Friday, January 26, 2024 | Vol. 8, No. 1 | |
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | |
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
Yesterday was our first day of classes. Excitement and joy in the new semester are palpable. I reflect on the multiple conversations I have regularly with faculty and students about big and small acts of support shown by our Hostos family, but also about engagement in their own lives and work.
As I walked the campus this week, it became clear that something wonderful was about to happen as we prepared for another semester of academic and student engagement. A very special thank you to all who have been involved in the registration process. Our colleagues in SDEM, OAA, and ADM have worked hard to support student registration and financial aid. At this time, colleagues are projecting about a 5% growth in enrollment. Late start semester courses, for which registration began yesterday, will help with enrollment as well. Provost Wang and Department Chairs have done generous work together this year to ensure responsible, caring scheduling in support of our students and colleagues. Bravi!
It was my pleasure to bring welcoming remarks at the FYE Orientation last Saturday. There were nearly 200 very inquisitive and engaged students and very thoughtful presentations despite the cold weather. Outstanding! This week Dr. Oviedo circulated an RFP for initiatives for Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives for Student Success, which was created with the generous support, the largest-ever donation to Eugenio María de Hostos Community College from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott. With her generous gift, Ms. Scott recognized Hostos’ significant contribution to the South Bronx communities it has served with quality academic programs, hope, care, and understanding. As we continue to face fiscal challenges, our students will continue to benefit significantly from these initiatives.
The fiscal landscape is challenging, but we continue to manage well together, putting students, the quality of programs, and good teaching first. As this week comes to an end, I wish you all a restful weekend, continued good health, and joy in our work together in support of teaching and learning.
Mil gracias y bendiciones,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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A POEM TO WELCOME BLACK HISTORY MONTH | |
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“Wade in the Water”
By Tracy K. Smith
for the Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters
One of the women greeted me.
I love you, she said. She didn't
Know me, but I believed her,
And a terrible new ache
Rolled over in my chest,
Like in a room where the drapes
Have been swept back. I love you,
I love you, as she continued
Down the hall past other strangers,
Each feeling pierced suddenly
By pillars of heavy light.
I love you, throughout
The performance, in every
Handclap, every stomp.
I love you in the rusted iron
Chains someone was made
To drag until love let them be
Unclasped and left empty
In the center of the ring.
I love you in the water
Where they pretended to wade,
Singing that old blood-deep song
That dragged us to those banks
And cast us in. I love you,
The angles of it scraping at
Each throat, shouldering past
The swirling dust motes
In those beams of light
That whatever we now knew
We could let ourselves feel, knew
To climb. O Woods—O Dogs—
O Tree—O Gun—O Girl, run—
O Miraculous Many Gone—
O Lord—O Lord—O Lord—
Is this love the trouble you promised?
Tracy K. Smith, "Wade in the Water" from Wade in the Water. © 2018 by Tracy K. Smith. Reprinted by permission of Graywolf Press.
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MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT DAINMA MARTINEZ | |
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Welcome to the New Semester
Hello everyone and Happy Friday! To the new students who are entering the spring semester, I am Dainma Martinez and I am your SGA President. Student Government is one of the main associations that serve and represent the needs and interests of students at Hostos. If you want to know more about our plans for the year, you can take a look here. Overall, I know that everyone here at SGA is more than thrilled to assist you.
For the returning students: Welcome back to a brand-new semester here at Hostos! Let’s make this semester a great one, especially for those who are graduating! Hopefully, we will all be able to contribute to Hostos' wonderful moments with events coming up this semester.
I would also like to mention to students that the Hostos Library is looking to find the best way to assist you. Please take this brief survey so that they can better understand your needs.
More soon,
Sincerely,
Dainma Martínez
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Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos
We are excited to welcome you to a new semester at Hostos Community College! Every Wednesday, Caiman Clues shares tips, updates, and reminders to help you have a successful term.
Here are the Clues for this week:
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Get the Dates: The Spring 2024 semester begins on Thursday, January 25. Check out the semester's academic calendar and note registration/late registration fees, deadlines, and CUNY’s holiday schedule.
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Spring 2024 Welcome Days | January 25 and 29: Join us for hands-on activities and get to know your peers, advisors, counselors, mentors, and faculty members. Welcome Days events include a Campus Resource Fair, career exploration, library tours, and more. Check out the full schedule of activities here.
