Friday, February 24, 2023 | Vol. 6, No. 6

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

It is a joy to write these few words to share the good news that we have received an earmark grant for $1 million to support the transfer of our students by means of 2 + 2 agreement with Columbia University for Public Health, City College of New York for Engineering and Queens College for Arts Administration. Please see the CUNY announcement here.

This past week as part of a number of budget advocacy meetings, it was good to have Councilmember Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the Higher Education Committee for the City Council, visit the College. The Councilmember, a father of young children and a former teacher, visited our Children’s Center. He read not one but two books at the request of the children—great fun was had by all!

In this Semanario, you will find detailed information about enrollments this spring both from Provost Wang and VP Yates. I am left to say, “gracias,” the All Hands-on-Deck/Manos a la Obra approach has produced very encouraging results. Let us then redouble our efforts on retention by means of effective teaching, learning, advisement, and support activities.

Thank you for your continued support and please do join a number of activities and conversations around diversity and student success taking place on our campus.  

Mil gracias y bendiciones, 

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President



POEM

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT LEAGHTON N. OZORIA

How is school treating you? Very well, I hope. Is your schedule comfortable? I’d love for you to have enough time to come to our events at Hostos; to be together for each other. Don’t be afraid of what scares you. A scare is just a momentary mishap, and we can manage it together because that’s my job, to help you in any way possible. I invite you to drop the “s” in that “scare” and you will see what we do for you here: we care, and we are on your side. 



CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

Hello Students, 

This week, there are plenty of fun activities, from dancing and crocheting to storytelling! But don’t forget to plan for your future. Learn about the upcoming Majors Fair, applying for graduation, and how to prepare for the workforce during the semester recess.  

Save the Date! Majors Fair on March 8 and March 9 – Speak with faculty members and advisors to learn more about academic and career options at Hostos and successfully navigate your majors and make informed career choices. On-campus date: March 8th, 1 - 3 p.m. Virtual date: March 9, 5 - 7 p.m..

Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Graduates – Are you excited to attend the 2023 Commencement Ceremony? Apply for Graduation to receive your Hostos Diploma (If the link is not visible in your student account, email graduationaudits@hostos.cuny.edu). Make sure to sign up to receive Graduation 2023 Updates and order your cap and gown.   

On-Campus Activities – Crotchet your cares away on Thursdays 3 - 4 p.m. at the A-Atrium table. The Lorenz Dance Studio hosts a Salsa class from 2 - 3 p.m., Dance studio (C-152) every Wednesday. You can also tell your story during the Engaged Storytelling Salon: "Home is Where the Story is" on February 22, 4 - 5 p.m.. Register here. 

CUNY Career Launch – Collaborate with other CUNY students, gain leadership skills, and add valuable experience to your resume! Summer internship opportunities for college students in the field of social change, community improvement, government, and grassroots organizing. The deadline to apply is February 28 for community vendors and March 13 for College and Career Bridge programs.  



MS. MACKENZIE SCOTT’S GIFT: PRESIDENT’S INITIATIVES

Submitted by Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director  

Dear Students and Colleagues,

I am delighted to share great news regarding the development of the space that will house the Hostos Research Center (HRC), one of the key programs established through the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives. The Hostos Research Center is located in the C-Building lobby (C-130) in the space that formerly housed the Bookstore and is right next to the Hostos Main Theater. The long-awaited furniture for the new space was recently delivered, installed, and it transformed the space into a welcoming environment that is designed to support research development, faculty-student mentorship, and serve as a venue for hosting research presentations and learning opportunities for the Hostos community.

Over the past several months, I have been collaborating with Professor Yoel Rodríguez, Chair of the Hostos Research Center, planning the design and different uses of the space with the guidance and support of our campus facilities and IT team including Elizabeth Friedman, Jairo Lema, and Michael Nakano, along with the vendors that are providing the equipment, furniture, and signage. Developing this new space has been and continues to be a team effort, and it is wonderful to see the results of our planning efforts. I am extremely grateful to my colleagues for extending their vision and support.

