Friday, May 2, 2025 | Vol. 10, No. 13 | | MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | | |
My Dear Colleagues and Students,
I hope this first Friday of May finds you all doing well and making progress towards a successful completion of the semester. I am happy to share my remarks from our Earth Week celebrations:
When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
– John Muir (1838-1914), naturalist and philosopher
Since 1970, April 22 has been designated as Earth Day. Born of the Environmental movement of the 1960s, Earth Day celebrates the manifold glories of the natural world and highlights the absolute necessity of protecting and preserving the planet for ourselves and for those who follow. More than a billion people in almost 200 countries will participate in this year’s festivities and activities.
The earth’s resources are truly breathtaking. Humanity has not been a good steward of the land; we have squandered and destroyed so much of this blue marble in the sky we call home. All the more reason to examine our environmental footprint and shoulder our individual and collective responsibility for the state of the globe.
It is no exaggeration to say that our very lives depend on it.
The American poet May Swenson’s gorgeous “Earth Your Dancing Place” elegantly captures the ecstasy of being in contact with the natural world:
Beneath heaven’s vault
remember always walking
through halls of cloud
down aisles of sunlight
or through high hedges
of the green rain
walk in the world
High heeled with swirl of cape
hand at the sword hilt
of your pride
Keep a tall throat
Remain aghast at life
Enter each day
as upon a stage
lighted and waiting
for your step
Crave upward as flame
have keenness in the nostril
Give your eyes
to agony or rapture
Train your hands
as birds to be
brooding or nimble
Move your body
as the horses
sweeping on slender hooves
over crag and prairie
with fleeing manes
and aloofness of their limbs
Take earth for your own large room
and the floor of the earth
carpeted with sunlight
and hung round with silver wind
for your dancing place
I hope you’ll step outside, breathe deep, and sense how truly magnificent it is to be alive on planet Earth — the mother of us all.
Happy Earth Day!
Mil gracias y bendiciones,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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“I Believe in All That Has Never Been Spoken”
By Rainer Maria Rilke
I believe in all that has never yet been spoken.
I want to free what waits within me
so that what no one has dared to wish for
may for once spring clear
without my contriving.
If this is arrogant, God, forgive me,
but this is what I need to say.
May what I do flow from me like a river,
no forcing and no holding back,
the way it is with children.
Then in these swelling and ebbing currents,
these deepening tides moving out, returning,
I will sing you as no one ever has,
streaming through widening channels
into the open sea.
In “Teaching with Fire: Poetry that Sustains the Courage to Teach,” 2003, pp. 177.
| | INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA) | | |
Submitted by Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Babette Audant, Ph.D.
Career Services Engagement with New and Graduating Students: Integrating Career Development with Academic Pathways
Over the past two years, the Career Services Office (CSO), led by Director Lisanette Rosario, has increasingly aligned their efforts (and significant data collection) with CUNY, Hostos and OAA goals related to career development. This is consistent with Hostos’ commitment to supporting students liberal education “practically applied,” regardless of discipline. As OIERA starts work on two annual reports (the CUNY PMP, or progress management process, and a final report on the Hostos 2024-25 Operational Plan), we collect data from offices and units to support a data-informed narrative about the work we’ve done as a college to advance our strategic priorities (in what ways did we successfully support students and where is there room for improvement, a different approach?)
Among other projects, CSO is working with faculty, students and employers to develop Career Infused Degree maps, a CUNY-wide initiative. This semester, four drafts are being finalized with input from students, advisors, faculty and employers/industry representatives. The maps help students set career development goals appropriate to their field of study; they are aligned with First Year Experience (FYS) career development milestones, including those integrated with First Year Seminar (FYS). A next step for the Career Infused Degree Maps will be to work with interested faculty to integrate career milestones with specific courses, helping students make the connection between academic content and career development.
