Friday, February 4, 2022 | Vol. 4 No. 2, Spring 2022 Semester
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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS |
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
As the new week of the Spring semester comes to an end, and the registration process has been completed, I reach out to you all to wish you a semester that is hopeful, productive and of continued good health as we engage in safe practices and abide by the guidelines provided by the CDC, the State, City and CUNY Central Administration.
This week we welcome Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. It is a pleasure to see her hit the ground running and engage in generous collaboration with Acting Provost Dr. Charles Drago. As you know, the Acting Provost has been working closely with department chairs to carefully review course offerings, factoring in enrollment data, to determine what adjustments, if any, need to be made. Needless to say, the Office of Academic Affairs has been working tirelessly, together with the Registrar’s Office, Student Success Coaching Unit, and other offices, to provide options to students, including those who are unvaccinated, to maximize retention and to ensure student success. For that, we are all so very grateful.
As the new semester begins, I would like to impress upon every one that, at the end of the day, we are all working toward the same goal: to serve our students with the quality of education and care that they deserve. This cannot happen without the cooperation, collaboration, and the deliberate action of all stakeholders. This remains a challenging time for the College and its students. However, I am encouraged by the devotion and ceaseless effort displayed by our colleagues to support our students and improve their lives.
As I have maintained throughout, this is truly an “all hands on deck” endeavor. I look forward to working with everyone in the new semester. Your kindness and diligence has not gone unnoticed. I look forward to having you all join us for our beginning of the semester All College meeting, scheduled by Zoom for Wednesday, February 9 at 3:30 p.m. Access the Zoom link here.
I am happy to share my message on Black History Month, distributed on February 1, 2022. See link here.
Wishing all a safe and Happy Lunar Year across the College!
Mil gracias y bendiciones, Daisy
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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A POEM TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY |
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Never Shall I Forget
By Elie Wiesel
Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, that turned my life into one long night seven times sealed.
Never shall I forget that smoke.
Never shall I forget the small faces of the children whose bodies I saw transformed into smoke under a silent sky.
Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith for ever.
Never shall I forget the nocturnal silence that deprived me for all eternity of the desire to live.
Never shall I forget those moments that murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to ashes.
Never shall I forget those things, even were I condemned to live as long as God Himself.
Never.
Copyright 1958 by Les Editions de Minuit.
Translation copyright 2006 by Marion Wiesel.
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MESSAGE FROM SGA PRESIDENT BRIAN CARTER |
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Greetings to everyone and welcome back once again to Hostos Community College.
In honor of Black History Month, I reflect on the words of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
“Morals cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated, the law cannot make an employer love me, but it can keep him from refusing to hire me because of the color of my skin.”
I felt this quote is very appropriate. We’re going to encounter some form of adversity throughout our life, but I will continue to encourage you to roll with the punches and put your best foot forward. As we begin a new semester with high expectations and constant exuberance and as we begin Black History Month, I want to acknowledge those who came before us, those who laid the groundwork of our discoveries, and inventions that have advanced our existence. Let us continue to give this world positive reasons not to forget those who came before us. In the spirit of Black History Month, I would also like to acknowledge all of Hostos’ hard working staff, who are fundamental to our infrastructure at our beloved Hostos, and who work extremely hard behind the scenes. Our staff play an integral part in forming the initial connection with our current student body, an elaborate task, and a unique opportunity to uplift and inspire our community to the best of their abilities with effortless efficiency that should be recognized on a consistent basis.
I would like to welcome all of you back and welcome all new and incoming students as well.
As we re-enter the campus, remember that we still have parameters in place, so respect others by socially distancing, continue to mask up, and get tested if you feel symptoms. Do not panic. We’re just living life and even here at Hostos we will continue to thrive and flourish.
Stay on top of your Hostos email, it is one of the most important tools that you will possess and will help you unlock your success. The valuable email tool will constantly fill the void of not knowing because knowing is half the battle. It is better to be overprepared than to be under prepared. If you fail to prepare then you plan to fail. Let me prepare you. Any and all information regarding future events, such as workshops, school job opportunities, school updates, classroom, and faculty messages will all be available in your Outlook email. Use and regularly check your Hostos email so you don’t miss news on amazing opportunities to help you in your academic journey.