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Are you new to the campus?: Find your way around Hostos with the Campus Map and stop by the new advisement center located at 429 Grand Concourse, 2nd Fl.
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Club Registration for Spring 2024: Registration for Hostos clubs and activities begins Wednesday, January 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in room C-371.
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MS. MACKENZIE SCOTT’S GIFT: PRESIDENT’S INITIATIVES | |
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Submitted by Sofía Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director
It is wonderful to start a new year at Hostos and welcome you to the Spring 2024 semester! I look forward to advancing the important work of Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives and sharing upcoming events and new opportunities. I am also delighted to report on recent events and accomplishments of our participants. On January 17, the Office of the President hosted a special reception for the recipients of Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship, which has supported the enrollment of 22 students in a degree program this academic year. There were seven scholarship recipients in attendance: Rafaelina Alvarez, Lena Bradley, Bintou Drammeh, Regina Galley, Alexandra Martinez, Charina Santos, and Yasmina Gislaine Glele. President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, CEWD VP Evelyn Fernandez-Ketcham, Dr. Sam Byrd, and Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang all expressed their congratulatory sentiments and words of encouragement to inspire our students’ continued persistence in their studies. It was a wonderful celebration and recognition of our students’ hard work and dedication to advancing their education. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients, and may they continue to excel in their studies at Hostos!
On January 18, the Office of the President and the Career Services Office hosted a Career Development Day for the participants of Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus. This professional development event provided engaging workshops designed to strengthen mentoring practices and provide our mentees with continued development of their career readiness skills. Our participants shared positive feedback on their experience and how much they valued the mentoring relationships in supporting their personal and professional growth. This wonderful event would not have been possible without the leadership and support of the Career Services team led by Ms. Lisanette Rosario, Director of Career Services, and Ms. Laura Hand, Assistant Director of Career Services, who were terrific partners in facilitating excellent career development events for our participants.
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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA) | |
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Submitted by Dean Babette Audant, Ph.D.
Hostos, HSIs and The Underfunding of Equitable Access to Higher Education
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) is a federal category of higher education institutions with a minimum of 25% Hispanic student enrollment. At Hostos, that rate has been ~60% and higher for decades, only recently decreasing to ~53%, reflecting a Bronx-wide demographic shift with the growth of recent immigrants from West Africa. The federal category of HSI was established in 1990; Hostos was among the 137 institutions awarded this status. In 1995, the first funding allocations for HSIs were made, including the Title V funding program, reflecting the federal government’s acknowledgment that Hispanic students are generally from underserved academic backgrounds and continue to be underrepresented among college students and college graduates. The number of HSIs continues to grow, consistent with the growth of Hispanics in the US overall (63.7 million, or 19.1% of the total population, in 2022 according to Census.gov). The federal funding total for HSIs hasn’t grown proportionately, creating more competition for grants that support the expansion of high-impact practices, including first-year experience and undergraduate research.
In 2020-21, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), there were 559 HSIs, of which 226 were community colleges and 70% are public institutions. Collectively, HSIs enroll approximately two-thirds of Hispanic college students (more than two million) and enroll more Black students than the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). And yet, HSI status does not carry the historical weight, moral obligation, and cultural capital of “HBCU” even while HSIs already function as “minority-serving” institutions more broadly.
According to a 2021 report by Excelencia in Education celebrating 25 years of HSIs in New York State, fewer than 20% of New York’s institutions are HSIs (34 HSIs in total) yet enroll more than 50% of Hispanic undergraduates, and more than 25% of all undergraduates studying in New York State. HSIs are recognized as catalysts of socio-economic mobility for students whose prior education has been characterized by “persistent underfunding.” The irony is that the nation’s HSI community colleges are responsible for being critical points of access while struggling to operate in the face of persistent underfunding. Hostos is no exception, and the increasing fiscal pressures put on the entire CUNY system, particularly its community colleges, is among the structural inequities borne by underserved and underrepresented minority students.
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Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know
Submitted by Executive Counsel and Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
Statement on Public Order
In compliance with Chapter 191 of the laws of 1969, the Board of Trustees has adopted rules and regulations for the maintenance of public order on college campuses and other college property used for education purposes. Read the Statement on Public Order here.
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | |
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Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
New York City Landlords Required to Provide Heat and Hot Water Now through May 31st
This week’s update comes from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) about heat and hot water laws in the cold months.
