October 26-
November 2, 2026

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

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Photo of the Week

Public Safety Sergeant Cristofer Pache led an interactive CPR and First Aid Workshop for faculty, staff, and students. 🧰


(Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

 

Lehman in the News

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Professor Emeritus Duane Tananbaum (History) is featured in the documentary Before the UN: The Forgotten Story of UNRRA

 
 
 
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A 2024 journey into Lehman’s subbasement is now part of Sense & the City: Exploring New York City Through the Five Senses, a new exhibition at City Lore

 
 
 

Faculty Expertise

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Associate Professor Nicholas Boston (Journalism & Media Studies) takes a look at a new exhibition exploring the lasting impact of the telenovela (Gay City News)

Associate Professor Melissa Castillo-Garsow (Africana Studies) edits ¿Y Yo También?: Latinas Respond to #MeToo, featuring contributions from Lecturer María Mariposa Fernández (English), Adjunct Lecturer Lisa Quiñones (English), and alumna Peggy Robles-Alvarado

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Professor of Philosophy and Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities Julie Maybee co-authors an article in Philosophy, Theory, and Practice in Biology, offering a new take on the way ecologists understand changes in systems

Lecturer Ulises Gonzales (Journalism & Media Studies) is featured in a new digital archive documenting contemporary Spanish-language literature in New York City

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Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) discusses the impact of recent IRS guidance on exchange-traded funds (Bloomberg Tax)–Sean also appears on C.O.D.E. (CUNY on Digital Ethics) to discuss blockchain and AI

 
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Vice President for Enrollment Management Richard Finger discusses the potential impact of new federal student loan restrictions, while student Nina Rodriguez reflects on what the proposed changes could mean for her and future students (Riverdale Press)

 

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Dean Elgloria Harrison explores food insecurity in New York City with Distinguished Professor of Public Health at CUNY Nick Freudenberg and Director of the Urban Food Policy Institute and Assistant Professor William Suarez II YouTube | Spotify

 
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Computer Science major Mahfoudh Senhoury is featured in the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) newsletter for launching a student research workshop series at Lehman–watch his initial presentation

 

Alumnae in the News

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Alumna Elsie Soto shares her story of resilience and advocacy with Humans of New York – Learn more about the experiences that shaped her journey in her Lehman story

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Alumna Molly Varillas reflects on failure, success, and how community involvement set her up for a career in finance and business law


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Alumna Porshe Maysonet, who nearly became part of the Black maternal mortality crisis she researched at Lehman, is now earning a master’s degree at the CUNY Graduate Center and working to improve outcomes for Black mothers

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In Memoriam


Lehman remembers Kachuen [Carol] Gee, who served with distinction as Head of Technical Services at the Leonard Lief Library from March 1986 until her retirement in September 2014

Events & More

 
2026 Graduate Speaker at Podium

Calling all 
Winter 2027 Graduates!


📢 Apply to be a student commencement speaker by Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 pm

 
 
 
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Share this Opportunity


Attend Lehman's Fall Open House series! Tour the campus and connect with admissions counselors. Choose from two dates: Nov 7 and Nov 14

 

Featured Events

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Through Her Lens Global Stories, Women, Peace, and the Power of Community October 29

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Future of Work Conference November 13

 
 

Pumpkin Season

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It Begins: Students got creative with pumpkins at the Office of Campus Life's Pumpkins of Colors event and at Reformed University Fellowship's Sweater Weather Social. (Photos by Mildred Perez and Lehman College Multimedia Center)

 
 
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Next Up: Lehman's Annual Pumpkin Smash


Lehman College and the New York Botanical Garden invite Bronx residents to Lehman's campus to turn squash and leftover jack-o'-lanterns into compost


November 4


More Upcoming Events

2nd Annual Bellas Leadership Summit October 29


International Stress Awareness Week November 4


New Voices: Student Playwriting Festival Fall ’26 November 4-7


Gypsy Jazz, Folk Dance, Café Music & The Village Band Concert November 5


Lehman Powerhack November 6

 

Scene off Campus

 
 
Group of Students at Deloitte

Future Leaders: The School of Business selected 24 first-and second-year Lehman students to attend Deloitte’s Future Accounting Leaders Summit in Texas. The students gained insight into accounting careers and networked with industry professionals.


See more on Linkedin

Student at Deloitte

"This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Deloitte University in Texas, and I left feeling inspired, grateful, and excited about what’s ahead..."


Read more about Crystal's experience on Linkedin

 
 

Scene on Campus

(Photos by Mildred Perez unless otherwise noted)


 

Retirement Congratulations

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Deep Roots: Professor of Biological Sciences Eleanore Wurtzel (front row, center), and her colleagues, family, and friends celebrated her 40 years of teaching and groundbreaking plant science research at Lehman. (Photo c/o Department of Biological Sciences via Linkedin)

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Farewell Messages: Friends and colleagues shared warm wishes with mail service worker Taft Gardner (second from right), congratulating him on 35 years of service and dedication to Lehman.

 
 
 
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Healthcare Access: As explained by National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSHLA) President Diana Preply, Lehman's NSSHLA Chapter collected signatures to protect Medicaid coverage for access to speech-language therapy services. The signed petition will be sent to city congressional representatives.

 
 
 
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Awareness In Action: The Lehman College Counseling Center provided resources, information, and support to help end stigma at their tabling for Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

 
 
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A chill afternoon of chess games with the Lehman Chess Club ♛♚