We are currently recruiting leaders for Hostos’ SGA (Student Government Association). Our student government operates based on its commitment to excellence in our continuing effort to make the student experience the best possible, as we serve as an extension to the student body, and as an example and voice of the people for our community of Hostos. We are currently looking for an array of Senators to fill the void left by a few of our departing members. Reach out to the Office of Student Activities for application materials.
We continue to collaborate with the Hostos Counseling Center and the wonderful Tovah Thompson and Michael Martínez. The workshops we offer are very powerful and productive and under the circumstances one of the most efficient ways of staying connected with students, faculty, and staff. I know this may be the first semester for some of you and for those who are continuing, we would love for you to make the most of each and every opportunity coming your way.
With that being said, I would like to introduce you to a few special individuals and units who I feel will make your stay at Hostos even more memorable than you can imagine: Jason Libfeld, Manager of the Student Leadership Academy; Jerry Rosa and Rhonda Smith in the Office of Student Activities; and the phenomenal Jennifer Williams and Ruby Calle at CUNY EDGE may be able to help familiarize you with the HRA Human Resource Administration of New York and qualifying work-study programs. And remember to talk to your coaches about new scholarship opportunities at Hostos that will help you stay in school.
I would be remiss not to include the intricate entity that makes up the President’s Office which includes our beloved President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and also the remarkable Diana Kreymer, the incomparable SVP Rodríguez-Chardavoyne who works intensely behind the scenes to make sure this College stays open. This next individual is essentially considered the heart and soul of our community college, none other than the amazing Dean Gómez who works to make sure that everyone is up to speed on all of their priorities.
And being fit is one of those things we want to keep on our to-do list so we can feel good like our athletes. Our women’s basketball team, one of the top teams in division NJCAA formerly led by Coach Dwight Shaw, are returning to defend their title as three-time champions. The men’s basketball team led by Coach Poole and Coach Speedy along with Kenneth Stevens and Coach Smiles will compete for national contention to defend their title as well. Check out the Hostos Athletics site for game dates and scores.
Last but not least, I also want to direct you to the Office of Financial Aid, which is where you may find out about all financial information and work opportunities.
In life, there is a constant battle between you and your subconscious. No matter where you are from, in this world, if you continue to think negatively you will only succumb to having a negative outlook on life. I know at times it may seem challenging, but we all have to monitor constantly and increase the serotonin in our brains. This is the chemical that your body produces that’s needed for your nerve cells and brain to function efficiently. It all comes back full circle to embracing your mental health which has been the inspiration behind many of our online events. In conclusion, luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
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MIDDLE STATES SELF-STUDY UPDATE |
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Submitted by MSCHE Steering Committee Co-Chairs Professor Kate S. Wolfe and Professor Nelson Nuñez Rodríguez
Spring 2022 MSCHE Self-Study Timeline
The Steering Committee members have been revising the quality of selected evidence pieces during January 2022 in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Assessment. Professor Christine Hutchins has joined forces with the self-study writer Professor Catherine Lyons to review and organize all evidence pieces. After the President’s final approval all evidence pieces, the final narrative, and the documentation related to Verification of Compliance and Requirement of Affiliation will be uploaded to the MSCHE site by February 18, 2022.
Dr. Railey will convey the final evaluation to the committee members and they will review all our documentation during the subsequent 6 weeks. They understand we made choices selecting evidence pieces, as well as, regarding narrative content as it is limited to 100 pages. Therefore, they may request additional pieces, as their review process will require it. The final visit is scheduled for April 3-6, 2022. Evaluators will meet campus stakeholders to confirm report information and further evaluate our institution's strengths. In preparation for this final virtual visit, the Steering committee plans to hold conversations with different college constituents during February and March 2022.
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Submitted by Director of Research Programs Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D.
