Friday, September 19, 2025 | Vol. 11, No. 4

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

It has been a good beginning of the year. Much good news and some challenges, but we continue to move forward together. This fall’s enrollment growth of continuing students and new freshman class speaks to the value of what each of us is doing to ensure that our students are supported and encouraged in their journey to a better life by means of education. Thank you so much for all everyone is doing to come together to ensure that life thrives and learning is firmly supported.

As we begin to prepare class schedules for the winter and spring semesters, I know we will put our students’ needs first to continue to progress to completion front and center and engage our students in ways that facilitate access to academic and student support areas. It is so important to note that every effort continues to manifest itself in the growth in the number of continuing students in our classrooms. Bravi!

As I write these words, we are in the midst of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and other celebrations. Rosh Hashanah opens the Jewish New Year on September 22, which is followed ten days later by the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, known as the day of atonement. We wish all peace and contentment.

Mil gracias y bendiciones, 

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President

POEM

“Half the People in the World”

By Yehuda Amichai, translated by Stephen Mitchell

Half the people in the world

love the other half,

half the people

hate the other half.

Must I because of this half and that half

go wandering and changing ceaselessly

like rain in its cycle,

must I sleep among the rocks,

and grow ragged like the trunk of olive trees,

and hear the moon barking at me,

and camouflage my love with worries,

and sprout like frightened grass between the railroad tracks,

and live underground like a mole,

and remain with roots and not with branches,

and not feel the cheek against the cheek of angels,

and love in the first cave,

and marry my wife beneath a canopy

of beams that support the earth,

and act out my death, always

till the last breath and the last

words and without ever understanding,

and put flagpoles on top of my house

and a bomb shelter underneath. And go out on roads

made only for returning and go through

all the appalling stations-

car, stick, fire, water, butcher,

between the kid and the angel of death?

Half the people love,

half the people hate.

And where is my place between such well-matched halves,

and through what crack will I see

the white housing projects of my dreams

and the barefoot runners on the sands

or, at least, the waving

of a girl’s handkerchief, beside the mound?

In “The Poetry of Yehuda Amichai”, edited by Robert Alter. New York:  Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015, pp 32-33.

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT NICHELLE HEMPHILL

Be proud! Hostos is Growing!

Good day to you all. I hope everyone is enjoying the semester thus far. Quick reminder of the resources that the College has for Hostos students such as the Pantry and Career Services both located in the D-building, and counseling, the gym, the Writing Center, HALC, and even the pool (located in the C-building).

Amazing News!

Hostos is expanding! On September 3, we had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the upcoming transformation of the Bronx Post Office (located across the street from the B-building) soon to be a Life Sciences building with state-of-the-art lab equipment for Allied Health and Natural Sciences students. The expansion will make it even more obtainable to get your degree and offer many jobs to locals.

Reminder

I am located in the C- Building on the 5th floor, room C-534. If you are between classes please stop by to say hello.

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

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



Hostos Research Center Announcements

In the new 2025-26 academic year, the Hostos Research Center (HRC) is looking forward to supporting faculty, students, and staff with their research and grant development needs, feature research presentations from ADELANTE and IDEAS grantees, host capacity-building workshops, and offer student research opportunities through its newest initiative – the HRC Scholars Program.

The HRC Scholars Program aims to increase the participation of high achieving Hostos students in mentored research experiences provided by Hostos faculty and CUNY Graduate Center (GC) students. The HRC Scholars Program seeks to engage students across all disciplines in research experiences that will support their academic growth, promote retention and graduation, and build career readiness skills. Selected students will receive a $5,000 stipend for engaging in up to 250 hours of research activities throughout the academic year. The program will enroll 15 - 20 students in 2025-26.

The HRC is inviting Hostos faculty members across all disciplines that are conducting research and interested in mentoring one or two students this academic year to participate and help provide Hostos students with a new experiential learning opportunity. Faculty mentors will also receive a $1,000 stipend for mentoring a student for the academic year.

Students and faculty members interested in participating are invited to complete an online application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all student slots are filled!

Please click here for the HRC Scholars Student Application.

Please click here for the HRC Scholars Faculty Application.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

Submitted by Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Babette Audant, Ph.D.





How We Compare: Hostos Students and Community College Students Nationally 

On September 5, 2025, The New York Times published an article — “The Typical College Student Is Not Who You May Think” — about college-going in the United States, making the case that what many think of as a traditional college experience is far from the norm for the nation’s 19 million undergraduates.

