Friday, February 3, 2023 | Vol. 6, No. 3 | |
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | |
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
Life has returned to our campus in joyous and generous ways. I am so happy for the opportunity to meet in person with our Student Government Association (SGA) leaders, faculty, and students to break bread in our newly reopened cafeteria. What a celebration of the first day of classes we had: Lunch was served to one and all from 12-3 p.m. courtesy of the Division of Administration and Finance. SVP Rodríguez-Chardavoyne and her wonderful staff were on hand. The place was resplendent with balloons, banners, and cupcakes decorated to honor the kickoff of our 55th anniversary of the establishment of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College as one of the CUNY sister schools. We recognize the wonderful men and women community leaders on whose shoulders we stand. Outstanding!
Enrollment has seen a resurgence and we are on our way to rebuilding life, education, and a strong student presence on campus. A special thank you to Vice President Yates, Associate Dean Sterling, Assistant Dean Gómez, and our excellent Student Development and Enrollment Management colleagues. As of February 1, 2023, these are our headcount and FTE numbers for Spring 2023 vs. Spring 2022:
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A very special thank you goes to Provost Wang, Dean Audant and Associate Dean Fabrizio, and our academic chairs for their generous engagement and thoughtful class schedules. As the semester proceeds, we appreciate the many initiatives each academic department will engage in to ensure effective teaching and learning and continued and successful student retention in our classes.
Under President Leaghton Ozoria, our SGA leadership has evidenced thoughtful engagement and academic excellence. I am so proud and so grateful for their generous support of classmates and the College.
I wish our dear Hostos family a productive and enjoyable semester.
Mil gracias y bendiciones, Daisy
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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A POEM TO WELCOME LESSONS LEARNED | |
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In the Lockdown
By Charles Simic
I might’ve gone crazy,
if not for Solitude,
That grand dame
Long accustomed to her fate.
And eager to console me
Down in the dumps
With stories of men and women
Throughout the ages
Who withdrew from the world
And endured years of seclusion
And dark nights of the soul
Before they found inner peace
In some hole in the wall
Mulling over someone’s advice:
“Go sit quietly and your room
Will teach you everything.”
From Salmagundi
Zapruder, Matthew, David Lehman, and Charles Simic. “In the Lockdown.” Poem. The Best American Poetry 2022, p. 131. New York, NY: Scribner Poetry, 2022.
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MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT LEAGHTON N. OZORIA | |
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I am proud of my school. I have noticed people and staff come together when a necessity comes about. The cafeteria reopened, and we have a perfect computer lab, and clean bathrooms (thanks to our custodial staff for that!). New classes are enriching us in this learning platform. Organizations are taken more seriously and seen as central to internal relationship building. We share responsibilities on issues of monetary assistance. Public safety helps us, and are deserving of praise for that. But most importantly, thank you, President, for letting us prove ourselves as a collective. Great work, SGA!
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Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos
Dear Students,
We hope you had a fantastic first week! Let’s get you familiar with the campus, Hostos resources, and much, much more! The beginning of the semester is the perfect time to learn about how to find what you need to navigate Hostos’ campus and website with ease.
Here are the Caiman Clues:
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Don't Know Where You’re Going? – Find your way around Hostos with the campus map.
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Need Help or Community Resources? – The staff at the One Stop Resource Center conduct free benefits screenings for Medicaid, food vouchers, housing, and public assistance. Additionally, students qualify for free and confidential counseling at the Hostos Counseling Center.
Don’t forget to check back in for next week’s Caiman Clues.
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MS. MACKENZIE SCOTT’S GIFT: PRESIDENT’S INITIATIVES | |
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Submitted by Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director
Dear Students and Colleagues,
It is my hope that your spring semester is off to a great start as you navigate new classes and schedules. Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Welcome Days at Hostos alongside my colleagues and enjoyed meeting many new and returning students. We felt the energy and enthusiasm among us as we helped students become acquainted with the campus and its available resources and encouraged them to partake in the special activities and giveaways offered. Hostos is truly a special place that makes all who study and work here feel at home. As I look toward the continued development of the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives, I am excited about the new initiatives we will be piloting, as well as the continued progress of the initiatives that were launched last year.