Ms. MacKenzie Scott Gift: President’s Initiatives for Student Success, College Growth, and Stakeholders’ Engagement
Dear Students and Colleagues,
It is my hope that your Spring semester is off to a good start even while navigating the return to in-person teaching and learning. My first few weeks at Hostos have been incredibly rewarding as I have learned so much about what distinguishes Hostos as a vibrant learning community. As I have met with colleagues and alumni across Hostos, I have found an unwavering constant that resonates through all that they say and do – a steadfast commitment to making a difference in the lives of Hostos students and a strong belief in their ability to succeed and achieve their dreams.
It is my hope that this collective confidence in our Hostos students will inspire all of us to remain hopeful for wonderful things to come in 2022. I count myself very blessed to now be part of this community of advocates that is cheering all our Hostos students to achieve greater educational heights, especially now that we can make many opportunities available through the Ms. MacKenzie Scott Gift: President’s Initiatives for Student Success, College Growth and Stakeholders’ Engagement.
As we kick off these initiatives, I want to inform you of their upcoming application deadlines so that you can apply and benefit from these amazing opportunities.
Educating in Diversity Initiative – Deadline is February 10, 2022
Educating in Diversity will provide mini-grants between $1,000 - $2,000 to students and groups at Hostos who are interested in hosting cultural and social activities that celebrate and address diversity.
2022 ADELANTE Project – Deadline is February 15, 2022
Faculty and staff are invited to submit project proposals to this research development initiative. ADELANTE (ADvancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, scieNces, Technology and Engineering) will provide grants ranging between $5,000 - $10,000 to projects that support innovative research interventions and foster faculty and student mentorships.
Families United in Education Program (FUiE) – Deadline is February 24, 2022
FUiE is designed to support and encourage family members who are enrolled in degree programs to make satisfactory progress toward completion by providing mentoring, social supports, and cultural engagement experiences.
Ms. MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship Fund (Applications accepted on a rolling basis)
Continuing education students wishing to matriculate in a degree program at Hostos can apply for a $1,000 scholarship that can be used for expenses such as: college application fee, books, registering in a course, transportation, childcare, among other needs.
To learn more and access the applications for these initiatives follow this link. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu or 718-518-4309. I look forward to connecting with you.
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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH, AND ASSESSMENT |
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Submitted by Dr. Babette Audant, Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Assessment
Number Stories: Outcomes of First-time, Full-time Freshmen Who Complete FYS in their First-term
Welcome to Spring 2022! The sun coming through after Saturday’s blizzard was a good reminder of lengthening days, even as the snow made hopping street corners precarious. For those who enjoy it – I hope you had sleds, snow pants, and steep hills.
Assessment of educational effectiveness is how we interrogate whether what we do – across degree programs, through direct service to students, and in managing the college’s resources – advances Hostos’ institutional goals. Many faculty are involved in the assessment of program learning outcomes (PLOs), or Pathways Gen Ed outcomes. Staff across the college’s AES units are engaged in annual and periodic assessments of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and student support outcomes (SSOs). These assessment systems are supported by Hostos’ assessment committees:
DPAC – the Degree Program Assessment Committee
GEPAC – the General Education Program Assessment Committee
AESAC – the AES Assessment Committee
While direct assessment of student learning is the top priority, it is not the only lens through which we assess effectiveness.
Indirect assessment often looks at student outcomes like course completion rates, or retention, for those students enrolled in, or engaged in, a particular educational experience – in this case, First-Year Seminar (FYS). The relationship between participation and outcome/s is at most just that: a relationship. There is no certainty because of the number of variables that researchers can’t control. That said, it is nonetheless important to assess the relationship between student outcomes and broadly offered and/or required experiences like FYS.
At the behest of Professor Greg Marks (English), Piotr Kocik (Senior Director, OIERA) conducted an analysis of outcomes for first-time, full-time first-year students who completed the First-Year Seminar in their first semester.
First-Year Seminar, a three-credit course, is open to all students and is required of Liberal Arts AA majors. It is designed to prepare students for college success by introducing college readiness skills including information literacy and time management. Between 12 and 15 sections of FYS are typically offered each term, and recent sampling of syllabi showed consistency in how learning outcomes were communicated to students. In 2019, a set of student success policies included a strong recommendation that students pursuing a Liberal Arts AA enroll in FYS in their first semester.
