Friday, September 26, 2025 | Vol. 11, No. 5 | | MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | | |
My Dear Colleagues and Students,
As the month comes to a close, having honored Rosh Hashanah and Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, and preparing to honor Italian Heritage, I reflect on the beauty of our Hostos family. With our students in whose homes approximately 50 languages are spoken, and families immigrating from close to 120 different nations, I am so thankful for the hope, peace, and love shared by such a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Each semester, I observe strength among our students at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, where I proudly serve as president and so many colleagues generously engage in ensuring a sound education, advisement, and support. Hundreds of immigrant students apply their resolve to pay for college, work two jobs, raise families, and still complete their degrees or certificates. They go on to contribute to the economy by staying in New York, paying taxes, and improving their lives and our communities.
As we consider the noise about immigrants and the current climate, let us recall the American dream in our motto, e pluribus unum (out of many, one), a nation formed of many. Following our Native American predecessors, we are a nation formed by immigrants: recent immigrants and descendants of immigrants, whose powerful contributions come together with the purpose of continuing to sustain the greatness that is America.
When given the opportunity, please celebrate the contributions of immigrants to our great nation so that the best of all possible worlds will be there for our grandchildren and their grandchildren in turn. Our collective supportive voices can rise high above any opposing noise.
Mil gracias y bendiciones,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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“América, no invoco tu nombre en vano”
By Pablo Neruda
América, no invoco tu nombre en vano.
Cuando sujeto al corazón la espada,
cuando aguanto en el alma la gotera,
cuando por las ventanas
un nuevo día tuyo me penetra,
soy y estoy en la luz que me produce,
vivo en la sombra que me determina,
duermo y despierto en tu esencial aurora:
dulce como las uvas, y terrible,
conductor del azúcar y el castigo,
empapado en esperma de tu especie,
amamantado en sangre de tu herencia.
“America, I Do Not Call Your Name without Hope”
Translated by Robert Bly
America, I do not call your name without hope.
When I hold the sword against the heart,
when I live with the faulty roof in the soul,
when one of your new days
pierces me coming through the windows,
I am and I stand in the light that produces me,
I live in the darkness which makes me what I am,
I sleep and awake in your fundamental sunrise:
as mild as the grapes, and as terrible,
carrier of sugar and the whip,
soaked in the sperm of your species,
nursed on the blood of your inheritance.
Neruda, Pablo. “América, no invoco tu nombre en vano.” Translated by Robert Bly, in “Neruda and Vallejo: Selected Poems,” edited and with a new preface by Robert Bly, Beacon Press, 1993, pp. 94–95.
| | MS. MACKENZIE SCOTT'S GIFT: PRESIDENT'S INITIATIVES | | |
Submitted by Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director
Ms. MacKenzie Scott ACE Scholarships Awarded for Fall 2025
The Ms. MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship, an initiative that is implemented in partnership with the Continuing Education and Workforce Development division, has been awarded to seven students who completed a continuing education program and enrolled in a Hostos degree program. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their enrollment and transition into a degree program and they will now come that much closer to fulfilling their educational goals. Congratulations to the new Fall 2025 recipients: Deshanette Bryant, Wesley Burgos, Enrique Geronimo, Justin Irizarry, Arkis Johnson, Clarisse Karbe, and Dixon Lugo.
To further support past MacKenzie Scott ACE scholarship recipients in their academic trajectory, renewal scholarships of $500 are awarded to continuing students who attain a 3.0 GPA or better each semester. For Fall 2025, 14 continuing students have been awarded the renewal scholarships to recognize their academic persistence and provide additional support to help them achieve their goals. Congratulations to the renewal scholarship recipients: Nadia Baba, Estelle Boukari, Lena Bradley, Fatoumata Doucoure, Regina Galley, Mabintou Gassama, Chevelle Gayle, Yasmina Gislaine Glele, Nichelle Hemphill, Alicia James, Erika Rosario, Charina Santos, Mignasha Thomas, and Lucie Zongo. Every student awarded a scholarship is a testament to the important work of Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives in providing our students with increased access to resources and opportunities that will provide the needed support and encouragement to advance in their educational and career development.
| | INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA) | | |
Submitted by Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Babette Audant, Ph.D.
Hispanic Serving Institutions: Federal Abandonment of a Program Designed to Advance Equity
On September 10, 2025, U.S. Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, announced the cancellation of $350 million in federal funding for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including the 615 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Hostos is, and has been since its founding (prior to federal recognition of HSIs), an HSI and a MSI. Our mission underscores this commitment and it informs our role as an institution committed to advancing socioeconomic mobility as justice, for all students, who are typically from underresourced, underrepresented communities shaped by historical structural inequities. CUNY has 16 HSIs, including six community colleges, nine senior colleges, and the Graduate Center, in addition to being broadly an MSI.
