Friday, October 13, 2023 | Vol. 7, No. 8

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

What a beautiful moment in the season, as the leaves begin to turn and splendor is all around us. I reflect on this moment where beauty and challenges are in the air and very much a part of the work at this point in the semester. Consider the multiple efforts to inform, support, reach and to ensure retention and success for students, who are entering midterms weeks, and also the celebrations, including our SGA’s Halloween celebrations, and the lunch hour dance lessons. It is crucial to reach out and connect students to services, including advisement, tutoring, and to take time during office hours to ensure that all is going well in all of the classes.

October 23 is the first day of registration for the Spring 2024 semester. I understand from the Provost and VP for Student Development and Enrollment Management how much was done to ensure that we are offering classes for our students’ progress at times that are accessible. A survey taken by over 1,000 students guided some of the decisions, as did the contributions of colleagues overseeing programs. I truly appreciate our collective efforts as we continue to bring enrollment back to pre-pandemic levels and retention in the right direction.

You received an electronic copy of this year’s operational plan this week. During our Stated Meeting of the College, we shared our Hostos: Elevating Justice, Strategic Plan 2023-2028. Progress will be reviewed in January 2024, and again, constituencies from each division will be consulted as we assess where we are and what else we might need to do to continue our path to success.

Thank you for your kindness, always, and for the hard work being done at Hostos each and every day. I close by reminding us to respect one another and our differences in hope and solidarity with the people of Israel.

Mil gracias y bendiciones,

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President

A POEM

“Kindness”

By Naomi Shihab Nye

Before you know what kindness really is

you must lose things,

feel the future dissolve in a moment

like salt in a weakened broth.

What you held in your hand,

what you counted and carefully saved,

all this must go so you know

how desolate the landscape can be

between the regions of kindness.

How you ride and ride

thinking the bus will never stop,

the passengers eating maize and chicken

will stare out the window forever.

Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness

you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho

lies dead by the side of the road.

You must see how this could be you,

how he too was someone

who journeyed through the night with plans

and the simple breath that kept him alive.

Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside,

you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing.

You must wake up with sorrow.

You must speak to it till your voice

catches the thread of all sorrows

and you see the size of the cloth.

Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore,

only kindness that ties your shoes

and sends you out into the day to gaze at bread,

only kindness that raises its head

from the crowd of the world to say

It is I you have been looking for,

and then goes with you everywhere

like a shadow or a friend.

From “Words Under the Words: Selected Poems.” Copyright © 1995 by Naomi Shihab Nye.

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT KATHY DISLA

Dear Caimans,

I hope that your semester is going very well and you are doing well in all of your classes.

I just wanted to take some time to thank those of you who have assumed leadership of the clubs and started planning and holding events. With 50 clubs on campus, I am sure that the College will be alive and well. The SGA and the club leaders truly hope that every student who enrolled for Fall 2023 will take advantage of the opportunities to network, learn, share, and party with us.

That being said, I want to announce that the SGA, in collaboration with the Urban Unity 

Club and several other clubs will be hosting the Turn Up Hostos: Costume Party on Friday, October 13, from 5-8 p.m. So turn up! Come one and all. Dress in your scariest attire, take pictures in the 360 machine, and participate in a talent competition for incredible prizes. 

I also want to say that the SGA members met with Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and her cabinet members on September 28, the day that we learned that the cafeteria had closed its doors. As a group, we raised our concerns with the administration about being in a food desert and having limited healthy and nutritious options both on and off campus, and we were assured that the College will do all that they possibly can to correct the situation as soon as possible. I want to let every student know that the SGA will continue to support our campus food pantry and work to have food at every event that we sponsor and ask the club leaders to do the same. As a student myself who works at the College and takes classes, I understand how long a day can be, particularly without food. If you are facing a personal challenge, please come and visit one of the SGA offices on the 5th floor of the C-building, and we will try to help you out.

Finally, I want to remind you all that the SGA, as I mentioned a few weeks ago, will sponsor 18 scholarships this semester of $500 each. We will have six merit-based scholarships, six need-based scholarships, and six hardship scholarships. All of the scholarships will be posted within the next few days on the Hostos website here: https://hostos.academicworks.com/. Please apply and take advantage of these great opportunities.

I hope to see you all at the upcoming events, at the SGA booth, in my office, or around the campus.

