Snow day? No way! ❄️

January 25-31, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Students and staff point to smiling lightning bolt character

Photo of the Week

Stop by the Student Life Building to see new murals printed by alumnus Omar Mortan '12, including this one featuring El Rayo! ❤️🖼️⚡

(Photo by Clara Capellan, Office of Campus Life)

Lehman in the News

Assistant Professor Jennifer Laird (Sociology) speaks to the AP about the impact of power outages and related costs due to big storms

With a new mayor in office, Assistant Professor Benjamin Holtzman (History) offers historical perspective on the city's strategies to help transition people off the street and into homes

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) discusses strength training and healthy aging with The New York Times and speaks with GQ about cold plunging and its impact on musc le growth

Shelton stands near his art in thumbnail photo

Retired Adjunct Professor and Alumnus Dennis Shelton '79, '93
is featured in Yonkers Times for his powerful solo pop-up exhibition, Through My Eyes: The Black Experience, on view at Blue Door Art Center until January 31

Stay In the Know ❄️⚠️

Update your CUNY Alert info in CUNYFirst to receive text, email and/or voice alerts about campus weather closings and emergencies.

Mark Your Calendar

Opportunities

What should Lehman's new dorm be called?

Submit your ideas here! (Deadline: February 5) ✅ Check the box on the form and share your contact info to learn how you can live here.

Student Artists: Submit your artwork for a chance to exhibit at the Macquarie Community Art Gallery in Manhattan. (Deadline: February 6)

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. (Deadline: February 13)

The Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Lydia Mendoza Graduate Fellowship application is open! This program supports CUNY master’s students committed to serving Mexican and/or immigrant communities in New York. Apply here. (Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 28)

Events

Students and Alumni: Connect with the Morgan Stanley recruitment and leadership team for inside tips and strategies on how to land your next internship or job opportunity. February 3

Professional Development for Staff & Faculty

From Bystanders to Upstanders – LGBTQIA+ Empowerment, Allyship & Bullying Intervention Training February 3

UMLP 10th Annual Fundraiser:
Investing in Potential Elevating Leaders

Buy your tickets now!

February 7

More upcoming events

Scene on Campus

ICYMI: Last week Lehman held its first ever winter commencement ceremony! Check out the video recap on Instagram.

Collage of honors photos including grads in metallic honors cords

Big Congrats: Honors Graduates from Lehman's School of Natural and Social Sciences were recognized by Provost Jorge Silva-Puras, Dean David Pantalone, and faculty, at a special awards ceremony.

Two photos of teams of officers at trainings including one at hostos

Off Campus Community: Lehman Public Safety Sergeants completed conflict resolution and de-escalation training to sharpen their skills. Top photo, far left: newly promoted sergeants Elizabeth Ventura and Marianela Paulino. Bottom photo, far left: Sergeant Jose Ruiz and Sergeant Martha Crucey (Photos c/o Deputy Director Alan Orozco)

Beautiful pristine snow on campus quad bell and olmec head

The spring semester began with a snow-covered campus.

(Photos by Charlotte Diehl)

Reminder: Campus Construction Location Updates 📍

Leonard Lief Library

The Third Floor of the Leonard Lief Library is now 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; Institutional Advancement: Contact institutional.advancement@lehman.cuny.edu / 718-960-8350

Visit the campus construction webpage