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December 4-10, 2023

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Actor with Arms Up - Word Mirror on Set

Photo of the Week

Continuing to highlight issues of social justice, Lehman Stages presented Fires in the Mirror this November. Theatre Program Director Rick DesRochers wrote of the production:

"If we can understand someone else’s experience then maybe we can start to understand the things that unite us as humans rather than what divides us."


(Photo by Lehman College Multimedia Center)

Launch at Lehman

CUNY CARES: Last week, Lehman welcomed fellow Bronx CUNY schools to mark the launch of CUNY CARES, a new model for helping CUNY students find essential services. CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez was among the speakers. Inside Higher Ed, News12, and El Diario covered the new endeavor.


Watch the report on Telemundo.

News, Updates, and More

 In the News 

Mayan World Experts Meet at Copán Ruinas with Lehman at the Table

Associate Professor of Anthropology Cameron McNeil traveled to Honduras to speak about her work, with Lehman students, at Archeology Congress 2023: Advanced Technology and its Revelation in the Ancient Mayan Culture. Read about the congress in Tiempo.

Forum Photo

An International Conversation About Regional Needs

Director of the CUNY Institute of Mexican Studies at Lehman, José Higuera López, brought the Institute's International Book Fair to Guadalajara. There, Higuera López contributed at a forum on 'business relocation and the role of universities.' (Photo and story c/o Enlace Noticias.)

Featured Events

Winter and Spring Registration Are Open.

Schedule Your Courses Now!


Trying to decide whether to drop a fall 2023 course? Click here.

 This Week 

Migration and Health: A Human Rights Perspective

Wednesday, December 6-Thursday, December 7

The CUNY Institute for Health Equity Summit focuses on current challenges and opportunities for immigrant populations. Learn from experts in the field, plus workshops and networking. Register today.

Developers with Matching Dev Tshirts

Google DevFest Bronx 2023

Saturday, December 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

DevFest brings together technology leaders, developers, students, and startups to cultivate creativity and inspiration as well as opportunities for the community to thrive. RSVP here.

Mathematical Art Exhibition

Saturday, December 9, 4 p.m.

All are invited to the Mathematical Art Exhibition in the Music Building Faculty Dining Room to celebrate the exceptional creativity and talent of Lehman students. Formal attire is welcome but not required. Get details.

 Save the Date 

Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Distinguished Alumni Spotlight Series: Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Wednesday, December 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends are invited. New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Lehman College President Fernando Delgado in an engaging discussion about how Stewart-Cousins achieved remarkable success. Reserve your spot.

 Performance Opportunities 

 for Students 

Microphone

Obscura Presents: Open Mic Night

Wednesday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

Celebrate the end of the semester with a special feature by Bonafide Rojas! Bring your poems, short stories, comedy bits, dramatic monologues, and performance pieces to the Music Building, Hearth Room 330. Get info on Instagram.


Lion Painting

Spring Musical Auditions

Tuesday, December 12, 2:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13, 4:45-9:15 p.m.

Strut your stuff in Daniel in the Lion's Den. Contact Professor Penny Prince to set up your audition time at penny.prince@lehman.cuny.edu.

Typewriter typing the words Audition Scene

Lehman's 11th Annual New Voices Playwriting Festival Auditions

Tuesday, December 12

Any student is welcome to audition. Theatre Majors should come prepared with a 1-1.5 minute contemporary monologue and sides will be provided for non-majors. Book your timeslot here.

Dancers with Colorful Costumes

Spring Dance Concert Auditions

Wednesday, December 13, 5-6:30 p.m.

Come to APEX M18 and be ready to dance! Contact amy.larimer@lehman.cuny.edu.


Applause for Alumni 🙌🏽


Lehman alums Tirzon Bravo and Colette Ambo will be performing at Broadway Supper Club 54 Below in Folk Nativity in Concert on December 20. Jelani Dream, a Lehman Stages veteran, is the show’s producer. Get the scoop at Broadway World.

Final Exams Bonus

Final exams run from December 14-20


Extended Library Hours


Create an Exam Survival Kit


Attend SGA's Academic ER

(Photo by Gina Cortez)

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