigrant community in New York. Apply here by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 28.

Class of Winter 2026 ❄️🎓

Winter Commencement is January 22.

Graduates: Here's how to get your Class of 2026 pin and diploma holder.

Last chance for winter graduates:

Pop-up Cap and Gown Sale in Student Life Building

Thursday, January 15: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21: 4-7 p.m.

More upcoming events

Scene off Campus

Outdoor Health Sciences Human Services and Nursing School ads

Spread the Word: Be on the lookout for the latest ads featuring Lehman students around the city!

Scene on Campus

Collage of activities featuring new students and staff plus some dancers

Possibilities: This week's new student orientation featured performances, words of advice, and a resource fair with representatives from Lehman’s schools, offices and partners. (Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center and Janel Martinez)