SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 CALENDAR January August 2017 The Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College 10 Years & Beyond Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 The more I share my college experiences with the Urban Male Leadership Program the more the program appears as a second family. I am truly grateful I walked up to the UMLP table during orientation. If I did not engage with Euston Harp that day, I would have missed out a great portion of my experience at Lehman. The UMLP has increased my confidence and motivation in college especially as a Physics major. During the rest of my journey at Lehman College not only do I plan to finish pursuing my career, I plan to assist the program in any way I can. Nothing makes more me proud than to represent the UMLP on Lehman campus. Esteban Alcantara Physics Major Class of 2019 UMLP Inducted 2016 Diane Butler History Major Class of 2018 UMLP Inducted 2014 During my time at Lehman College the Urban Male Leadership Program has been a positive influence on my academic career. Through my participation in the mentorship program, tutoring, and workshops I have received honors throughout my time at Lehman. They have always supported me through anything I have needed help. I am so grateful to the staff for all they have done for me to help me get where I am today. The Urban Male Leadership Program has guided me on my path to success both in my academics and in my personal life. The program has opened so many doors for me and even though I will be graduating I am proud to be an inducted member of the Urban Male Leadership Program.
JANUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 New Year s Day College Closed 2 College Closed 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Transfer and Freshman Student Orientation (10am-1pm) 15 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day College Closed 17 Transfer New Student Orientation (10am-1pm) 11 New Student Registration (10am-1pm) 1st Cancellation for enrollment 12/21/2016 12 Freshman Registration (10am-1pm) 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Transfer Orientation (10am-1pm) 26 2nd Cancellation (for enrollment through 1/23/16) 27 28 29 30 Spring 2017 Classes Begin 31 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
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FEBRUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 UMLP Welcome Reception (3PM-5PM) 5 Last day to drop with 75% tuition refund 6 7 8 UMLP Mentorship Workshop (3PM-5PM) 9 10 11 12 Last day to drop with 50% tuition refund 13 Lincoln s Birthday College Closed 14 Valentine s Day 15 UMLP Black History Month Tribute (11AM 1PM) *Classes follow Monday Schedule 16 17 18 19 Last day to drop with 25% tuition refund 20 President s Day College Closed Graduation Application Start Date for June 2017 21 22 UMLP Black History Month Film and Discussion 23 24 25 26 27 UMLP AIS Workshop (3PM-5PM) 28 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 Women s History Month Being a woman is hard, and being an African American woman is even harder. It is also a pride to see young Latinas and African American women make it in the world of higher education and beyond. It truly is a testament to the fact that we do achieve anything when we put our minds to it, and our hearts. I am grateful for the opportunities presented by the Urban Male Leadership Program. They embraced me with open arms, even before my freshman fall semester at Lehman College began. With the confidence and the backing of a program such as the UMLP, I got through my first year in college, pushing my GPA up two whole points. This past fall 2016 semester, I was Secretary of the African Caribbean Association Club and I received the UMLP 2016 Service Award at the UMLP Annual Fall Finale. Idowu Kehinde Exercise Science Major Class of 2019 UMLP Inducted 2016 SPOTLIGHT The Urban Male Leadership Program at Lehman College hosts its Ninth Annual Educational Summit Tuesday, MARCH 14, 2017 Presented by: Dawn Ewing Morgan, Director of Compliance and Diversity, Office of the President, receiving the 2016 UMLP Women s History Month Award pictured with Michael A. Deas, Director of the Urban Male Leadership Program