The space is designed to be flexible in order to promote faculty and student engagement on research projects, faculty and student mentoring, and can be configured for conference-style presentations where we can set up chairs for a small audience and have our faculty and staff present findings on their latest research projects. We can also transform the space to present capacity-building and professional development opportunities for our faculty, students, and staff. I will also be moving to the office that is on the second floor of the space, which will give me the opportunity to engage with faculty and students, learn about their research in more depth, and identify areas where I can be of support. I look forward to welcoming you to the space once I am settled in, and we will invite the Hostos community to the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hostos Research Center, an auspicious moment in our College’s history.

Recurring Announcement

The Families United in Education Program (FUiE) is inviting all family members that are currently enrolled at Hostos to join our spring semester cohort. FUiE is designed to support and encourage family members, including siblings, cousins, spouses/legal partners, and parent/adult child, who are enrolled in degree programs to make satisfactory progress toward degree completion. The program offers monthly mentoring, educational workshops, access to social support, and cultural engagement experiences. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this program, please contact Ms. Christeen Francis, in the Health and Wellness Office, at chfrancis@hostos.cuny.edu. 

Deadline to apply for spring enrollment in Families United in Education is March 31, 2023.

For more information about the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives, please email or call Sofia Oviedo at soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu | Tel: 718-518-4309.



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Governor Kathy Hochul Wants Your Survey Input

Governor Hochul’s Office has issued an online survey for New Yorkers to tell her what issues matter most. Choose from options including the economy, housing, student debt, broadband access, childcare, voting rights, education, and more. You will also be able to receive updates from the Governor’s Office on the issues you select.

It’s always a good idea to let your elected officials know what issues you pay attention to and care about the most. This survey is a quick and easy way to engage in civic participation!



NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Submitted by David Primak, Registrar

Enrollment Report

Hostos census enrollment for the Spring 2023 term reflects 4,809 students as compared to 4,457 for Spring 2022. This represents a 7.3% increase primarily attributable to an increased headcount in transfer and continuing students. We also saw positive trends in first-time freshmen and readmits. Other positive indicators show an increase in the number of degree-seeking students for Spring 2023 compared to Spring 2022. These data points are a positive sign for our future enrollment and have reversed three consecutive years of declining enrollment.



Submitted by Shiang-Kwei Wang, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Strategies to Retain Students

We are excited that our Spring 2023 enrollment has increased. It is equally important to work together to retain the students and support them in achieving their academic goals.

I want to share with you the strategies that the Office of Academic Affairs plans to adopt, working with faculty and the SDEM division, to retain students:

• Succeed@Hostos: We plan to roll out the Mid-Term Alert campaign once again in mid-March. With the faculty's help in identifying high-risk students, we will be able to provide targeted support to those who may be struggling academically and connect them with the relevant student support services for help.
• Faculty/Coach Liaison: The collaboration between faculty and coach liaison could ensure that we have a holistic approach to guiding students.
• Professional Development: Improving teaching and learning is a crucial part of our retention efforts. The Center for Teaching and Learning will continue to provide professional development opportunities for faculty members.
• Building Community: Many departments and offices have been offering events and activities to help students connect with each other and build a sense of belonging. This Spring semester we will have the first Student Symposium to provide students with the opportunity to present their work and expand their portfolios with faculty mentors’ guidance. Please reach out to Dean Andrea Fabrizio (afabrizio@hostos.cuny.edu) if you have any questions about the Student Symposium.
• Pathways: Establishing clear pathways for our students is essential to ensuring their success. Career Services has been working with academic programs to create clear and well-defined academic and career pathways that will help our students navigate their future.

I hope you will support these initiatives and work with us to ensure the success of our students. Together, we can make a significant impact on our students and help them achieve their academic goals.