For HPD (non-NYCHA residents)
By law, New York City has an eight-month-long “heat season” from October 1st to May 31st, during which all residential building owners are required to maintain indoor temperatures at 68 degrees when outdoor temperatures fall below 55 degrees during the day. Indoor temperatures must also be a minimum of 62 degrees overnight, regardless of outdoor temperatures. Building owners are legally required to provide hot water at 120 degrees year-round.
If an apartment lacks appropriate heat and/or hot water, tenants should first attempt to notify the building owner, managing agent, or superintendent. If service is not restored, the tenant should register an official complaint by calling 311 or downloading and using the 311 mobile app. Hearing-impaired tenants can register complaints via a Touch-Tone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (212) 504-4115. Be sure to write down and keep your 311-complaint number.
HPD responds to heat and hot water complaints as quickly as possible. Tenants can monitor HPD Online to learn the result of the complaint. If a landlord fails to provide heat entirely, HPD’s Emergency Repair Program or Housing Litigation Division will intervene to seek the restoration of heat. Multiple complaints from a particular building are often the result of one condition in need of repair.
Low-income property owners having trouble maintaining heat in their homes should contact the Home Energy Assistance Program at 1-800-692-0557. Eligible households can learn more information about assistance in paying heating bills or repairing heating equipment.
For NYCHA Residents
NYCHA residents follow a different procedure. Residents experiencing issues with heat or hot water should call the NYCHA Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 or report the issue via the MyNYCHA mobile app or web version. They should also contact NYCHA when:
- The apartment temperature is out of range
- They have hot pipes and cold radiators
- A window is not closing properly
- Steam is leaking into the apartment
- The building’s front entrance door does not fully close
View this NYCHA Journal entry for a list of helpful tips to keep apartments warm during the winter season.
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OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY (OCD) | |
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Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, and 504/ADA Coordinator Philip Oliveri, Esq.
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Dear Hostos Community,
As we approach January 27th, a solemn day etched in history as the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, it is with profound reverence that we honor the lives lost and reflect on the importance of remembrance. The Holocaust stands as a stark reminder of the darkest chapters in human history, where millions of innocent lives were tragically lost due to persecution, hatred and unspeakable acts of violence. This international day of remembrance serves as a poignant tribute to the victims, honoring their memory and ensuring that the atrocities of the past are never forgotten. In remembering the past, we strive toward a future rooted in tolerance, understanding, and compassion. As members of this diverse and inclusive college community, let us take a moment to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and consider how we, individually and collectively, can contribute to a world where the dignity and rights of every person are upheld.
Best,
Philip
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OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA) | |
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Submitted by Provost and VP Shiang-Kwei Wang, Ph.D.
Achievements in ASAP
Submitted by Director Siddique Mohammed
As we begin the new year and gear up for Spring 2024, I am thrilled to share a few of ASAP's outstanding achievements, showcasing the impactful strides our students are making toward success. Our most recent cohort has achieved a graduation rate that is four times higher than students not in ASAP. An impressive 90% of students in our program engaged in one or more activities, exposing them to NACE competencies and further enhancing their skills and knowledge. 74% of our new students completed the SkillSurvey self-assessment, providing invaluable insights for their career development. Ensuring a holistic approach, 90% of our new student cohort completed the Traitify self-assessment, contributing to a well-rounded career exploration experience. We fostered collaboration with various campus entities, including Public Safety, SGA, Urban Unity, Career Services, OAA, the Math department, and so many others, to organize co-curricular events that enriched our students' experiences. Hosting 155+ co-curricular events, our program ensured students had diverse opportunities to engage with us, fostering a supportive and enriching environment. Special shout out to Kenia Alvarez-Sanchez, Carina Colon, Jennifer Reynoso, Jowayne Turner, Lenny Romano, and Theodore LaPerre, who were recognized by our Central Office team for their work meeting and exceeding student engagement benchmarks over the last couple of months. With the goal of encouraging early enrollment for the Spring 2024 semester in mind, the advisement team created 988 DegreeWorks Plans for our continuing population. As of early January, 74% (730) of those students have utilized their DegreeWorks Plan to enroll for Spring 24. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our students and the effectiveness of ASAP. As we head into the Spring semester, we look forward to building on this success and continuing to empower our students on their academic and career journeys.
Effective Online Teaching Practices Certification
Submitted by Andrea Fabrizio, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs would like to congratulate the first cohort of faculty to complete the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Online Teaching Practices Certification, made possible with the support of our Title V grant.