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President Cocco De Filippis brought the article to my attention; she requested that I look at how Hostos students compare to the national averages:

The current administration has — in a few short months — significantly cut access to Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP, with dire consequences for the South Bronx and northern Manhattan communities where the majority of our students live. The recent 6-to-3 ruling by the US Supreme Court allows ICE to hunt and detain people based on our race, ethnicity, the languages we speak and the jobs we perform. At Hostos, we are defined by struggle and are proud of working collaboratively and in cooperation with one another to ensure our students’ success, and we will continue to do so, while fighting for their safety and well-being.

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.



New York City Government Resources: Food Security, Mental Health and More

This week’s updates come from the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit. Click on the links below if you need help in these areas:

• Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries and soup kitchens.
• NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.
• Buildings After Hours: Free in-person sessions with DOB staff on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at your local borough office, no appointment necessary.
• Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.
• 311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY

Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer Philip Oliveri, Esq.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

As we are in September, the Office of Compliance and Diversity would like to highlight National Hispanic Heritage Month. The City University of New York (CUNY) and Hostos Community College honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and impactful contributions of Hispanics and Latin Americans. September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence of Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Throughout the month, we celebrate their traditions, achievements, and the vital role they play in shaping our community and nation.

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

Submitted by Interim Provost and VP Andrea Fabrizio, Ph.D.

Navigate Priorities for Fall 2025 include Expansion of the Use of Alerts and Referrals

In Spring 2025, the Navigate Task Force and Training Team worked with advising units to implement response protocols for academic concerns that were raised by faculty in Hostos Navigate. In response to alerts raised, advisors would do their best to connect with students through email, text message, phone calls and in person conversations regarding the concerns that were identified by faculty. Advisors documented the actions they took — regardless of whether the student responded — entered case management notes, made the notes visible to the initial raiser of the concern, and closed the case because the student responded or not.

This Fall 2025, the Navigate teams are prioritizing the expansion of the use of Alerts and Referrals, two key tools that connect students with college support and services when they need help or when they are interested in learning more. Faculty and staff have unlimited opportunity to notify various offices of students who are interested in leadership, student activities, and scholarship opportunities; need to visit advisors, financial aid, registrar, or bursars; are interested in exploring careers, internships, or transfer opportunities to senior institutions; or need to meet with student life or academic affairs. All these instances can be raised as referrals, among others. This semester OAA Fellows will be talking with faculty to begin thinking about the best ways to integrate the use of Navigate Alerts and Referrals into teaching practices.

Behind the scenes this semester, the Navigate Task Force is evaluating the data from Spring 2025 to determine the capacity of advisors and staff to respond to academic alerts, inform faculty of the steps they took to connect with the students, and examine what ultimately happened with the students whose faculty initially raised the alert.

Additionally, this semester, support service providers will determine protocols for how to respond to Navigate referrals made to their offices. The Hostos Navigate training team will provide professional development sessions for directors and staff to learn how to raise and respond to referrals. Since referrals require the student to engage with the service, program or support, service providers will be encouraged to proactively invite students to take advantage of related services after receiving the notification that a student has been referred.

The work of this semester does a few things: (a) contributes to the College’s efforts to help students strengthen their sense of belonging by connecting them more intentionally with campus services, programs, and resources designed to help them find their strengths; (b) strengthens the student experience across programs, offices, resources; (c) improves consistency in customer service across the campus.

The Navigate Task Force will monitor and evaluate inputs and outputs and use the data from alerts and referrals to examine the impact of using Hostos Navigate on faculty and staff satisfaction as well on student persistence and retention. The Navigate team and OAA Fellows will also use the data to work with faculty and staff to inform our work inside and outside of the classroom to positively impact student outcomes.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP Althea Sterling, Ed.D.

Transfer Services

Proven Results in Student Success and Degree Completion

Like seeds planted in fertile ground, our students' academic dreams have taken root and flourished into academic achievements across multiple cohorts. From the proud graduates of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 who now hold bachelor's degrees to our Spring 2025 graduates embarking on their four-year journeys, their success illuminates the transformative power of dedicated support and unwavering commitment to educational excellence.

