Friday, September 5, 2025 | Vol. 11, No. 2 | | MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | | |
My Dear Colleagues and Students,
I am happy to share remarks from this week’s ribbon cutting ceremony of our new Hostos building. As this week comes to an end, please remember to continue to work together in support of teaching and learning.
558 Grand Concourse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
September 3, 2025
Honored guests, cherished students, faculty and staff, dear friends and colleagues: “Buenos días y bienvenidos.” Thank you for joining us on this exhilarating day. I am delighted to see so many members of the Hostos family who are present to help us celebrate. In particular our SGA President Nichelle Hemphill and student speaker, Steven Martínez. Mil gracias.
The College’s Allied Health Sciences Department has long felt a pressing need for more space. This is a testament to the Department’s sterling record in training health care workers of the highest caliber for a burgeoning field.
The Post Office and Hostos are indeed a marvelous match, but the acquisition of the building didn’t happen out of the blue. It relied on the efforts of many who, time and again, have unstintingly supported the College. On behalf of all at Hostos I would like to acknowledge and thank:
- Mr. Jorge Madruga, Founder and CEO of Maddd Equities. Jorge’s generosity and unwavering belief in our mission has been a sustaining force for years.
- The Honorable Eric Adams, Mayor of the City of New York. Many of you will remember his Third State of the City Address which he delivered here in January 2024, and I am happy to welcome Mayor Adams back to campus and express our appreciation for all he’s done for the College.
- Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. President Gibson’s commitment to Hostos and the borough it calls home has been of crucial assistance in so many ways at so many times.
So many friends of the College are here today: President of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Guillermo Linares, who is here on behalf of Governor Hochul; First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, Class of 1997 alumna and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives, Ana J. Almánzar; and Councilmember Rafael Salamanca. We also recognize Justin Sánchez, the Democratic nominee for Council District 17.
I would also like to acknowledge members of the Hostos Foundation Board: Chairman José Sánchez-Kinghorn, Amarilis Jacobo, Madeline Marquez, Ifeanyi Obinali, Julio Reyes, and Rafael Rivera-Viruet. I’d also like to recognize former board member and friend of Hostos, Bill Aguado and his lovely wife Kathy Pavlick.
As a former President of Hostos, CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez knows the College well, and I know that he might be particularly pleased by this lovely turn of events. His sage counsel and his devotion to Hostos and to CUNY in general are invaluable. He is ably assisted by Executive Vice Chancellor and COO Hector Batista. Hector, we owe you so much – please come forward and be recognized!
Thank you also to members of the Chancellery who came to support our event today, SVC Derek Davis and SVC Maite Junco. Love you all.
This former Post Office is a most fitting and appropriate home for Allied Health. Completed in 1937, the building’s lobby features a stunning series of murals created by the legendary Ben Shan and Bernarda Bryson. Titled “The Resources of America,” the murals celebrate America’s workers, the men and women who built our homes, made our clothes, labored in our factories, and tilled our farmland. The largest of the murals depicts the great American poet Walt Whitman and includes lines from “As I Walk These Broad, Majestic Days.” Whitman’s poem concludes with these words:
For we support all, fuse all,
After the rest is done and gone, we remain;
There is no final reliance but upon us;
Democracy rests finally upon us [...]
And our visions sweep through eternity.
Hostos shares Whitman’s passionate, all-embracing vision of democracy and the dignity of our workers. We share their desire to make a living and a life for themselves and their families through their labor. Education is the key to fulfilling that desire.
I am grateful to you – and to all who have contributed to today’s celebration. It marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in the College’s history.
Mil gracias y bendiciones,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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“As I Walk These Broad, Majestic Days”
By Walt Whitman
As I walk these broad, majestic days of peace,
(For the war, the struggle of blood finish’d, wherein, O terrific Ideal!
Against vast odds, having gloriously won,
Now thou stridest on—yet perhaps in time toward denser wars,
Perhaps to engage in time in still more dreadful contests, dangers,
Longer campaigns and crises, labors beyond all others;
—As I walk solitary, unattended,
Around me I hear that eclat of the world—politics, produce,
The announcements of recognized things—science,
The approved growth of cities, and the spread of inventions.
I see the ships, (they will last a few years,)
The vast factories, with their foremen and workmen,
And here the indorsement of all, and do not object to it.
But I too announce solid things;
Science, ships, politics, cities, factories, are not nothing—I watch them,
Like a grand procession, to music of distant bugles, pouring, triumphantly moving—and
grander heaving in sight;
They stand for realities—all is as it should be.