This prestigious credential is recognized and endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). To complete this certification, faculty completed 25 modules over the course of the Spring 23 and Fall 23 semesters under the leadership and guidance of our ACUE Faculty Facilitator, Prof. Lou Bury, English Department. Please join OAA in congratulating:
Prof. Alexander Vaninsky
Prof. Ana Ozuna
Prof. Anders Stachelek
Prof. Asrat Amnie
Prof. Ann Genzale
Prof. Denise Cummings-Clay
Prof. Eddy Garcia
Prof. Edme Soho
Prof. Felipe Pimentel
Prof. Ajay Geetha
Prof. Gregory Marks
Prof. Iris Mercado
Prof. Jason Buchanan
Prof. Mayra Mojica-Butler
Prof. Nancy Genova
Prof. Ruth Lewis
Prof. Saadia Lgarch
Prof. Sean Gerrity
Prof. Sherese Mitchell
Prof. Sonia Maldonado
Prof. Tanvir Prince
Second Cohort of ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices
Our second cohort of ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices begins this month, and we look forward to celebrating a new group of faculty achievements in the fall. This professional development opportunity will continue to strengthen our online course offerings and support our faculty and students. We are excited to continue to bring this opportunity to our college community.
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM) | |
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Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
A Message from VP Yates
Dear students,
I want to wish you a successful start to the Spring 2024 semester. Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer, or continuing student, we are incredibly excited that you are part of the Hostos campus community. As you begin your time as a Caiman, I want you to know SDEM is committed to ensuring the best academic, emotional, and social experiences possible to promote your success.
Team members across SDEM want you to have a fantastic campus experience. We have many resources available to you, either remotely or in person. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many programs and services offered through us, including Financial Aid, Student Life, Counseling, Health and Wellness, Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), One Stop, Veterans Affairs, Caiman Direct, and the Scholarship Office. The Hostos experience is designed to expand your personal and educational interests and open your mind to different ideas and cultures.
We also refuse to stand still. We have implemented a continuous improvement process that includes regularly assessing our programs and services to ensure we offer you the quality support you need. And we may need your help with that. We often ask students for feedback that will help us get better. Your input is invaluable to improving our programs and services and ensuring we fulfill our educational mission.
Always remember, at Hostos, WE BUILD CHAMPIONS AND WE SEE YOU!
Sincerely,
Dr. La Toro Yates
Vice President SDEM
There is Still Time to Enroll!
Walk-in enrollment for Spring 2024 will continue through Wednesday, January 31. Students can receive enrollment assistance in person. For more information, please email the office at sscu@hostos.cuny.edu or call 718-664-2560. Student Success Coaches are available every day this week from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help.
Children’s Center
The Children’s Center is enrolling now for the Spring and Summer 2024 semester. Children of student-parents can enroll their children ages zero through five. Funding is available for student-parents to help with the cost. If space is available, faculty and staff can also enroll their children based on a sliding fee scale.
Please reach out to Program & Family Coordinator Paulina Martinez for more information at 718-518-4209 or pmartinez@hostos.cuny.edu.
Counseling Center
Togetherall is an online, peer-to-peer mental health support community available for free to all CUNY students. It is accessible 24/7 and is completely anonymous. The platform offers a range of activities and supports to help you work through what's troubling you. Share how you’re feeling, listen, and be heard in a supportive community of peers.
You can also access a variety of resources as well as courses covering topics such as anxiety, depression, and effective coping skills. Licensed and registered mental health practitioners monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members.
Follow the link below to get started today. Get started with Togetherall.
Financial Aid Office
Have you applied for FAFSA? TAP?
There is still time to apply for TAP by filling out the FAFSA. Once submitted, New York State residents attending NYS campuses can link directly to the TAP application. For students who have already enrolled and submitted their FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year, TAP awards may be automatically prorated or adjusted based on the number of enrolled credits.
Work Study Initiative: No Money Left Behind!
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is a campus-based employment offered to students based on financial aid eligibility. The Financial Aid office is establishing a campus-wide alliance to strengthen our FWS program through communication, collaboration, and actions. The goal is to increase participation in the FWS program on and off campus for students, departments, and off-campus stakeholders by building a campus-wide culture of student employment via training and professional development.
Students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week and currently earn $16.00 an hour. Awards are normally offered at about $2,000 per semester during an academic period. Students are encouraged to review their financial aid package and contact the Financial Aid office to confirm eligibility.
