Friday, September 6, 2024 | Vol. 9, No. 2

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

Life on campus reflects hope as we continue to work with our students to ensure that they have settled into a routine that is conducive to learning and that supports persistence. This fall’s steady growth in enrollment 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 that each of you—faculty, staff and administration— is doing to come together to ensure that life thrives and learning is firmly supported at Hostos.

As I write these words, we are poised to welcome the beginning of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month and other celebrations. In the poem selected for sharing we celebrate a Mexican-American woman writer, as we welcome a series of activities designed to honor Hispanic/Latinx Culture (see information in section in this issue of El Semanario).

It was good to see colleagues and students at last Friday’s barbeque to welcome students back to school for the fall semester. Please join us for the Stated Meeting of the College (first All College meeting) on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.; lunch will be served at 12. I look forward to seeing you there and to our presentations and discussions.

Mil gracias y bendiciones,

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President

A POEM

“Chris Martin Sings ‘Shiver’ and I Shiver: A Poem for Madam Vice President” (fragment)

By Felicia Zamora

……………………………………………………………………………………

This poem is for Kamala Harris. Madam Vice President Kamala Harris.

This poem is for my little brown body between my grandfather & the television, alert & still not running

away, demand to be seen. This poem is for my moon boots, thrift store gems, & the tip

of the right boot in that kid’s groin. This poem is for my mother who wrote nine children’s

books in the ‘80s & not one accepted for publication. This poem is for the Bear that Changes

Colors, Glasses for Tommy Tiger, Betty Butterfly’s Strange Mirror, & the author’s signature: Linda

Zamora. For that reason I became a poet-to write a poem to Madam Vice President-to say

the word possibility & believe it.  This poem is for the trillions of false litanies to women-You

can’t X. Can’t Y. Don’t Z ………………………………………………………………

This match burns these all down. This poem is for women. This poem is for Trans women.

This poem is for Queer women. This poem is for Black women. This poem is for Brown

Women. This poem is for Truth & Tubman & Parks. This poem is for Dove & hooks &

Sanchez. This poem is for Anzaldúa, Baez, Cisneros. This poem is for women. This poem

Is for Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. This poem is for how Martin sings “Shiver”

as I shiver at your smile. I shiver for the necessity of shivering long overdue, shivers of shivers.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Selected from “The Best American Poetry 2022”, edited by Matthew Zapruder.  New York:

Scribner Poetry, Simon & Schuster, 2022.  pp 160-161.

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT DAINMA MARTÍNEZ

Welcome Back, Everyone!

Let’s go, Hostos! Hope you had a great second week! I know that many new students are still trying to get around the feeling of being here at Hostos but remember that we are here to help. Hostos offers many different resources on campus, ranging from the Career Center in the D-building, where they help with your resumes, look for jobs, and even help you get fancy for an interview. Then we have the wonderful Counseling Center, where they are there if you are feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen. Stop by one of the counseling offices in the C-building’s third floor. Those are a few great resources here at Hostos, and not that far from there, you can stop by the SGA booth to find more information about things happening on and around campus.

Now let's get to the fun part! SGA will host our Spirit Week in a few days (Monday, September 16). The week will start with Monday Twin Day, Tuesday Future Career Day, Wednesday Sports Day, Thursday ThrowBack, and Friday School Rep Day. Throughout the week, we will be posting on SGA’s Instagram account with everyone's top spotlight ‘fit for the theme! So come ready to be snapped and posted. Let's start our semester with some fun in the sun! Goodies will be handed out, and those who match the theme best will be entered in our raffle! So remember, follow SGA on Instagram (@sgahostos) and spread the word!

Keep an eye out for so many great events; check out the Hostos Instagram (@hostoscollege) or our SGA’s account to keep updated on what’s happening now. As the days get busy and challenges pile up, don’t let yourself be swept away by worry. Remember, we’re all in this together — navigating classes, goals, and ambitions. College is a time for growth and discovery, so embrace the journey. Even when things feel tough, lean on your support system and know that each small step brings you closer to your dreams. Keep going — you’ve got this!

