Students Dig In: Unearthing the Hidden History of the Enslaved African Burial Ground
By Soleil Hendy
In unearthing this hidden history, Lehman students bring Black tragedies and accomplishments to the eyes of the world; in doing so, they break the generational cycle of Black stories going unknown and unheard.
Lehman College, in collaboration with their Student Disability Services (SDS), held their first-ever Accessibility Fair throughout the Lehman campus on August 26th and 27th. Booths featured Information about various disabilities, how Lehman can help students who qualified for disability services, and interactive activities for participants.
On Sept 3, the weather was sunny as students and faculty filled Shuster Hall, grabbed a bite to eat and sat down to meet the President of Lehman College, Dr. Fernado Delgado.
A blend of hip-hop and electropop, with some trap influences, Alter Ego celebrates LISA’s newfound freedom, reflects on her influence on K-pop industry, and her identity as an independent “new woman.”
The word “wrapping” usually evokes gifts. But the art exhibition “Surprises Unknown: The Art of Wrapping,” at the Lehman College Art Gallery, invited viewers to think far beyond decorative paper, ribbons, and shiny bows.
On March 26, Lehman College hosted a screening of the film The Palestine Exception in collaboration with the Center for Human Rights and Peace Studies, the Professional Staff Congress (PSC-CUNY), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), Students for Justice in Palestine, CUNY Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine (FSJP), and Bronx Neighbors for Palestine.
On April 30 in Lehman College’s Student Life Building, Campus Life & Student Affairs hosted a celebration bedazzled with balloons and fancy decor to recognize the hard work student leaders dedicated throughout the spring semester.
Though the men’s baseball team, the Lightning, had a rough start to 2025 with an 0–13 record, Lehman College went on to win its first game of the season on April 8, ending a 42-game losing streak dating back to 2023 by defeating Yeshiva University 7–6 in the first game of a doubleheader.
At Lehman College, the Women's and Gender Studies Program held an event called Fiercely Uplifting Herstory at the campus library on Monday, March 10, 2025, to celebrate Black History and Women's History.
On March 12, Lehman College hosted a “Know Your Rights” workshop and bystander training. This initiative is one of many that the college is implementing to assist undocumented students and to empower the Lehman community with knowledge and support during difficult times.
On March 19, the Counseling Center hosted a Speed-Friending event in the hopes of helping to improve the mental health of students who may be struggling in silence by bringing people together.
Lots of chopping, sautéing, and flipping later, participants can create something out of Julia Child’s The Way to Cook, a snapshot of the repertoire of an impeccable culinary icon. These possibilities were on display on Tuesday, March 25th, when the Nutrition Club hosted an event showcasing the talents of the former celebrity chef, Le Cordon Bleu graduate, and haute cuisine connoisseur.
The NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) in collaboration with the CUNY Climate Justice Hub (The Hub) hosted the CUNY Climate Justice Summit, which took place on Feb. 25 at the CUNY Graduate Center and was the first student-centered event that the organizations have held.
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the CUNY Board of Trustees Public Hearing, the City College chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (CCNY SJP) along with other CUNY SJP chapters and pro-Palestinian organizations called on CUNY to implement the five demands of the CUNY Gaza Solidarity Encampment (CUNY GSE).
Hum 470, a five-credit asynchronous class, allows students to gain experience from private or public workplaces using skills they have gained from studying the liberal arts. This means students can participate in internships or jobs while being supervised in the course, and have this experience count towards their academic progress.
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In unearthing this hidden history, Lehman students bring Black tragedies and accomplishments to the eyes of the world; in doing so, they break the generational cycle of Black stories going unknown and unheard.