Then my realities;
What else is so real as mine?
Libertad, and the divine average—Freedom to every slave on the face of the earth,
The rapt promises and luminé of seers—the spiritual world—these centuries
lasting songs,
And our visions, the visions of poets, the most solid announcements of any.
For we support all, fuse all,
After the rest is done and gone, we remain;
There is no final reliance but upon us;
Democracy rests finally upon us (I, my brethren, begin it,)
And our visions sweep through eternity.
NOTE: Walt Whitman’s poem “As I Walk These Broad, Majestic Days” first appeared in the 1871–72 edition of “Leaves of Grass,” during the post–Civil War period when Whitman reflected on the nation’s recovery and future. The poem juxtaposes industrial and political progress with what Whitman considered deeper, enduring realities of freedom, democracy, and the visions of poets. Often called the “father of free verse,” Whitman (1819–1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist whose work broke literary conventions and gave voice to a democratic and expansive vision of the United States of America. According to many researchers of Whitman’s poetry, this poem is significant because it asserts that poetry and the human spirit are the lasting foundation of democracy and freedom.
Citation: Whitman, Walt. “Leaves of Grass.” 1871–72 edition. In The Walt Whitman Archive, edited by Ed Folsom and Kenneth M. Price. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. https://whitmanarchive.org.
| | MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT NICHELLE HEMPHILL | | |
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you are all settling in.
The campus over the next few weeks will be filled with great opportunities to explore student life.
Think about joining a club, visiting the fitness areas, attending an event or meeting with the SGA. Although Hostos is in the heart of the South Bronx and we are often considered a commuter school, try to make this your home away from home and invest some time exploring all that Hostos has to offer beyond the classroom.
We are excited to meet you, to greet you, and to help you feel settled and secure.
Hostos is home. Make it yours too!
Best,
Nichelle
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Submitted by Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director
Hostos Research Center Announces 2025 IDEAS Awards
The Hostos Research Center (HRC) and the Committee on Sponsored Programs and Grants (CSPG) announced the recipients of the IDEAS — Innovating, Developing and Executing Actions with Success Project Development Awards for 2025. The awards support eight faculty members in developing projects that address current research needs that can be materialized into full-fledged proposals to request external funding. The HRC-CSPG is delighted to congratulate the IDEAS awardees and looks forward to the successful completion of these new projects.
Career Development Day Supports Mentors and Mentees
The Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus program has supported 18 students this summer with valuable work experience and mentoring provided by staff and faculty. This spring the HRC-CSPG awarded 12 ADELANTE (Advancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Technology, and Engineering) grants for new faculty/staff research that is engaging students as research assistants. Students and mentors participating in these initiatives were invited to a Career Development Day, hosted by the President’s Office and the Office of Career Services on August 20. Workshops were facilitated by the Career Services team, led by Director Lisanette Rosario, and included a presentation on supporting student’s mental health wellness by Michael Martinez, Associate Director, Counseling Center. Mentors and mentees gained valuable knowledge on the career readiness skills that support students’ transition to the workforce, learned how to develop their LinkedIn profile, and had their headshots taken. Certificates were also presented to mentors and mentees honoring their participation and active engagement in advancing their career development goals.
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Submitted by Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Babette Audant, Ph.D.
Pre-Matriculation Programs and Supporting: On-Ramps to Success
Hostos is an open access institution, which means that anyone who meets the admissions criteria is offered a place here. For students who need additional support in order to be ready for Gateway English and Math, along with college coursework more generally, pre-matriculation programs like CUNY Start and CLIP (CUNY Language Immersion Program) offer extremely low-cost intense academic preparation. They also prepare students financially and socio-emotionally for the transition to college.
CUNY Start is a 25-hour/week one semester program that addresses students’ developmental English (including “upper level” English Language Learners, or ELLs) and math needs, preparing them for success in college classes. Variations of the model include part-time English Start and Math Start, and Jump Start which pairs Math Start with one Gen Ed/Pathways course. At Hostos, we offer all four models of CUNY Start and as of August 25, our Start programs were at over 100% capacity, a direct result of coordination across units to ensure students are guided towards appropriate resources.
Director Madelyn Nieves noted that the Start team was provided with “access to a viable list of committed candidates at the start of this recruitment/enrollment cycle. This, along with our participation in the College's onboarding/enrollment events and referrals from advisement offices, has made a significant difference in how early we were able to fill the seats in the program.” Students who complete CUNY Start programs at Hostos typically have a ~70% matriculation rate; the Start team has been working to increase this and over 85% of the Summer ’25 cohort is enrolled for Fall ’25.