Sincerely,

Dainma Martínez

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

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

Hostos Research Center Announces Ideas 2024 Awardees

The Hostos Research Center (HRC) and Committee on Sponsored Programs and Grants (CSPG) announced the recipients of the Innovating, Developing and Executing Actions with Success (IDEAS) Project Development Awards for 2024. The awards will support nine faculty/staff members in developing proposals/projects that address current research needs and can be materialized into full-fledged proposals to request external funding. The new IDEAS awardees represent academic departments and student support services, including English, Mathematics, Allied Health – Nursing Unit, Hostos Library, Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC) and the Office of Educational Technology. The HRC-CSPG is delighted to congratulate the new awardees and looks forward to the successful completion of these new projects. Click here to see the list of awardees and learn more about the funded projects.

Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus Career Development Day

This summer Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives continued to support students’ career development. Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus employed 15 students across various departments, and ten students worked as research assistants supporting faculty and staff-led ADELANTE research projects across multiple disciplines. To further enhance the students’ professional development, the Office of the President and the Career Services Office hosted a Career Development Day on August 20, 2024, for both mentors and mentees, offering educational workshops on communication skills to promote relationship-building and interviewing techniques for mentees. Special certificates of recognition honoring mentors and mentees were also presented. Our students also had the wonderful opportunity to meet President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, who joined the mentee sessions and engaged in our discussion on interviewing practices. The workshops were facilitated by Ms. Lisanette Rosario, Director of Career Services, and Ms. Laura Hand, Assistant Director of Career Services, who did a phenomenal job leading informative and engaging workshops for our participants. The collaboration with the Office of Career Services has been invaluable in strengthening the resources provided to our students participating in Mentor/Mentee Jobs on Campus and ADELANTE research projects.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

Submitted by Dean Babette Audant, Ph.D.

Strategic Progress Indicators Updates: First Year Seminar (FYS)

The Hostos 2023-28 Strategic Plan, Goal 1, Strategy 1 is “Implement a comprehensive and integrated First Year Experience program for all Hostos students.” This is a commitment we made to Hostos students and is based on national research that demonstrates the importance of institution-wide accountability for, and engagement of, students throughout their first year. Effective First Year Experience programs positively impact retention, course completion and graduation outcomes by helping students develop and sustain a sense of belonging. For Hostos students who are majority minority and majority first-gen college students, the importance of a sense of belonging can’t be understated. 

Among the common elements of FYE is a First Year Seminar (FYS) course, which is offered at Hostos. Our FYS is a three-credit course required of Liberal Arts AA students and has been positively correlated with outcomes including GPA and one-term retention. It is taught by faculty across disciplines and is designed to prepare students for academic success. OIERA’s report illustrates that among the first-time freshmen (FTF) Fa18, 19 and 20 cohorts of Lib Arts AA graduates who completed their degrees within three years or less, 210/228 (92%) completed FYS and 224/228 (98%) completed Capstone. However, the timing of FYS completion defies the purpose of FYS as a foundation for academic success.

The chart below illustrates this opportunity to communicate loudly and often the value of FYS for new students: Among the first time freshmen entering in Fa22 and Fa23, 62% and 25%, respectively, enrolled in FYS in their first year, and 29% and 9%, respectively, completed FYS. We have an opportunity to make clear the expectation that all Liberal Arts AA students complete this course in their first semester (ideal) or their first year and to increase both the attempt and completion rates for FYS, building on year over year gains in students who attempt and complete Gateway Math in their first year. OAA, tasked with managing the evolution toward comprehensive FYE in close coordination with SDEM, has taken steps to address these opportunities head on including faculty-led work to strengthen FYE pedagogical strategies.

Tables: First-Year Seminar Enrollment and Completion by First-Time Freshmen (FTF) Over Their First Two Semesters:

Outcome by Semester

POLICY OF THE WEEK

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



Multiple Positions Policy

Each full-time faculty member is obligated to view his/her appointment to a college or university faculty position within The City University as his/her major professional commitment. Read more about the Multiple Positions policy here.

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Do You Qualify for the Fair Fares MetroCard Program?

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Pay-per-Ride, weekly unlimited, and monthly unlimited options are all available. Fair Fares can also provide 50% off MTA Access-A-Ride paratransit trips. Because Access-A-Ride customers do not use a MetroCard their discount is applied automatically to their Access-A-Ride trips once their Fair Fares and Access-A-Ride accounts are linked.

To qualify you must be between the ages of 18 and 64, live in New York City, meet income limits (see website), and not receive a discounted MetroCard from any other New York City program.

Visit the Fair Fares website to check your eligibility, create an account and apply.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY

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

The City University of New York (“University” or “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.