For more information, contact Financial Aid at 718-518-6555.
Student Activities
Welcome to the Spring 2024 semester!
Club registration will begin on Wednesday, January 24, and run until Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The registration process is open to clubs that were active last semester as well as those that were not. To pick up an application, please visit the Office of Student Activities (C-371).
Student Government Association (SGA) has some open slots for the role of Senator. Interested candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 and must have completed at least 6 academic credits. For additional information or to pick up an application, please stop by our office (C-371).
Transfer Services
If you are graduating after the Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 semester and want to continue your education at a 4-year CUNY school in the Fall 2024 semester, the priority deadline to apply for transfer at CUNY is FEBRUARY 15th!
The Office of Transfer Services wants to help support you through this process.
Please consider attending one of our semester-long events:
Transfer Talk Tuesdays/Transfer Workshops
Every Tuesday | Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: C-512
Transfer Walk-in Wednesdays
Every Wednesday | Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: D 101-A (Savoy Building)
Transfer Tabling Thursdays / Meet 4-year Admissions Representatives
Every Thursday | Time: 12 – 2 PM
Location: A-Atrium
The Transfer Services lab hours are from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. We are located in the D building, room 101-A.
Stay informed and engaged with our upcoming Spring 2024 events to maximize your transfer journey. You can email us at transferservices@hostos.cuny.edu, call us at 718 518-4457, or follow us on Instagram @hostostransferservices.
A POEM TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY
“The Power of a Smile”
By Tupac Shakur
The power of a gun can kill
and the power of fire can burn
the power of wind can chill
and the power of a mind can learn
the power of anger can rage
inside until it tears u apart
but the power of a smile
especially yours can heal a frozen heart
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ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM) | |
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Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
Microsoft MFA Implementation
Beginning in February, Microsoft will be rolling out Multifactor Authentication (MFA) as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the security of systems and user data. MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond the traditional username and password, ensuring that your account remains secure even if your password were to be compromised.
This security enhancement will impact the login experience when users access M365. This change will affect ALL USERS of Hostos when they try to use any of the M365 Office products such as Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word Online, Excel Online, etc. However, this change will NOT affect Hostos webmail or other CUNY sites/services/applications.
Please look for emails from Hostos Technologies in the coming days for guidance on how to set up your MFA. You may contact the IT Help Desk if you have any questions.
Cafeteria Vendor Search Update + Farmer’s Fridge
As you may be aware, Hostos Community College, in conjunction with LaGuardia Community College and Bronx Community College, are working on a collective Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Cafeteria Food Operation. Prior to the end of the fall semester, the Procurement Directors of each college sent out a survey to their respective college communities to get a better understanding of their communities’ needs as related to the Cafeteria Food Operation.
The Procurement trio is now working on putting the scope of work (SOW) together for the RFP. They are also combining the results of the survey from the three colleges to include it in the SOW.
While that work is underway, we are pleased to announce that the Farmer’s Fridge is stocked, and you can enjoy 25% off all items from January 16 –February 15, 2024. The Farmer’s Fridge is located on the 3rd floor of the C building (450 Grand Concourse) outside the Cafeteria. The Fridge is stocked with fresh, chef-curated salads, bowls, wraps, and snacks. Every item is made of whole, simple ingredients with nothing processed or artificial. Go give it a try!
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD) | |
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Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D., LCSW
CEWD’s 20th Cohort of History of Latin Music and Jazz Seminar Begins on February 10th
The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s (CEWD) History of Latin Music and Jazz will begin on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This will be our 20th cohort. The program is offered on Saturday mornings via Zoom. Participants attend from all over the country and the world. Since 2012, 525 students have enrolled in the program.
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 this seminar, participants will learn about the impact of Latin music pioneers and artists and how this musical genre has evolved since the 1930s. Periodically, special guests are invited to speak with students. The seminar will meet from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom on Saturdays (see meeting dates below). This program is free and open to the public.
To register, please click here.
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 2
March 16
March 23
April 6
Virtual Information Sessions
To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, register for an information session here.
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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA) | |
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Submitted by VP Colette Atkins
Gerstner Philanthropies Continues Helping Hands Program at Hostos
Gerstner Philanthropies has continued its partnership with Hostos, awarding $126,000 for the Gerstner Helping Hands Program. This program will pay up to $3,000 to alleviate student debt burdens for housing, utilities, food costs, or qualifying emergencies. The Foundation and Hostos One Stop extend their gratitude to Gerstner Philanthropies for its generous support of Hostos students. The fund is not open yet, but for more information about how students can apply, please contact Hostos One Stop Manager Madeline Cruz at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu.