Stay well and thrive,

Kathy

CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

Welcome to week 8!  This week, take advantage of campus resources that’ll help enhance your studies, then relax with some dancing and finish out the week at a costume party!

• Fall 2023 Advisement Week: Meet with ASAP, the Student Success Coaching Unit and/or College Discovery Staff for advisement support, explore your major, and get acquainted with Career Services and the Transfer Office during Advisement Week, beginning October 16. Check out the full schedule of activities here.

• Mind, Body & Health: Enjoy the wonderful benefits of dance. Every Tuesday through December 5, salsa classes are held 2 - 3 p.m., and bachata classes are held 3 - 4 p.m. African dance classes are held every Thursday through December 7, 12:30- 1:30 p.m. All classes take place in Hostos’ dance studio (C-152).

• Come to the Costume Party: Urban Unity presents the "Turn Up Hostos: Costume Party" on Friday, October 13, 5–8 p.m., at the Hostos Cafeteria (3rd floor, C-building). There will be games, activities, and limited daycare for students with children.

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

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

Dear Students and Colleagues,

The Hostos Campus Climate Initiative is continuing its Community-Building Circles with the New York Peace Institute and all students, faculty and staff are invited to participate. The first circle was held last month and I found it to be a personally rewarding experience to engage in these dialogues with my fellow Hostos community members. The circles are a great way for us to come together to learn and listen to one another about our views and experiences and discuss important issues that affect our community. The next two circles are scheduled for October 24 (Room C-361) and November 14 (Room C-391) from 3 – 5 p.m. If you did not have the opportunity to attend last month, be sure to come out for the next session.

Register here to attend.

The Hostos Research Center is delighted to host its next Open House on Thursday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. with a special research presentation by Professors Marcelo Viana Neto and Matthew Balousek, and the team of students who participated in Hostos’ very own game design studio - Other Possible Games. This will be an interactive presentation where attendees will have the opportunity to play the game our students created and provide feedback to the team. This will be an incredible opportunity to hear from our faculty and students about the game design experience and how it is benefitting their academic and professional development. Our first Open House was very well received and highly engaging with students, faculty and staff in attendance. I look forward to seeing you at the next Open House!

Sincerely,

Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

Submitted by Director of Assessment AJ Stachelek, Ed.D.

Academic Assessment for the Academic Year 2023-2024  

The goal of this week’s contribution is to provide an update about where we are in terms of the timeline for academic assessment for this academic year. Regarding the assessment of degree programs and academic department functions, the A-PART will continue to be used to document such work. On the plus side, based on faculty feedback, this process has been simplified on the A-PART level and scaffolded on the side of assessment.  

The A-PART is comprised of three sections. In the first section, the goal is to track faculty progress towards tenure and promotion, as well as recognize faculty for their participation in professional development and service at the College and CUNY levels, as well as within external organizations. The second section focuses on the departmental activities aligned with the “Hostos Elevating Justice 2023–2028 Strategic Plan,” in which the substantial activities of the department are mapped to the six goals and/or the Office of Academic Affairs’ Academic Implementation Plan through its overarching categories of Teaching Excellence, Curriculum Innovation, and Student Success. These activities are quickly identified by looking at resources allocated to the faculty in the department to support major initiatives, whether through faculty release time or grant funding. In the final section of the A-PART, the primary focus is still on reporting assessment at the degree program or general education level. A new tool designed to support and enhance assessment is the Program Learning Outcomes Template which outlines the process of conducting three meetings across a semester to 1) select the program learning outcome to be assessed and the courses in which it will be assessed, 2) devise a methodology of assessment by determining the assignment and way of measuring student learning of the outcome, and 3) aggregate the data to make a plan of action to improve the learning of this outcome.  

As of this week, all academic departments now have access to a draft version of the A-PART document in which they can populate the activities they are planning for this academic year, finalizing these activities and begin recording results from the start of the Fall semester rather than remembering the work at the end of the academic year. Furthermore, every degree program must assess one Program Learning Outcome (PLO) each academic year, and hopefully, the new template will facilitate this process.  

POLICY OF THE WEEK

Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know

Submitted by Executive Counsel and Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.

Policy on Multiple Positions

Each employee is obligated to view his/her appointment to a college or university within The City University as his/her major professional commitment. If you are to perform additional responsibilities within CUNY, you must comply with certain regulations. Read more about holding multiple positions here.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY (OCD)

Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, and 504/ADA Coordinator Philip Oliveri, Esq.

