Don't Miss: College Events, Updates, and Extras

November 7-13, 2022

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

From the Department of Multimedia, Theatre and Dance's 2022 "Dance in Dialog"

(Photo by Steve Buonanotte)

Upcoming Events

This Week

Reframing Design History in the Americas

Today: Tuesday, November 8, 6 p.m.

Contemporary artist and curator Edouard Duval-Carrié will give this week's talk for the Sara Little Turnbull Visiting Designer Speaker Series. All are welcome. Click here to register for the Zoom series.

Campus Climate Virtual Forum Day

Wednesday, November 9

This is your opportunity to suggest actions to address the findings in Lehman’s Assessment of Climate for Learning, Living, and Working. Click for information and to register.

LGBTQI+ Study Break

Wednesday, November 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Zapped by midterms? Lehman's Crystal Queer student coalition is hosting an LGBTQI+ study break in the Old Gymnasium, room 007.

Graduate Literacy Studies Info Session

Wednesday, November 9, 6 p.m.

Educators: Join the Office of Graduate Admissions for the next Zoom info session about the Literacy Studies program. Register here. Interested in another graduate program? See all info sessions here.

Save the Date

The Room Where it Happens

Wednesday, November 16, 2-4 p.m.

Please join Lehman's Reentry Committee and Student Life at this welcome event for justice-impacted Lehmanites and allies. The event takes place in the Student Life Building lounge and refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.

Blackstone Launchpad at Lehman Info Session

Wednesday, November 16, 5 p.m.

Join our information session and learn how to apply to Lehman's Blackstone Launchpad Network Cohort. Our program provides Lehman students with networking opportunities, entrepreneurial tools to start their own businesses, and a chance to pitch their business ideas for cash prizes. Register here.

Native American Heritage Month Curriculum Review

Friday, November 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lehman College faculty and all who are interested are invited to join this curriculum review. The event is part of a series at BMCC and Brooklyn College, co-facilitated by Eve Eure, assistant professor in Lehman's Department of English. Email bgeboe@aich.org to RSVP and get the location of the event.

Coming Up at Lehman Center for Performing Arts

Don't miss El Gran Combo's 60th Anniversary performance (November 18, 8 p.m.). See the long-awaited reunion of the original founders of La Gran Manzana as well as their current leading members and special guests (December 3, 8 p.m.). And make sure to check out Billboard World Music chart-toppers Soweto Gospel Choir (December 11, 4 p.m.).

Find these and more shows listed here. CUNY students and staff receive $5 off selected shows.

Click here for the College calendar.

Today is Election Day

If you haven't voted yet here's CUNY's handy election guide to help you find your polling site and more.

News & Updates

Lightning Men's Soccer Crowned CUNYAC Champs; Will Advance to NCAA Tournament

Goals by forwards Alexander Agyemang, Phillip Osei and Ebenezer Otoo gave Lehman College a 3-1 triumph over Baruch College in the CUNYAC Championship Final at Queens College. The result also advanced the Lightning to their first NCAA Division III Tournament since 2017. Here's the story.

Students: $500 Research Stipend Opportunity Ends December 1

Students who are working on an independent research project can now apply to receive up to $500 to fund work associated with that research. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2022. Click here to apply now.

Scene at Lehman

(Photos by the Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Last Wednesday was Lehman's annual Pumpkin Smash, hosted in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden. Food demonstrations, vegan pumpkin bread, recipes, and some good old-fashioned squash-smashing highlighted Lehman's sustainability and food justice initiatives. See NBC4's coverage of the event here.

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