Love at Lehman 🥰

February 10-16, 2025

Lehman Weekly

College Events, Updates, and Extras

Photo of the Week

❄️ A smiling snowman made a surprise appearance near Gillet Hall.

Is this the winter wonderland we've been waiting for? ❄️

(Photo by Jacob Ortiz)

Lehman in the News

Assistant Professor Georgios Vernardos (Physics and Astronomy) is part of an international team that has uncovered an extremely rare phenomenon in a galaxy not so far away—making major waves in the field of astrophysics

Professor Brad Schoenfeld (Exercise Sciences) comments on the benefits of Pilates for National Geographic

Associate Professor and Deputy Chair Jennifer McCabe (Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance) brings her experience working on Law and Order: SVU, The Americans, and Sex and the City to help students gain a competitive edge in the entertainment industry

Archives and Special Collections Librarian Professor Janet Munch will discuss historic sketches of New York at an upcoming East Bronx History Forum meeting on February 19

Distinguished Professor Joseph Dauben (History) looks at the future of AI by revisiting the past

Coach Christopher Delgado speaks to BronxNet ahead of the upcoming baseball season

Podcast 🎙️ Alumna Cristina Contreras, a visionary healthcare leader and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, shares her inspiring journey from caseworker to chief executive on the latest episode of the LEAP into Business Podcast

Retirement 2.0

Jane MacKillop, outgoing Dean of Lehman’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies reflects on her second retirement (Scroll down for more photos from the event)

Resource of the Week

Basic Needs Center

Lehman's Basic Needs Center provides resources on and off campus for students dealing with new and ongoing emergencies. Baraka Corley, director of the Basic Needs Center, shares how the center helps students stay on track.

Events and Opportunities

Featured Event–RSVP Now!

Meet sisters Selenis and Marizol Leyva as they share their heartfelt story of love, hope, and authenticity at the 2025 Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 25

Attend a Black History Month talk and interview with legendary Cuban film documentarian Gloria Rolando on Thursday, February 20

(The Pink Bow by Jon MacGregor)

Exhibition Opening

The Lehman College Art Gallery's latest exhibition, Surprises Unknown, the Art of the Wrapping, is open through May 3

Attend the opening Reception on Wednesday, February 19!

Click here for the full calendar of events.

Excellent Opportunities

This Sunday, February 16, is the last day to submit your proposal to the Spring 2025 Excellence in Education Community Conference (EECC25)

Know a phenomenal faculty member who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards no later than Friday, March 14 by uploading a letter here

❤️ A Match Made at Lehman ❤️

“Being outside here, at The Meridian office, is really where I got my start as a journalist and also where I met my husband. It couldn’t happen without Lehman.”

Lehman lovebirds Andrea Stone ’77 and Stephen Zuckerman ’75 met while working on The Meridian. They reflected on their time at Lehman during the Pioneer Classes Celebration last fall.

Check Instagram this Friday for more of their Lehman Love Story.

Respond and share yours!

Students, want to showcase your talent?

Send in a 5-minute video of your talent by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, to be considered to perform at this year's Spring Fling. Title your submission with your name and EMPLID.

Email institutional.advancement@lehman.cuny.edu with questions.

Scene On Campus

Thank You 2.0

(Photos by the Lehman College Multimedia Center)

The Lehman College community celebrated outgoing School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Dean Jane MacKillip. Below are just a few of the many sentiments shared.

“Jane has been a pillar and constant of service to our students and community partners. Her vision, work ethic, and dedication will be terribly missed.”

Provost Jorge Silva-Puras

“Each time I have interacted with Jane MacKillop or observed her interacting with someone else, I have witnessed kindness, no matter how busy she is.”

Early Childhood/Childhood Education Chair Cecilia Espinoza

“Jane has always been such a wonderful colleague to work with–very thoughtful, collaborative, open to new ideas, and very supportive. We will really miss her!”

Dean of the Lehman College School of Business Dene Hurley

“A legacy of service, not wealth–

Jane has dedicated her career to help those in need. Her kindness and commitment to the community will continue to inspire us all.”

CUNY on the Concourse Director Samira Bahrami

Professor Molly Morkoski (Music) performed a free recital with music from Bach, Haydn, and Chopin as well as two original compositions by Lembit Beecher and David Kirkland Garner. (Photo by Mildred Perez)

Lehman Love

The Student Government Association (SGA), The Meridian, and Lightning Central held a Valentine's Day photoshoot. (Photos by Mildred Perez and Mary Morfe)