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At the 54th annual Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture, Hip Hop with a Heart, featuring Fat Joe and Hon. Rubén DÃaz Jr., Lehman Senior Ana Vasquez asked Fat Joe about giving back to the Bronx, and which of his 'givebacks' has been most meaningful.
(Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)
See coverage of the event at News12 Bronx and Bronx Times.
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Inspiring Others to Follow Their Dreams
In honor of Certified Nurse's Day, News12 Bronx talks to RN Fanny Pierre about how she entered the healthcare field and the summer program at Lehman College that started her on the path to nursing.
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Alumni Kudos
Patch reports that Dr. Sandra Lindsay '10 (Nursing) received the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Impact Award for her community work. This is not the first time Lindsay has been recognized for her service. After she became the first US citizen outside of a trial study to be vaccinated against COVID, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Lindsay was honored at Lehman College's 2022 Gala.
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Science Matters
Professor Luis Anchordoqui (Physics & Astronomy) co-authored a new theory about dark matter.
Anchordoqui is one of nine Lehman faculty members recognized as top-cited scientists in Elsevier's 2023 rankings. Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Science) has the most of all Lehman science faculty. 
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Basic Needs Support Grants For Eligible Lehman Students
This spring, the Basic Needs Center is offering emergency grant for eligible Lehman College students facing financial hardships including emergencies. Details are available here.
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Students: Earn 2 CPL Credits and 3 Certifications in 22 Hours
Get valuable Bloomberg Certifications – FREE! Complete the BFF, BMC, and ESG certifications at your own pace in the Bloomberg Lab. Open lab hours are here.
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Daniel Alarcón at Lehman College
Monday, April 1, 12-1:30 p.m.
Daniel Alarcón, Editorial Director at Radio Ambulante and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker will have a conversation with Professor Ulises Gonzales in Carman Hall, room B36. Learn more.
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Thursday, April 4, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
Attend a Master Class featuring Raymond J. McGuire, President of Lazard. Learn from McGuire's extensive experience and gain valuable insights to help you excel in your own business endeavors. Get tickets.
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Cannabis Capital and Finance Virtual Panel Discussion
Thursday, March 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn about financial management and the fundraising environment in the cannabis industry from a lender, investor, and business owner's perspective. Part of the Cannabis Workforce Business Development Program Monthly Panel Series. Register to attend via Zoom.
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Crunch Time with Lehman's Instructional Support Services Program
Friday, March 29, 11 a.m.
Students: Learn about services and get tips to support you during midterms and finals. The event will be led by Lehman’s Online Learning Student Peer Mentoring Program and Instructional Support Services Program. Register for the Zoom session.
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Lehman Center for Performing Arts Presents Sonora Ponceña
Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.
Purchase tickets to see the 70th anniversary of this Puerto Rican salsa band, founded in 1954 by Enrique "Quique" Lucca Caraballo and now directed by Quique's son, Papo Lucca. Bring your Lehman ID to the box office for $5 discount on tickets.
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Workshop with Indigenous Maya Rock Band Sak Tzevul
Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Experience singing in Tzotzil (an indigenous Maya language) and learn about how the group claims their heritage, culture, and political rights. Lovinger Theatre. No tickets required.
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Arts and Humanities Fellowship Leave Presentations
Wednesday, April 3, 6-8 p.m.| Music Building, Room 330A
This event is for faculty only. See presentations by Oliva Moy (English), Marco RamÃrez Rojas (Languages and Literatures), LaRose Parris (Africana Studies), Paula Loscocco (English), Teresita Levy (Latin American and Latino Studies). Reception to follow.
RSVP to attend.
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The Power of Intersectionality for Removing Barriers in STEM at Hispanic Serving Institutions
Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m.
The Lehman community is invited to join CUNY's Dominican Studies Institute for this event, which is part of the Hispanic Serving Institution-Hubs, a National Science Foundation-funded partnership. In person at City College or via Zoom. Sign up to attend.
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Dead Poets Rise Tournament
Wednesday, April 10, 3-5:30 p.m.
Try to rescue a real dead poet from obscurity while creating your own poems based on provided prompts. No prior experience with poetry is necessary. Sign up to play! The game was created by professors Dave Schwittek (Art) and Anna Purves (English).
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History Circuit Championship
Wednesday, April 17, 2-4:30 p.m.
Join the history club for a day of fun as students compete in Lehman's first-ever history circuit championship. Students will take turns answering questions based on history and compete for the ultimate game day trophy. Sign up.
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Scene at Lehman
(Photos by Lehman College Multimedia Center)
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Something for Everyone: Last week, more than 200 students attended the 2024 Undergraduate Majors and Minors Fair. Departments shared the different paths available for students to take at Lehman. | |
Planning for Success: Blackstone Launchpad at Lehman College hosted a women's entrepreneurship conference centered on financial literacy for entrepreneurs; mentorship for underrepresented entrepreneurs; the power of networking; and access to funding for women of color. | | |
 
Heart This: Student leaders pose for photos with Rubén DÃaz Jr. and Fat Joe. (Photo c/o Rubén DÃaz Jr.) See more photos from this year's Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on Instagram. |  
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Events should now be submitted directly to the College Calendar for consideration. If you have questions about how to do this, reply to this email.
Send your photo submission with the subject line "Photo of the Week" to
communications.digest@lehman.cuny.edu.
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