From our Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 graduate applications, 55 students have successfully earned their bachelor's degrees, representing outstanding achievement in higher education completion within just two years after their community college graduation. These graduates demonstrate exceptional academic performance with an average GPA of 3.4, and notably, 20 students achieved GPAs above 3.5. The highest achieving student earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in Criminal Justice at John Jay College, exemplifying the academic excellence these cohorts achieved. Beyond those who have completed their bachelor's degrees, 139 students from these Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 cohorts remain actively enrolled at four-year institutions, working toward their bachelor's degrees.

Of the Spring 2025 graduation applicants who indicated they wanted to transfer and whom we worked with over summer 2025, 158 students (over 87%) are currently enrolled in classes at four-year colleges as of today, representing a transformative achievement in ensuring students successfully transition to and remain in four-year institutions. The enrollment breakdown shows Lehman College leading with 72 enrolled students, followed by City College with 22 students and John Jay with 13 students, with additional students enrolled across the CUNY system at Baruch (10), Hunter (8), City Tech (5), SPS (9), and extending to private institutions and SUNY schools (15). Program diversity remains strong with 79 AA majors, 36 AS majors, and 43 AAS majors successfully enrolled, notably Liberal Arts AA students leading enrollment with 59 students, while Early Childhood Education (ECE) shows steady transfer success with 16 students and Digital Design (DD) demonstrates remarkable growth with 10 students enrolled. Our summer 2025 efforts resulted in 31 students being successfully placed after initial denials, demonstrating our commitment to student success, while only 26 students chose to defer enrollment to Spring 2026 or take breaks.

To sign up for college tours, schedule an in-class visit from our office, or to schedule an appointment with our office please email rrayo@hostos.cuny.edu or smaldonadogarcia@hostos.cuny.edu. 

Health and Wellness Center: One Stop

Need Help Navigating Life as a Student? Facing Financial Stress?

Whether you're dealing with financial stress, health concerns, or just need someone to guide you — we're here to support you every step of the way.

What We Offer:

• Food Stamps (SNAP) – Apply, renew or update your case.
• Cash Assistance – Step-by-step help with your application
• Housing Support – Step-by-step help with your application
• Food Pantry – Free groceries on campus.
• Eviction Prevention – Resources to stay in your home.
• Financial Guidance – Budgeting tips, loans, & planning.
• Health Insurance – Get covered, stay safe.
• Legal Assistance – Help with housing, immigration, and more.
• Free Credit Reports – Understand and improve your credit score.

One Stop. Many Solutions. All for YOU.

Questions? Reach out!

Ms. Madeline Cruz, Coordinator

e: mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu 

p: 718-319-7931 or 718-518-4141

Athletics and Recreation

Fall Intramurals: Get in the Game for Some Pickleball

Join us every Wednesday morning, starting September 10 for open play pickleball! It’s a great way to learn the game, get moving, and enjoy a friendly, welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome!

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Reminder of Hostos Catering Policy and Procedures

With the start of the new fall semester, your department, unit, or student group may be planning to hold events with catered food. As a reminder, MBJ Food Services (MBJ), in addition to being the Hostos Café and Don Eugenio Café operator, is the exclusive catering provider for the College. That means that all catering requests must go through MBJ first. An exception may be made only if MBJ is not able to fulfill a catering request.

Catering orders should be made by contacting the Hostos Catering Manager, Remona Woolery (email: Remona@mbjfoodservices.com or Catering@mbjfoodservices.com; phone: 718-319-7910), at least one week prior to the date of the event. For larger catering orders for big events, please provide advance notice of two weeks or more so the vendor can make appropriate preparations.

The Hostos Catering policy and procedures can be found on the Hostos Catering web page. The Catering Menu and Student Club Menu can also be found on that page. To assist you with your catering order, per-person spending thresholds and allowable expenses are listed in the Hostos Catering Policy. If your event meets all university criteria detailed in the Catering Business Procedures page, then you may proceed with initiating a food order. The process must be initiated at least 10 working days in advance of your event.

If you have any questions about the catering policy and procedures, please contact the Procurement Office at phone: 718-319-7959 or email: purchasingoffice@hostos.cuny.edu. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

Hostos/CEWD Liberty Partnerships Program Trains Health Opportunities (HOP) High School Students to become Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians (CPCT)

Ten (10) high school Juniors and Seniors completed 240 hours of comprehensive instruction including hands-on training to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). Students also trained in Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (EKG), and CPR to become Certified Patient Care Technicians (CPCT).