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community
One of Our Online Programs Earns Top Rank in NYC-wide List
Hostos Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Online program is one of the top in New York City! Read more about our #4 ranking here.
New Publication on Coretta Scott King by One of Our Own!
Congratulations to Associate Professor of History Kristopher Burrell for his recent publication on History.com: How Coretta Scott King Forged Her Own Legacy.
Center for Teaching and Learning Starts Off Spring 2024 with Day Zero
This past Wednesday, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), along with OAA, hosted “Designing Effective Courses: Exploring the Art of Syllabus Structure” as part of the Day Zero initiative to offer support to faculty for a successful semester. Hostos President Cocco De Filippis opened with welcoming remarks. She was followed by Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang and CTL Director Carlos Guevera. Participants engaged in discussions about inclusive classrooms, listened to colleagues who are teaching innovators and shared ideas for better crafting syllabi. Congratulations to all involved in the success of this colloquium!
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Free Services for the Community
Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public
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.
For more information and scheduling, call 718-319-7943.
The appointment schedule is as follows:
Mondays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM and 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Location: Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, 10451
B Building
Note: The clinic does not provide restorative dental work such as fillings, implants, etc.
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Title: Exhibit “Against the Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves”
Date | Time: Open until February 21 | 8 PM
Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Description: "Against the Grain: The Stories We Tell Ourselves" is a group exhibition bringing together work from contemporary artists who challenge and explore the complicated nature of record creation in the contexts of both institutional archives and the emotional preservation of memory. The exhibition's artists explore the notions of the body as an archive, the emotional monuments of domestic spaces and inherited history, and how we connect the disparate dots of memories and world events to best fit the narratives of "The Stories We Tell Ourselves."
Title: Welcome Munchies (Morning Session)
Date | Time: January 30th | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Student Government Booth, C-building, 3rd floor
Description: Join the Student Government Association (S.G.A.) as they welcome new and returning students to the Spring 2024 semester.
Title: Welcome Munchies (Evening Session)
Date | Time: January 30th | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Student Government Booth, C-building, 3rd floor
Description: Join the Student Government Association (S.G.A.) as they welcome new and returning students to the Spring 2024 semester.
Title: A Palo Seco Flamenco Company
Date | Time: Saturday, February 3 | 7:30 PM
Location: Repertory Theater
Description: Experience A Palo Seco Flamenco Company's captivating fusion of traditional and contemporary flamenco at Hostos Center. Founded in 2010 by artistic director Rebeca Tomas, the NYC-based company is known for its raw, emotional performances. The show features acclaimed repertoire and a preview of "Fieras," a powerful new work portraying the resilience of abuse survivors. Don't miss this dynamic performance by a company that has graced top venues nationwide.
Get tickets here.
Title: Black History Month | Hip-Hop Feminism in the 21st Century
Date | Time: Tuesday, February 6 | 2 PM
Location: B-501
Description: This presentation will begin with an exploration of the origins of hip-hop feminism, a term coined by hip-hop journalist and cultural critic Joan Morgan, Ph.D. in her 1999 book, When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down. Since its inception almost twenty-five years ago, hip-hop feminism has grown from being a term used by women hip-hop icons to a field of study inside of academia that has given birth to conferences, anthologies, and scholarly books. This presentation will highlight the key elements of hip-hop feminism as laid out by hip-hop feminist scholars, educators, and activists while looking at the practical applications of these key elements in hip-hop culture. Hence this talk, explores the five pillars of hip-hop—knowledge, graffiti, DJing, MCing, and breakdancing—through the lens of hip-hop feminism while highlighting women and femmes in each of these categories using multimedia materials. Lastly, Flores explores the ways 21st-century hip-hop feminism can serve as a liberatory strategy and methodology to usher a progressive, inclusive, revolutionary future inside and outside of hip-hop culture to challenge white supremacy, gender role expectations, homophobia, cissexism, ableism, and all other forms of intersectional oppression that limit our imaginations, music, bodies, and souls. Light food and refreshments will be served. Sponsor: The Office of Student Activities.