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

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

Career Services Update

The Career Services Office of Hostos Community College of CUNY has made a significant leap in enhancing student career services by transitioning to the Handshake Career Management platform, a widely recognized tool used by over 1,400 institutions nationwide. This move is set to benefit enrolled students and graduates of Hostos by providing them with direct access to a curated selection of Handshake's network of over 500,000 global employers, including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and nonprofits. Handshake's user-friendly interface will allow students to explore thousands of job opportunities, internships, and events tailored to their unique profiles and career goals. This transition reaffirms Hostos' commitment to equipping its diverse student body with the tools and connections necessary for successful career paths in today’s competitive job market.

In addition, the Career Services Office celebrates the success of Summer interns from the SYEP Summer Youth Employment Program and Beyond Rising programs. Check out this video to see the impact Hostos is making on career readiness and opportunity accessibility in our community.

New York State SmartScholars Early College program launches in the Office of School-College Partnerships

By Elizabeth Wilson, Director of School College Partnerships

The Hostos Office of School-College Partnerships, in collaboration with Mott Haven Village Prep High School (MHVP) won a SmartScholars grant from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to create an early college cohort partnered with Media Design at Hostos. This 5-year, $825,000 grant serves a cohort of students each year at MHVP to take courses in alignment with Media Design. Each year, 25 students will join the cohort in 9th grade. 

The program kicked off with a summer institute in July 2024 for students entering 9th grade. The goal was to cultivate a sense of college identity and establish a personal connection with Hostos as they began on their pathway into their program of study. 

Eleven incoming 9th-grade SmartScholar students and high school teachers spent two weeks at the College with Professor Devanie Rosario (Media Design Unit), participating in Game Design and College Skills workshops. Students learned email and computer basics and the process of creating a game, whether it is a board game or a video game, through exercises to help them understand design elements, including space, components, mechanics, goals, and rules.  Students had the opportunity to visit the Hostos Incubator, where Professor Matthew R.F. Baloušek was working on a non-profit gaming project with his team. He explained the process of creating, refining, playtesting, and evaluating a game.

Additionally, the students engaged in a Hostos tour and college workshop led by CUNY Explorers, which are Hostos students led and spearheaded by Campus Coordinator Joey Snavely. They all participated in an ABADA-Capoeira workshop and Social-Emotional Learning Connection and Transition workshops led by high school staff. They also enjoyed a movie outing and final celebration.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

ARC

We’ve moved! The Accessibility Resource Center has moved to the second floor of the M-Building at 429 Grand Concourse.

While our location has changed, our services continue to support you! We offer a range of academic supports and accommodations, including classroom and campus assistance. Our new space features an accessible computer lab and training in assistive technologies. Additionally, registered ARC students can engage in CUNY-wide activities, fostering personal and professional development, building connections, and discovering job opportunities.

Come visit us in our new space! We are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

If you need our services, you can also contact us at 718-518-4454 or email arcstaff500@gmail.com.

Athletics and Recreation

The Fall Sports Season Has Arrived!

If you're interested in joining a fall sport, please reach out to the respective coach:

• Volleyball: Jhonnattan Fernandez at Jfernandez@hostos.cuny.edu
• Cross Country: Bryce Holland at bryceholland2.1@gmail.com
• Esports: Cristopher Garzon at crisga1998@gmail.com

For any additional questions, please contact the Athletics Director, Brent Wilson, at bwilson@hostos.cuny.edu. 

Student Activities

Club Registration for new and returning clubs is open for the Fall 2024 semester. Interested students should stop by the Office of Student Activities (C-371) to pick up a club registration form.

The Student Government Association (SGA) has a few open Senator positions. To be considered for an interview, you must have completed at least one semester of college with a minimum GPA of 2.5. In addition, you will need to fill out an application. To pick up the application, please visit our office (C-371), Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration ends Wednesday, September 11. 

Financial Aid Office

Have you applied for FAFSA? TAP?

Students enrolling in the Fall of 2024 can still apply for TAP by filling out the FAFSA. Once submitted, New York State residents attending NYS campuses can link directly to the TAP application. Our financial aid team is here to guide you through the application process.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 718-518-6555.

Transfer Services

The priority deadline for transfer applications is September 15! 

Get help during our transfer tabling or walk-in hours. Get help during our virtual application hour and tabling sessions, or come to C-512 (Tuesdays) for support with your application.