The immediate impact was the cancellation of the college’s Title V grant, which funds many key elements of First Year Experience and other initiatives designed to support student success and sense of belonging (intricately linked). The Office of Academic Affairs will sustain this important work and is developing funding strategies to mitigate the federal actions.
Nationally, the withdrawal of funds threatens to undo decades of investment in addressing equity gaps that negatively impact Hispanic students among other underrepresented, minority students. Two-thirds of the nation’s Hispanic undergraduate students attend a HSI, and more Black students attend HSIs than attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities) has been advocating forcefully, most recently sending letters to members of Congressional committees signed by more than 100 leaders of higher education institutions (CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos-Rodríguez among them), condemning the “abandoned defense” of the HSI program in federal court, and the “rescinding” of federal resources to MSIs.
Funding aside, the abandonment of the HSI program is illustrative of an existential shift towards what is cynically being described by Secretary McMahon as an end of “racist” policies and a focus on students’ “character, resiliency and merit.” In a society where inequity remains a structuring force, “resiliency” is required daily by design of too many, and “merit” is too often decided by those invested in the status quo. “Character” as measure of who among us is deserving is frequently laden with implicit bias. None of this takes into account the persistent inequities that Title V and other similarly competitive funding programs designated for Hispanic Serving Institutions are designed to address.
Nationally, 25% of Hispanic/Latino individuals hold baccalaureate degrees or higher, compared to 40% of the general population. Some of this is attributed to a disproportional number of Hispanic/Latinx undergraduates enrolled at community colleges, and to a lower rate of completion at all colleges due in part to the opportunity costs of attending college, less access to academic preparation, high rates of first gen college attendance and a lack of sense of belonging (hence the Title V emphasis on First Year Experience initiatives). In New York City, Hispanic/Latinx and Black student outcomes are significantly lower than those of students overall on the National Assessment of Educational Progress test. In 2024, as reported by EdTrust-New York, 42% of New York City 8th graders scored “Below Basic” in math; 59% of Hispanic/Latinx students and 56% of Black students scored “Below Basic.” Similar disparities were reported in reading. Among the Fa20 cohort of high school students, 92.4% of Asian students and 89.8% of white students graduated in four years, while only 78.8% of Hispanic/Latinx students did. The disparity for students tagged as ELL at high school graduation, among whom many are Hispanic/Latinx, was starker still: while 91.9% of “Ever ELL” and 84.5% of “Never ELL students graduated in four years, only 54.9% of ELLs did (Data source: NYCDOE).
The relentless dismantling of governmental support for higher education and for programs that address inequitable resource distribution is overwhelming, enraging and exhausting. And it is a reminder that while the seams are showing (again), this project called the United States of America is ours to keep fighting for. Our Mission compels us to, as do the students we serve at Hostos Community College in the South Bronx. (¡Eso!)
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Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know
Submitted by Executive Counsel and Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
CUNY Drug and Alcohol Policy
The City University of New York ("CUNY") is an institution committed to promoting the physical, intellectual, and social development of all individuals. As such, CUNY seeks to prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which can adversely impact performance and threaten the health and safety of students, employees, their families, and the general public. Read the complete drug and alcohol policy here.
| | OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | | |
Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
Assemblymember Dais to Host Rally & Resource Fair to End Veterans’ Poverty at Joyce Kilmer Park, September 30
On Tuesday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Assemblymember Landon Dais will host a Rally & Resource Fair to End Veterans’ Poverty at Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx at 161 Street and Grand Concourse across from Borough Hall. The rally will call attention to the need for increased funding for veterans’ services and comprehensive state legislation to end veteran poverty in New York State.
This rally is organized in partnership with the Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Assemblymember Steve Stern, The Arc of Justice, Essen Health Care, Bronx Treatment Center, the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS), Veterans Action Now, and other veteran service organizations dedicated to supporting service members and their families.
The rally will feature testimonies from veterans, remarks from community leaders, and a resource fair offering on-site health screenings, food access, and educational resources for veterans and anyone else in attendance who may need these services.
| | OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY | | |
Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer Philip Oliveri, Esq.
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course for Both Employees (E-SPARC) and Students (SPARC)
All employees and students are required to complete the Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (“E-SPARC” for employees and “SPARC” for students). These are web-based training programs developed by the State University of New York in partnership with the City University of New York to satisfy the New York State requirement that every college must adopt a comprehensive orientation and ongoing education campaign to educate students and employees about sexual misconduct, including domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, and sexual violence. These training programs educate students and employees about various topics relating to sexual misconduct and harassment.