LGBTQIA+ History Month 

As we enter the month of October, the Office of Compliance and Diversity would like to highlight that October is recognized as LGBTQIA+ History Month, which is an annual month-long observance of LGBTQIA+ history, rights, and related civil rights movements.  LGBTQIA+ History Month emphasizes role models, builds community, represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, and sends an important message to our campus community members about the vital importance of recognizing and exploring the role of the LGBTQIA+ community in American history.  For more information related to the LGBTQIA+ role models and figures that celebrate their achievements, please refer to the following link: Home | LGBTHistoryMonth.com.  

Additionally, the Office of Compliance and Diversity would like to highlight two days this month related to the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community: October 11 is recognized as National Coming Out Day, and October 18 is recognized as International Pronouns Day.  Hostos’ LGBTQIA+ Consortium, in collaboration with Rainbow Hostos and the Office of Compliance and Diversity, will be hosting an event on October 18 in celebration of International Pronouns Day, located in the Atrium between the A and C Buildings.  Please join us and participate in procuring and wearing a button that displays your pronouns, encourages respect and recognition of an individual’s right to self-identify, and endeavors to make the use of personal pronouns more commonplace in our community.   

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

Submitted by Provost and VP Shiang-Kwei Wang, Ph.D.

Career Services Upcoming Activities

By Director of Career Services Lisanette Rosario

Non-Traditional Careers Day

The U.S. Department of Labor defines non-traditional careers as a certain role that has less than 25% of a specific gender. Come learn about non-traditional careers, salaries, requirements for occupations and employment opportunities on Wednesday, October 25, in the A-building atrium from 1–3 p.m.



Internship Success Stories

Internship with HOPE Leads Student to Professional Job

By Corin Perez de Cruz, A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education

I completed my internship at the Holistic Oasis for Parents Education (HOPE) program. Career Services helped me with effectively applying for jobs. I received invaluable guidance and support to succeed during my job interview, as the staff at Career Services were passionate and proactive in helping students with the entire process of placement and registration for internships, resumes, Grow with Google, job applications, and expanding their experience in the job market. Thanks to my internship experience, I got the job! My position at MID BRONX CCRP is as an Assistant Teacher, and my responsibilities include supporting classroom instruction, classroom management, grading and assessment, individualized student support, and collaborating with colleagues. Through my internship, I gained a deep understanding of the importance of work-based learning and its impact on students’ educational journeys. This knowledge and hands-on experience were instrumental in landing this position and will undoubtedly contribute to my continued growth.

Senior Center Internship

By Quanisha Walker, A.A.S Aging and Health Studies

I completed my internship with Advisory Board Member Ms. Antoinette Emers. She is an advocate and has nine different senior centers located in the Bronx, East Harlem, and East New York, Brooklyn. Working with Ms. Emers gave me the full hands-on experience I needed while I completed my hours. Career Services helped me with everything, including my resume, mock interviews to prepare for future interviews, and tips on how to conduct successful interviews.

Thanks to my internship experience with Antoinette Emers, I have a better knowledge of advocacy and know in what direction I would like to head after I graduate, which is Social Work and Advocacy. Having been admitted to Lehman College, I will pursue a career in Social Work and take it from there.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

The National Center for Educational Statistics reported that 11.1% of students enrolled in undergraduate higher education in the US have a disability. Experts believe that number might be even higher, but students with disabilities don’t always report needing assistance, making it harder to measure and provide the support required. Hostos Community College is committed to providing equal access to all academic programs, resources, and opportunities our campus and university offer. 

Hostos ARC continues to provide academic support, accommodations, student leadership opportunities, mentoring, career development, and faculty/staff training on Universal Design. ARC encourages every student with a disability to visit our office or any Hostos student struggling academically and wishes to understand more about their learning style and innovative ways to maximize their learning potential. Some of the programs and supports provided by ARC are as follows:

1) Assistive technology loan and training 

2) In-person and virtual mentoring

3) Inclusive athletics

4) Student leadership and learning opportunities

5) Learning assessment and guidance

6) Accommodation counseling

7) Faculty/Staff training in UDL

The services are not limited to the above, and we pride ourselves on being a resource for students to guide them to the best campus, University, or community partner to provide the assistance they need. ARC understands that students have much on their plates, and we want to help. 