Title: Black History Month | Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop
Date | Time: Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 PM
Location: Dance Studio, C-152
Description: Brazil features a rich trajectory in Black Arts attributed to the more than four million Africans from the Nigeria and Benin regions who ushered a blend of unique cultural traditions still practiced today. Janete Da Silva will offer an Afro-Brazilian dance workshop that features her professional training in Afro-Brazilian Traditional dances, Ballet, Modern, Capoeira (a Brazilian Martial Art), Silva Technique (Fuzion of Capoeira and Dance) and Silvestre Technique. Janete Da Silva is a dancer, choreographer, performer and educator from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Da Silva has performed with many acclaimed local and international Companies, including Bale Folclórico da Bahia (Brazil), DanceBrazil (New York), Bahia Brazil (Los Angeles), Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brazil), Freddiek Bratcher and Company (Miami), Brazil Skindo Company (Miami), Viver Brazil Dance Company (L.A), and Ballethnic Dance Company (ATL). Da Silva has also appeared as a dancer on Ivete Sangalo’s DVDs MTV ao Vivo and Maracana. She participated in the Lowell Folk Festival (Lowell), National Black Arts Festival (Georgia), the Brazilian Independence Day Celebration, Target’s Super Sabado! at El Museo del Barrio, and the Houston Brazilian Festival. In addition to her extensive training, Janete teaches workshops throughout the United States and internationally and has recently performed in Musical Explorers 2014 at Carnegie Hall NYC. Sponsor: The Educating for Diversity Grant | Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives.
Title: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon
Date | Time: Sunday, February 18 | 3:00 PM
Location: Main Theater
Description: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, a leading force in Chinese dance. In 2024, the Year of the Dragon, witness the power and auspicious energy of strength, courage, and good fortune. The Nai-Ni Chen dancers present traditional and contemporary Chinese dances, including the mesmerizing "Dragon Dance," lively "Lion Dance," and elegant "Peacock Dance." Experience new works like "Dragon Path" and the hip-hop-inspired "Lion in the City" with legendary artists Rokafella and Kwikstep. Join us for the magic and wonder of the Lunar New Year at Hostos Center—suitable for all ages and backgrounds. Get tickets here.
Title: Black History Month | Capoeira Workshop
Date | Time: Tuesday, February 20 | 2 PM
Location: C-152
Description: This interactive performance and Capoeira session features the Afro-Brazilian martial and dance art form developed in the 1500s by enslaved Africans in Brazil aided them in fighting for freedom during the colonial period. Capoeira incorporates acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. This communal game consists of players who create rhythm for the game by clapping, singing, and playing traditional instruments. Mestre Alegria Leandro Silva (Mestre Alegria) will teach this workshop. A Bahia, Brazil native, he began his Capoeira training at the age of ten years old with Mestre Jelon Vieira and has demonstrated and taught capoeira throughout Brazil, the United States, and Europe. An accomplished, professionally trained dancer of various styles (Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian, Modern, Ballet, Contemporary), Mr. Silva has toured the world for several years as a member of the highly acclaimed DanceBrazil dance company. This presentation will feature acrobatic moves, Brazilian songs and played instruments, and a Capoeira lesson for all participants. Sponsor: The Educating for Diversity Grant | Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives.
Title: Black History Month | The Hostos Community College African-American Read-In
Date | Time: Monday, February 26 | 2 PM
Location: B-501
Description: In 1990, the Black Caucus of the National Teachers of English (NCTE) instituted the African American Read-In. Since then, Hostos Community College has joined a nationwide community of readers to celebrate the richness and depth of African American literary tradition. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share their favorite Black poetic works. Contact Professor Ana Ozuna for more information on how to participate: aozuna@hostos.cuny.edu. Light food and refreshments will be served. This event will be moderated by Professor Cynthia Jones, English Department. Sponsor: Student Government Association.
Title: Career Expo
Date | Time: Wednesday, March 27 | 12:30–3:30 PM
Location: C-building, Gym
Description: It’s time for the annual Hostos Community College HIRECAIMANS Career Expo. To all employers, you’re invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet a large group of qualified and talented job seekers in one convenient location. Go here for more information.
Title: FACULTY AND STAFF | Bronx EdTech Showcase
Date | Time: Friday, May 3 | TBD
Location: TBD
Description: Save the date for the showcase, "Let’s Talk: Rethinking Authentic Learning & Assessment in the Age of AI." More details soon.
Title: Hostos Community College Foundation Gala
Date | Time: May 9 | 6 PM
Location: TBD
Description: Save the date for our annual Hostos Community College Foundation Gala. Details coming soon.
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