CLIP is a low-cost pre-matriculation program available to any student who is an English Language Learner (ELL) who has been admitted to a CUNY college*. Students can enroll for up to three 14-16 week semesters; classes are 25 hours a week. At Hostos, CLIP works in tandem with the credit-bearing English as a Second Language (ESL) courses offered by the Language & Cognition Department, and typically enrolls students with less-developed English language skills although it is open to all ELLs. Nine CUNY campuses offer CLIP and students are not obligated to enroll in CLIP at their “home campus.” Over the past five years, Hostos has enrolled ~625 students (not unduplicated) each year. Fall 2025 enrollment is 190 as of August 25; capacity is 200. Like CUNY Start, CLIP offers students academic skills development without tapping into their financial aid. And like CUNY Start, CLIP is extremely effective at preparing students for college-level work by integrating general education course topics into lessons.
In the Hostos Strategic Plan, “Elevating Justice,” Goal 1 is about Access to Higher Education. Successful pre-matriculation programs are among the ways in which we advance our mission and equity for the diverse communities we serve in the South Bronx.
*ELLs continue to develop English language competencies after completing CLIP and/or placing out of the ESL sequence; the goal is to prepare ELLs for successful completion of college-level work. Multilingual competencies more generally are celebrated and supported at Hostos through diverse initiatives, with new projects emerging to validate and further develop language skills as part of career/workforce preparation, academic planning, and resistance to cultural hegemony under authoritarianism.
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Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
The Five Ballot Measures NYC Votes Will Decide On This November
This week’s update comes from NY1 reporters Erica Brosnan and Maya Rajamani.
This November’s general election ballot will include five proposed changes to the city’s charter. One measure could significantly shift the city’s election calendar by aligning local elections with presidential election years.
Measure 1: Fast-track affordable housing review processes
This proposal seeks to speed up the city’s approval processes for some affordable housing projects.
Measure 2: Simplify review of smaller housing and infrastructure proposals
This proposal aims to speed up and simplify the review process for small-scale housing and infrastructure projects.
Measure 3: Create an affordable housing appeals board
This measure would create a new appeals board consisting of the mayor, the local borough president and the City Council speaker that would review City Council decisions that reject or change applications to create affordable housing.
Measure 4: Create a centralized digital city map
New York City’s official map currently exists in paper form across five separate borough offices. This proposal would consolidate those into a single, digital map maintained by the Department of City Planning.
Measure 5: Move city elections to presidential years
This measure would shift city elections, including mayoral and City Council primary and general races, to coincide with presidential election years, subject to state approval.
“Today, local elections in New York City are generally held on odd-numbered years, rather than even years when statewide or federal elections are held,” the report says.
“This reform is intended to improve voter turnout, make local democracy more inclusive, and save taxpayer money,” the report adds.
A "yes" vote would pave the way for aligning city elections with federal contests. A "no" vote would keep city elections in their current cycle.
Read the full NY1 story here.
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Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, and 504/ADA Coordinator Philip Oliveri, Esq.
This Week’s Policy is on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
CUNY, located in a historically diverse municipality, is committed to a policy of equal employment and equal access in its educational programs and activities. Diversity, inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination are central to the mission of the University. It is the policy of the University — applicable to all colleges and units — to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and provide benefits to employees (including paid and unpaid interns) and to admit and provide services for students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, partnership status, disability, genetic information, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state and city laws. Read more in CUNY’s Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination.
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Submitted by Interim Provost and VP Andrea Fabrizio, Ph.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Porter is the New Director of the Writing Center
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Porter will assume directorship of the Writing Center starting Fall 2025. Before introducing our new WC Director, OAA is proud to share a few notable WC achievements under the leadership of Dr. Tram Nguyen, Professor of English.
Academic Affairs is enormously grateful to Professor Nguyen for directing the Writing Center between 2020-2025. She strategically led the transition to remote tutoring and incorporated multimodal, high-impact practices to ensure that students felt supported during the years of the pandemic. She overhauled the English Supplemental Instruction program, implemented an organizational framework of equity, mentored and promoted from within, collaborated with departments and units across the College to deliver targeted workshops, and everyday felt blessed to be able to clomp noisily down the hallways to work with her colleagues. Dr. Nguyen has expressed her thanks to IVP and Provost Fabrizio for her unwavering support and to Prof. Porter for embracing the position with grace and thoughtfulness.