Submitted by Dr. Silvia Reyes, Director of Special Projects & Student Engagement; and Dr. Tram Nguyen, Director of Writing Center and Associate Professor, English Department

Math and Writing Supplemental Instruction Peer Leaders and Faculty Come Together to Share Best Practices 

Supplemental Instruction (SI) at Hostos was first implemented in math courses in 2012 to connect students with peers who would help them develop study skills and learning techniques through weekly study groups in order to successfully pass their courses. Since then, SI has gone through a series of iterations and has been expanded to a variety of courses across disciplines, including writing in 2015. In its current iteration, SI at Hostos supports both math and writing co-requisite courses to help students get out of remediation faster.

As SI has proven to be an effective learning support model that helps build community and a sense of belonging for all involved, Drs. Reyes and Nguyen spearheaded Hostos's first joint SI professional development event on February 3, 2023. Bringing together math and writing peer leaders, as well as faculty, to exchange ideas about the different ways in which SI leaders and faculty collaborate to create a welcoming environment for students provided a great opportunity for everyone to learn from each other.

Over twenty SI peer leaders, as well as faculty, participated in dialogue and activities to build trust, listening and communication strategies, and motivation. English and Math peer leaders shared strategies for leading review sessions, mediating between students and professors, and nurturing persistence and study skills in students. We thank everyone who attended and who encouraged us to pursue future collaborations!

Submitted by Ms. Sara Rodberg, ASAP Advisor

Advisors Help Students Stay on Track after Faculty Raised Attendance Concerns in Succeed@Hostos

I’m happy to share that the Early Alert / Succeed@Hostos Progress Survey helped me connect with 27 students about attendance concerns this month. I emailed students to let them know that an attendance concern had been raised, and I asked them if they were okay. Many of them responded to let me know that they were okay but managing scheduling adjustments due to work and family responsibilities, and others notified me that they had been in class and were glad to be notified so they could check in with their professors about the attendance record. In one case, a student shared with me that both their parents are experiencing chronic illnesses, and being their caretaker while being in school was proving to be extra challenging. We talked through some strategies, and by the end of the week, the student was able to secure a home health attendant to care for the student’s loved ones while the student was in class. Thank you to all who raised a flag—that helps us address student challenges and builds a sense of interconnectedness with the campus!

The Office of Academic Affairs and Succeed@Hostos Teams express our sincerest gratitude to all instructors and advisors who participated in the Early Alert progress survey. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and help them achieve their academic goals. A Mid-Term Alert Progress Survey will be opened toward the middle of March 2023. More information will be released soon.



STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Enrollment Update

The Spring 2023 enrollment cycle has ended with improved enrollment (approximately 7.3% overall and 15.1% FTEs). As expressed by the Provost, SDEM, in partnership with OAA, is creating opportunities to re-imagine multiple areas/processes impacting enrollment. The goal is to help shift enrollment back to pre-pandemic levels with initiatives that can help yield positive results. Efforts to influence the Fall 2023 enrollment are already in progress, a few are listed below:

• Allied Health Nursing Admission pilot program: In Spring 2023, the nursing application was revised. Students applying for the Nursing program were admitted to Hostos under a Liberal Arts AA degree pathway. The changes were communicated to the student by OAA.
• The Onboarding process was revamped for the Spring 2023 enrollment cycle, with enrollment sessions being separate from student orientation. Once a student is enrolled, they take part in the various events the college offers to orient and welcome them to the new semester (i.e. FYE Orientation, Weeks of Welcome).
• SEM (Strategic Enrollment Management) Plan: The SEM framework was submitted for review and feedback. SDEM leadership will be working with consultant Anna Pond on the SEM draft to submit to the President by March/April. 

SDEM recognizes that our ongoing services, updated policies, and new initiatives can help shape students’ priorities and experiences here at Hostos, increasing enrollment and retention. Let’s continue this momentum and work together to offer superior student-centric services as we prepare for the next enrollment cycle.