CSO is also setting baseline metrics for measuring outreach to and engagement with new students and with graduating students:
Serving New Students (as of 4/15/25):
- Fall 2024 First-Time Freshmen*: 187 of 844 = 22.2%
- Spring 2025 First-Time Freshmen: 61 of 271 = 22.5%
- Fall 2024 Transfer Entrants*: 101 of 735 = 13.7% (as of 4/15/2025)
- Spring 2025 Transfer Entrants: 44 of 512 = 8.6% (as of 4/15/2025)
- Total New Students Served: 393 of 2362 = 16.7%
*In their first semester. CSO will track new students served in their first semester AND in their first year.
These data inform conversations about how CSO, given its current capacity, can reach more new students: increasing the rate of Liberal Arts students who enroll in and complete First Year Seminar (FYS) is an effective way of doing so and is an OAA priority. Coordinated outreach to ESL students and the development of a resource for English Language Learners about career development, employment opportunities and the value of multilingual competencies is in the works (to be completed in time for Fall 2025), and students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) degrees by coordinating with faculty teaching the respective “gateway” courses (i.e. BUS100, EDU101, HLT100).
Transfer students are a greater percentage of our new student enrollment. While the focus has been on successful transition of all advisement functions under OAA and the sustained coordination with SDEM, a next step is alignment of First Year Experience, including advisement timelines, with transfer entrant priorities (i.e. academic/transfer planning as early as possible).
First-Year Seminar (FYS), Summer Bridge and New Student Orientation: Career Services provided tailored programming and workshops across key FYE components:
- 200 unique students served.
- 50 students from FYS Summer Bridge (Summer 2024).
- 23 students from New Student Orientation (Winter 2025).
- Workshops delivered in 7 FYS sections this academic year.
Students Who Applied for Graduation: Career Services partners closely with Transfer Services to engage students preparing for graduation. Many are already working and plan to re-enroll in the Fall. Others seek summer jobs and full-time employment.
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Accessed Career Services (Unduplicated): 90 students (28.21% of 319, as of 4/1/25) who filed for graduation); outreach is ongoing. Graduates of Allied Health clinical programs are preparing cover letters and resumes; their post-graduation employment rates are typically 95-100%.
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Accessed Career Services (Duplicated): 297 instances (56.36% of students accessed CSO services more than once).
Breakdown by Major – Students Served (Unduplicated): A total of 854 enrolled students accessed Career Services thus far in AY 2024-25. Top majors include:
- Liberal Arts and Science AA – 299
- Early Childhood Education AAS – 55
- Business Management AS – 53
- Criminal Justice AA – 40
- Radiologic Technology AAS – 77
- Dental Hygiene AAS – 37
- Community Health AS – 33
- Digital Design & Animation AAS – 30
- Computer Science AS – 25
| | OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | | |
Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
What You Need to Know about the REAL ID
This week’s update comes from NY1 reporter Estefania Hernandez. Starting May 7, 2025, New Yorkers and other U.S. travelers will need what’s known as a REAL ID to board a domestic flight, unless they bring a valid passport with them.
New federal rules will require travelers who are 18 years or older to present a REAL ID to board a domestic flight within the U.S. without a passport. A REAL ID will also be required to enter nuclear power plants and some federal facilities, DHS says.
A REAL ID is a federally compliant, Department of Motor Vehicles-issued driver’s license, learner permit or non-driver ID that requires several different documents to obtain. In New York state, the top right corner of a REAL ID card is marked with a clear star in a bolded black circle.
New Yorkers will not be able to use a standard ID — which doesn’t have a star marking — to board a domestic flight without a passport.
Children under 18 will still not need to provide identification if they are traveling with a companion domestically — though their companion will need ID, according to DHS.
New Yorkers looking to get a REAL ID card will need to visit a DMV office in person, fill out the application (which can also be found online), present the necessary documents and have their photo taken. According to the New York state DMV, you’ll still need to pay normal transaction fees for a REAL ID, but you won’t have to pay any additional fees. The DMV does charge a $30 fee for an Enhanced ID.
For more information on how to obtain a REAL ID click here.
| | OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS | | |
Submitted by Dean Ana I. García Reyes
Warm Welcome and Heartfelt Thanks to Our Community Partners
As part of our ongoing engagement with external stakeholders, we are proud to partner with the Offices of Admissions and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) to support individuals seeking to join the Hostos Community College family. These collaborations have been essential in guiding prospective students through their first steps toward higher education. Community Relations extends sincere gratitude to our colleagues in Admissions and CEWD for their continued commitment to thoughtful follow-up and for showcasing the quality and care that define Hostos.
