Never Give Up

April 7-13, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

(Photo by Assistant Vice President for Communications

and Marketing Richard Relkin)

“A sense of relief…a sense of joy. When there’s a lot of adversity going your way, it’s that much sweeter on the other side.”

Lightning Starting Pitcher Justin Chamorro

on NBC Nightly News

Lehman Baseball's epic win over the Yeshiva University Maccabees snapped a 2-year winless streak for the Lightning. The story is being covered across the country and internationally.

Check out some of the coverage: Good Morning America | ESPN |

USA Today | 1010 WINS | CBC Radio

Don't miss a segment this weekend on CBS Saturday Morning 🗓️

Lehman in the News

Assistant Professor Andrew Gold (Management & Business Innovation) explains how President Trump's tariffs may impact American consumers for News 12

Associate Professor Jose Gomez Gonzalez (Finance and Economics) discusses the cost benefits of revising the usury rate in Colombia with Razón Pública

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) comments on the use of creatine supplements

Alumni Spotlight

Alumnus Rodney Phoenix '20 (Recreation Education) overcame the challenges of an epilepsy diagnosis to continue his career as a boxer, recently winning the 176lb Six Borough Championship in the elite light heavyweight division. (Photo by Antonio Guiseppe). Read his story in New York Amsterdam News

Resource of the Week

URBAN MALE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

& CREAR FUTUROS

Lehman's Urban Male Leadership and CREAR Futuros programs provide academic intervention, mentorship, access to scholarships and internships, and help new students develop relationships with the College and each other—all in a safe space. Interim Director Johnny Lozada shares why students should join.

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

April Guest Lectures

2025 Basile Memorial Lecture

Phytochemicals, Food, and Health: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Botanical Research

Ilya Raskin, Ph.D.

April 11

Lehman College Interdisciplinary Innovations

Speaker Series

The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well

Dr. Amy Edmondson

April 24

40th Arthur Sweeny Jr. Lecture

Nanoscience in Chemistry

Nobel Prize Winner Louis Brus

April 25

Speakers, Workshops, Performances, and More

Live Screening of The Borinqueneers April 11

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

Last chance! Get your tax return prepared for free by IRS certified preparers April 12

Graduate Application and Enrollment Roundtable April 17

Eddie Palmieri W ith La Perfecta y su Banda de Salsa Dura April 19 Students, Faculty, and Staff are entitled to $5 off all tickets with valid Lehman ID at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Box Office

Know your rights! Join the Conversation! Learn From The Experts! April 22

Art for Justice: Restorative Approaches to Human Rights Education

April 24

Help Make Lehman's Undergraduate Commencement on May 29 a Success–Volunteer!

Everyone: Fill out the Commencement Volunteer Form. Staff only: You may also fill out the Comp Time Form and submit it here.

Letter of Intent Due April 15: Apply for a Faculty Summer Fellowship with the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Apply now to make a difference in your community by designing and implementing evidence-based health interventions

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Scene On Campus

Talented Group: Lehman's Urban Unity Club presented A Boogie Down Bronx Production Talent Show in the Lovinger Theatre, featuring participants from Lehman, Bronx Community College, and Hostos Community College. (Photo of participants and judges by Mildred Perez, winners by Christian Davila)

Battle Stars: Associate Professor Michael Bacon (Music), rap legend Melle Mel, and Lehman student Jael Lucina Dozier stop for a quick pic at the CUNY/Bronx Third Annual Beat Battle. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

On Display: Jaden Hodge proudly showcases two vibrant paintings and Associate Professor Gina Dominique Hersey (Art) arranges ART 205/305 students' work for all to see. (Photos by Mildred Perez)

Student Chris Latchman captured a beautiful early spring day near the Quad. Share your photos by replying to this email!