Friday, October 27, 2023 | Vol. 7, No. 10

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

As another week comes to its close, I rejoice in the multiple activities going on at the College to support the student experience, academic progress, mental health and transfer opportunities, and the special events designed to support diversity, equity, tolerance and peace of mind and with the world. Consider the following opportunities offered just this past week and on an ongoing basis:

1. Dancing in our Dance Studio, C152, mid-Wednesday, sponsored by our Health and Wellness program— which is quite unique and simply splendid.
2. The Writing Center and Scholarships Office offer a number of workshops on personal statements that will assist students in applying and competing for scholarships.
3. The monthly Open House sessions at the Hostos Research Center, supported by presentations by our faculty and students.
4. A staged reading of the play “Homeward,” written by someone known to us all, the talented Anna Pond. Produced by Professor Ángel Morales, with some of our very own students performing.
5. Pause and Paint For Stress Relief and Relaxation.
6. Let’s Talk About It! College Outside the Classroom, hosted by the Counseling Center, covering topics such as expectations, relationships, managing conflicts, maturity and communication
7. Music is…Family Feud — a friendly competition between staff and students to help raise awareness around stress reduction and self-care.

There are so many more announcements every week. I encourage students and faculty alike to discuss and to participate, as applicable, as we look for a fully supportive outside-of-the-classroom experience and celebration of the human spirit, as frequently as schedules allow. Please continue to support and attend when possible. I am ever so grateful to my generous colleagues and proud of our persevering and hardworking students. Bravi!

Mil gracias y bendiciones,

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President

CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS OF MANOS A LA OBRA/ALL HANDS ON DECK AWARD

We are proud to announce the opportunity to recommend Hostos Champions of the “Manos a la Obra/All Hands on Deck” Award to be presented to a faculty, student, staff or administrator. Please submit one paragraph for the nomination by e-mail to the President, copy Executive Chief of Staff Diana Kreymer, indicating the activity or initiative that warrants such a recognition. Recommendations are limited to one per person.

The certificate and small token of appreciation presentation will take place at the All College Meeting on December 14, 2023. Deadline for submission of recommendations is Friday, December 1, 2023.

A POEM OF CELEBRATION

"The Negro Speaks of Rivers"

By Langston Hughes

I’ve known rivers:

I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human

veins.

My soul has grown deep like the rivers.

I bathed in the Euphrates when dawns were young.

I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep.

I looked upon the Nile and raised the pyramids above it.

I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and

I’ve seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset.

I’ve known rivers:

Ancient, dusky rivers.

My soul has grown deep like the rivers.

Langston Hughes, The Negro Speaks of Rivers from “The Collected Works of Langston Hughes.” Copyright 2002

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)

PRESIDENT

Remarks from College-Wide Senate Meeting, October 19:

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Kobe Jacobs, and I will be serving as the interim president of the Student Government. Though we’re working through internal changes, we still stand tall. Right now, there are 50 registered active clubs. On Friday the 13th there was a Halloween costume party sponsored by the SGA, hosted by the Urban Unity Club. There was a turnout of over 150 students. Shout-out to Dean Sterling for coming through to aid in serving food. It was a fun and successful event. In our future endeavors, one of our members, Brian Carter, is hosting his consecutive collaboration with the Counseling Center to provide mental health awareness in the form of a workshop series. The Student Government Association is also planning to provide financial support and volunteer services to the Single-Stop program to provide food for families during the Thanksgiving holiday. We have our SGA Assembly coming up, as well. It’s where we get to directly connect with students and present all of our past and future plans. Hostos has renewed vitality and we’re excited to keep doing our part in retaining this life.

CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

Welcome to week 10! We hope you are getting through midterms alright. This week, we encourage you to check out the Student Government Association (SGA), see if you qualify for Hostos’ Honors Program, and prepare for the Spring 2024 semester! Plus, don’t forget about the great resources available to you via the One Stop Center and Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC).   