Five students earned their New York State CNA certification, while nine received the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) credential. Notably, five students achieved both certifications, demonstrating a high level of commitment and skill. The remaining five students are currently in the process of completing their certification requirements.

This initiative reflects Hostos Community College’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and youth empowerment, providing students with valuable credentials and a strong foundation for future careers in healthcare.

Announcement 

The CEWD Fall 2025 Catalog is available. Please click here, to browse our online catalog. 

CEWD Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions:

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 12:30 PM (Virtual)  

Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 AM (Virtual) 

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12:30 PM (Virtual)  

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 12:30 PM (Virtual)  

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 12:30 PM (Virtual)  

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 6 PM (In-Person)  

Saturday, Jan. 10, 11 AM (Virtual) 

To register for a session, visit https://tinyurl.com/HostosCEWD.

Still Recruiting Students for CEWD’s No-Cost Community Health Worker Training Program 

CEWD is currently enrolling students in our no-cost Community Health Worker (CHW) Training 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. 

To learn more about the CHW program, please contact Jaunia Clarke at jclarke@hostos.cuny.edu.

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA)

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

Your Gift to Hostos Could Qualify for New York State Tax Credits

As an individual New York State taxpayer, your gift to Hostos via the Research Foundation of CUNY may qualify for a valuable NYS Charitable Tax Credit — 85% of your contribution can offset your NYS income tax, plus an additional 15% may be deductible if you itemize on your federal and state returns. To participate, you must complete an application by September 30, and your contribution must be received by November 30 to qualify. If you want more information about applying, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Colette Atkins at catkins@hostos.cuny.edu or 718-518-4407

Hostos Alumni Faculty and Staff Directory Updates 

Strengthening the Hostos alumni network starts with you! If you are a Hostos grad who works at the College, please complete this form or reach out to Alumni Relations Manager Felix Sanchez at fsanchez@hostos.cuny to confirm your contact information.  

BRAVO NEWS

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). 

Congratulations to Our President on Her Most Recent Achievements!

Our President, Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, is featured in the newly launched “Voices from CUNY” podcast series. The show is a groundbreaking initiative led by the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP), an organization that promotes community colleges' role in the recruitment, preparation, retention, and renewal of diverse PreK-12 educators. Listen to her podcast episode here. Dr. Cocco De Filippis has also been named one of City & State's 2025 Latino Trailblazers. Read more here.

Prof. Sarah Hoiland to Present Book Virtually Next Week

Sociology Professor Sarah Hoiland will present virtually her book, "Righteous Sisterhood: The Politics and Power of an All-Women's Motorcycle Club" on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. Please RSVP 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.

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Volleyball Home Games

Thursday, Oct. 2 | 6 PM

Location: Gym

Opponent: Fashion Institute of Technology

Saturday, Oct. 4 | 12 PM

Location: Gym

Opponent: LaGuardia Community College 

Thursday, Oct. 9 | 6 PM

Location: Gym

Opponent: Kingsborough Community College

EVENTS

Title: Still Hostos | Hostos Alumni Employee Lunch & Learn with CEWD

Date | Time: Thursday, September 25 | 12:30 - 2 PM

Location: Hostos Art Gallery

Description: Hostos alumni working at the College in any capacity are invited to attend a luncheon on September 25 to give your feedback on Hostos’ existing alumni programming and to share your ideas for the coming year. Additionally, Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Evelyn Fernandez-Ketchum will share career-advancement resources that are available to you as Hostos employees. To ensure there is enough food for all attendees, please RSVP to fsanchez@hostos.cuny.edu by Monday, September 22.

Title: Aramis Camilo – 40 Years of Merengue

Date | Time: Friday, September 26 | 7:30 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: Get ready for a night of rhythm, celebration, and Dominican pride! This electrifying concert honors 40 years of music from merengue legend Aramis Camilo. Fresh off his appearance at the 2025 Premios Los Nuestro and recipient of a Special Soberano Award for his incredible contributions to Dominican music, Aramis, who is known for his hits like “El Motor” and “La Varita,” takes the stage for a one-night-only anniversary event. The party doesn’t stop there! Joining him are special guests, including Henry Jiménez, Lilu, Wishow, DJ Albert, DJ Frank, and more. Plus, experience the vibrant spirit of the Dominican Republic with live folkloric dance performers. Get tickets here.

