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| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Experts Among US Workshop
Featuring Melissa Castillo Planas, Bret Maney
and Magdalena Sagardia: This workshop will explore the ways in which to
diversify the study of literature via the incorporation of Latinx
authors.
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| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Influential Latinas: Mobilizing the Latinx Vote
Moderated by: Suzette Ramsundar and David Charcape.
ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO
is the CEO of YWCA USA, an organization that serves 2.3 million women and girls around the country with a network of over 200 associations. YWCA plays a dual role as both a social service provider and an advocate for reform and justice.
Alejandra has over two decades of professional experience in Washington, D.C., having served in senior leadership roles during two presidential administrations, including the Obama Administration, where she served as the national director of the Minority Business Development Agency. Ms. Castillo is the first Hispanic American woman to lead the agency.
KATINA ROJAS NAZARIO-JOY
is the Latino Liaison in the Office of the County Executive in Prince George's County, MD, ensuring that Latinos have access to, and are able to utilize County programs and resources. She served two terms in the Obama Administration as a political appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Katina is a native of the Bronx and a Lehman College alumna.
ROSSANA ROSADO
is the New York State Secretary of State. Rosado has also ushered in improved and responsive services for immigrant New Yorkers. Prior to joining Governor Cuomo's administration, she has served as an advisor to elected officials on their transition teams in New York City and State governments. She also served as the first female Editor and Publisher of the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the country. | |
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| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Music Program Presents: Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet
A totally amazing totally online production of WONDERFUL FLIGHT TO THE MUSHROOM PLANET, the great story of two children and their chicken who fly to the Mushroom Planet to save it from destruction. This original musical, composed by Prof. Penny Prince of the Music Program, with a script written by the cast, is based on a play by Jeffrey Beer and the much loved science fiction book of the same name by Eleanor Cameron. There are 10 songs, dances, laughter, and love.
Suitable for ages 2 to 120.
The cast and crew are current Lehman students, alumni, and community members.
Technical Director: Eduardo Resendiz-Gomez (alum);
Recording Engineer: Steven Buonanotte (Lehman Multimedia Center);
Animator: Brandon Marcano (alum)
Choreographer: Colette Ambo (alum)
Premiering Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. as a livestream on YouTube, and thereafter available on YouTube.
Length: Approximately one hour.
Link to Premier on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/IbwgYh2b_KA_
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | The Trouble With My Name performance by Javier Avila
The Trouble with My Name examines the issues of language, race, and social justice in an eye-opening performance where Ávila engages the audience as he tells the story of his life and reads poetry that illustrates what it means to be the American of the future. Ávila’s show breaks barriers and embraces the diversity of a nation whose history is rich and colorful. The message transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity, and geography.
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| All Day | 2017 Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival (Multi-Day Event)
Lehman College is presents the Ninth Annual Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival on Tuesday, November 14 through Friday, November 17. This year’s festival, which takes place in the Studio Theatre in the Speech and Theater Building on the Lehman campus, will include performances by New York City-area professional and student ensembles, workshops for musicians, and a jazz musical. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will be simulcast on BronxNet television and streamed live. Onsite festival seating is provided on a first-come, first-served | Speech and Theatre Building - (Studio Theatre) |
| 8:00 AM - 10:45 PM | | Information Technology Center
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| 8:00 AM - 10:45 PM | | Information Technology Center
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| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Health Insurance Assistance
Free health insurance assistance is available at the Student Health Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-4pm starting August 28th. | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 10th Annual Turkey Trot
Participate in our 10th Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Lehman L.I.F.E. Alternative Break Scholarship Program. Race for Turkeys, Trophies & More!
$5 for Students, $10 for Faculty, Staff and Community Members
To register email: patricia.mendez2@lehman.cuny.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Community Engagement & New Student Programs
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| 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | International Day
LOCATION: East Dining Room
DESCRIPTION: The
Department of Languages and Literatures and The Office of International
Programs and Global Partnerships at Lehman College join institutions and
organizations around the world world in celebrating "International
Education Week," an opportunity to celebrate
the benefits of international education, exchanges, and language
programs worldwide. Featuring: International food samplings, study
abroad sessions, mini language lessons!
HOST: International Programs and Global
Partnerships & The Department of Languages and Literature
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| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Graduate Information Sessions
The Office of Graduate Admissions invites you to attend an Information Session and Open House for Organizational Leadership.
November 15, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Carman Hall, MultiMedia Center, Room B75/76
For more information see our website at: https://lehmangrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=6235776ee9a8a5995f4070a590e35885ece695 | Carmen Hall - (B75/76) |
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