Caiman Clues: 

• Hostos Honors Program: Students with a GPA of 3.2 and above may enroll in an Honors course to receive mentorship, engage in community service and enjoy participant benefits. Learn more about Hostos’ Honors Program here. 

• Spring 2024 Enrollment: Registration is now open. Watch this video on how to view your degree plan and enroll using Schedule Builder.

• Student Government Senate: Are you interested in expanding your leadership skills on campus? Be the voice of the student body, apply to be a part of the SGA. Applications are available in the Office of Student Activities (C-371). 

• Need Help or Resources? Staff at the One Stop Center conduct free benefits screenings for Medicaid, food vouchers, housing, and public assistance. Additionally, students qualify for free and confidential counseling at the Hostos Counseling Center.

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

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

Dear Students and Colleagues,

I am delighted to share about a number of events and funding opportunities that are available through the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives. The Hostos Research Center (HRC) is hosting the HRC Fall Grant Writing Workshop Series with three workshops in November that will provide a good foundation to the grant development process. If you are beginning your grant writing journey or need to refresh your skills, these workshops, led by Hostos faculty and staff, will help to prepare you. Our first presentation, “Grant Application Process: What You Need to Know Before You Submit,” will be held next week on Thursday, November 2, from 1 – 2 p.m. via Zoom, and will be led by the team of the Office of Grants and Research Administration, Kelba Sosa and Amanda Howard. Click here to join.

The HRC is also announcing a new Call for 2024 ADELANTE Project Proposals. Faculty and staff are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects that advance research, need-based, and/or creative/transformative interventions in all disciplines, and proposals that aim to conduct research on critical issues impacting the South Bronx. All proposals are expected to include students as research assistants to provide our students with first-hand research experience. Stay tuned for an upcoming Office Hours session and mark your calendars — the application deadline is February 2, 2024.

The Educating for Diversity Initiative is back for Spring 2024! We are inviting applications from students, faculty, and staff for mini-grants to support cultural, social, and educational activities that address the interests of Hostos students and community members in advancing issues of social justice, racial equity, diversity and inclusion. Grants will range from $1,000 – $2,000 and submissions are welcome from any individual or group at Hostos. All proposed events/activities must occur during the Spring 2024 semester. The Educating for Diversity application deadline is Friday, December 8.

To access the Educating for Diversity application, click here (use CUNYfirst login to access).

Sincerely,

Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

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

What Time Is It? It’s Time for a Midpoint Check-in! 

As Director of Assessment, my main goal in this position is to “build a culture of assessment” here at Hostos Community College. While this goal is incredibly important for the success of students, I have discovered that the word “assessment” may at times intimidate some and often turns off the many. The problem as I see it is that “assessment” has become a checklist to satisfy external entities, rather than an opportunity to improve. At this midpoint of the semester, I invite faculty to capitalize on the learning students have already demonstrated to move from the word “assessment” to the word “reflection.” 

As a faculty member, I spent a lot of time creating midterm progress reports (whether on slips of paper or Succeed@Hostos). No matter how well I thought I had explained, simplified, and outlined the requirements in the syllabus, students were inevitably uncertain of their standing in my course (good or bad). They could not identify where they were struggling, or where they were successful.  

The experience I was having with my students was not an isolated incident. When reading the book by Saundra Yancy McGuire titled “Teach Students How to Learn,” I learned that students develop skills to “do school” rather than to learn. In fact, many of the strategies students used even worked in high school, achieving A’s and B’s with minimal effort. The issue that occurred when they came to Hostos is that the methods to “do school” never supported them in learning how to learn, a requirement in their college classes. 

The good news is that the midpoint is exactly the point at which it is possible to reach students and let them know that prior strategies are no longer working, and to provide them with new ones! This midpoint check-in not only helps motivate students to try some new study skills, but it provides them with sufficient time to improve as well. I know when I discovered the strengths and weaknesses across student learning in my course, I was also able to recognize gaps in my teaching. When the majority of my students were confused, I realized that I needed to reevaluate how I was going about teaching a particular learning objective and try a new approach. This midpoint check-in process provided me with enough time to pivot in my course as well. I hope everyone takes advantage of this opportunity to look deeply into student learning and share these insights with students and other faculty. 