The data are in the table below.
In brief: The greatest differences are in the retention rate and credit accumulation, with the cohort of students who complete FYS in their first term having consistently higher retention rates and higher credit accumulation. (GPA does not appear to be impacted by participation in FYS.) Notably, the F20 cohort has such a big discrepancy in retention, strongly suggesting that FYS really helped students stay focused and engaged during the pandemic. First Year Seminar, it is strongly suggested, achieves this among its intended outcomes.
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Submitted by Executive Counsel & Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
The City University of New York Policy on Acceptable Use of Computer Resources
I. Introduction CUNY’s computer resources are dedicated to the support of the University’s mission of education, research and public service. In furtherance of this mission, CUNY respects, upholds and endeavors to safeguard the principles of academic freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of inquiry.
Read the rest of the policy here.
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
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Submitted by Director of Governmental and External Affairs Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
NYCHA Residents and Heat Outages
If you are an NYCHA resident and your heat has gone out, you should call the Customer Contact Center (CCC) at 718-707-7771 or use the MyNYCHAapp to officially report the problem. The NYCHA heating team prioritizes work based on the number of CCC complaints it receives, so submitting these tickets is critically important to resolving heating outages.
End of New York’s Eviction Moratorium
This week’s update comes from the Mayor’s Office and the office of Assemblymember Chantel Jackson.
New York’s eviction moratorium, which protected residents from being evicted from their homes during the pandemic, came to an end on January 15th. But this does not mean that renters are completely vulnerable. The following protections still exist:
- It is illegal for someone to pressure or force you to leave your home.
- Your landlord cannot evict you verbally or through letters or notices.
- You have the right to stay in your home unless you receive an Eviction Order signed by a judge and delivered by a marshal or sheriff. If you receive a notice or paperwork and are unsure if it is an Eviction Order, call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to speak to a Public Engagement Unit (PEU) specialist and get more information.
- A notice to appear in court does NOT mean you have to leave your home.
- You have the right to heat, hot water and electricity.
- It is illegal for someone to shut off your utilities to try to get you to leave or as a punishment.
Remember, anything other than an official court order delivered by a marshal or sheriff is NOT a legal eviction. You have the right to stay in your home.
Right to Counsel
Under the New York City Right-to-Counsel (RTC) law, the NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration’s Office of Criminal Justice (OCJ) provides tenants facing eviction in Housing Court or NYCHA administrative proceedings access to free legal representation and legal advice. RTC legal services are free, available in every ZIP code, and available regardless of immigration status. Call 311 and ask for the “Right-to-Counsel” to speak to a PEU specialist who can connect you to free legal services.
Do Not Self-Evict
It is illegal for someone to pressure or force you to leave your home. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to learn more about your rights. Go to the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants site to learn more.
Although the ERAP program is currently not able to provide funding to new applicants, applicants will still receive legal protection from evictions once they apply. In other words, once a person submits an ERAP application, their landlord cannot legally evict them for non-payment of rent until their ERAP application is reviewed by the state.
To review the current eligibility requirements for ERAP or to apply, click here.
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NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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Hostos Holistic Oasis for Parents’ Education (HOPE) Program
Are you a student parent? Are you looking to maximize your time this summer? Are you looking for a high-quality academic summer program for your child or children? Are you looking for an on-campus college experience with wraparound support?
If so, then apply to be part of our inaugural Hostos Holistic Oasis for Parents’ Education (HOPE) Program. Check out our program requirements and click “Apply Now!” and complete your application today!
Our three-dimensional HOPE Model includes holistic programming in three key areas:
Family
- High quality on-campus programming for your children:
– Reduce the summer slide!