Dr. Elizabeth Porter, professor in the English Department, has enjoyed teaching across all course levels in the English Department and has supported the Writing Center in multiple capacities, from recommending students to serve as WC tutors to working collaboratively with tutors embedded in her English gateway courses. Dr. Porter has held departmental leadership roles and participated in various task forces to support the teaching of Gateway English courses and organize professional development opportunities, often with the participation of the Writing Center. As Women's and Gender Studies Coordinator for the past four years, she worked with colleagues across the College to develop and revise WGS curricula and plan dynamic programming for the College. She served as Co-Chair of the Strategic Plan Working Group focused on English and Math Skills Development.
Professor Porter’s academic research explores British literature from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with a particular focus on literary depictions of women and representations of urban space in literature from the era, which she has published in scholarly journals such as “Eighteenth-Century Fiction,” “The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation,” and “Digital Defoe.” She has also published on the topic of composition pedagogy in “Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature, Language, Composition, and Culture.” In Summer 2025, she was awarded an ACLS Community College Faculty Research Fellowship to conduct research on her current book project, which examines the fraught foundations of Western feminism in eighteenth-century women's writing.
Professor Porter indicates that it has been a pleasure to witness the expansion of the Writing Center under Professor Nguyen's leadership, and she is thankful for her vision and mentorship. Also, she is grateful to Professor Buchanan and Provost Fabrizio for their ongoing support. Along with the WC Coordinators, Poet-in-Practice, Tutors, and Faculty Advisors, Dr. Porter looks forward to offering a dynamic experience for the College community through one-on-one tutoring, tailored workshops, embedded classroom tutoring in English gateway courses, and other programming opportunities. Additionally, she looks forward to collaborating with faculty and staff colleagues across the College.
Fall 2025 Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC) Service Hours
Lisette Jourdain, Director of Hostos Academic Learning Center
The Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC), located in C-596, offers tutoring and academic support to all Hostos students in most introductory courses. Students can access tutoring in-person and virtually to review course work and prepare for exams.The fall schedule includes both in person and virtual tutoring:
Services Days
Monday-Thursday | 11 AM - 6 PM (In-Person) & 11 AM - 3 PM (Virtually)
Friday | 12 - 8 PM (In-Person) & 11 AM - 3 PM (Virtually)
Students can easily book an appointment with HALC using their Microsoft 365/CUNYFirst login. See appointment booking link below.
For more information, please visit us in Room C-596 or email us at halctutoring@hostos.cuny.edu.
HALC Open House 2025
HALC held an Open House on Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27 to welcome students and classes. Students were able to learn about the offerings at HALC. Please take advantage of our resources and sharpen your study skills, time management, note-taking, and organization skills.
Student Success Coaching Unit Initiative to Connect with New Students
Santa Arocho, Associate Director
The Student Success Coaching Unit (SSCU) serves as a vital resource for Hostos students by providing guidance, encouragement, and support from registration to graduation.
Student Success Coaches provide one-on-one assistance with:
- Clarifying academic and career goals.
- Monitoring progress toward degree completion.
- Addressing academic or personal challenges.
- Course selection and registration.
- Change of major discussions.
- Understanding Hostos academic policies and procedures.
- Reviewing degree audits in CUNYfirst.
- Navigating campus resources.
- Engaging with the Hostos community (e.g., SGA, clubs, events).
- Developing study skills and time management strategies.
Starting Fall 2025, all First-Time First-Year Students must meet with their Coach four times per semester. Continuing students are encouraged to meet with their Coach at least once or twice per semester. Student Success Coaches will discuss key topics during the semester, as outlined below:
Pre-Semester / Early Semester Check-In
Monday, August 11– Friday, September 19
Coaches will ensure students are ready for class and aware of the consequences of missing class during the first three weeks of the semester. Faculty and staff should issue an alert when enrolled students are not attending via Hostos Navigate. The student’s assigned Coach will follow up and report the outcome to the faculty.
Mid-Semester Check-In
Wednesday, September 24 – Friday, October 24
Coaches will meet with students to review their progress in classes and discuss academic or life challenges the student may be facing. Faculty and staff should issue an alert in Hostos Navigate as to how a student is performing in class and the steps the student will need to take to improve in their class. Faculty may also recommend if a student should withdraw from a class (deadline is Thursday, November 6, 2025). Coaches will explain possible academic and financial aid ramifications of withdrawing.