POLICY OF THE WEEK

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. Learn more about this here.

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7

November 7 is Election Day and will include elections for all New York City Council seats. You can vote on Election Day, or you can take advantage of early voting between October 28 to November 5 to beat the rush!

To find your poll site, please visit the Board of Elections website and use the Look Up tool on the home page. Please note that your early voting poll site might be different from your Election Day poll site.

Other useful tools on the Board of Elections site include a way to check if you are registered to vote, the application to register if you are not, and an FAQ page about elections and voter registration in New York City.  

Exercise your right to vote on Election Day or in early voting!

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY (OCD)

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

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and recognizes supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. Accordingly, we celebrate the 50-year anniversary of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a landmark federal law aimed to protect and empower people with disabilities in the US by prohibiting employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Moreover, Section 504 of the aforementioned Rehabilitation Action also requires educational institutions to provide equal access and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities, such as ramps, interpreters, and modified tests.

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Admissions and Recruitment

CUNY Counselor Conference

When: Friday, November 3

Where: East Academic Complex

Time: 8 AM

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated CUNY Counselor Conference taking place next week, Friday, November 3, at Hostos Community College in the East Academic Complex at 8 a.m. This year's conference will be an enriching experience, bringing high school counselors and CUNY educators together to collaborate and empower our students.

The conference will feature in-depth presentations by our esteemed Financial Aid Office, Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), and College Discovery programs. These sessions provide valuable insights into the various avenues of financial assistance, accelerated learning opportunities, and comprehensive support systems available to Hostos Community College students.

One of the highlights of the conference will be the CUNY College Fair, where invited NYC high school counselors will have the chance to explore the diverse offerings of the various CUNY colleges. This interactive fair allows counselors to engage with representatives from different campuses to learn about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and the unique campus cultures that CUNY institutions offer, with Hostos leading the charge. 

If you are interested in promoting your program, academic, or student support service, contact Carlos Rivera, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, via email at carivera@hostos.cuny.edu.

Student Activities

The club registration process for Fall 2023 has concluded, and we are happy to report that the number of registered clubs at the college increased from forty-seven in Spring 2023 to fifty this semester. Among these, we have eight new student organizations, which are:

1. A Cappella Club
2. Computer Science Club
3. E-Sports/Game Club
4. Lyfe of the Party
5. Math and Computer Science Scholars (MACSS) Club
6. On Fridays We Jump
7. Spirit Squad
8. Urban Unity Hostos

For a full list of this semester’s registered clubs, go here. 

Transfer Student Spotlight

Shy Richardson (@ess.h.why) graduated from Hostos in 2013 with an associate in Liberal Arts. After that, she worked at a non-profit focused on youth development. In 2018, she started the BA/MA program in history at City College, and shortly after graduating, she entered the New York City Teaching Fellows and acquired an MSEd in Adolescent Special Education from Hunter.

She is a writer, performer, and youth advocate. Shy believes in the transformative nature of the arts and hopes to create work that explores Black and Brown folks and the spaces we inhabit, create, and break free of.

Today, she is a middle school ELA and Social Studies Teacher in the Bronx, applying an interdisciplinary approach to History by combining her performing arts experience with her love of academic learning.

Her advice for Hostos transfer students: Just keep pushing!

Counseling Center

“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, November 9

Time: 3:30 PM

SDEM Recurring Announcements

Enrollment is Open! 

If you need assistance enrolling, contact your Coach/Advisor and schedule a meeting through Succeed@Hostos.

Transfer Services

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.

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

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

“The Rose That Grew From Concrete (Pac)”

Tupac Shakur

Did you hear about the rose that grew

from a crack in the concrete?

Proving nature's law is wrong it

learned to walk without having feet.

Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,

it learned to breathe fresh air.