– Hands-on Experiential Learning Opportunities (LOs) in STEM
– Trained educators
– Small class sizes
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all participants
- MetroCards
Academic
- Tuition-gap assistance
- Books
- Tutoring
- Structured study time
- 6-9 credits in 7 weeks
Professional/Social
- Colloquiums with industry leaders
- Workshops to enhance professionalism and networking
- Parenting groups and workshops
- Mentoring
Come and find your oasis this summer!
Priority application deadline is March 1, 2022.
Final application deadline is March 15, 2022.
Support for the HOPE Project is from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Research (DUE) Programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) under Award #2135805.
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EdTech Students Workshops Calendar and Resources (Recurring notice)
"Are You Ready?" is an online course that assesses student readiness for online coursework. It covers topics such as working in an online environment, Blackboard, Netiquette, and information for on-campus services and support.
The course is available in Blackboard and consists of a self-assessment survey, brief videos, quizzes, a practice assignment, and a certificate of completion. Currently, all registered students are enrolled automatically in this course. The self-paced course, which takes a student about 30-45 minutes to complete, is available at most campuses in CUNY. "Are You Ready?," an online readiness course initially developed by Hostos, was later adopted by BCC, Guttman, Kingsborough, Lehman, and York. Currently, it is a course used by all CUNY campuses.
EdTech offers a variety of workshops for students including Blackboard, Zoom, ePortfolios, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
The link to the workshop calendar is:
Additional resources can be found in the student section of the EdTech website.
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The “Caiman Clues” for the Spring ’22 semester.
Students: Every week, for the Academic calendar year, read the Caiman Clues for helpful tips and reminders.
Caiman Clues —Your Hostos Helping Hand to Success
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT |
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Submitted by Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management, La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
Dear Hostos Family,
Welcome to the Spring 2022 semester! The semester marks my first as the new Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management. I look forward to working with the college community to make sure every student feels welcomed, connected, and part of our Hostos family.
The goal of SDEM has been to provide a safe and healthy campus and an excellent learning environment for our students. I am excited to share in the coming weeks the work that SDEM does on behalf of our students.
As we start Black History month, I would like to share a piece of poetry that is dear to me…
The Rose That Grew From Concrete
“Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk without having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.”
Best,
La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management
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Hostos Community College Commencement Speaker Nomination Form Now Open! (Recurring notice)
We invite Hostos faculty, staff, and students to nominate the Spring 2022 commencement speaker. Simply complete the “Speaker Nomination Form” using your Hostos user ID and password to submit your nominee for consideration. Deadline: March 1, 2022.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE |
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Submitted by Zack Korenstein, Hostos Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
As we begin the third year of living with COVID-19, I felt it was more important than ever to reach out to the Hostos community and make myself available for questions and concerns related to the constantly evolving pandemic. We have all seen the Chancellor’s message that we are still on track for increased occupancy on campus. As some of us come back for the first time to campus it can be a very anxiety-inducing experience. However, many Hostos community members have been here on campus all along, preparing our buildings for your return. Our ventilation systems have been improved with consideration for all CDC recommendations, our vaccination rates for all community members are well above NYC averages, and we continue to evaluate activities on a daily basis to ensure the health and safety for all.
With consideration of the Omicron variant, CDC has recommended that individuals improve the masks they typically wear. Acceptable masks for the spring semester include disposable masks (surgical or medical procedure masks), KN95s, KF94s, and N95s. Using cloth masks over a disposable mask improves the fit and adds layers. The US government has announced that they will distribute free N95 masks at pharmacies beginning in February. Should you need a replacement mask while on campus, Hostos can provide you with one upon request.
I invite you to speak to your supervisors and ask them to reach out to me directly so that I can join a team meeting and speak directly to you on COVID safety protocols and do my best to answer your questions. In addition, starting Wednesday, February 2 at 2 p.m., Fabian Wander, Director of the Health and Wellness Center, and I will be hosting a weekly informational webinar series called Campus COVID Q&A, where we will be answering questions on COVID safety and vaccinations, all in an effort to share information with the community.