ARC is happy to share that our University has recognized the services outlined above, and ARC will be featured on CUNY TV discussing best practices and enrollment and marketing strategies, making Hostos a prime destination for all students with or without disabilities seeking to begin their college career in NYC. The segment was filmed on Tuesday, September 26, and the airdate will be announced soon. 

Health and Wellness

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to remind the Hostos community that the Health and Wellness Center is here to support students, faculty, and staff experiencing intimate partner violence through our Domestic Violence Program (DVP) program.

DVP is committed to promoting and enhancing healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, and the emotional and spiritual wellness of our students, staff, and faculty. Throughout the year, an assortment of services, activities, and resources are offered to impact their wellness and the wellness of Hostos Community College. These services also include assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence in connecting to the appropriate community resources. 

For assistance or for additional information, please contact the Domestic Violence Campus Liaison, Fabián Wander, LCSW, via email at fwander@hostos.cuny.edu or call 718-518-6567.

CUNY EDGE

CUNY EDGE, in collaboration with One Stop and our external partner, LIFT NYC, facilitated a benefits workshop for students. During this workshop, CUNY EDGE students learned about the benefits and services these programs offer. Topics ranged from how to access the new applications for Food Stamps and Cash Assistance, Food Pantry access, Housing Assistance, Legal Assistance with issues such as housing eviction, immigration, child support, and much more. Additionally, our CUNY EDGE student parents learned about the financial and career coaching that the LIFT NYC community organization provides, free of charge; and as an added incentive, they can earn a $150 direct cash payment from LIFT after every three months of coaching.

We look forward to providing these workshops to our students so that they can leave feeling empowered and equipped with valuable knowledge and resources that will help them reach their goals.

Transfer Services

Save the date for our TRANSFER FAIR! 

Thursday, October 19

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Over 50 four-year colleges are confirmed to be on campus to meet with all of you! Kaplan and CCTOP will also be here to talk about scholarships.

The priority deadline for transferring to CUNY has passed but it is NOT too late to apply for the Spring 2024 semester – stop by one of our events: 

Virtual Transfer Application Hour

Every Tuesday, 12 – 1 PM

Zoom here. 

Transfer Talks at C-512

Every Tuesday, 2 – 3 PM 

Walk-in Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Tabling A-Atrium

Every Thursday, 11 AM – 1 PM   

Don’t forget to follow Transfer Services on Instagram here and check out our Weekly Transfer Spotlight!

Every week, there will be admissions officers from various four-year institutions here to answer questions — along with our talented transfer coordinator and peer mentors. We have some four-year CUNYs visiting, as well as Fredonia, PACE, Fordham, and Albany. 

Contact transferservices@hostos.cuny.edu for the full semester schedule.  

SDEM Important Events

Counseling Center 

“Relationship Jeopardy”

Wednesday, October 18

Time: 3–5 PM

Room: C-391

Own Your Power Event: Collaboration with the Bronx DA’s Office and Kingsbridge Health under the Enough is Enough initiative. 

“Candid Conversations: The South Asian Community Speaks”

Tuesday, October 24

Time: 3–5 PM

Room: FDR

Let’s break the stigma towards mental health and talk about being a college student, adjusting to new environments, managing cultural expectations, and personal goals.

“Hostos Family Feud”

Wednesday, November 15

Time: 3–5 PM

Room: C-391

There will be a stress reduction activity using questions related to self-care, mental health, and music for staff and students.

“Stress Reduction in Practice”

Wednesday, November 29

Time: 3–4:30 PM

Room: FDR

This is a skill-based workshop to support students during and in preparation for finals and the holidays.

Feel free to sign up for any of our offerings using this link or visit us on the Hostos Website Calendar.

CUNY EDGE

Go here to RSVP.

“Seminar Series: Resume Writing and Interviewing Tips”

When: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023

Time: 3:30 PM

SDEM Recurring Announcements

Health and Wellness

Join the Wellness Office for “Keep Calm and Carry Yarn” to experience the health benefits of crocheting. Come and create a warm, cozy scarf or other small project at the A-Atrium, every Wednesday through December 6 from 3–4 p.m. Free to all Hostos students. Materials are provided while supplies last.

Hostos One Stop

Food Pantry

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please visit the Hostos Food Pantry. Appointments are available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, contact Madeline Cruz at 718-518-4141 or at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

There are scholarships available, just waiting for you to apply! Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, contact the Scholarship Office Coordinator, Marina Esquilin, at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or calling 718-518-4166.

