The Department of Music offers a 64-credit major in music leading to the BS degree. The undergraduate program offers a general program of study with emphasis on theory, musicianship, history, and performance within a liberal arts college curriculum. A minor in music (12 credits), and an enhanced minor in music (18 credits) are also offered, requiring any undergraduate music courses, except MSH 114, MSH 115, and MSH 245. Visit the Department.
Chemistry Dept
Professor Andrei Jitianu Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Study Corrosion Protection
June 5, 2014 2:33 pm Chemistry Dept, School of Natural and Social SciencesDr. Andrei Jitianu, a professor in Lehman College’s Chemistry department, was awarded a $605,000 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation last month. Dr. Jitianu, along with his colleague Dr. Lisa C. Klein from Rutgers University and Dr. Mario Aparicio at Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio, wrote the proposal.
Read More »GFP: Lighting Up Life: Nobel Laureate Dr. Martin Chalfie to Address Discovery of “Green Fluorescent Protein”
April 17, 2014 12:30 pm Chemistry Dept, Research, Science BuildingDr. Martin Chalfie’s co-discovery of green fluorescent protein (GFP) revolutionized the biological sciences and enabled scientists to look at the inner workings of living cells. GFP is used to tell where genes are turned on, where proteins are located within tissues, and how cell activities change over time.
Read More »Killing Cancer: Lehman Breakthrough Could Lead to Effective Gene Therapy
November 9, 2013 1:00 am Biological Sciences Dept, Chemistry Dept, School of Natural and Social Sciences, Science Building, Spotlight on ResearchResearchers at Lehman College have discovered a novel mechanism for killing cancer cells and are engaged in clinical trials for a variety of human tumors. It is a new generation of medication that could give doctors fresh alternatives in combining drug therapies with radiation or chemotherapy, while lessening side effects on the patient. The team [...]
Read More »From Molecules to Materials: Lehman Scientist Is New Board Member for International Sol-Gel Society
September 9, 2013 8:26 am Chemistry Dept, School of Natural and Social SciencesProfessor Andrei Jitianu has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Sol-Gel Society. In materials science, the sol-gel process is a method for producing solid materials from small molecules.
Read More »Science Hall: First CUNY Building to Achieve Top Green Building Rating
August 1, 2013 9:33 am Biological Sciences Dept, Chemistry Dept, Environmental, Geographic, and Geological Sciences Dept, President Fernández, Science Building, SustainabilityLehman’s new Science Hall earned a LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of only 67 in New York State and fewer than 1,200 worldwide.
Read More »Dr. Luis Echegoyen to Deliver the 33rd Annual Arthur Sweeny, Jr. Lecture on May 3rd
April 30, 2013 12:04 pm Chemistry Dept, School of Natural and Social SciencesProminent chemistry researcher and professor Dr. Luis Echegoyen of the University of Texas at El Paso will deliver Lehman’s 33nd annual Arthur Sweeny, Jr. Lecture on Friday, May 3, at 5:15 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building.
Read More »A New Season of Science at Lehman: Helping to Defeat Retinal Degenerative Diseases
September 28, 2012 12:55 pm Biological Sciences Dept, Chemistry Dept, Multimedia, School of Natural and Social Sciences, VideoLehman’s new $70 million science building will be dedicated on Friday, October 12, 2012, with a program that features tours, exhibits, and presentations.
Read More »Meet the Class of 2012: Biochemistry Major Doreen Aboagye
June 14, 2012 9:29 am Biological Sciences Dept, Chemistry Dept, School of Natural and Social Sciences, Student Awards, StudentsDoreen Aboagye describes her first visit to the Lehman campus four years ago as love at first sight. She came on a day in spring when the flowers were in full bloom, and the vibe at the College was electric with student activity.
Read More »Meet the Class of 2012: Student Athlete and Biochemistry Grad to Pursue Medical Career
June 7, 2012 1:25 pm Biological Sciences Dept, Chemistry Dept, Student AwardsBiochemistry graduate Racine Brown found just the right mix of things she felt passionate about when transferring to Lehman her sophomore year—a rigorous science curriculum and a wide variety of athletic programs.
Read More »Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry to Give Annual Arthur Sweeny Lecture May 4
April 30, 2012 3:33 pm Chemistry DeptNobel Prize winner Sir Harold Kroto, who is the Francis Eppes Professor of Chemistry at Florida State University, will deliver Lehman’s 32nd annual Sweeny Memorial Lecture on Friday, May 4, at 5:15 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building.
Read More »Lehman Student Wins Cullen Trust Travel Award
December 14, 2011 5:02 pm Chemistry Dept, Macaulay Honors CollegeRavnit Kaur-Bhatia (Class of 2013) has received a 2011 Cullen Trust for Higher Education Travel Award, which will allow her to travel in January to the Texas Medical Center in Houston for a two-day career development workshop and symposium on M.D./Ph.D. programs.
Read More »Spotlight on Research: Chemistry
December 2, 2011 4:10 pm Chemistry Dept, Faculty, Research, Spotlight on ResearchLehman Chemistry professors are helping to fight disease, spur green energy, and make electronics last longer.
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