Lehman Responds to the National Tragedy Special Page of Hope and Remembrance: Alumni and friends of the College continue to forward information and condolences in the wake of September 11th. Please direct messages for this page to Barbara Smith, director of alumni relations, at barbaras@lehman.cuny.edu. A town in Ireland raised $9,100 for the memorial fund established by New York Fire Department Squad 41 in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The Bronx Information Network at Lehman made it possible for the two groups to meet. "The World After September 11, 2001." Prof. Edward F. Bergman (Geology & Geography) has written an essay that provides information and historical background to help understand the events that have occurred and their economic and political ramifications. The essay supplements his textbook on world geography Introduction to Geography, which is published by Prentice Hall. Community Forum. Ongoing Memorial Tributes: On November 5th, Lehman College planted 200 daffodils throughout the campus, which will bloom this spring in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11th and in its aftermath. Among those victims were four who lost their lives in the attack on the World Trade Center: senior Yvette Moreno, 24, an employee of Carr Futures, and Lehman alumni Stephen Belson, 51, a New York City firefighter with Ladder Company 24; Betsy Ramos of the Class of 1992, a computer manager who worked on the 100th Floor of Tower #2; and Alan Richman of the Class of 1979, who worked for Marsh and McLennan. On October 28th, the Lehman College Community Band dedicated its concert, "American Wind Music: Something Old and Something New," to the victims of the September 11th tragedy, as well as to the memory of the late Prof. Jerome Sala. Unity Concert. On November 30th, the Lehman College Dance Program presented a Unity Concert featuring professionals in the field of music and dance who shared the stage with the Lehman College Student Repertory Dance Company. The recital was presented as a celebration of life, in memory of those who lost their lives, and in honor of those whose bravery and fortitude carry us forward. The program featured the American Repertory Ballet performing a duet by Director Graham Lustig; the Sheila Kaminsky Dance/Theatre in "I Forgot to Remember to Forget;" Joan Miller's Dance Players (the resident dance company of Lehman College) performing a selection from their current repertory; Martial Roumain's "Elegy" performed by Donna Clark of Alpha Omega Dance; Manolo Medino, former member of the Graham II Ensemble, presented "Tiger" from his recent tour to Chetumel, Mexico; and Gusti Ayu Sri Armini, a soloist with the Balinese American Dance Company, in residence in the United States for a year to teach at the Indonesian Consulate in New York City, performed "Peyembrahaman," an offering to the gods to descend and bless the space. Convocation Remarks Address Events of September 11th. Prof. Grace Bullaro, Lehman's first Adjunct Teacher of the Year, urges Lehman students to "defend our way of life with your knowledge, determination and resolution to improve yourself." New Yorkers and Post-Traumatic Stress in the Aftermath of September 11th. Psi Chi interviews Dr. David Manier (Psychology). Anonymous Donor Salutes Contributions for BMCC: Lehman contributed more than 400 tablet armchairs (the type used in classrooms) to Borough of Manhattan Community College to furnish temporary classrooms. The College was also designated as the receiving and storage facility for furniture and other items donated to BMCC by colleges and companies across the U.S.: Heartland Community College (Normal, IL), Luzerne County (PA) Community College, Western Michigan University, Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, and KI (Kruger International) in Green Bay, WI. Altogether, this donated material filled five tractor-trailers. The armchairs, as well as other material contributed from throughout CUNY, were delivered to BMCC on September 26, 27 and 28 to facilitate its reopening. These deliveries, along with a shipment of donated audiovisual equipment on October 3rd, were made by laborers and maintenance staff from Lehman's Buildings and Grounds Department, escorted by officers from the College's Public Safety Department. The donations that are still being stored are expected to be delivered sometime in January. While making the October 3rd delivery, the Lehman "B&G" staff wore tee-shirts provided by an anonymous donor, which carry the Lehman logo and read "God Bless America. Ground Zero." The manufacturer learned of the work being done to help BMCC - where his own daughter is scheduled to graduate this semester - and donated the shirts out of gratitude. The Lehman staff members continue to wear the shirts on campus as an expression of their pride in being able to contribute to the reopening of BMCC. Screening Days Conducted by Counseling Center: The Lehman Counseling Center is conducting screening days for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress to increase public awareness and reach out to members of the Lehman campus community who may not otherwise utilize the counseling services available. When requested, staff are continuing to hold individual as well as group discussions, both in their offices and in individual classrooms, for students, faculty and staff. Students can receive professional counseling services from Monday through Saturday at the Center, located in the Old Gym Building, room 114. The Center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Blood Drive: The annual campus blood drive was held on October 31, administered by the Hudson Valley Blood Center, a division of the New York City Blood Center. Memorial Vigil, Monday, September 24, 1 pm, Campus Oval. Music, readings, prayers by students, staff and Lehman President Ricardo R. Fernandez. The Bronx Prays Together. Inter-faith prayer service, Thursday, September 20, 6:30 pm. Concert Hall, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by the Faith Coalition for Healing and Unity. CUNY Counseling Services     << HOME