A POEM TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY 

“On Broadway”

By Claude McKay

About me young careless feet

Linger along the garish street;

Above, a hundred shouting signs

Shed down their bright fantastic glow

Upon the merry crowd and lines

Of moving carriages below.

Oh wonderful is Broadway — only

My heart, my heart is lonely.

Desire naked, linked with Passion,

Goes trotting by in brazen fashion;

From playhouse, cabaret and inn

The rainbow lights of Broadway blaze

All gay without, all glad within;

As in a dream I stand and gaze

At Broadway, shining Broadway — only

My heart, my heart is lonely.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Jeanne Clery Report

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose annual campus crime statistics and security information on and around their campus. The U.S. Department of Education enforces the Clery Act and may level civil penalties against institutions of higher education if they are not in compliance. The purpose of the Clery Act is to ensure that higher education institutions are enacting crime-related policies and publicly reporting statistics on criminal offenses for the campus and adjacent areas. Clery Act reports by school can be found on the Federal Student Aid website via this link.

The Jeanne Clery Report for Hostos Community College contains crime statistics for the previous three calendar years as well as information regarding campus security such as emergency procedures, crime prevention, university law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, sexual assault prevention, disciplinary procedures, and other topics related to security on campus. The report may be accessed through the Hostos Public Safety Department’s site under the Annual Security Report web page.



CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

CEWD Summer 2023 Enrollment Highlights

The division exceeded its summer enrollment target by 103%. CEWD enrolled 719 students in occupational job training or adult basic education classes over the summer. Our goal was 354 students, but CEWD was able to enroll an additional 365 students. The majority of CEWD students enrolled in Construction (32%), Medical and Health (18%), Technology (16%) and Education (16%) programs.  Three-hundred and one (301) or 42% of the 719 CEWD students that enrolled in Summer 2023 participated in programs that were free for them thanks to funding we received from grants or contracts.  Approximately half (49%) of our summer courses were online or hybrid.

Celebrating CEWD Staff

Please join us in congratulating CEWD staff members who have over 20 years of service to the Division!

• Xiomara Mota-Calderon, Program Coordinator
• Peter Mertens, Assistant Dean
• Belkis Pena, Program Coordinator
• Magdalena Ramirez-Nieves, Program Coordinator

Virtual Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, register for a virtual info session here. 

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA)

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

Planned Giving to Hostos

If you have thought about including Hostos in your estate planning, and would like to learn more about the many ways you can have a lasting impact on Hostos students, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Colette Atkins by phone at 718-518-4394 or via email at catkins@hostos.cuny.edu to discuss how you can be part of the Eugenio María de Hostos Planned Giving Society.

CUNY Tuesday Giving Site Opens on Monday!

Giving season is upon us, and the Division of Institutional Advancement encourages you to make a gift to Hostos between October 16 and November 28, the global day of giving. Remember that there is no longer a payroll deduction option, so we encourage you to set up your gift or pledge on our website or contact Development Officer Idelsa Méndez by phone at 718-518-4341 or via email at imendez@hostos.cuny.edu.

This year, we are requesting that donors support one of three priority areas: the new Experiential Learning Fund, a regranting program that will provide support for externships, site visits, and other experiential learning opportunities; the Circle of 100 Emergency Fund, which provides up to $500 to students with an urgent financial burden; and the Hostos Food Pantry. Visit www.cunytuesday.org to make your gift today!

BRAVO NEWS

Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community

Congratulations to LAWI and Chief Editor Inmaculada Lara-Bonilla

We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Inmaculada Lara-Bonilla for spearheading the publication and launching of Hostos Review/Revista Hostosiana’s most recent issue, No. 19, at Instituto Cervantes – Nueva York and virtually. Titled "Hacia una cartografía medioambiental de Sudamérica/ Towards an Environmental Cartography of South America,” this number is a unique and engaging exploration of critical South American environmental themes set against the backdrop of literature and cultural studies. Read the issue here. 

HOSTOS FOR EVERYONE

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.