Fill out an intake form to schedule an appointment.

EVENTS

Snacks ‘N Aps! with Transfer Services, all from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Faculty Dining Room (FDR, C-312)

September 26

October 31

November 21 

December 12 

Transfer Lab Hours

Monday-Friday | D-101| 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday | C-590 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Transfer Tabling 

Every Tuesday, 1 - 4 p.m. at the A-Atrium

Transfer Talk

Every Tuesday, 2 - 3 p.m. at C-512A

Walk in Hours

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at C-590

Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at D-101A

Thursdays, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at D-101A 

Thursdays, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., D-101A and VIRTUAL

Follow Transfer Services on Instagram for updates on events (@hostostransferservices). 

POEMS TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY

“People Get Ready”

By The Impressions

People get ready

There's a train a-coming

You don't need no baggage

You just get on board

All you need is faith

To hear the diesels humming

Don't need no ticket

You just thank the Lord

So people get ready

For the train to Jordan

Picking up passengers' coast to coast

Faith is the key

Open the doors and board 'em

There's hope for all

Among those loved the most

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner

Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own (believe me now)

Have pity on those

Whose chances grow thinner

For there's no hiding place against the Kingdom's Throne

So people get ready

There's a train a-comin'

You don't need no baggage

You just get on board

All you need is faith

To hear the diesels humming

Don't need no ticket

You just thank the Lord

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Cafeteria Vendor Search Update

The Cafeteria Vendor search process is moving along. The Proposal Review committees of each of the three campuses have reviewed and scored the proposals. The campus Procurement Directors and their respective Administration and Finance leaders have reviewed the proposers’ financials. After the finalists have been identified, the next steps are to hold interviews and check references. All three campuses are hoping to wrap up the search soon, so that the selected vendor can begin operations in the fall semester. An announcement will be made when the finalist is selected.

In the interim, the Farmer’s Fridge on the third floor of the C Building (outside the Cafeteria) has been stocked with fresh, nutritious offerings. Farmer’s Fridge visits thrice a week to restock items to guarantee freshness. Menu items include a variety of salads, sandwiches, bowls, chia puddings, yogurts, and healthy snacks. You can also download their app to reserve items at the Fridge and earn rewards on Fridge purchases.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

CEWD Annual Report FY 2023-24

As we reflect on the last academic year, we are grateful for all the successes achieved because they reflect our commitment to helping students reach their academic and career goals. Read CEWD Annual Report featuring some of our achievements in 2023-2024.

CEWD’s Fall 2024 Catalog

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s (CEWD) Fall 2024 catalog is now available online. To view our online catalog, please click here. 

Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, please attend one of our upcoming Virtual or In-Person Information Sessions. To register for a session, visit https://tinyurl.com/HostosCEWD. 

Virtual Sessions

Saturday, September 14 at 11 AM

Wednesday, October 2, at 6 PM

Saturday, October 5, at 11 AM

Wednesday, November 6, at 6 PM

Wednesday, December 4, at 6 PM

In-Person Sessions at 560 Exterior Street

Wednesday, September 18, at 6 PM

Wednesday, October 9, at 6 PM

Wednesday, November 13, at 6 PM

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA)

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

A New Chapter for the Hostos Art Gallery After a 23-Year Residency

Hostos Community College is proud to have partnered with the Bronx Council for the Arts (BCA) and the Longwood Arts Project these past 23 years, engaging the public through free programming and fostering artistic expression. We are immensely proud of the Project’s accomplishments during its long residency at the Hostos Art Gallery (formerly the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos). The decision to conclude the successful partnership will enable us to support diverse artistic voices while also providing our students with valuable exhibition opportunities.

We are grateful to BCA and the Longwood Art Project for their invaluable contributions to the community. This transition marks the beginning of a new chapter for both institutions, and we look forward to exploring innovative ways to collaborate and serve the Bronx.

Read more about this decision here. 

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). 

Welcome Days Opened Doors for New Caimans

School’s in session and Welcome Days are here! This week, Hostos welcomed new and returning students with a slate of interactive, informative, and fun activities designed to help students learn about the numerous resources available to them at the College. See more photos here. 

Our Fall 2024 BBQ Was a Success! 

