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Office of the Provost's email digest: March 6, 2018
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Features
Because I Am Alive: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Aging "Because I Am Alive: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Aging"
Assistant Professors David Schwittek (Art) and Justine McGovern (Social Work) will be virtually presenting their research at the Twelfth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices in Barcelona. Their work includes an (in-progress) book challenging misconceptions of the aging process. View this exciting presentation.
The Da Capo Chamber Players Honoring African American Composers
Monday March 12th, 3:30 p.m., Music Building 306 (Recital Hall)
The Da Capo Chamber Players explore the vibrancy and virtuosity of contemporary African American composers. Featuring the works of: David Sanford, Jeff Scott, Kenneth Amis, Jonathan Bailey Holland, and Carman Moore.
Vanity Fair Cover "Do Russians Count?": Racial Diversity and Corporate Cosmopolitanism in the Workforce of the Glossy Magazine Publishing Industry
Monday, March 12th, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m., Carman Hall B75/76
Professor Nicholas Boston discusses an ethnographic study he conducted to explore the corporate culture and workforce at Condé Nast Publications, Inc., one of the top magazine publishers in the world.
What is choice? What is Choice? Who Benefits? Wanting in (Charters and High School Admissions) and Opting out (High Stakes Testing)
Monday, March 12th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Faculty Dining Room.
This panel discussion on pressing issues in secondary education will be moderated by Deborah Shanley, Interim Dean, School of Education, and feature Dr. Rosa L. Rivera-McCutchen, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, and a panel of three educators from the field.
Excellence in Teaching Awards Call for Nominations - Excellence in Teaching Awards
More details on eligibility and nominations. Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 19th, 2018.
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Events
International Women & Peace Speaker Series
Wednesday March 7th, Lovinger Theater
The next talk in the International Student and Scholar Office’s speaker series will feature Zama Neff, Executive Director of the Children’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch, and a screening of What Tomorrow Brings, a film profiling the first school for girls in Afghanistan.
Art Department Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Lectures by Scherezade Garcia on March 7th, Emily Mae Smith on April 18th; and Jordan Casteel on May 2nd. All lectures begin at 5 p.m. in the Art Gallery and are open to the public. See the full lecture schedule.
Celebrate International Women's Day
Thursday, March 8th, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Lovinger Theater
The Women's Studies Program will present a multimedia commemoration of International Women's Day, followed by a Q&A with Professors Bertrade N. N. Banoum and Anne P. Rice.
Leonard Lief Library Presents: Landscape of the Body: A Reading and Discussion,
with poetry by Robert Farrell and Salita S. Bryant. Wednesday, March 28th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Library Rm. 317 (Treehouse Conference Room).
RSVP by March 26th. Information: Alison Lehner-Quam, 718-960-7756. Light refreshments will be served.
Revised Schedule! 38th Annual Arthur Sweeny, Jr. Memorial Lecture & Dinner
March 16th, 2018
This year's speaker is Robert J. Lefkowitz, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
  • 1:30 p.m.: Sweeny Lecture
    Recital Hall, Music Building, Room 306
  • 2:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
    Recital Hall, Music Building, Room 306
  • 3:00 p.m.: Alumni Reception
    Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building
  • 4:15 p.m.: Alumni Panel Discussion
    Recital Hall, Music Building, Room 306
  • 5:00 p.m.: Reception & Dinner
    Music Building, Room 330, (by reservation)

Contact Sharif Elhakem at 718 760-8347 or Sharif Elhakem for more information and to RSVP.
FYI
2018 Commencement Information
This year will mark the 50th Lehman College Commencement! All full-time academic personnel and administrative officers are expected to participate. If you need to rent academic regalia, please note the deadline for faculty orders is Wednesday, March 21st. More information on the 2018 commencement ceremonies and ordering regalia.
New! e-Digest Submission Guidelines
Are you now, or have you ever been … interested in submitting an item to the Provost’s e-Digest? Do you already submit content for publication? We now have new guidelines in place to streamline the process. Please see this guide for detailed information on how to submit content going forward.
Launch of Phase II of the Electronic Record Modification Request
This launch of Phase II of the Electronic Record Modification Request (e-RMR) replaces the old A-1 form.
Assessment Workshops
The Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment is offering three workshops geared toward non-academic and academic support units of the college. More information on workshops.
For Your Students
Midterm Library Study Hours
The Leonard Lief Library will extend its hours between March 12-26 to accommodate students preparing for spring 2018 midterm exams. See the schedule and helpful hints on library etiquette.
CUNY Math Challenge - Register by March 21st
The CUNY Math Challenge is open to all matriculated CUNY undergraduate students, regardless of major. Cash prizes! More information and how to register.
Graduate School Advisement
Are any of your students interested or planning to attend graduate school? The Office of Pre-Graduate School Advising is offering advising hours as well as a workshop on interviewing (March 21st).
Student Scholars Conference Call for Abstracts
Encourage your students to showcase their work at the 10th Annual Student Scholars Conference on April 23rd. Abstracts are due March 28th. More information on the conference and how to submit
Instructional Support Services Program (ISSP)
ISSP offers a range of workshops that may benefit your students, as well as tutoring and supplemental instruction. Please tell your students about learning opportunities through ISSP.
Special Presentation: "Government on Your Campus,"
featuring representatives of NY State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.
Tuesday, March 27th, Music Building Room 306.
Topics will include criminal justice reform, Excelsior free college tuition, student loan reform, women's agenda, immigration law, and more! A Q&A will follow.
  • 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - reception (pizza & refreshments)
  • 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - program

Please RSVP with "Government at Lehman" in the subject line to Jenifer Rajkumar.
Funding Opportunities
Grant Forward Now Available through the Leonard Lief Library
CUNY is now trialing Grant Forward, a search service that locates and updates a database of sponsors and funding opportunities. The Grant Forward Researcher Welcome Guide outlines creating accounts, searching for grants, and getting recommendations. For access, visit the Leonard Lief Library and search for Grant Forward under the Databases tab.
Visit or Sign Up with Philanthropy News Digest
to find out about funding opportunities and RFPs!
Interested in Learning More About Grant Writing and Faculty Funding Opportunities?
Attend an Office of Research & Sponsored Programs workshop.
The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the College's chief academic officer. The Provost is responsible for all educational programs, as well as for academic issues that relate to the faculty, including appointments, promotions, and evaluations. She also is responsible for preparing accreditation reviews, strategic planning, and the review of division and departmental budgets. Questions? Email edigest.provost@lehman.cuny.edu or call 718-960-8222.