Admissions

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment created a series of 12 Campus Tour Group sessions for spring 2023. These sessions are available for registration on the Admissions and Recruitment website.

On the other hand, the week of February 13, 2023, marked the kick-off week of our spring recruitment cycle. While the outreach calendar continues to grow, we have already solidified 60 activities for the spring semester. These activities include high school fairs, general college fairs, personal visits, information sessions, and campus tours. In addition, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment is collaborating with the Office of the Bronx Borough President to participate in the 2023 Educational College Fair on Saturday, March 11, at Lehman College. We have confirmed support from the Office of Financial Aid, ASAP, College Discovery, and CEWD.

Scholarships

Great News! The scholarship Office has assisted 49 students to submit applications to The Hispanic Federation: Undocumented Student Support Fund, which provides support funds to help eligible undocumented students. To date, there has been $24,500 in tuition and food aid to students without immigration status. Congratulations to our students, and thank you to our colleagues at the Hispanic Federation!

Student Success Coaching Unit (SSCU)

The Student Success Coaching Unit (SSCU) is in the planning stages to offer advisement enrichment activities for students, including classroom visits and sessions to explore majors. More information to come!

Office of Transfer Services

The Office of Transfer Services will be hosting weekly events this semester to assist you with the process:

Transfer Talks

Join us and receive assistance with your CUNY Transfer Applications

• Every Tuesday in C-512, from 12 - 1 p.m.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Come in and meet with a member of the Transfer Services Staff and get assistance with your questions

• Every Wednesday in D-101-A, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday Transfer Tabling

Come and ask your Transfer questions

• Every Thursday in the A-Atrium, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Additional Events

Mark your calendars for the following events (some locations, times, and links pending):

• February 28 – CUNY Application Workshop, 12 - 1 p.m., C-512
• March 14 – HBCU Transfer Summit

CUNY-wide Transfer Town Halls

Please consider attending the following CUNY Central virtual town halls to discuss how to enhance the transfer experience between colleges:

Faculty and Staff Town Hall

Date | Time: February 28, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Zoom link: https://cuny.zoom.us/j/86534843887

Phone-in option: 1-646-931-3860; Webinar ID: 865 3484 3887

Student-focused Town Hall

Date | Time: March 2, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Zoom link: https://cuny.zoom.us/j/86534843887

Phone-in option: 1-646-558-8656; Webinar ID: 835 6684 4198

POEMS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Mother to Son

By Langston Hughes

Well, son, I'll tell you:

Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

It's had tacks in it,

And splinters,

And boards torn up,

And places with no carpet on the floor-

Bare.

But all the time

I'se been a-climbin' on,

And reachin' landin's,

And turnin' corners,

And sometimes goin' in the dark

Where there ain't been no light.

So, boy, don't you turn back.

Don't you set down on the steps.

'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.

Don't you fall now-

For I'se still goin', honey,

I'se still climbin',

And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.



ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

College Catering Policy and Business Procedure for Catering/Food Orders

When the Hostos Café reopened in January with A La Carte Menu Services, Inc. as its new food service provider, the Office of Procurement had informed the community that A La Carte would also be the exclusive catering provider for the college and would be providing additional details as to the catering services.

The Office of Procurement is pleased to share the new Catering Policy and the CUNYfirst Business Procedure for Processing Catering/Food Orders. The goal of the Catering Policy is to achieve the maximum value from the use of institutional funds for food orders. The college can take advantage of lower food costs by using A La Carte’s volume purchase agreements, using their staff who are trained and already on the schedule, and using the college’s own equipment. Related costs associated with catering events, such as clean-up, are already included in the pricing structure of food provided by A La Carte. The Catering Policy also provides a useful Funds Expense Matrix, which shows various expense categories (events) and the type of college funds (Tax Levy, Auxiliary, Foundation, non-Tax Levy) that can be used towards those categories.