What an incredible week it’s been with our new and returning students! Hostos celebrated the kickoff of a new semester today with a lively, fun-filled Welcome BBQ held in Evelina Antonetty Playground. Students, faculty, staff and friends of the College enjoyed delicious food, great company, and got to learn more about one another — and Hostos! See more here.

CEWD Celebrates a Decade-Long Partnership

Hostos Community College’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) proudly celebrates ten years of a successful partnership with Phipps Neighborhoods and Montefiore Medical Center. This dynamic 10-week workforce development program has provided Bronx residents with essential healthcare training and career opportunities. Read more 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 

Hostos vs Bronx CC

Date | Time: Tuesday, September 10 | 6 PM

Location: Gymnasium

Description: Home Volleyball Game

Hostos vs LaGuardia CC

Date | Time: Thursday, September 26 | 6 PM

Location: Gymnasium

Description: Home Volleyball Game

Hostos vs Kingsborough CC

Date | Time: Thursday, October 10 | 6 PM

Location: Gymnasium

Description: Home Volleyball Game

Hostos vs BMCC

Date | Time: Tuesday, October 15 | 6 PM

Location: Gymnasium

Description: Home Volleyball Game

EVENTS

Title: Start of Semester Stated Meeting of the College 

Date | Time: Thursday, September 12 | 12 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: Lunch will be served at 12 p.m., and the State of the College presentations will begin at 12:30 p.m. President Daisy Cocco De Filippis will be presenting along with members of the Cabinet and others. 

Title: HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH | Voter Registration & Constitution Day

Date | Time: Tuesday, September 17 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Location: A-Atrium

Description: Join the League of Women Voters of New York City to learn how to register to vote. They will talk about the importance of voting as a civic duty during the celebration of Constitution Day! 

Title: Virtual Financial Empowerment Workshops

Date | Time: Weds., Sept 18 | 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Location: Virtual (Zoom coming soon)

Description: Learn about budgeting, investing, and more. Zoom and RSVP information here. 

Title: Senate Meeting – September

Date | Time: Thursday, September 19 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Hostos Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic

Date | Time: Thursday, September 26 | 10:30 AM Registration, 12:30 PM Shotgun, 5 PM Cocktail Reception, and 5:45 PM Dinner, Raffles, and Awards

Location: Pelham Bay and Split Rocks Golf Courses

Description: The 18th Annual Hostos Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic tees off on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the picturesque Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses. Join us for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie, all while supporting a worthy cause: making higher education accessible for all. Come for the whole day or just join us in the evening for cocktails and dinner. Get your tickets at www.hostosgolfouting.com. 

Title: HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH | Distinguished Latino Leader Awards & Student Scholars Panel

Date | Time: Tuesday, October 1 | 3 - 5 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center

Description: Let’s celebrate the wonderful work of esteemed Latino community members who continue making a difference and inspiring future generations. Refreshments will be served. 

Title: HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH | “Wherever You Go Bloom” by Stephanie Oliveira de Araújo: Hostos Alumna Book Presentation

Date | Time: Tuesday, October 8 | 3:30 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center

Description: Come and learn about the inspiring life journey of Stephanie Oliveira de Araújo ‘24, who recently published the book “Wherever You Go Bloom,” recounting her life from Brazil to the United States. 

Title: HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH | Professional Development & Study Abroad Program Reunion

Date | Time: Thursday, October 10 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Location: A-Atrium

Description: Join the Office of Community Relations and the participants of the Professional Development & Study Abroad Program in the Dominican Republic for a discussion about the outcome of their educational visit to the island. Refreshments will be provided. 

Title: Senate Meeting – October

Date | Time: Thursday, October 17 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Flora Campesina: A Concert by Puerto Rican Cuatro Player Fabiola Méndez

Date | Time: Saturday, November 2 | 8 PM

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Cuatro player and composer Fabiola Méndez will arrive in New York City with a contemporary tribute to Puerto Rican folk music as part of the concert tour Flora Campesina, her new musical project. Méndez will perform with her ensemble on November 2 at the Repertory Theater. During her concert, the singer-songwriter will share songs from her fourth musical release, where she blends traditional Puerto Rican genres, such as danza, seis, bomba, pasillo, and guaracha, with jazz and modern Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Tickets for the concert are already on sale at www.boritix.com and will also be available on the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture website soon. 

Title: Senate Meeting – November

Date | Time: Thursday, November 21 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Title: Senate Meeting – December

Date | Time: Thursday, December 19 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

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.