We also thank the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul and our many community partners for including Hostos in your recent events. We are honored to say “presente” and to stand alongside you in service to our communities.
Applications for the 2025 Summer Professional Development and Study Abroad Program are currently under review. The Office of Community Relations is working closely with relevant departments to ensure all institutional protocols — especially those related to travel safety and CTLE-mandated workshops — are followed. For questions, please contact Mr. Gerson Peña at gpena@hostos.cuny.edu.
One of the season’s most inspiring moments was the Mujeres Destacadas celebration, co-sponsored by El Diario La Prensa and CEWD, held at the Harvard Club of New York on April 25, 2025. The event brought together Hostos alumni, Foundation Board members, community leaders, and exceptional women trailblazers for a powerful evening of recognition and connection. I am deeply grateful to those who nominated me and for the honor of being recognized among such remarkable company.
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Submitted by Director of Career Services Lisanette Rosario
CUNY Cap & Gown Survey: Let’s Get that $10K Award!
Graduates,
Share your story and what you plan to do next.
Access the CUNY Cap and Gown Survey* to do that:
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Log into CUNYfirst.
- Select “STUDENT CENTER.”
- Select “TASKS and HOLDS.”
- Select “GRADUATION SURVEY.”
- Select “CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE SURVEY.”
- On the last page, click “SUBMIT.”
You’ll know it is complete when it no longer appears on your graduation checklist.*
Note: Only graduates, and those confirmed as graduating this term, will see the survey in CUNYfirst. Schools that reach a 55% or higher response rate this term will be eligible for a $10,000 award.
Step-by-step instructions can be found here.
| | A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE CIVILITY COMMITTEE | | |
Submitted by Professor Manuel Livingston
Reflecting on Our Civic Duty and Connection to One Another
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote reflection on our civic responsibilities and the ways we engage with one another as a community, the College Civility Committee invites you to take a moment this week to reflect on the powerful words of Maya Angelou:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
This quote reminds us that beyond words and actions, it is our presence, how we show up for one another, how we listen, how we treat each other, that leaves a lasting impact. As members of the Hostos community, let us continue fostering a culture grounded in respect, empathy, and kindness. These are the cornerstones of civic engagement and essential to building a campus environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
We encourage you to consider: “How are you making others feel in your daily interactions?” Small acts of civility can ripple outwards and shape a more compassionate community for all.
Thank you for being part of the ongoing work of building a more thoughtful and connected Hostos.
| | OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY | | |
Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, and 504/ADA Coordinator Philip Oliveri, Esq.
Celebrating Diversity: Heritage Days in May!
Dear Hostos Community,
As we transition into the vibrant month of May, it’s an opportune time to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Hostos so diverse and unique. Throughout this month, we have the privilege of recognizing various heritage days that highlight the beauty of our differences and the strength of our unity. The month of May serves as a poignant reminder of the countless contributions and accomplishments of individuals from diverse backgrounds. May has been designated as the following:
● Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
● Jewish American Heritage Month
● Haitian Heritage Month
● Indian Heritage Month
● Military Appreciation Month
● Mental Health Awareness Month
● South Asian Heritage Month
Let us embrace the opportunity to learn from one another, to share our stories, and to foster greater understanding and appreciation for the multitude of cultures that enrich our lives. Let us seize this moment to celebrate our differences, to stand in solidarity with one another, and to reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and welcoming campus community. Together, let’s make this May a time of reflection, celebration, and growth as we honor the diverse heritage that binds us together as one community.
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Submitted by Provost and VP Shiang-Kwei Wang, Ph.D.
Spring 2025 Industry Summit on Community Health
Hostos Community College is a wonderful place for students to prepare to enter fields related to community and public health. On May 15, the Hostos Spring 2025 Industry Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Savoy Multipurpose Room. This is the sixth in a series of Industry Summits! All those interested in participating should RSVP here.
Below is an incredible story from a Hostos student who graduated from Community Health at Hostos and was offered a full-time position after completing an internship supported by the Career Services Office.