Registration Planning for Next Semester
Monday, October 27 – November 21
Coaches will meet with students to discuss courses to take for the following semester. Coaches will complete a degree plan for every student listing the recommended courses for Pathways and their major.
Wrap-Up / End of Semester
Monday, November 24 – December 19
Coaches will discuss strategies for preparing for finals and review the student’s academic and career goals.
We encourage faculty and staff to remind students to schedule an appointment with their Student Success Coach via Hostos Navigate. Students can download the Navigate360 Student app or visit the Hostos Navigate website. They will need to log in using their CUNYfirst credentials.
We look forward to collaborating with you to support student success. Thank you, and best wishes for a productive and rewarding semester.
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Submitted by VP Althea Sterling, Ed.D.
Athletics and Recreation
Fall Sports are Back!
Are you interested in joining a fall sports team? We are now recruiting for the following sports this fall semester:
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Women’s Volleyball: Train and compete under the leadership of Coach Jhonnattan Fernandez. Email: jfernandez@hostos.cuny.edu.
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Cross Country: Push your endurance and join our competitive running team with Coach Bryce Holland. Email: bryceholland2.1@gmail.com.
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Esports: Level up your gaming skills and compete in one of the fastest-growing sports with Coach Cristopher Garzon. Email: crisga1998@gmail.com.
Keep up with the latest game schedules and team updates. Visit the Hostos Athletic Department website regularly for real-time information at https://hostosathletics.com.
Fall Intramurals: Get in the Game!
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!
Pickleball Wednesdays
Join us for some pickleball at the Hostos Gym. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We start on Wednesday, September 10.
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
Welcome Back to the Fall 2025 Semester from the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)!
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is excited to begin the new semester with you. If you experience challenges with memory, focus, anxiety, reading or writing, ARC may be able to provide accommodations and resources that can help make learning a little easier.
Visit us in person on the 2nd Floor of the M-Building, 429 Grand Concourse. Visit our Assistive Technology Computer Lab and connect with ARC staff, including Hostos’ CUNY LEADS Advisor, Simone Sylvester. Through the CUNY LEADS program, students can get support with career advisement, resume building, and developing soft skills.
Interested in ARC services? Visit us in person or contact us via phone or email to schedule an Initial Intake Appointment!
Already registered with ARC? Now is the perfect time to check in with your Accommodation Specialist to review your accommodations and ensure they still meet your needs.
ARC is here to support you. Contact us today to get the tools you need to succeed this fall!
Contact info: M-Building, 2nd Floor; 718-518-4454; Email: ARC@hostos.cuny.edu.
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Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
Official Food Services Operations Vendor for Hostos
The wait is officially over: Hostos is happy to announce that MBJ Food Services (MBJ) has been selected as our official food services operations vendor, alongside Bronx Community College and LaGuardia Community College. After more than a decade away, MBJ is back to serve our vibrant campus community. The contract was finalized in July, and we know many of you have been eagerly anticipating this moment.
We’re excited about this fresh chapter in campus dining, and we think you will be too. Stop by the cafeteria or Don Eugenio Café to experience their freshly prepared foods and beverages. For the super busy folks, the Don Eugenio Cafe provides Starbucks coffee, beverages, and a variety of grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, pastries, fruit cups, and snacks. Regular hours for the cafeteria and Don Eugenio Café for the Fall 2025 semester will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. -2 p.m. on Friday.
Leading the Hostos dining operations is Remona Woolery, MBJ’s longtime site manager, now the Director of Food Services at Hostos. She also oversees the Don Eugenio Café and manages all campus catering needs.
Planning an event or campus gathering? MBJ holds exclusive catering rights at Hostos and works with certified halal and kosher vendors for catering services to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. Find everything you need regarding Hostos catering policies, procedures, catering request forms, and fillable attendance sheets on the Hostos Café website.
Please join us in welcoming MBJ back to Hostos!
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Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D., LCSW
CEWD Collaboration with Phipps Neighborhoods Shows Lasting Impact Transforming Lives
The Hostos CEWD Phipps Allied Health Career Pipeline program introduces students to a range of careers in healthcare. Joel Ayeni engaged with the Phipps program in 2015 and then enrolled in the Hostos CEWD Patient Care Technician (PCT) course in 2016. He earned stackable certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), CPR, Electrocardiography Technician (ECG/EKG), Phlebotomy Technician, and Patient Care Technician (PCT). He described the Phipps-Hostos CEWD program as a “game changer” for his career, crediting it with giving him a strong foundation and clear direction. Joel also highlighted the instructors’ deep experience and capability, which gave him confidence in the training he received.