The CUNYfirst Business Procedure for Processing Catering/Food Orders details the criteria and the steps for placing catering orders. The document emphasizes the importance of (a) submitting a CUNYfirst Requisition with the required forms and (b) supporting documentation and receiving a valid Purchase Order from the Procurement Office before placing an order with A La Carte. Users will also find resource links and helpful tips to assist them in successfully placing catering orders.

These two documents will be distributed to staff who are responsible for submitting requisitions as well as be made available for the community to view on the Office of Procurement and Hostos Café web pages.



CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D.

CEWD’s History of Latin Music & Jazz Seminar Begins February 25 and Runs Every Saturday

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s (CEWD) History of Latin Music & Jazz Seminar will begin on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This will be our 18th cohort. To date, 450 students have enrolled in the program. In Fall 2020, we made the seminar available via Zoom on Saturday mornings. As a result, participants attended from all over the country and the world. Participants joined from Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Peru, Columbia, and Chile. Students were able to interact with special guests, including Tito Puente Jr., Melody Capote, Joe Conzo Jr., Debbie Mercado and Brother Ralph Mercado Jr., Jim Byers, Eguie Castrillo, and Johnny “Dandy” Rodríguez.

This free seminar is taught by Joe Conzo Sr., a noted music historian, producer, and author of Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente. During the seminar, participants will learn about the impact of Latin music pioneers and artists and how this musical genre has evolved since the 1930s. Special guests are periodically invited to speak with students. The seminar will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (EST) via Zoom on Saturdays (see meeting dates below). This program is free and open to the public. To register, please check here.

Dates are February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 15, and April 22. 

Spring 2023 Catalog now Available

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s (CEWD) Spring 2023 catalog is now available online. To view it, please click here.

Virtual Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s Spring 2023 program offerings, please attend one of the following upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:

• Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m.

To register for a Virtual Information Session, visit https://tinryurl.com/HostosCEWD.



INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

The Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships



The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to announce the Hostos Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships. The intended fund gives alumni a way to honor the impact of their Hostos degree by providing empowering support to current students who want to further their academic careers at a four-year institution. If you’re an alum, consider making a gift toward the Hostos Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships using this link.

Save the Date for the 55th Anniversary Gala

The Hostos Community College Foundation will host the College’s 55th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, April 26, at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. The event will be emceed by six-time Emmy Award-winner Monica Morales, host of “Monica Makes it Happen” on PIX11.

Ms. Morales uses her show to draw attention to and support pressing community needs, such as inadequate housing, food insecurity, education, and healthcare inequality. We are pleased to have an emcee who represents the issues that matter to this community with passion and grace; she is sure to capture the spirit of Hostos for this anniversary celebration.

For further details or to secure tickets and sponsorships, please visit the website: www.HostosBenefit.com.



BRAVO NEWS

Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community

Gerstner Philanthropies Pledges $83,000 for Helping Hands Grants

The Hostos Community College Foundation secured $83,000 from the Gerstner Philanthropy Helping Hands program, which provides one-time assistance to help individuals overcome financial setbacks. This emergency grant program will be administered by the One Stop office, and further details and applications will be available soon. The Foundation extends its gratitude to Gerstner for bringing this impactful program to our students.

Hostos Caimans Win CUNY AC Women’s Basketball Championship Sixth Year in a Row

The Hostos Caimans defeated BMCC last week to secure the CUNYAC/Healthfirst Community College Women’s Basketball Championship for the sixth consecutive year. A nationally-ranked team, Hostos Caimans shut down their opponent, 71-44 at the game which took place at Kingsborough Community College. Our student, Savannah Williams, received the Most Valuable Player recognition for the entire championship. We are proud of our Caimans! Read more about it here. 



HOSTOS FOR EVERYONE

Free Services for the Community 

Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public

For more information and scheduling, call 718-319-7943.

Note: The clinic does not provide restorative dental work such as fillings, implants, etc.