To kick off this semester, I want to inform you of upcoming application deadlines so that you can benefit from these amazing opportunities.
The Families United in Education Program (FUiE) invites all family members 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 [email protected].
The deadline to apply for spring enrollment in Families United in Education is March 31, 2023.
The Hostos Research Center’s 2023 ADELANTE Call for Proposals and Application is still open and the deadline has been extended to February 14, 2023.
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to faculty and staff seeking to develop ADELANTE (ADvancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, scieNces, Technology and Engineering) Project proposals to address research, need-based, and/or creative/transformative interventions in all disciplines including the Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The funding will support year-long research projects that also engage students as research assistants. If you have a new research project/intervention that you want to develop and that will enhance the learning experience for our students, do not miss this opportunity to submit your proposal.
Please click on the links below to access the 2023 ADELANTE Call for Proposals and Application. NEW application deadline is February 14, 2023.
ADELANTE 2023 Call for Proposals
ADELANTE Project Application Template
Submit ADELANTE Project Application (Use CUNY log-in to access)
For more information about the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives, please email or call Sofia Oviedo at [email protected] | Tel: 718-518-4309.
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Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know
Submitted by Executive Counsel and Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
CUNY Policy on Drugs and Alcohol
The City University of New York (CUNY) is committed to promoting all individuals' physical, intellectual, and social development. As such, CUNY seeks to prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which can adversely impact performance and threaten the health and safety of students, employees, their families, and the general public. CUNY complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol.
Read more here.
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | |
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Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
CUNY Citizenship Now! Become a Citizen!
This week’s update comes from New York City Councilmembers Diana Ayala and Rafael Salamanca.
Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala and Councilmember Rafael Salamanca are partnering with CUNY Citizenship Now for their Subway Series Citizenship Event on Saturday, February 4. The event will include experienced lawyers and immigration professionals to help with the application to become a US citizen. You must make an appointment to attend by calling 646-664-9400 or texting 929-334-3784. When you make your appointment, you will be told what paperwork you need to bring to the event. You will not be able to complete the application without the necessary paperwork.
The event will take place at PAL at the New South Bronx Center, 991 Longwood Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 4.
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OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | |
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Submitted by Dr. Silvia Reyes, Director of Special Programs and Student Engagement; and Dr. Althea Sterling, Associate Dean, Student Development and Enrollment Management
The First Year Experience Welcomes New Students
On Saturday, January 21 the First Year Experience Committee hosted the College’s first in-person post-pandemic New Student Orientation. A healthy turnout of approximately 120 new incoming students graced the campus, eager to start their first semester on the right foot. Students were welcomed by our Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Vice President of SDEM Dr. La Toro Yates, and SGA President Mr. Leaghton Ozoria. The new students were fully engaged in the information sessions and campus tour, and simply conversing with administrators and staff who were on site to share the wonderful resources Hostos has to offer.
During this same week, close to 100 students also enjoyed a series of virtual events such as Paying for College, Succeed@Hostos, Degree Works, CUNYfirst and Blackboard, and much more. These remote workshops aimed to equip students with the tools and knowledge to prepare them for a successful semester.
A virtual orientation on January 24, 2023, provided an additional opportunity for over 100 students to connect virtually with President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and representatives from our various campus resources.
Thanks to the First Year Experience Committee for planning and organizing these events and new student orientations. This would not have been possible without the commitment of the staff from the academic, administrative, and student development and enrollment management units, as well as the student leaders who participated. Thanks to Public Safety for their diligence in ensuring we had an incident-free event and for facilitating the taking of photo IDs. To the custodial staff, thank you for ensuring we had a well-kept building to host our new students.
Kudos to everyone for supporting and creating a welcoming experience for our students!
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Submitted by Sarah Brennan, co-chair Welcome Days, Assistant to Vice President and Provost; and Johanna Gómez, co-chair Welcome Days, Assistant Dean, Student Development and Enrollment Management
Welcome Days Offered Support and Guidance to New and Continuing Students
On the heels of the New Student Orientation provided by First Year Experience (FYE), Welcome Days launched on Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26. More than 50 volunteers from across the campus welcomed nearly 2,000 students by giving goodie bags, answering questions, and promoting campus engagement. Both Welcome Days were full of activities, including the opening of the cafeteria, raffles, prize giveaways, and pictures with the President. Students were encouraged to connect by visiting the SGA counter and Hostos Academic Learning Center to spin the wheel and win Hostos swag and gift cards.