While completing his certifications, Joel worked part-time at Duane Reade and later joined Fidelis Care. He also externed at Montefiore and Jamaica Hospital. The training provided at Hostos CEWD helped him identify a sustainable and rewarding career path. In 2022, Joel began the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Touro College of Pharmacy and is expected to graduate in 2026. He currently interns at the Hospital for Special Surgery and plans to specialize in clinical pharmacology.
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, please attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions:
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. (In-Person)
Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 6 p.m. (In-Person)
Saturday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. (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.
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Submitted by VP Colette Atkins
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).
We Have a New Home for Allied Health and Natural Sciences!
On September 3, Hostos Community College unveiled a major expansion of its campus in the South Bronx. Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis was delighted to welcome NYC Mayor Eric Adams, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Council Member Rafael Salamanca and other VIPs to celebrate that the College will be moving into the historic Bronx General Post Office Building to grow its highly successful Allied Health and Nursing programs, create additional labs for its Natural Sciences courses and support the creation of new academic programs. Read more here.
Fall Semester Kicks Off with BBQ
The smoky aroma of the grill drifted down the Grand Concourse, mixing with music beats and the chatter of faculty, staff, and students. Their voices carried across Evelina Antonetty Playground on Thursday, August 28, when Hostos’ Division of Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM) turned the sunny end-of-summer afternoon into a full-on block party vibe with the annual Start of Fall BBQ. Read more here.
Shout Out to the HACU VOLARÉ Team!
We’re proud of Prof. Yoel Rodríguez, Dr. Kelba Sosa, and Dr. Sofía Oviedo, who have been accepted as a team into the prestigious HACU VOLARÉ (Visioning, Organizing, Leading, and Advancing the Research Enterprise) Institute. They will join a cohort of professionals in research capacity-building activities designed to strengthen skills for securing funding and expanding research initiatives. This remarkable opportunity will empower the Hostos team to bring new knowledge and expertise back to the College, further enhancing its research enterprise to benefit students, faculty, and staff. Congratulations!
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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
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 6 PM
Location: Gym
Opponent: Bronx Community College
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 6 PM
Location: Gym
Opponent: Queensborough Community College
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: First All-College Meeting: The Beginning of a New Semester
Date | Time: Tuesday, September 9 | 12 - 2 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
Description: Come and learn about the state of our institution at our first All-College Meeting of the academic year. It will take place at the Savoy Multipurpose Room on Tuesday, September 9, from 12 - 2 p.m. Light lunch will be served.
Title: Exhibition Opening: Sensorial Fusion: Relationship Art & Architecture
Date | Time: Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 6 p.m.
Location: Hostos Art Gallery
Description: Join us in the Hostos Art Gallery for the opening reception of this celebration of Latin American Arts. Hostos Center, in collaboration with NYLAAT, presents a collective exhibition exploring how contemporary artists from Latin America
and the Caribbean engage with architecture as both context and concept, unpacking themes such as urban memory, gentrification, and cultural identity. RSVP here.
Title: Distinguished Latino Leaders and Student Scholarship Ceremony
Date | Time: Wednesday, September 17 | 3 - 5 PM
Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)
Description: Join President Cocco De Filippis and Community Relations Dean Ana García Reyes in recognizing Latino community trailblazers. Meritorious Allied Health students will receive scholarships, granted by the SEIU 1199. More details coming soon.
Title: Hispanic Heritage Month | Chiqui Vicioso and Orlando Hernández
Date | Time: Thursday, September 18 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Description: Join President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and her guests, internationally renowned poet Chiqui Vicioso and Professor Emeritus Orlando Hernández, for an enriching literary conversation. This will be a bilingual event. More details coming soon.
Title: September 2025: College-wide Senate Meeting
Date | Time: Thursday, September 18 | 3:30 - 5 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
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: “Tuya Siempre, Julita” by Roberto Ramos Perea
Date | Time: Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 7 p.m.
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, Oct. 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, 2025 | 7:00 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: Full Circle Souljahs
Date | Time: October 25, 2025 | 8:00 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: Danza Fiesta – Annual South Bronx Folk Festival
Date | Time: November 15, 2025 | 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: Spanish Harlem Orchestra – “Salsa Navidad”
Date | Time: December 6, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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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