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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 | | |
| 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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| 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM | GYN Hours
The Student Health Center, Old Gym Room B008, will have GYN Hours on Tuesdays, beginning August 29, from 10:30 AM - 6 PM and on Thursdays, beginning September 7, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Please call to schedule an appointment, 718-960-8900. | Old Gym Building - (Student Health Center, B008) |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Men's-Only Clinic
Dr. Mark Polisar is available on Tuesdays from 11:30-1:30pm especially for you guys! Please call x 8900 to schedule an appointment. | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Weeks of Welcome: Quiet Minds for Busy Lives
When: Every Tuesday, from 10/3 @ 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Where: Counseling Center (Old Gym 114)
A mediation group that aims to increase the awareness and acceptance of the present moment. Come experience how meditation can help you decrease stress and increase concentration.
| Old Gym Building - (114) |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Weeks of Welcome: Chronic Illness Support Group
When: Every Tuesday, from 10/3 @ 4:00- 5:30PM
Where: Counseling Center (Old Gym 114)
A safe space for individuals who have a chronic illness/medical condition to share their experience, exchange resources, and support each other.
| Old Gym Building - (114) |
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