Music, spoken word, and multimedia come together for the one-of-a-kind performance, Lyrics from Lockdown, by Bryonn Bain, on Thursday, January 25 for two special shows celebrating the inauguration of St. Francis College President Miguel Martinez-Saenz.
The performances begin the final three day stretch of events that conclude Saturday with the Presidential Installation Ceremony.
There will be two Lyrics from Lockdown performances, the first one at 11:00am is an abbreviated show. Seats are first-come first-seated. The second show at 6:00pm is a complete performance. There are limited tickets still available and can reserved atevents@sfc.edu.
Bain, a Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist and poet, was wrongfully imprisoned in a case of mistaken identity after attending Columbia University and Harvard Law. Now a prison activist, actor, author, educator, and currently a member of the faculty at UCLA, Bain returns to his hometown to deliver his groundbreaking one-man show that confronts America's unresolved conflicts regarding race. Please note, seats are very limited for these performances. Please contact for information on availability.
The final two events are the Inaugural Mass, which will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church on Friday, January 26 with The Most Reverend James Massa, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Brooklyn, as the principal celebrant and homilist.
Then Saturday, January 27, the Presidential Installation Ceremony for President Miguel Martinez-Saenz will be held with delegates representing colleges and universities from around the country taking part. The Mass and Installation are by invitation only.
Previous events included a Day of Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, an International Flag Day, and a student lunch marking President Martinez-Saenz's Cuban-American Heritage. (See full calendar of inaugural events)
A Cuban-American from Florida, Dr. Miguel Martinez-Saenz earned his Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of South Florida. He has more than 17 years of academic and leadership experience. President Martinez-Saenz is a Philosophy Professor with experience as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Otterbein University); Dean and Associate Provost for Student Success (St. Cloud State University); and Assistant Provost for the First-Year Experience and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs (Wittenberg University).
Dr. Martinez-Saenz comes to Brooklyn Heights with his wife Julie Holland and children Caterina and Joaquin. He is a rising academic leader with a dedication to student access, retention and success; supported by a keen understanding of the changing landscape of college education. (Learn more about President Miguel Martinez-Saenz)
"It is very easy for us to say things. It is much more challenging for us to be living examples of our values," said President Martinez-Saenz. "Endeavoring to live mindfully and humanely in a complex and ever-changing world, we should aspire to be living examples of mercy, compassion and hospitality."
More information at sfc.edu/inauguration.
Inaugural Events
Thursday, January 25 – Lyrics from Lockdown: Hip Hop & Spoken Word by Bryonn Bain
• 11:00am – Performance highlights (first come first-served)
• 6:00pm – Full performance – must reserve tickets via events@sfc.edu
Friday, January 26 - Inaugural Mass
• 3:00pm - St. Charles Borromeo Church
• By Invitation Only
Saturday, January 27 - Presidential Installation Ceremony
• 11:00am - St. Francis College, Founders Hall
• By Invitation Only