MARCH 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 Michelle Obama 5 6 7 8 UMLP Mentorship Workshop (3PM-5PM) 9 10 11 12 Daylight Savings Begins 13 14 9th Annual CUNitY Educational Summit (9AM-3PM) 15 16 17 18 19 Spring Begins 20 21 22 UMLP AIS Workshop (3PM-5PM) 23 24 25 26 27 Graduation Application Period for the Sept. 2017 Class (3/27/17-4/24/17) 28 29 30 31 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 I have been a part of the Urban Male Leadership Program for three years now and I am so grateful to have been a part of such a strong group of people. I've experienced and learned a lot during my participation in the UMLP. This is due to the diverse personalities, creative minds and overall genuine goal of everyone in the UMLP wanting the best for one another that I have come across with the UMLP during my time at Lehman. College can be very stressful and it is so reassuring to know that when times get hard you have a support system there ready to back you up and that is exactly what the UMLP has done for me. Whether it is academic support and guidance, needing a laugh or two from friends, or just personal advice, the UMLP has provided me with those kinds of resources that every college student needs when it is all said and done. In fact these are supportive qualities everyone needs. This is why I truly appreciate the UMLP's consistent support for its participants in and outside of the college. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Good luck to all Lehman College students. Edison Gaston Psychology Major Class of 2018 UMLP Inducted 2015 Sally Cabrera Anthropology, Biology & Chemistry Major Class of 2018 UMLP Inducted 2016 Being part of the Urban Male Leadership Program has definitely contributed to my growth as a student and as a person. I transferred into Lehman College as a sophomore and only thought about taking my classes and graduating. I came into Lehman only knowing one person, my friend since elementary school, Yesnuel Ramirez, who helped me expand my network. He was the one who introduced me to the Urban Male Leadership Program, as well as other clubs and organizations on campus. I became more involved in my school community and opened myself up more. New bonds were created with my fellow members that would be inducted with me, as well as previous inducted members who would look out for me and allowed me to be part of their UMLP family. I now have a family on campus that I can rely on and go to whenever I need help. Establishing this bond has inspired me to be that guiding hand to others on campus. I am a proud mentor of two intelligent young ladies. I am truly grateful that UMLP welcomed me as one of their leaders. I wish you much luck this year and I leave you with words of wisdom: "It's easy to break a chopstick, but they become unbreakable when we put all of them together"
APRIL 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 UMLP Mentorship Workshop (3PM-5PM) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Palm Sunday Spring Recess Begins Spring Recess No Classes Spring Recess No Classes Spring Recess No Classes Spring Recess No Classes Good Friday 16 Easter Sunday 17 Spring Recess No Classes 18 Spring Recess No Classes 19 Classes Resume 20 Classes follow a Monday Schedule 21 22 Earth Day 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 UMLP AIS Workshop (3PM-5PM) All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 My first college experience as a freshman in fall 2013 at Lehman College was with the Urban Male Leadership Program. Staff members such as Dwight Stephenson, David Tavarez and Nathaniel Gasque helped changed my life and easily transition from high School to college. With the mentorship of Nathaniel Gasque who helped me throughout my fours year at Lehman College, he helped me figure out my interest in my future career and was patient with me when I changed my mind on daily basis, for that I am thankful for the Urban Male Leadership Program for giving students a safe space to find out your purpose in college. The workshops and events offered by the program helped me learn new things but also meet new people. My advice for the future UMLP members is to take advantage of all of the opportunities and services offered by the Urban Male Leadership Program, but at the same time give back to the program by volunteering and being active within the program. It is thanks to the Urban Male that I have such a drive in my academic studies and I will take what learned from the urban with me for the rest of my life. Thierno Diallo Earth Science Major Class of 2017 UMLP Inducted 2014 Candace Nepal Accounting