Internship to Employment
Leslie Hernandez, a proud Hostos Community College student, majoring in Community Health, turned her internship into a career!
Leslie interned at The Bronx Health Link, where her passion for public health and community engagement flourished. With guidance from the Career Services Office, Leslie polished her resume and interview skills, key steps that opened the door to her success.
“The most rewarding part of my internship was engaging with people from my community and learning about their needs,” Leslie shared. “Every day, I discovered something new about public health and the many programs available throughout New York.”
One of her most memorable moments was attending an NYPD baby shower, where she saw firsthand the power of community partnerships and support systems.
Thanks to her professionalism and dedication, Leslie’s internship site offered her a permanent role. She now serves as Administrative Assistant and Internship Program Supervisor at The Bronx Health Link, helping guide the next generation of interns.
Leslie’s story reflects the power of real-world experience, and how internships can serve as a launchpad for lasting career success.
| | STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM) | | |
Submitted by IVP Althea Sterling, Ed.D.
Transfer Services
As the semester comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next steps. Whether you’re graduating soon or just exploring your options, the Office of Transfer Services is here to help you navigate the path to a four-year college. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to get personalized guidance on transfer opportunities, application timelines, scholarships, and more!
Contact Transfer Services at 718-518-4457. Schedule a one-on-one appointment by filling out our quick Intake Form. Take the next step toward your academic goals — we’re here to support you!
Financial Aid
It’s time to renew your FAFSA and TAP for the 2025–2026 academic year!
- Fast & easy — takes about 45 minutes
- Required yearly for Federal & NY State aid
- Apply for TAP through FAFSA
o TAP Code: 1401
o Federal Code: 008611
Need help? Visit the Financial Aid Micro-Lab (D-B102):
- Mon/Tues/Thurs: 10 AM – 3:45 PM
- Wed: 10 AM – 5:45 PM
- Fri: 10 AM – 1:45 PM
Let’s make college more affordable — renew today!
Scholarships
There’s still time to explore opportunities that can help fund your education and lighten the load for the upcoming semester!
Visit the Hostos Scholarships webpage to browse and apply for scholarships that could make a real difference.
Need help with your application?
Contact: Marina Esquilin at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu.
Don’t miss your chance — invest in your future today!
POEMS TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY
“Love after Love”
By Derek Walcott
The time will come
when, with elation,
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror
and each will smile at the other’s welcome,
and say, sit here. Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was yourself.
Give wine. Give bread, Give back your heart
to itself, to the stranger who has loved you
all your life, whom you ignored
for another, who knows you by heart.
Take down the love letters from the bookshelf
the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.
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| ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM) | | |
Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
Happy News for PSC Faculty and Staff
On Monday, April 21, Chancellor Matos Rodriguez sent out much anticipated news to CUNY PSC Faculty and Staff. He shared the payout dates of the negotiated increases and payments in the new, ratified and finalized contract between CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress.
Below are the dates relevant to community college faculty and staff. The Chancellor’s letter and related posts can be found here:
- May 23: $3,000 ratification bonus for eligible full-time employees.
- Aug. 1: Pro-rated ratification bonus for eligible part-time employees.
- Aug. 15: Wage increases (retroactive to 2023) for all eligible employees.
- Sept. 12: On time new salary increases (from Sept. 1 on) for eligible employees.
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Submitted by Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D., LCSW
Currently Enrolling Students for our No-Cost Community Health Worker Training Program
CEWD is currently enrolling students in our no-cost Community Health Worker Training (CHW) Program. The CHW training program prepares students to provide effective community outreach, build trust with communities, support connections to care and support services, and contribute to the overall health and well-being of their communities.
Students that enroll in CEWD’s CHW program receive textbooks, assistance with transportation (if needed), and a stipend upon completing each module in the training program. In addition, students that successfully complete the CHW Training Program may be eligible to obtain credit for prior learning that can be applied to their college transcript when they enroll in a Hostos degree program. CHW students can earn up to nine (9) academic credits towards an A.S. degree in Community Health or an A.A.S. in Aging & Health Studies at Hostos.
