The Lehman family is always growing and the cusp of a new year is a great time to celebrate it! Gavino Gonzalez '02 and Denise Cruz B.A. '02, M.A. '05met at Lehman. Their son Gavino–a prospective future alum–attended the Admissions Open House this fall.
Lehman Professor Matt O'Dowd sits down withRadiolabto discuss mini black holes and how one may have opened in Russia in 1908.
Flowers, Coffee, Crude Oil, and More
Professor Jose Gomez-Gonzalez writes about the importance of diversifying Colombia's economy in Razon Publica.
"La complejidad es necesaria para impulsar el crecimiento económico sostenible, porque ella permite aprovechar las ventajas comparativas, aumentar la productividad y fomentar la innovación."
Growing the Cannabis Industry
Bronx Incubator Business Advisor at Lehman's School of Continuing and Professional Studies Robert Rodriguez talks to Albany News 10 about how the College helps cannabis entrepreneurs get started.
Accolades
Lehman Again Scores High for Social Mobility
Lehman College is 4th in the nation in offering students the greatest likelihood of upward mobility in the latest ranking by 24/7 Wall Street.
Meet in the Music Building lobby to be part of a magical holiday soundscape promenade around campus, played by YOU on portable speakers & smartphones. Sign up.
Save the Date
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.
Creative Process Lab Showing
Wednesday, December 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
All are invited to see original dance pieces performed for the first time by the Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance students who created them. Takes place in Apex M18.
Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality
Blackstone Launchpad Application Deadline: Friday, December 22
Students: Apply here to learn entrepreneurial skills; receive 3 months of entrepreneurial training from Floreo Labs; connect with successful entrepreneurs; and earn a chance to pitch your idea locally and nationally for cash prizes.
Alumni Success
Congrats 🎉
Lehman alumna Marie Richardson is now permanent Project Director of Bronx Legal Services, a nonprofit that offers free civil legal services to low-income Bronx residents.
“Marie came out of retirement in 2019...to temporarily head up our Bronx program and never looked back."
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Scene at Lehman
Summit: The CUNY Institute for Health Equity at Lehman College hosted Migration and Health: A Human Rights Perspective. Local community organizations; New York State Assembly member Yudelka Tapia; New York City Council member Peirina Sanchez; and summit partner, City Tech, were among the participants. Also shown are School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing Dean Elgloria Harrison; Institute Director Dr. Maria Isabel Roldós; Lehman President Fernando Delgado; and Ricardo Fernández–president of the College from 1990-2016. Learn more about the dayon Instagram.
Spectacular: The Lehman Community enjoyed a motivational Master Class from Judge T. Micheal Peay talking about how someone can grow from humble beginnings to spectacular endings. Judge Peay shared:
"Showing up and being on the scene is one of the understated secrets for a successful life."
Gazing: Three short plays by women about women were presented in the Art Gallery by Lehman Stages. The performances were held in front of artwork from Framing the Female Gaze.