Please refer to the following links for instructions on how to access the training programs:
E-SPARC (Employees) - Hostos Community College (cuny.edu)
SPARC (Students) - Hostos Community College (cuny.edu)
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Submitted by Interim Provost and VP Andrea Fabrizio, Ph.D.
Proyecto Access 2025 Program Highlights
The Hostos Proyecto Access STEP program successfully hosted a hybrid summer session from June 30 to August 14, 2025, engaging over 120 middle and high school students in a rigorous, research-based STEM curriculum. The program emphasized critical thinking, collaboration, and practical application in real-world settings.
Its impact was strengthened through key institutional and community partnerships, including NYU Langone Medical Center, SYEP (which provided paid internships), the NSF H-TEC Program (supporting cybersecurity pipeline development), the HOPE Program (offering hands-on STEM activities), and the Children’s Harlem Zone (providing tutoring support).
Students were further inspired by distinguished guest speakers, including Dr. Aleida Pérez, a senior leader in education and university partnerships at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Ms. Aishwarya Minocha, Vice President of Cybersecurity at Citibank, who offered valuable career insights and motivational guidance. Professor Dorcely, STEP/CSTEP Research Coordinator, discussed the importance of service learning and community-centered research.
On August 4, summer culminated in the STEP Showcase event, where students presented 10 interdisciplinary research projects in different categories including Biological Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Human Services.
Proyecto Access recently secured renewed NYSED funding to support 264 STEP students and 124 CSTEP undergraduates annually over the next five years. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, mentorship, and community engagement, the Hostos STEP Summer Program remains committed to preparing and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.
From the Hostos Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office
If you are considering, or have questions about, conducting research at CUNY, you are invited to contact the Hostos HRPP Coordinator, Dr. Antonios Varelas, at avarelas@hostos.cuny.edu for more information. He is available for one-on-one consultations to help clarify the IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval process at CUNY.
Additionally, please note that all requests from outside Hostos to recruit students, faculty, or staff for participation in a research study require the prior approval of the Provost. Please contact the HRPP Coordinator for further information.
| | STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM) | | |
Submitted by VP Althea Sterling, Ed.D.
Health and Wellness Center
Flu season is here, and it’s time to protect ourselves and our community. The Hostos Wellness Office, in partnership with WorkWell NYC, is hosting a Free Influenza Clinic exclusively for Hostos staff and faculty.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Location: 450 Grand Concourse, Room C-391
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Hostos ID required!
Important:
A minimum of 30 registrants is required for the clinic to take place.
Please register as soon as possible if you plan to participate.
Register here.
Username: nyc25
Password: welcome2025
Let’s stay healthy together this season. Get your flu shot at Hostos! For more information, contact Ursula Sanders at usanders@hostos.cuny.edu or 718-518-4483.
One Stop Center
Emergency Grants Available for Hostos Students
Experiencing unexpected financial challenges? Hostos offers two emergency grants to help students stay on track to graduation. If you’re a currently enrolled student in good academic standing, you may qualify for one of the following:
Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation Emergency Grant
Up to $1,500 per semester for urgent needs like:
- Job loss, eviction, homelessness.
- Medical bills or family emergencies.
- Theft, basic needs clothing, utility shutoffs.
Deadline: 12/15/2025 (while funds last)
Apply Now
Gerstner Philanthropies Helping Hands Grant
Up to $3,000 for more serious or unexpected financial emergencies, including:
- Rent, utilities, or medical expenses.
- Childcare or transportation.
- Natural disasters, domestic violence, or homelessness.
- Theft or loss of income.
Deadline: 12/15/2025 (while funds last)
Apply Now
For more information on these emergency grants, contact Madeline Cruz at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu | 718-518-4141
Note: Applications must be completed and submitted online using your Hostos credentials. No paper applications will be accepted.
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| ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM) | | |
Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
College Financial Plan and Budget Update
At the September All College meeting, Sr. Vice President Rodriguez-Chardavoyne shared some encouraging news: the College’s Financial Plan for FY2026 through FY2029 has been submitted to Central Budget — and it was accepted without any issues.
The plan includes our projections for both PS (Personal Services, which cover full-time salaries) and OTPS (Other Than Personal Services, which cover other areas such as contracts, equipment, and supplies) for the current year and the next three years. While the focus remains on the current fiscal year (since further-out years can be affected by many unpredictable factors, such as elections and shifts in federal or local priorities), we’re in a good place for now. That said, as we all know, the federal stimulus funds we received during the pandemic are being fully drawn down over the next couple of years. While we are currently financially stable, it’s essential that we all remain thoughtful and cautious in our hiring and spending decisions.
