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Supporting the Bronx Recovery Corps and More
In the latest episode of Café con Felo, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez talks to Executive Director of the Petrie Foundation, Cass Conrad. Moyagaye Bedward Leverett (Assistant Director, Office of Prestigious Awards) and students from Lehman's Bronx Recovery Corps ask Cass about the foundation's mission.
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Announcing a New
NASA GLOBE Partnership
Morning News reports that a team of researchers from Lehman along with a select group of CUNY colleges and organizations won a highly competitive cooperative agreement award aimed at expanding and innovating NASA’s Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program.
| "The expansion of the GLOBE program will help to empower the next generation of scientists, the scientific community, and citizen scientists at large." | Professor Gillian Bayne (Science Education) |
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Collective Italian LGBTQ Activism from 1982-2002
Associate Professor Nicholas Boston (Sociology) discusses a groundbreaking exhibition at NYU with Gay City News. 1982-2002: A Chronology for Italian Queer Movements focuses on Italian LGBTQ+ activism while reflecting on the cultural impact Italian activists played in advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
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Ph.D. Journeys Begin at Lehman
School of Arts & Humanities graduates Emma Sahibjan, Chelsea Portorreal, Chanta Palmer, and Dominique Winters gathered on campus to celebrate their admission into Ph.D. programs next year.
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“There is nothing more rewarding than to see our students find their intellectual and creative power, cultivate it in their courses, and manifest that power for success." | |
Teresita Levy, Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities | |
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Les mascarades du Wisconsin Book Tour
Professor Thomas Spear (French) makes the rounds of recent literary events in Quebec, Montreal, and Paris this spring for his 2023 novel, “Les mascarades du Wisconsin” (“Wisconsin Masquerades”). The book explores the fraught relationship between an oppressive and domineering father and his son, who is determined to leave behind the confines of their family and their small, Midwestern town to forge a different kind of life.
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Run the Bronx: The Lehman community participated in the 46th Annual Run the Bronx event at Bronx Community College. The group runs each year to promote health and wellness and increase campus comraderie. Photo (c/o Luis Soltero-Rodriguez) includes Bronx Community College President Milton Santiago. | |
Strong Leader: Congratulations to Alicia Rodriguez-Allie, who was chosen to speak at Lehman's 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony. A first-generation college student majoring in Political Science, Alicia has not let adversity define her. In her leadership roles including as a student government senator, Alicia has served as an advocate for her peers. She also represented the college at the New York State Model Senate and served as an intern for State Senator John Brooks. | | |
Summer and fall registration is underway. Make up, catch up, or accelerate your degree!
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4950 Multimedia Performing Arts Showcase
Today: Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 7 p.m.
The Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance presents exciting new and original multimedia work by Lehman College students. RSVP required. Tickets are free. (Photo by Jayleen Maldonado '22)
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ATLAS Faculty Conference
Friday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CUNY Graduate Center, room 9207
Join us for a discussion of bell hooks' All About Love (books will be offered to participants) and more. Dr. Brittney Cooper of Rutgers University will give the keynote speech. Space is limited, please RSVP.
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Women and Tech Seminar
Friday, May 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Discover the latest innovations and insights through engaging demos, thought-provoking talks, and valuable networking opportunities. Connect with inspiring women in the field, learn from their experiences, and enjoy refreshments as you explore the dynamic world of technology. RSVP now.
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Mental Health Awareness Spring Fair
Monday, May 13, 12-3 p.m.
Shuster Walkway, Rain Location: Student Life Building
Connect with the Lehman Community. Raise your mental health awareness. Get referrals, resources, and other support, plus prizes and giveaways.
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ATLAS Student Conference
Wednesday May 15, 4-6 p.m.
Carman Hall, room B-36
Join ATLAS for an interactive afternoon of academic peer-reviewed student presentations on literary texts and BIPOC/Latine voices. Joél Leon, author of Everything and Nothing at Once will be the guest speaker.
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Senior Art Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
Wednesday, May 15, 5-8 p.m.
Stop by the Lehman College Art Gallery to see amazing work created by undergraduate and graduate students.
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56th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m.
Lehman College celebrates the hard work of the Class of ’24. Graduates from fall '23, winter '24, spring '24 and summer '24 are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Bookmark this page for details.
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Celebrating a Semester of Academic Achievement | |
Sharing Research: Members of the Student Research Advisory Board presented at Lehman's Student Scholar Day. (Photos by DJ Oberlin) | |
Lehman Has the Answer: Assistant Professor DJ Oberlin (Exercise Sciences and Recreation, second from left) and students Ian Michaud, Stephen Dowling, and Justin Jusinovega are photographed after a quiz bowl competition. Student Research Advisory Board member Justin English (far right) joined them. | |
Recognizing Leadership: Student leaders received certificates for their service at an end of year celebration hosted by the Office of Campus Life. Due to space constraints, not all leaders are shown here. (Photo by Mildred Perez) | |
Reminder: Finals Begin Thursday, May 16 | |
(Photo/Video by Richard Relkin) | | |
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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 subject line "LW Photo Submission" to
communications.digest@lehman.cuny.edu.
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