Major Class of 2017 UMLP Inducted 2014 When I first entered the Urban Male Leadership Program, I initially thought it would be like a class or any other program; then I went to the retreat and my perspective changed about the program and about myself as a leader. It has come to the end of my college career, I reflect on all that I have gained from the lifelong friends I made here at Lehman, to the skills that will take me into the work force. My one advice to those who are reading this, get involved! Open yourself up to different programs and clubs that will help develop a better you because you never know what it may lead you to. The Urban Male Leadership Program is one of the many programs here that I participated in and although my major was different from everyone else, the people I met through this program are people I would never forget and that is something that can never be replaced.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 REHEARSAL UMLP Induction and Awards Ceremony MAY 2017 2 3 REHEARSAL UMLP Induction and Awards Ceremony 4 5 6 7 8 REHEARSAL UMLP Induction and Awards Ceremony 9 UMLP ANNUAL INDUCTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY (6PM 9PM) 10 11 12 13 14 Mother s Day 15 16 17 Last Day of Classes 18 19 Final Exams 20 Final Exams 21 Final Exams 22 Final Exams 23 Final Exams 24 Final Exams 25 Final Exams 26 Emergency Make-up Day for Final Exams 27 28 29 Memorial Day College Closed 30 31 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 Transitioning from high school to Lehman College was easier because of the support I received from the Urban Male Leadership Program, from the one-on-one sessions I had with my mentor and staff, to the workshops on academics or social aspect of college or finance. These workshops have helped to better inform me with the knowledge I need to achieve while at Lehman. Whenever I need assistance with financial aid and tutoring or even maybe just pass by to say hi, I know that the Urban Male Leadership Program will be there for me and I know I will be there for them. There is only on person strong enough to stop you from living your dream and that person is you, nothing is impossible! Sucre Marmolejo Computer Science Major Class of 2019 UMLP Inducted 2016 SPOTLIGHT THE URBAN MALE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AIS ADVISEMENT BEGINS Tuesdays & Thursdays June-August 2017
JUNE 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Commencement 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Father s Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 UMLP Fall Finale 2016 December 2, 2016 (Left to Right): Cleveland E, Beckett, Jr., UMLP Assistant Director Jonathan Rivera, UMLP Mentee Erick Peguero, UMLP Peer Mentor Dinanga Ntumba, UMLP Peer Mentor Sheavonnie Wright, UMLP Mentee The UMLP Circle of Support Mentorship Program Links Lehman freshman, sophomore, and transfer students in one-on-one mentorship relationships with Lehman faculty, staff, and alumni. Research indicates that mentors can influence their mentee s development in several ways, including: Enhancing the mentee s ability to have positive relationships with their parents and their peers. Improving cognitive skills through meaningful conversations with mentors. As part of the UMLP Circle of Support Mentorship Program, I am able to have two amazing mentees; Nadia Baba and Jonathan Rivera. I, myself, have amazing mentors that have taught me how to love being a mentor and how to use my past experiences to teach my mentees to be successful. I love giving them advice on academics and life. A mentor should extend out there arms and help with any issue their mentee may have. The mentorship program is one of the reasons I truly love the Urban Male Leadership Program and I can't wait to see my mentees grow in the program and be amazing leaders in the Lehman College community. -Erick Peguero, UMLP Inducted 2016, Class of 2018 During the first few weeks of the 2016 fall semester, I was a little shy evolving into the college life, but with the help of the Urban Male Leadership Program I was able to adjust to my new life here at Lehman College. I owe my academic performances to the UMLP, for all their support and advice they have given me throughout the semester. I thank my mentor Erick Peguero, for all the advice and encouragement he has given me, in order to succeed at Lehman College. With the help of the UMLP and previous UMLP Inductees I was able to get the support I needed to succeed at Lehman College. To me the UMLP are not just my friends, but another family who I can always count on for support. -Jonathan Rivera, UMLP 2017 Inductee Candidate, Class of 2019