EVENTS

Title: Camino a Mictlán Dia de los Muertos Art Installation & Ofrenda

Date: Now until Nov. 3 | Tuesday–Friday from 12–6 PM and Saturdays during the month of October only

Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos 

Description: Camino a Mictlán will give the Bronx an authentic experience of el Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead. Each fall across Mexico, streets become filled with vibrant colors, skull-painted faces, and ceremonial “ofrenda” altars filled with flowers, candles, and photographs of deceased loved ones. The exhibit features traditional altars and large-scale sculptures. The gallery is free and open to the public every Tues-Fri from 12-6 p.m., with Saturdays also open during the month of October.

Title: Neo Afro Diasporic Festival presents: Lectures, Dance Workshop, and Concert

Date | Time: TODAY AND TOMORROW! Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 | Time details below. 

Locations: Longwood Art Gallery, Hostos Dance Studio, and Hostos Main Theater

Description: Neo Afro Diasporic Festival presents: features a series of performative and educational events where a collective of women from Puerto Rico, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Africa will teach their respective cultural dances and share a final performance that will takes us on a journey to Africa. The first event will be two lectures and a performance in the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos on Friday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m.; the next day there will be a dance workshop in the Hostos dance studio from 12-5:15 p.m. and a culminating performance in the Main Theater at 7 p.m.

Title: Panel “¡Ser intelectual hoy! Arte y sociedad”

Date | Time: Tuesday, October 17 | 3 – 5 PM

Location: Longwood Art Gallery

Description: Hostos President Cocco De Filippis, Author Chiqui Vicioso, Professor Humberto Ballesteros, and Professor Inmaculada Lara Bonilla will engage in conversation about their recent publications and research. This is a bilingual event (English-Spanish).

Title: Italian Heritage Month | Exploring Italian-American Identity: Screening of 'As Good as Bread' with Dr. Elisabetta Sanino D’Amanda

Date | Time: Thursday, October 19 | 1:30 PM – 3 PM

Location: Zoom

Description: Join Dr. Elisabetta Sanino D’Amanda, Principal Lecturer of Italian and Coordinator of the Italian Studies Program at Rochester Institute of Technology, for the screening of “As Good as Bread” (2008). This film investigates the history of Rochester’s Italian-American community, the second-largest in New York. This event will shed light on Italian-Americans and their identity in the country. Leading the discussion will be Allied Health Sciences Chair, Professor Charles Drago and York College colleague, Dr. Donna M. Chirico, who is also Resident Faculty at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute and Chair of the Italian American Faculty and Staff Advisory Council.

Title: Honor Distinguished Latino Leaders and Student Scholars

Date | Time: Monday, October 30, 2023 | 2 PM

Location: A-Atrium

Description: Join us to honor distinguished Latino leaders and student scholars. More details coming soon.

Title: Financial Wellness Seminar Series

Date: Monday, October 23 | Follow the link in the description for time details. 

Location: Zoom

Description: These upcoming virtual sessions from the Office of Alumni Relations will feature distinguished speakers, including Melody Maisonet ’17, Pedro Rivera ’15, and Hostos ASAP Coordinator Siddique Mohamed. Their expertise will provide invaluable guidance as you navigate the complexities of personal financial management. We cordially invite you to participate in our upcoming virtual sessions to learn about budgeting, long-term planning, and investing. Register for one or more sessions here.

Title: “Homeward” Staged Reading 

Date | Time: Thursday, October 26 | 12:30 PM and 7 PM and Friday, October 27 | 7 PM 

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Since Vietnam, Rufus Jefferson has felt lost, PTSD crippling his interactions with those he loves. Everyone, including his beloved wife and best friend, thinks a near-death experience in war caused his recurring trauma. For most of his life, he keeps secret how his white commanding officer's actions, resulting in Rufus’ less-than-honorable discharge, traumatized him and why he doesn’t tell anyone the truth. It’s not until his daughter convinces him to testify to his story and fight the “bad paper” symbolizing his dishonor that he finds his way home. Ticket information to follow.

Title: Student Leadership Academy Alumni Reunion

Date | Time: Thursday, November 2 | 6 PM

Location: A-Atrium

Description: Get ready for our first Student Leadership Academy Alumni Reunion, which promises to be amazing. Kindly mark your calendars, and RSVP using this link.  

ABOUT EL SEMANARIO HOSTOSIANO / THE HOSTOS WEEKLY

El Semanario Hostosiano / The Hostos Weekly is a communication vehicle designed to unite our multiple voices as we share news about members of the Hostos family, provide updates on our projects and upcoming events, and disseminate policy that impacts our work.  

Past issues can be found here.