Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

Professor Edward Kennelly (Biological Sciences) dubbed June 7 to be Lehmanhenge, Lehman's version of Manhattanhenge, and shared this photo of the Peace Bell looking "like it is molten metal."

News, Updates, and More

Lehman Professor Celebrates 40 Years with Gift to Students

Wendy Papir-Bernstein ’69 is not only a proud alumna of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, but a faculty member who has taught its aspiring practitioners for 40 years. Now she is also a major donor. Read the story.

Podcast 🎙️

LEAP into Community

Lisa Sorin, the dynamic and first female President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey of leadership and community development including her pivotal role in transforming the Westchester Square BID and founding the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program. Watch Lehman's LEAP into Business Podcast on Youtube or listen on Spotify.

 In the News 

President Delgado: A Leader in a Borough on the Rise

Lehman President Fernando Delgado is on the 2024 City and State New York Bronx Power 100 list, which honors leaders "who are making sure the Bronx continues to grow and thrive."

Finding a Career with Chemistry

Harlem World reports on a Pre-Pharmacy Summer Boot Camp at Touro College of Pharmacy. Among the participants is Lehmanite Michael Marin, who plans to pursue a Pharm.D. after graduation.

Celebration Photos

Photos from Lehman's 56th Commencement Ceremony are now available to view. Take a look!

Featured Events

View Work by the Bronx's Youngest Artists

Through Tuesday, June 18

Art created by Bronx K-12 students is on display at the Bronx Borough Arts Festival held in the Lehman College Art Gallery.

The Urgency of Self:

A Spoken Word Event

Thursday, June 13, 7-8 p.m., Studio Theatre

A diverse group of performers will take you on a creative journey across lived experiences to build community and understanding. Get info and free tickets here.

 Save the Date 

Lehman College Teaching Kitchen Presents

Egg Up Your Summer

Tuesday, June 18, 1-3 p.m., Gillet Hall 4th Floor Food Lab

Dietetic Interns Charmaine and Hansranie will teach you how to make high protein foods like roasted red pepper and spinach frittatas, a berry salad with egg custard, egg cream smoothies, and more.

Soup and Accompaniments–How To Use Seasonal Squashes

Thursday, June 20, 1-3 p.m., Gillet Hall 4th Floor Food Lab

Dietetic Interns Esther and Blanca will help you discover the versatility of summer squashes and learn how to accompany them with homemade corn tortillas.

Email xiomara.bryan@lehman.cuny.edu to sign up for these events.

Moving the Needle: Leading Change in High Needs Schools

Saturday, June 22, 11:30-4 p.m.

Music Building, Room 330

Chief Program Officer of Harlem Children's Zone Dr. Michelle Paige, and Founder and CEO of Chocolate Babies in STEM Taylor Ratliff are special guests at the annual convening of LUTE STEM at Lehman College. RSVP here.

 Opportunities 

Grow Your Own Food

Register for BIO 184, Plants and People

Connect with nature and your peers as you spend time outdoors, transforming a piece of the campus into a living laboratory. Reap the rewards of your labor and savor the taste of produce that you grow. Contact jack.henning@lehman.cuny.edu for details.

Complete Your TAP or FAFSA Application

Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Carman Hall

Need help making changes or completing your FAFSA and TAP application, but have questions or are unsure where to start? Join Lehman College, Bronx Community College, and Hostos Community College for an in-person completion event. Register via Navigate and get more details here!

Click here for the full calendar of events.

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Scene at Lehman

Laying the Groundwork: Jack Henning (Biological Sciences) is preparing Lehman's former research cornfield to become an experimental garden for Bio 184. Scroll up to "Opportunities" for registration information. (Photo by Brian Hatton)

Empowering Others: Lehman's Empower U club held a celebration for Tara Regist Tomlinson on her birthday. Club President Mary Morfe shared:

"Tara's contributions have significantly enriched our community and propelled Lehman College forward. Her dedication and exceptional leadership as the Director of Advancement Initiatives have been genuinely inspiring."

Stage is Set: The Quad is ready for tonight's Spring Fling garden party. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

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