JULY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Looking Back 2016 UMLP Fall Finale 1 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Peer Mentoring Training 12 Peer Mentoring Training 13 Peer Mentoring Training 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 I wish to congratulate our Urban Male Leadership Program (UMLP) students for their academic success and personal development last semester. The Spring 2017 semester provides and excellent opportunity for UMLP students to utilize the myriad of academic intervention services, student mentorship pairings and leadership development training to advance both your course completion at Lehman College. On behalf of the UMLP, I strongly encourage you to attend and actively participate in UMLP workshops and activities, and to schedule an appointment with the AIS & Mentorship Coordinator. This interaction will enable you to develop an individual academic progress plan for the upcoming and future semesters. Through continuous engagement with the UMLP, dedicated students are identified and selected to become inducted UMLP members and three day "Leaders of Tomorrow" Retreat participants. Cleveland E. Beckett, Jr. Assistant Director Urban Male Leadership Program This year commemorates the 10th year anniversary of the UMLP, and we are poised to enhance existing student supportive services for our UMLP participants. The UMLP hosted an Awards & Scholarship Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, February 25, 2017, with the goal of providing scholarships for promising and needs based UMLP students, to matriculate through Lehman College, or consider pursuing advanced professional and graduate school studies. Best wishes regarding your continued academic growth this semester, and please contact the UMLP Office at (718) 960-8801, on student supportive services and upcoming program activities and events. Eighth Annual CUNitY Educational Summit 2016 From Academic to Career Success: Students Dreams, Plans, and Actions Keynote Speaker William T. Rolack, Sr. Senior Director of Workforce Strategy, Diversity and Strategic Alliances for Major League Baseball with Michael A. Deas, UMLP Director.
AUGUST 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT New Student Orientation: Dates to be Announced 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Peer Mentoring Training 16 Peer Mentoring Training 17 Peer Mentoring Training 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 All program locations and times found at rear of calendar.
JANUARY 1 New Year s Day College Closed 2 College Closed CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10 10am 1pm Transfer and Freshman Student Orientation Music Building Faculty Dining Room 11 10am 1pm New Student Registration Music Building Faculty Dining Room 12 10am 1pm Freshman Orientation Music Building Faculty Dining Room 25 10am-1pm Transfer Orientation Music Building Faculty Dining Room 30 Spring 2017 Classes Begin FEBRUARY 1 3pm 5pm UMLP Spring 2017 Welcome Reception Music Building Faculty Dining Room 8 3pm 5pm UMLP Mentorship Workshop Facilitator: David Tavarez-AIS/Mentorship Workshop Carman Hall Room B39 5 Last day to drop with 75% tuition refund 12 Last day to drop with 50% tuition refund 13 Lincoln s Birthday College Closed 15 UMLP Black History Month Reflecting on the Past to Strengthen Our Future Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Helen D. Foster, Commissioner, New York State Division of Human Rights 15 Classes follow a Monday schedule 19 Last day to drop with 25% tuition refund 20 President s Day College Closed 20 Graduation Application Period (February 20, 2017 to March 20, 2017 for June 2017 begins 22 3pm 5pm UMLP Black History Month Film and Discussion Facilitator: David Tavarez-AIS/Mentorship Workshop 25 UMLP Inaugural Awards & Scholarship Brunch 10 Years & Beyond...Developing the Next Generation of Leaders 27 3pm 5pm Workshop: What s Next? Graduate and Professional Exam Preparation Facilitator: David Tavarez-AIS/Mentorship Workshop Music Building Carman Hall The Eastwood Manor Carman Hall Lovinger Theatre Room B39 Bronx, NY Room B39
