It would be hard to imagine a strong liberal arts college without strong programs in the arts and humanities, and it’s my pleasure to introduce you to such programs in such a college. The arts at Lehman are among the strongest suits in Lehman’s mission to serve its students and the community, whether through the College’s numerous theatrical and musical performances or exhibits in the studio arts. The humanities at Lehman feature a former Poet Laureate, an Oscar-winning composer, an Emmy-winning television series, and historians, philosophers, journalists, novelists, and literary critics who are leaders in their respective fields. See more
Faculty Spotlight
Mark Christian joins the Depart- ment of African and African American Studies as its new chair. He received his B.A. in Sociology and American Studies from Liverpool Hope University, his M.A. in Black Studies from The Ohio State University, and his Ph.D. in Sociology from The University of Sheffield in 1997. He is a senior Fulbright scholar recipient, a former research fellow at the University of London's Commonwealth Institute, and currently a visiting fellow at the Department of Sociology, The University of Liverpool.
Prof. Christian arrives at Lehman after spending eleven years at Miami University of Ohio, where he taught courses in African Diaspora Studies with a comparative analysis of the UK and US; and courses in sociology, such as social stratification and race and ethnic relations. He is the author of Multiracial Identity: An International Perspective (Palgrave, 2000) and two other edited volumes, and has been the guest editor of three special issue journals. Currently, he is the book review editor for the Journal of African American Studies. His current interdisciplinary research interests include African American music influences on The Beatles and the development of African & African American Studies as a field/discipline in the 21st Century.
News and Announcements
Give to Arts and Humanities! With the kind cooperation of the Lehman Foundation, we've created links that let you give to the program of your choice, including City and Humanities, Dance, Lehman Stages, Music, Theatre, and a new program called Access to the Arts. Click here to learn how it works.
Making Work Visible is an essay contest sponsored by laborarts.org and The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation, and open to all CUNY undergradutaes. First prize is $1500! Click here for more information.
Faculty Recognition Awards, 2011: Click here for details on the winners of the 2011 awards for research, teaching, and service in the School of Arts and Humanities, and for information about past winners.
TDF Partnership: Lehman, along with three other CUNY colleges, has embarked on a partnership with the Theatre Development Fund to bring the experience of live theatre to Lehman students and staff—including new courses, discounted memberships, and campus events. Click here for more details.
Last modified: Jan 12, 2012