The tagline of Welcome Days was “You’re Here!” The goal was to help students feel oriented to the college and be assured that the professional community is ready to support them by connecting them to campus services and resources.
We are grateful for the generous support from the Office of the President and the Office of the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance. Thank you to the Communications Office and the SDEM Design Office for collaborating on this project's branding and visual assets. Thank you to Buildings and Grounds for the unwavering and responsive support for our ongoing requests for help and assistance and Public Safety. Thank you to the Duplicating Office, which was responsive and helpful, and to the Center for Arts and Culture, which willingly helped with this initiative.
Finally, we are very proud and grateful to the campus leaders from offices, programs, and departments who took hours from their busy schedules to help assemble goodie bags and greet students in the building lobbies. We are proud to report that there were representatives from Accessibility Resource Center, ASAP, Athletics and Recreation, Behavioral and Social Sciences Department, Career Services, Children’s Center, College Discovery, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Counseling, CUNY EDGE, CUNY Start/Math Start, Dental Hygiene, English Department, Family Empowerment Planning, Financial Aid, Grants Office, Health & Wellness Services, Honors Program, Hostos Children’s Center, Information Technology, Physical Education unit, Registrar’s Office, School College Partnerships, Student Government Association, Student Leadership, Transfer Office, Office of Student Life, Office of the President, Office of SVP for Administration and Finance, Office of VP for Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Office of VP for Institutional Advancement, Office of VP and Provost for Academic Affairs, and Office of VP for Student Development and Enrollment Management.
We are so grateful for the time and commitment expressed by everyone. This would not have been possible without the tremendous collaboration across all college divisions.
The Welcome Days Committee included Director Jerry Rosa from Student Activities, Director Lisette Jourdain from the Hostos Academic Learning Center, Director Silvia Reyes from Special Projects and Student Engagement, and Designer Emily Tenzer-Santoro from Student Development and Enrollment Management.
Read more about the Welcome Days activities under BRAVO NEWS below.
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | |
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Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
College Discovery (CD) Updates
Special Programs Award Granted to Hostos Proposal
Congratulations to Maria Cano, Director of College Discovery, and Professor Yoel Rodríguez, CSPG Co-Chair and Faculty in the Natural Sciences Department, on having their proposal selected as part of CUNY’s Special Programs Funding Opportunity: “College Discovery and the Black Male Initiative — Together We Achieve More for STEM.” More to come!
CREAR Futuros Peer Mentoring Program
The Hispanic Federation is looking to partner with Hostos to implement the CREAR Futuros peer mentoring program for CD students. This partnership will create opportunities to support our students through Peer-Mentorship, leadership development, career mentorship, internship opportunities, and connection to social services. We will keep you posted!
Health & Wellness
CUNY has updated the COVID guidelines for the Spring 2023 semester and they can be viewed on Hostos’ Campus COVID-19 Plan and COVID-19 Readiness websites.
The important highlights include the following:
- Students who are new and/or returning to campus in the spring are required to be vaccinated. Student participation in on-campus activities will require proof of vaccination. Only medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.
- Booster shots are strongly encouraged but are not currently required.
- Face masks are not required on campus at this time. However, individuals are welcome to continue wearing masks.
- CUNY will continue to require individuals to comply with quarantine/isolation and clearance mandates. If you are experiencing COVID-related symptoms or if you have tested positive for COVID-19, you must contact the following individuals:
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Hostos Faculty and Staff must report symptoms and/or test-positive results to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety Marya Shuksta at [email protected] or [email protected].
- Students must report the same to Nurse Maria Vasquez at [email protected].
Additionally, effective February 1, 2023:
- CUNY will no longer require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test for visitors. A visitor to a University campus is defined as someone who is not a CUNY student, faculty, or staff member.