Our next cohort is scheduled to begin on May 20. We are also recruiting for two additional cohorts that will run in Summer 2025. To learn more about the CHW program, please contact Jaunia Clarke at jclarke@hostos.cuny.edu.
In 2022, CEWD was awarded a three-year $3 million Health Careers Opportunity Program grant to support its Community Health Worker Training Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW). To date, 200 students have enrolled in CEWD’s CHW Training Program. Now in our final year, we continue to recruit students, so they can benefit from this no-cost training program.
CEWD Virtual Information Sessions
Please click here to browse our online catalog. To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, please attend one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:
- Wednesday, May 7, 6 PM
- Saturday, May 10, 11 AM
- Wednesday, May 14, 6 PM
- Wednesday, June 4, 6 PM
- Saturday, June 14, 11 AM
- Wednesday, June 18, 6 PM
To register for a session, visit https://tinyurl.com/HostosCEWD.
| | INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA) | | |
Submitted by VP Colette Atkins
2025 Scholarship Benefit Celebrates College and Student Success
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Scholarship Benefit on Thursday, May 1. With the generous support of more than 20 sponsoring partners and 220 attendees, the Benefit raised over $300,000 to support scholarships and the educational mission of the College.
The Hostos Community College Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to alumna and emcee Génesis Suero ’20, student speaker Franyeli Contreras, and President Cocco De Filippis whose remarks and presence helped make this evening both memorable and impactful. If you were unable to attend but would like to make a gift visit www.GivetoHostos.com. Photos from the event and full recap will be coming soon!
Hostos Alumni Relations + SONYMA Host the 2025 Housing Conference
On Saturday, April 26, Hostos opened its doors to the South Bronx community for the 2025 Housing Conference. Attendees gained valuable insights into rent-stabilized housing, learned about resources for first-time home buyers, and received guidance on evaluating the pros and cons of homeownership. Thank you to the event coordinators, the City University of New York, Hostos Office of Alumni Relations, and SONYMA; and to our sponsors, LoanDepot, Provident Bank, Kettisha Walker Realty, and Citizens Bank.
Transfer Services Receives $10K Award from FirstGen Forward and TIAA
Congratulations to Transfer Services on receiving a $10,000 Innovation Award from FirstGen Forward and TIAA. This award will be used to create a set of online tools, including videos, audial guides, graphic tutorials, and more, which will guide transfer seekers through various aspects of the transfer process. This project was one of five awardees from across the country, selected for its scalable capacity to support first-generation college students.
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community
Make sure to check our website and follow us on social media for all updates: Instagram (@hostoscollege), Facebook (HostosCC), and LinkedIn (CUNY Hostos Community College).
Dean García Reyes Receives El Diario La Prensa Award
Dean of Community Relations Ana García Reyes was honored as a “Mujer Destacada” by El Diario, the oldest Spanish-language daily newspaper in the United States. The recognition event took place on Friday, April 25, at the Harvard Club, celebrating the contributions of Latina leaders across New York. During the ceremony, Dean García Reyes reflected on her journey as a Latina of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent and shared how honored she feels to represent Hostos Community College. She highlighted the values of our namesake, Eugenio María de Hostos, who championed education and women’s rights as essential pillars of a just society. See more here.
Student Leadership Academic Hostos Annual Retreat
The Hostos Student Government Association, in collaboration with the Hostos Student Leadership Academy, hosted its annual SGA/SLA SOAR Retreat for 2025, offering student leaders a transformative experience that fostered growth, leadership skills, and community engagement.
Held at YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray, New Jersey, the retreat featured a range of activities, including low ropes courses, team-building exercises, ASEs (Action Socialization Experience), archery, a night hike, and a scavenger hunt, all designed to challenge students and promote teamwork. The retreat culminated in a series of high ropes courses, where students pushed themselves to exceed their own expectations.
The camp setting provided a unique opportunity for students to bond, sharing meals, accommodations, and campfire experiences. Participants overwhelmingly expressed their appreciation for the retreat, acknowledging the challenges they faced and the supportive environment that enabled them to grow.
