College Events, Updates, and Extras | |
At last week's Club Fair, some students hung out near the quad, in Lehman's concave steel sculpture by DeWitt Godfrey. (Photo by Mildred Perez) | |
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Hispanic-Serving Intentionality: In Diverse Issues in Higher Education, President Delgado shared how Lehman's role as a social and economic engine in the Bronx helps the college intentionally function as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
"There is an intentional effort to create a workforce and a culture around that workforce that’s prepared to support and sustain diverse student populations."
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The Lehman Chamber Players Concert: Beethoven, Martinon and Brahms
Saturday, October 7, 2-3:30 p.m.
Critically acclaimed clarinetist, Gary Dranch, cellist Hamilton Berry, and pianist Diana Mittler-Battipaglia will perform Brahms’ dramatic Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano and more at a free concert in the Music Building Recital Hall, Room 306.
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World Mental Health Day Festival and
Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 10, 3-5 p.m.
Come to the Quad for a fun event and learn about campus resources dedicated to student, faculty, and staff mental health.
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Internship Fair
Thursday, October 12,1-4 p.m.
Join the Career Exploration and Development Center in the Music Building East Dining Room! Make sure to bring your student ID, 25+ copies of your resume, and dress in professional attire. Register in advance.
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The Gaze: Sara Little Turnbull Visiting Designer Speaker Series
Begins Friday, October 13, 12 p.m.
Each semester, this series delves into thought-provoking themes that explore the intersection of art and design. This fall, the focus is on the gaze—subverting the traditional male gaze and shedding light on the emerging – and influential – female gaze in art and design. Register to attend the Zoom series here.
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Out of the Darkness Bronx Walk
Sunday, October 15, Check in at 10 a.m., Walk begins at 11 a.m.
Walk with the American Society for Suicide Prevention and Lehman College on a path of remembrance, hope, and support. Walk begins in the Student Parking Lot. Donation is optional. Sign up today.
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Metamorphosis: How LGBTQ+ History Has Shaped the Music
Wednesday, October 18, 12-2 p.m.
Lecturer Smee Wang will speak about classical and commercial composers and performers whose works may have been inspired by their sexuality. Takes place in Carman Hall, Room 338 and also online via Zoom.
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Fall 2023 Virtual Graduate Admissions Open Houses
This November
Learn about Lehman's graduate programs. Hear from program advisors, faculty, career services, admissions, and more. Register now!
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(Pizza with the VP sign by student, JJ, Photo by Mildred Perez) | |
Meet VP Wright: The first "Lunch with the VP" this semester took place during last week's Lehman Spirit Day, which featured great conversations and pizza. | |
"Last semester I relaunched and rebranded school spirit day and lunch with the VP once a month all in an attempt to engage, interact, and connect with students to create a sense of belonging. If students know that they belong, they can be retained, and if they are retained they can graduate."
Vice President for Student Affairs, Jermaine Wright
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2023 Convocation: A Little Unorthodox, a Lot of Fun
Usually a formal affair of pomp and circumstance, Lehman College celebrated its annual Convocation with the formality punctured by a palpable warmth and gratitude. Read the recap.
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Book Bans and Hope in Resistance
Book-banning efforts continue to make headlines in North Carolina, Florida, and around the United States. Learn more about some of the impacts these bans can have on students in Lehman Lecturer Alyssa Lyons' piece in Contexts.
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Cultural Connections: The College celebrated Indigenous and diverse cultures last week on the quad! (Photos by Janel Martinez) |
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Stay Dry: The College was forced to make the decision to close campus early last Friday due to local flooding, but a little rain couldn't dampen Lehman spirit! (Photo by Mildred Perez) | | | | |