- CUNY will reduce Random Testing from 10% of the on-campus population to 5%. Participation in the random surveillance testing is mandatory, and failure to comply will result in the removal of the individual’s Cleared4 access pass to CUNY spaces.
- CUNY will no longer require gateway testing for student-athletes.
Financial Aid
Pell/SEOG Book Advance processes started on 1/17 for the Spring of 2023.
- A total of $879,736.14 has already been disbursed to 1707 students.
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
In an effort to streamline and enhance services to our students, ARC met with CUNY Central Information Technology to discuss assistive technology and how CUNY Central can collaborate in making Hostos a model for digital accessibility. We are looking forward to this collaboration.
ARC is currently recruiting students to participate in a day trip to Albany to meet with NYS legislators for Student Empowerment day on February 8, 2023. We have a bus leaving Hostos where Faculty, Students, and Staff will come together to advocate on behalf of the 10,000 students with disabilities in NY.
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.
Scholarships
TheDream.US National Scholarship
- TheDream.US National Scholarship is for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than a college education but cannot afford the cost. You may be eligible for the National Scholarship if you are undocumented and are enrolled in a community college or university.
- The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree at one of TheDream.US’ partner colleges.
You can renew the award each year so long as you meet the continuing eligibility criteria:
- Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2017, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS
- Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for the scholarship)
- Have significant unmet financial need
- Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) before Fall of 2023
- Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better
- Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024
- Are eligible for in-state tuition* at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College in your state)
Important Dates
November 1, 2022 – Application Opened
February 28, 2023 – Application Closes
Late April 2023 – TheDream.US Awardees Notified
For more information on TheDream.US National Scholarship, go here.
Hispanic Federation Undocumented Student Support Fund
The Hispanic Federation (HF) seeks to empower and advance the Hispanic community, support Hispanic families, and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment. Continuing its commitment to serve and support New York City’s young immigrant population, the Hispanic Federation is proud to provide funds to aid eligible undocumented students with tuition or grocery assistance through its Undocumented Student Support Fund. Read the eligibility criteria below:
- Enrolled in at least six credits
- Earned a degree from high school or obtained a GED
- Not eligible to apply for federal financial aid
- Falls within the 400% federal poverty guidelines
- Attend college in one of the 5 NYC boroughs
- Open to all undocumented students, regardless of country of birth
For more information or assistance with these and other scholarships, contact Marina Esquilin, scholarship coordinator, at 718-518-4166 or [email protected].
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POEMS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY | |
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Submitted by VP La Toro Yates
I am a Black Woman
by Mari Evans
I am a black woman
the music of my song
some sweet arpeggio of tears
is written in a minor key
and I can be heard humming in the night
Can be heard humming in the night
I saw my mate leap screaming to the sea
and I/with these hands/cupped the lifebreath
from my issue in the canebrake
I lost Nat’s swinging body in a rain of tears
and heard my son scream all the way from Anzio
for Peace he never knew….I learned Da Nang and Pork Chop Hill
in anguish
Now my nostrils know the gas and these trigger tire/d fingers
seek the softness in my warrior’s beard
I am a black woman tall as a cypress
strong beyond all definition still
defying place and time and circumstance
assailed
impervious
indestructible
Look on me and be renewed
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ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE | |
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Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
Hostos Café
A big thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who attended the Hostos Café reopening on the first day of classes. A La Carte became the food vendor at Bronx Community College (BCC) last year, and Hostos staff and several SGA students visited BCC last fall to sample A La Carte’s menu items. The Hostos group approved not only A La Carte’s food options but also their service. The company will be available for departmental catering needs. Additional information regarding those services will be distributed at a later date. Please note that the Hostos Café hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We hope you enjoy all their menus!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD) | |
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Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D.
CEWD’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Program is Back
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Program is a 200-hour course which prepares students to sit for the National Health Association’s Medical Billing and Coding exam. The healthcare industry needs trained individuals to enter nursing homes, private physician offices, community health organizations, insurance companies, and billing companies. CEWD’s updated curriculum is designed to meet the needs of employers. In addition, students can earn up to nine college credits when they enroll in the AAS degree program in Office Technology, Medical Manager Option, at Hostos.
CEWD is currently recruiting for its Spring 2023 cohort, which will run from February through July 2023. Email [email protected] to register now!