The appointment schedule, as follows, will resume January 25, 2023:

Mondays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility

500 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10451

B-Building 

The Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility at Hostos Community College is a teaching unit that provides high-quality dental care, primarily cleanings and dental x-rays to the community, while adhering to the most current sterilization techniques. Several appointments will be needed and each may last three hours at a time.

Title: Black History Month | West African Dance Workshop

Date | Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. 

Location: C-152, Dance Studio

Description: Maguette Camara is a recognized West African choreographer, musician, and instructor. He began his career with the Ballet Bougarabou Dance Company and his extensive experiences with this company allowed him to perform and present workshops in Morocco, Canada, Senegal, and the United States, earning him the privileged opportunity to perform as the representative of Senegal in the festival of De Jeunes Createurs. Mr. Camara has performed in diverse venues and events such as the Lincoln Center Outdoor Concert Series, the Guggenheim Museum, the Rolling Stones World Tour, Epcot Center Disney World, the World Trade Center Jazz Festival among others. Mr. Camara currently serves as the Artistic Director of Manekadang-Dance and Drum and teaches regularly at the Alvin Ailey School and Extension. This dance workshop will celebrate the dance forms of West Africa and get you moving!

Title: Orchestra of St. Luke’s – Viajes y Raíces (Journeys and Origins)

Date | Time: Thursday, March 2 | 7:00 p.m.

Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos

Description: Paying homage to a wide variety of traditions, the concert program includes a series of string quartets, illuminating how each composer reflects on their own origins and explorations through their distinct musical language. Free admission. Register here. 

Title: School of American Ballet (SAB) – The Beauty of Ballet

Date | Time: Sunday, March 5 | 2 p.m.

Location: Repertory Theatre

Description: This FREE program is led by SAB faculty member Katrina Killian and features advanced SAB students. Audiences are offered a sneak-peek on how students train to become professional dancers. The program includes excerpts from famous ballets, including “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty,”  performed in costume to live music. This wonderful introduction to the art of ballet is recommended for young children and families. Free admission. Register here.

Title: Liberation Arts Collective – Video Mixtape Vol. 1, Art of the Possible

Date | Time: Wednesday, March 8 | 7 p.m.

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Liberation Arts Collective, headed by the wife-and-husband dynamic duo of Arlene Chico-Lugo and Eric Aviles, bring us an assortment of filmed comedy sketches that will make you laugh, cry, and yell out for JUSTICE!! Their work reflects on the pandemic, injustice, creating art as a couple, sustainable love & joy, and even an imaginary boxing match between the USA and Puerto Rico! The dynamic artistic duo will be present and will hold a Q&A and talkback following the film’s screening. Free admission. Register here.

Title: Tek Weh Yuhself

Dates | Times: Friday, March 10 | 7 p.m. AND Saturday, March 11 | 7 p.m.

Location: Main Theater

Description: The world premiere of this romantic comedy, written by Devon Morgan and produced by Having Purpose Entertainment, will be presented at the Hostos Main Theater. This performance is made possible by the Family Empowerment Program, Family Empowerment Club, the Hostos Office of Alumni Relations, and a grant from Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives. Get tickets here. Discounted price options are available for students and alumni.

Title: Strategic Plan Open Forum for Students

Date | Time: Tuesday, March 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Location: C-391

Title: Strategic Plan Open Forum for Faculty/Staff

Date | Time: Tuesday, March 28 | 3 - 5 p.m.

Location: Savoy Multi-Purpose Room

Title: Virtual Strategic Plan Open Forum for All

Date | Time: Thursday, March 30 | 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 

Location: Zoom (link coming soon)

Title: 2023 Hostos Community College Foundation 55th Anniversary Gala

Date | Time: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (Time: TBD)

Location: Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle



Title: "The Racialized Politics of Education in 2023" featuring CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Institutional Affairs, Strategic Advancement and Special Counsel Glenda Grace

Date | Time: Monday, May 8 | 11 a.m.

Location: Savoy Multi-Purpose Room



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