Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photos of the Week

BSN graduates were awarded their pins, certificates, and roses at last week's Nursing Pinning Ceremony. (Photos by Mildred Perez '24 🎓🥳) El Nuevo Diario profiles Maytee Liriano de Taveras '24, who sang the National Anthem at the ceremony.

Ready to Commence

The South Field is all set for Thursday's Commencement ceremony. Here's a view from Carman taken by Margaret Ibasco and a closeup of the big tent by Janel Martinez.

56th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m.

Lehman College celebrates the hard work of the Class of ’24.

The event will also be available via livestream.

News, Updates, and More

 In the News 

Be Anything You Want

Latavia Sturdivant of Lehman's Speech and Hearing Center is recognized by ADAPT Community Network, a leading human service not-for-profit that provides programs and services for people with disabilities.

We Don't Judge; We Coach

The US Tennis Association profiles Lehman Lightning Women's Tennis Coach Jeff Nerenberg. Nerenberg shares what coaching means to him and why it isn't about the wins–even though he's had over 500 of them.

A New Workforce

Urban U visits Lehman's new Nursing Education, Research, and Practice Center and speaks to School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing Dean Elgloria Harrison and the students who are shaping the future of nursing. Don't miss a bonus Lehman Story.

Journalism In Depth

BronxNet shares their coverage of last month's event with founder and executive producer of Radio Ambulante, Daniel Alarcón. 

Sticking to It

Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Sciences & Recreation) talks to Men's Health about the importance of sticking to a diet in order to maintain weight loss. 

 Alumni Success 

The Freedom to Keep Going

Rosdaly Ramirez MSW '21 (Social Work) talks with CUNY Uncut about the challenges and joys of motherhood while navigating her college career. 

Dedication Pays Off

Julio Veras M.A. '06 (Education) is a Yonkers Public School Teacher of the Year. Veras teaches seventh and eighth grade mathematics and began his career at Yonkers Public Schools in 2008 at Enrico Fermi School.

 This Week 

CUNY in the Bronx Open House

Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at CUNY on the Concourse

Tell your friends about this event! Lehman's School of Continuing and Professional Studies and the other Bronx CUNY Schools will share information about low-cost job training courses and other ways CUNY can help upgrade your career opportunities. RSVP here.

 Save the Date 

Yankees Sports Management Mentorship Program

Info Sessions: June 4-June 7

Lehman College is partnering with the Yankees for this pilot program that runs Tuesdays from July 30-August 27. Meet virtually and learn from top Yankees professionals. Sign up for an info session. Open to all Lehman students.

Spring Fling

Wednesday, June 12, 6-9 p.m.

Lehman's Spring Fling will be a celebratory garden party like no other. The Honorable Letitia A. James ’82, NYS Attorney General, is the featured speaker and Bally’s Corporation Chairman Soo Kim will be the esteemed honoree. Guests will watch the winning performers of Lehman’s Got Talent, enjoy cuisine from Taste of the Bronx, and bid on Lehman’s first series of NFTs and other items in a silent auction. Purchase tickets here.

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Scene at Lehman

Great Work: B.A. and MSW Social Work graduates were recognized with certificates. Please note: Due to space limitations, not all participants are shown. (Photos by Mildred Perez '24)

Off Campus: Lehman's Chemistry Club visited the American Museum of Natural History last week. The group toured the Butterfly Vivarium, the dinosaurs, and the Hall of Gems and Minerals, viewed a Planetarium show, and visited some of the archives of the museum not generally open to the public. (Photo c/o Patricia Gonzalez Periche, Ph.D.)

Honored: Students graduating with latin honors were given their cords at Lehman's annual Honors Convocation on Tuesday evening. Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center shows Jorge Silva-Puras addressing the audience. Stay tuned to next week's Lehman Weekly for full coverage of the event.

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