One especially welcome update: the $95.5 million Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) has been fully restored in FY2026. Additionally, CUNY community colleges are receiving $15 million in one-time operating support, along with funding to cover ongoing collective bargaining wage increases for PSC, DC37 & Affiliates, as well as trades titles.
Thanks to a combination of state and city support, along with prudent spending practices on our part, the College remains in a strong financial position. Our Budget and Business Offices will continue to closely monitor our finances as we navigate the road ahead together.
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Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D., LCSW
Mark your Calendar: Attend one or all CEWD History of Latin Jazz and Latin Music Seminars
Taught by Joe Conzo Sr., a noted music historian, producer, and author of “Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente.” During this seminar, participants will learn about the impact of Latin music pioneers and artists, as well as how this musical genre has evolved since the 1930s. Periodically, special guests are invited to speak with students.
The seminar will meet here from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom on Saturdays:
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 15
November 22
December 6
December 13
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:
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
Thank You for Joining the Still Hostos Alumni Employee Lunch & Learn
The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank all those who attended the Still Hostos Lunch & Learn on Thursday, September 25, in the Hostos Art Gallery. The insights gained from the event will inform the development of future events and strengthen the Hostos alumni network. If you weren’t able to make it, reach out to Alumni Relations Manager Felix Sanchez at fsanchez@hostos.cuny.edu to learn about upcoming events and contact Vice President of Continuing Education Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham at efernandez-ketcham@hostos.cuny.edu to learn about the exciting career advancement opportunities that were shared.
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.
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community
Make sure to check our website and follow us on social media for all updates: Instagram (@hostoscollege), Facebook (HostosCC), and LinkedIn (CUNY Hostos Community College).
Hostos Highlights the Enduring Legacies of Educational Visionaries Eugenio María de Hostos and Salomé Ureña in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hostos Community College hosted a special bilingual gathering on Thursday, September 18, featuring Sherezada Chiqui Vicioso, renowned poet and playwright, and Dr. Orlando Hernández, professor emeritus and author. Read more here.
Hostos Community College Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Inspiring Awards Ceremony Honoring Community Leaders and Scholars
Hostos Community College kicked off its 2025 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebrations on Wednesday, September 17, with a special awards ceremony honoring the exceptional achievements of distinguished Latino leaders and Hostos student scholars. Read more here.
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Free Services for the Community
Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public
The Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility at Hostos Community College is a teaching unit that provides high-quality dental care, primarily cleanings and dental x-rays, to the community, while adhering to the most current sterilization techniques. Several appointments will be needed and each may last three hours at a time.
For more information and scheduling, call 718-319-7943.
The appointment schedule is as follows:
Mondays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM and 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Location: Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10451
B-Building
Note: The clinic does not provide restorative dental work such as fillings, implants, etc.
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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
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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: Community Care Fest
Date | Time: Sunday, September 28 | 12 - 5 PM
Location: Building C
Description: This free event welcomes all and will feature a live performance by Raul Acosta & Oro Solido, music by Heavy Hitter DJ Enuff, and a variety of activities including health and wellbeing screenings, assistance with social services, food, education and community resources, giveaways, and back-to-school supplies. Families can enjoy the Kids’ Fun Zone with Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer, games, face painting, and more, while everyone has the chance to enter a raffle for prizes like a brand-new iPhone 17 Pro and Bose earbuds. Organized in collaboration with the NYS Office of Mental Health, the NYC Health Department, and supported by The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, this celebration of community care is not to be missed — bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
Title: Interfaith Room Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Date | Time: Wednesday, October 1 | 11 AM
Location: New Interfaith Room (A-130)
Description: Join President Daisy Cocco De Filippis for the unveiling of the new interfaith room in Building A. The space features seating and a podium, designed to serve as a space where the Hostos family can come together to mourn or to honor. Light refreshments will be available, including Halal and kosher options.
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 Repertory Theater (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 16 | 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 Scott
Date | Time: Wednesday, October 22 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)
Description: Dr. Robert A. Scott, President Emeritus of Adelphi University, will be presenting his new book, “Letters to Students: What It Means to Be a College Graduate.” This event is open to all Hostos students, faculty, and staff.
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: Puerto Rican Heritage Month | Julia Vive
Date | Time: Wednesday, November 5 | 2 - 3 PM
Location: Repertory Theater
Description: Join us for a special viewing of the documentary, “Julia Vive,” honoring Puerto Rico’s national poet, Julia de Burgos. The film combines fictional vignettes with archival footage and academic interviews, and explores her life, activism, and posthumous fame in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and New York.
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.
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