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 8 3pm 5pm UMLP Mentorship Workshop Facilitator: David Tavarez, AIS/Mentorship Coordinator 12 Daylight Savings Begins 14 9am 3pm 9th Annual CUNitY Educational Summit- Self Empowerment Through Education: Achieving Academic & Career Success Keynote Speaker: Felipe Luciano, Two-time Emmy recipient and former WNBC-TV New York news anchor, poet, writer, activist and lecturer 19 Spring Begins 20 Deadline to Apply for June 2017 Graduation 22 3pm 5pm Workshop: Facilitator: David Tavarez AIS/Mentorship Coordinator 27 Graduation Application Period for the September 2017 class (March 27, 2017 to April 24, 2017) Carman Hall Lehman College Campus Carman Hall Room B39 Lovinger Theatre, East Dining Room, Faculty Dining Room Room B39
CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 4 Deadline to complete INC grades for Fall 2016 Semester 5 3pm 5pm UMLP Mentorship Workshop: Mentorship Challenge Facilitator: David Tavarez-AIS/Mentorship Coordinator 9 Palm Sunday 10 Spring Recess Begins No Classes 11 Spring Recess No Classes 12 Spring Recess No Classes 13 Spring Recess No Classes 14 Spring Recess No Classes 16 Easter Sunday 17 Spring Recess No Classes 18 Spring Recess No Classes 19 Classes Resume Deadline to withdraw with a grade of W 20 Classes follow a Monday Schedule 24 3pm 5pm Workshop Facilitator: David Tavarez AIS/Mentorship Coordinator 24 Deadline to Apply for September 2017 Graduation Carman Hall Carman Hall Room B39 Room B39
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 1 3pm-5pm UMLP Annual Induction & Awards Ceremony Rehearsal Carman Hall Room B39 3 3pm-5pm UMLP Annual Induction & Awards Ceremony Rehearsal Carman Hall Room B39 8 3pm-5pm UMLP Annual Induction & Awards Ceremony Rehearsal Carman Hall Room B39 9 6pm-9pm UMLP Annual Induction & Awards Ceremony Music Building Faculty Dining Room 14 Mother s Day 17 Last Day of Classes 19-25 Final Exams 26 Emergency Make-Up Day for Final Exams 29 Memorial Day-College Closed JUNE 1 Commencement Lehman College South Baseball Field 6 Old Gym Building Suite 302 8 Old Gym Building Suite 302 13 Old Gym Building Suite 302 15 Old Gym Building Suite 302 18 Father s Day 19 First Day of Summer 22 Old Gym Building Suite 302 27 Old Gym Building Suite 302 29 Old Gym Building Suite 302
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 4 Independence Day 6 Old Gym Building Suite 302 11-13 11am 1pm UMLP Peer Mentorship Training Old Gym Building Suite 302 18 Old Gym Building Suite 302 20 Old Gym Building Suite 302 25 Old Gym Building Suite 302 27 Old Gym Building Suite 302 TBD TBD Freshman Orientation Transfer Orientation AUGUST 1 Old Gym Building Suite 302 3 Old Gym Building Suite 302 8 Old Gym Building Suite 302 10 Old Gym Building Suite 302 15-16 11am 1pm UMLP Peer Mentorship Training Old Gym Building Suite 302 22 Old Gym Building Suite 302 24 Old Gym Building Suite 302 29 Old Gym Building Suite 302 TBD TBD Freshman Orientation Transfer Orientation
SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 February 15, 2017 black history month Dr. martin Luther king, jr. tribute Reflecting on the past to strengthen our future Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Helen D. Foster, Commissioner, New York State Division of Human Rights March 14, 2017 9th annual CUNitY educational summit Self empowerment through education: achieving academic and career success Keynote Speaker: Felipe Luciano, Two-time Emmy recipient and former WNBC-TV New York news anchor, poet, writer, activist and lecturer May 9, 2017 UMLP ANNUAL INDUCTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Bringing forth greatness - one student at a time. SAVE THE DATES SPRING 2017 The Urban Male Leadership Program is a collective of resources, focusing on the recruitment, retention, and graduation of college students. Students receive academic support, mentoring, and tutoring, while also participating in personal empowerment workshops, speaker series, peer study groups, alumni networking, leadership retreats, and discussion forums. We are dedicated to the success and progressive development of all Lehman students, with an emphasis on Black and Latino males. The program is open to all students and is committed to more than creating leaders; it is committed to changing lives. Contact: Lehman College Old Gym Building, Suite 302 Michael Deas, LMSW Director Tel: (718) 960-8802 E-mail: Michael.deas@lehman.cuny.edu Contact The Urban Male Leadership Program via e-mail at urban.male@lehman.cuny.edu