The trip was chaperoned by Jerry Rosa, Director of Student Activities, and Jason Libfeld, Student Leadership Coordinator. Each student received a specially designed SOAR t-shirt, created by Derick Moore, a 2012 Hostos alumnus and graduate of the Digital Music program.
Congratulations to Professor Morales on His Doctorate!
Congratulations are in order for Professor Angel Morales, who received his Ed.D. from NYU! His work looks at the intersection of theater and language acquisition. We cannot wait to hear more about his findings and how he will integrate those into his performance arts craft with students. Kudos, Dr. Morales!
Professor Fiordaliza Acosta-Ippolito Acquires Ph.D.
Congratulations as well to Modern Languages Professor Fiordaliza Acosta-Ippolito, who successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation this week at the State University of New York at Albany. Her work explores biofictions, post-memory, and intergenerational trauma in Dominican (Rita Indiana Hernández) and Chilean (Nona Fernández) literature. We are proud of you, Dr. Acosta-Ippolito.
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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: Faculty Research Day 2025
Date | Time: Wednesday, May 7 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: C-391
Description: Join us to explore innovative research across multiple disciplines and engage with experts. The keynote speaker will be Ms. Cassandra Silva Sibilin from York College, who will deliver the lecture, “Beyond the AI Scare: Practical Paths to Empowered Teaching.” Deadline to apply for presentation is May 1.
Title: Summer Fun BBQ!
Date | Time: Friday, May 9 | 12 - 3 PM
Location: Evelina Antonetty Playground
Description: Join SDEM for the End-of-Year BBQ celebration! Whether you’re wrapping up the semester or just ready for some sunshine, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Title: All-College Meeting
Date | Time: Monday, May 12 | 1 - 3 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
Description: Let’s get together to learn about the state of the College and cheer on this semester’s “Manos a la Obra / All Hands on Deck” Award Recipients.
Title: HRC Scholars Program Mini Conference
Date | Time: Tuesday, March 13 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: HRC
Description: Join us on Tuesday, May 13, for a wonderful showcase and celebration of the research that our students have done over the course of the semester with the mentorship and support of CUNY Graduate Center fellows and Hostos faculty mentors. The program will include oral presentations, panels, a lunch and networking session, and more!
Title: Community Health Industry Summit
Date | Time: Thursday, May 15 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
Description: Employers, industry leaders, and academics come together in this summit to shape dynamic, industry-relevant curricula that address workforce needs and empower students to thrive as skilled professionals in rewarding careers. This event is organized by the Hostos Community Advisory Council and the Office of the President in collaboration with Academic Affairs & Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
Title: College-Wide Senate Meeting – May 2025
Date | Time: Thursday, May 15 | 3:30 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
Title: The Power of the Word: Selected AAPI Readings from the CUNY FORUM
Date | Time: Friday, May 16 | 11 AM
Location: Zoom Coming Soon
Description: In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hostos will hold a special event with members of the Asian American/Asian Research Institute (AAARI) to discuss their recent edition of the CUNY FORUM dedicated to multidisciplinary perspectives from writers who contribute to comparative scholarship and literature on the Americas, the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Europe. Join us for a selection of readings from the volume and a discussion of how they reflect the varied experiences of the AAPI community. Dr. Eric Radezky, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, will moderate the conversation.
Title: Lavender Graduation Ceremony
Date | Time: Thursday, May 19 | 5:30 PM
Location: C-391
Description: The Hostos LGBTQIA+ Council invites you to the Lavender Graduation Ceremony. RSVP is required. Send an email to rcholst@hostos.cuny.edu to secure your space.
Title: 2025 Honors Convocation
Date | Time: Wednesday, May 21 | 6 - 9 PM
Location: Main Theater
Description: Join President Cocco De Filippis and the Office of Academic Affairs as our 2025 graduates receive their well-deserved academic honors and scholarships.
Title: 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Date | Time: FIRST CEREMONY on Tuesday, May 27 at 2 PM |
SECOND CEREMONY on Wednesday, May 28 at 11 AM
Location: Main Theater
Description: Let’s celebrate this cherished moment in community with our graduates. More details about acquiring cap and gown, and tickets coming soon.
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