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Spread the Word
Please share information about CEWD’s current scholarships and no-cost training opportunities, which can be found by clicking here and selecting the scholarships & tuition assistance programs link in our online course catalog. For additional information, please encourage prospective students to sign up for one of CEWD’s upcoming Virtual Information Sessions by visiting https://tinyurl.com/HostosCEWD.
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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT | |
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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 year-end gift toward the Hostos Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships using this link.
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community
Hostos Welcomes Back Community for Spring 2023
Snow and wind could not hinder the school spirit on January 25 and 26 at Hostos Community College. Everyone on campus collectively celebrated the Welcome Days, a series of events designed to help new and returning students better acclimate to the mostly in-person schedule in Spring 2023.
Divisional leaders, faculty, and staff members put on welcoming stations across campus to offer guidance to hundreds of students, and give away goodie bags with snacks, itineraries, and brochures. Some events included live piano music by Hostos students at the A-Atrium on both days, and gift card raffles organized by the Student Government Association (SGA).
On Wednesday, January 25, the Division of Administration and Finance (ADM) launched the 55th anniversary of the College at the cafeteria reopening’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The much-anticipated event was attended by Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne, SGA President Leaghton Ozoria, the new food vendor’s Chairwoman and CEO Valerie Goldston, leadership from all divisions, and members of the community at large.
Read more here.
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Title: Black History Month | Removing Symbols of Oppression and Facilitating Healing
Date | Time: Monday, February 6, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
Location: B-501
Description: The murder of George Floyd served as a clarion call for the global community to reckon with oppressive monuments and the problematic histories they have come to represent. The world saw all professions incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their practices. The heritage preservation community is no different. Traditionally maligned as out of touch with current issues and blocking progress, how can this profession be relevant and be a means to facilitate healing from trauma? Professor Cequyna Moore, Program Director of the World Heritage Monuments Toolkit Project, will discuss efforts in the United States and the world to bridge monuments and discussions and actions to facilitate racial, social, and economic justice. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Title: First Lecture of Spring 2023 Social Sciences Speaker Series
Date | Time: Monday, February 6, 2023 | 4:00 p.m.
Location: B-501
Description: The Social Sciences Speaker Series was established out of the Social Sciences Unit of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department in Spring 2014. For the first time, the series will host three events that feature scholars of global authoritarianism, fascism, and economic inequality. The first lecturer is Dr. Federico Finchelstein, a Professor of History at the New School for Social Research and author of seven books on fascism. His books have been translated into seven languages.
Title: Celebrating Distinguished Dominican Leaders and Student Scholars
Date | Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | 3 p.m.
Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Title: Black History Month | Black at Hostos 2023 Town Hall Series: Spring Semester Theme “We're on the Battlefield: Black Resistance in the Courts, in the Workplace, and In the Classroom”
Date | Time: Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom (link coming soon)
Description: Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate Magazine, tackles the Supreme Court's relentless battle against racial progress. Join us as we prepare for the awaited Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and the Voting Rights Act that should be announced late this spring/early summer.
Title: All-College Meeting
Date | Time: Wednesday, February 9, 2023 | 3:30 p.m.
Location: SMPR
Hosted by: Office of the President
Title: Panel: A Legacy of Advocacy: Dominican Women and the Struggle for Representation
Date | Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Title: Black History Month | A Conversation with Black Studies Alumni
Date | Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
Location: B-501
Description: Black Studies Alumni will present on how Black Studies courses at Hostos informed their present academic trajectories and careers. This activity will also feature a mixer component to facilitate one-on-one conversations between current Hostos and Black Studies students and alumni. Light food and refreshments will be served. Moderated by Professor Anamaría Flores, Black Studies, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
Title: Untold Narratives – A Seductive Echo
Date | Time: Open until February 22, 2023 (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri | 12 - 6 p.m.)
Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Brief description: An exciting new exhibition featuring artists that contend with the limits and potentials of language manifested in misinterpretation, abstraction, and slippages. Their works reveal distorted and fragmented expressions of the self as mediated by popular culture, new technologies, experiences of isolation, and displacement.
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: 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: TBD
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Published on Fridays at 9 a.m.
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