Title: Hispanic Heritage Month | A Conversation with Artist Kayleen Berry: How Ecological Inquiries Shape Art Today

Date | Time: Tuesday, October 7 | 3 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)

Description: The Office of the President invites all members of the Hostos community to a special artist presentation with Kayleen Berry, a Puerto Rican artist originally from the Bronx, and a member of the Hostos family, who will be sharing how ecological research informs her artistic practice. RSVP here.

Title: HRC Open House

Date | Time: Wednesday, October 8 | 12:30 - 2 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)

Description: The HRC invites all to the October 2025 Open House to learn about the new Hostos Research Center Scholars initiative for students and ADELANTE grants for research development.Special research presentation will be featured. Refreshments will be provided! For more information, please contact Dr. Sofia Oviedo, Research Programs Director, at soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu.   

Title: “Tuya Siempre, Julita” by Roberto Ramos Perea 

Date | Time: Wednesday, October 8 | 7 PM 

Location: Hostos Repertory Theater 

Description: Much has been said about Julia de Burgos, her poetry and her tragic life. However, history continues to surprise us with new findings about her lovers and her struggle to become what she eventually was and continues to be, the greatest Puerto Rican national poet in our entire history. Get your ticket and don't miss the secret love life between these two poets... Julia de Burgos and Luis Llorens Torres, caressing each other to the rhythm of the waves of the sea and plagiarizing each other's verses. Contact the Box Office for tickets at 718-518-4455.

Title: 19th Annual Hostos Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic 

Date | Time: Thursday, October 9 | 10 AM - Registration; 11 AM - Lunch; 

12 PM - Tee off; 5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception 

Location: Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses 

Description: Get your tickets today for the 19th Annual Hostos Community College Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic on October 9. Join for the whole day at the scenic Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses or just for the cocktail hour and awards dinner. All proceeds support emergency scholarships for Hostos students. To purchase tickets and see photos from last year, visit www.hostosgolfouting.com. 

Title: October 2025: College-wide Senate Meeting

Date | Time: Thursday, October 15 | 3:30 - 5 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Date | Time: October 17 | 7 PM

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: As part of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Initiative, this free concert series brings world-class chamber music — including works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Elgar — directly to the Bronx community.

Title: Book Reading with Dr. Robert Scoot

Date | Time: Wednesday, October 22 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)

Description: Please join Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Filippis who will engage in conversation with Dr. Robert Scott. More details coming soon.

Title: Full Circle Souljahs

Date | Time: October 25 | 8 PM

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Bronx dance legends Kwikstep and Rokafella reunite for a groundbreaking hip-hop choreography performance, blending street dance traditions with deep cultural roots and honoring the Bronx origins of the art form.  

Title: Julia Vive

Date | Time: Wednesday, November 5 | 2 - 3 PM

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Join us for a special viewing, honoring Puerto Rico’s national poet, Julia de Burgos. More details coming soon.

Title: Fall 2025 Industry Summit: Arts Administration and the Digital Arts 

Date | Time: Thursday, November 13 | 9 AM - 12 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: Thinking of furthering your career in the arts? Join Hostos Community College for this fall’s industry summit! Speakers will deliver valuable information on exploring careers, curriculum innovations, and opportunities for networking and collaboration in the arts administration and digital arts fields. More details coming soon.

Title: Danza Fiesta – Annual South Bronx Folk Festival

Date | Time: November 15 | 3 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: A vibrant festival celebrating Puerto Rican and South Bronx folk traditions, featuring music, dance, and cultural performances in the heart of the community. 

Title: November 2025: College-wide Senate Meeting

Date | Time: Thursday, November 20 | 3:30 - 5 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date | Time: Tuesday, December 2 | 3 - 4:30 PM

Location: C-building Lobby

Description: The Office of the President is pleased to invite you to our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The holiday magic will unfold with a heartwarming program filled with music, joy, and camaraderie. 

Title: Spanish Harlem Orchestra – “Salsa Navidad”

Date | Time: December 6 | 8 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: A festive holiday salsa concert featuring beloved classics and new music. Led by this Grammy-winning ensemble, the show bridges traditional and contemporary sounds.  

Title: December 2025: College-wide Senate Meeting

Date | Time: Thursday, December 20 | 3:30 - 5 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Papo Vázquez – “Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda”

Date | Time: December 21 | 3 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: Grammy-nominated and NEA Master Artist Papo Vázquez celebrates the holiday season with parranda music and Latin jazz–influenced holiday songs — a warm, inclusive celebration perfect for families. 

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.