Long live the rose that grew from concrete

when no one else ever cared.

From “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” (1999).

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Facilities and Cafeteria Updates

It is a constant challenge to keep buildings that are over 30 years old running well and to ensure the college community has clean, safe, and well-functioning facilities. However, our facilities team has been doing just that. Our custodians are keeping the spaces clean, our maintenance staff are ensuring that the spaces are in good shape, and engineering has been keeping the building systems in good working order. Even with greater numbers of people on campus, cleaning standards remain high and our custodians remain responsive to the community’s needs. With the cooler temperatures creeping upon us, heat across the campus spaces have been turned on. If there is an issue, whether it be a space that needs custodial attention, a room is too hot or cold, pests are spotted, or an elevator is not working, let us know and it will be addressed right away.

As some of you may have experienced recently, a few of the elevators in the B and C buildings have not been cooperative. They had to be taken out of service in order to have certain parts replaced. Much like the buildings housing them, the elevators are old and their parts wear out. We do our best to get them repaired as soon as possible. However, when repair services and parts need to be ordered, we are reliant upon our vendors and delays happen. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation when this occurs.

We also appreciate your patience as the search for a cafeteria vendor continues. Hostos is working with Bronx Community College and LaGuardia Community College on developing a RFP for a food vendor to service all three colleges. In the meantime, Procurement is working with Canteen, our vending machine vendor, on installing machines in the cafeteria that will provide healthy and nutritious food items, coffee, beverages, and snacks. We anticipate having those in place in the early half of November and will continue to keep the community updated.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

CEWD Awarded $815,304 to Provide No-Cost Workforce Trainings

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) was awarded a $815,304 Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PInCC) grant from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) to provide Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and Job Readiness Bridge Workshops at no cost to students. Over the course of two years, CEWD will provide CDL Class B training to 100 participants and Job Readiness Bridge Workshops to 108 participants. The program is being funded as part of a $2.4 million grant that was awarded to the City University of New York (CUNY) to support five CUNY campuses: LaGuardia Community College, Kingsborough Community College, Bronx Community College, York Community College, and Hostos Community College.

This project is funded by the U.S. Economic Development Agency under the Good Jobs Challenge Initiative. The Good Jobs Challenge Initiative was created to meet the needs of both American workers and industry by breaking down silos in workforce training systems. The grant is a new workforce program that focuses on connecting Human Resources Administration (HRA) clients to trainings and jobs within the industrial, transportation, and construction sectors in New York City. The mission is to connect participants to stable employment with family-supporting wages and advancement opportunities. Over the next two years, participants will be provided with support services through HRA, partner organizations like CUNY, and the Consortium for Workers Education (CWE).

For additional information, please contact Cris Rivera at crivera@hostos.cuny.edu.

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 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 two urgent priority areas: the Circle of 100 Emergency Fund, which provides up to $500 to students with an unexpected 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

President Cocco De Filippis Speaks at Hispanic Federation Panel

On October 18, 2023, the Hispanic Federation held a panel on Defending and Reimagining College Diversity Without Affirmative Action at the Graduate Center/CUNY. In the wake of the recent SCOTUS decision that has overturned decades of Affirmative Action protection in college admissions, panelists were invited to discuss where the educational landscape stands at this critical juncture. Moderated by Univision’s Adriana Vargas-Sino, the panelists discussed how to continue allocating resources to diversify higher education in NYS, and what the effects of diverse campuses have on the well-being of their students, faculty, and staff alike.

Panelists: 

• President Daisy Cocco De Filippis – President, Hostos Community College

• President Frank Wu – President, Queens College

• Thomas A. Schnurr – Director of Government Affairs and Executive Director of Council of Governing Boards, Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities (CICU)

• Alberto Cardelle – President, SUNY Oneonta 

Professor Sarah Hoiland Presents at the Rockefeller Center

Congratulations to Sarah Hoiland, Associate Professor of Sociology, who presented at the ACLS/Mellon Convening of 2019 – 2023 Community College Faculty Fellows at Rockefeller Center! She was part of a group of 90 community college humanities scholars from across the United States. 

Professor Louis Bury and his New Book Featured in BOMB Magazine

Louis Bury, Associate Professor in the English department, was interviewed by poet and literary critic Michael Leong for BOMB Magazine. The Q&A-style feature explores the creative process and themes behind Bury’s latest book, “The Way Things Go” (punctum books, 2023), which features a mix of poetry, life writing and art writing about anticipatory grief. Bury is also the author of “Exercises in Criticism” (Dalkey Archive, 2015) and a regular contributor to Hyperallergic, BOMB, and Art in America magazines. A nonprofit, multi-platform publishing house, BOMB Magazine publishes conversations between artists of all disciplines. Read the interview here.

Hostos Scholars In the News

Hostos students Estela Espino, Renata Tedaldi and Stephanie Oliveira de Araújo made headlines last week. The trio were named Hispanic Serving Institution Scholars by the American Heart Association, and their accomplishment was featured on News12 The Bronx on October 20. They are the only three students in the state of New York — out of 30 nationwide — to be selected, and they each have been awarded $7,000 to fund their research. Congratulations to all three of our scholars on their well-deserved accolades and recognition!

Alumna Hawa Abraham Named Region South Winner of 2023 Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student Award

We are thrilled to share that Hostos alumna Hawa Abraham (Class of ’23) has been selected as the Region South winner of the 2023 Charles A. Burns Outstanding Adult Continuing Education Student Award, for which she will receive a $1000 scholarship prize.

The award is given in the honor and memory of Charles “Chuck” A. Burns, a long-time member of the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) and advocate of continuing education.

During her time at Hostos, Hawa completed a MacKenzie Scott Initiative-supported internship at Argus Community, and in her final year at the College was one of three students selected for the inaugural NextGen Public Health Scholars 2+2+2 program, which provides full tuition coverage, a stipend, and more for Hostos students pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at Columbia University — where she is currently studying. 

Congratulations Hawa!

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.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic 2023

Get your flu shot! The walk-in flu vaccine clinic is open and available to students only, with or without insurance, while supplies last. No appointment necessary. .

Location: Health and Wellness | A334-C

When: Mondays through Thursdays | 10 AM – 3 PM

Saturdays October 28 and November 11 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

For further information, contact Nurse Vasquez, RN, at 718-518-6542 | mavasquez@hostos.cuny.edu or Fabian Wander, LCSW, Director of Health and Wellness, at 718-518-6567 | Fwander@hostos.cuny.edu.

EVENTS

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

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

Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos 

Description: Camino a Mictlán gives 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: Honor Distinguished Latinx Leaders and Student Scholars

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

Location: A-Atrium 

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

Title: So You Want to Be a Psychologist or Sociologist? Explore Our Liberal Arts Options with Hostos Alumni 

Date | Time: Monday, October 30 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM 

Location: Zoom (Meeting ID: 884 8741 1226 |Passcode: 932722)

Description: Alumni from BSS will discuss their experiences taking courses in our department. The new Liberal Arts options in Behavioral Sciences will be presented by unit faculty along with an overview of Sociology and Psychology majors, possible areas of study, career options, and more. 

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.  

Title: Scotland Trip Debriefing

Date | Time: Monday, November 6 | 3:30 PM

Location: Black Box Theater (C-151)

Description: Please join us for a video presentation and reflections by Hostos students on their August 2023 trip to the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

Title: Book Presentation and Discussion of “The Laughter” by Sonora Jha

Date | Time: Thursday, November 9 | 2:30 PM

Location: Faculty Dining Room 

Description: Author, journalist and professor Sonora Jha will join us for a discussion of her latest novel, “The Laughter,” in which a white male college professor develops a dangerous obsession with his new Pakistani colleague. 

Title: Business Management Industry Summit

Date | Time: Thursday, November 16 | 9 AM - 12 PM

Location: Savoy Multi-Purpose Room, D Building

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.