Even at this moment, as Omicron is on the downtrend we must remember that we are now faced with the reality that we need to start living with COVID instead of running from it. With the many protocols and tools in place and a new emphasis on proper mask use, we can live through this time in history and thrive.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Student Spotlight: Edgar Sánchez
New York City was where a young Edgar Sánchez decided he would live as soon as he was old enough. Fascinated by stories and experiences of various relatives and family friends already living there, the idea that millions of people from all over the world congregated in one place was enthralling. New York was the place to achieve your dreams and at the age of 17, Edgar embarked from his home in Estado de Mexico and took the first step to become who he is today.
As with many immigrants, Edgar was challenged immediately by language and educational barriers which prevented him from advancing beyond the restaurant and construction work he took on during the early stage of his career. Although he knew this was not where he wanted to be, since he had to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet, he didn’t have time to enroll in school and study. Finally, in 2014, a relative told Edgar about the variety of courses available at CEWD, so he renewed his determination and enrolled in evening ESOL classes with an eye toward obtaining his GED.
While studying English, his instructor, Carlos Cantor, commended Edgar on his work ethic and told him that he should pursue his goals and that he could do anything he set his mind to. This motivational gesture was enough to propel Edgar into his first GED class. Still, the reality of making ends meet still dogged him, and Edgar had to seriously consider dropping out. When he confided in his instructor, Professor Hector Ortiz, Edgar once again found the will to power forward. Besides making the coursework very interesting, Professor Ortiz encouraged him to continue as new doors would open which would otherwise be unobtainable without a GED.
Edgar completed his GED in 2015. Still wanting to pursue college, Edgar applied for and was accepted into the CLIP program starting Spring, 2016. Once again, finances got in the way, and this time he had no other recourse but to find full-time work. Then, in 2019, Edgar became a father, and he had to make a serious decision about the direction of his life. Once again, he returned to CEWD. This time, he would enroll in the Dental Assistant certificate program. That same year, Edgar earned his certificate, and subsequently got a job at as a Dental Assistant at a healthcare center here in the Bronx.
Edgar is aiming to enroll in the Dental Hygienist degree program at Hostos Community College as soon as this Fall.
"Hostos CEWD has assisted me to improve my English language skills, achieve my GED diploma and to obtain my dental assistant certification. Becoming a dental assistant has given me the opportunity to grow as a professional and to get a job that I really like to do."
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WATCH MISSION BX
MISSION BX is produced by Hostos Community College in partnership with BronxNet, and hosted by Eileen Newman, Executive Director of the Center for Bronx Nonprofits, an organization that examines the work of nonprofits in health, housing, environmental, arts, food, and other sectors.
Mission BX features interviews with nonprofit leaders, elected officials and community members. Guests will share stories of the meaningful work being carried out in neighborhoods throughout the borough.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
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New Scholarships Offered for the First Time This Spring Semester
There are three new scholarship opportunities available for students this Spring Semester. The John Anthony Chardavoyne Scholarship and two of the scholarships secured though the 15th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Classic held in October will be open for applications this Spring Semester. Please take a moment to review the descriptions and criteria and encourage students to apply for these awards.
The Cocco De Filippis Family Scholarship will present one $500 award at the Spring Honors Convocation to a student bearing a minimum 3.0 GPA completing at least their second semester at Hostos. Applicants must submit an essay detailing how their degree will empower them to benefit their community and illustrate their personal experiences with community service.
The Bronx Rising Initiative Scholarship will present two $500 awards to freshmen students who submit a compelling essay responding to the four questions found on the application page. When possible, preference will be given to students who currently or recently resided in the Bronx.
The John Anthony Chardavoyne Scholarship will present two $500 awards to graduating liberal arts students in the History Option Sequence. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be continuing on to a four-year institution.
Students are encouraged to review all available scholarships for the spring semester on the Academic Works page and contact the scholarship office for further information. Please note that the Division of Institutional Advancement serves only to secure funding in support of scholarships and does not manage award decisions or distribution.
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Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture
By Isabelia Herrera
(Hostos Community College mentioned and included in photo caption)
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Hostos Class of 20.22 Campaign (Recurring Notice)
The Hostos 20.22 Class Campaign has begun! From now until its culmination at the College’s Spring Commencement ceremony in June, this campaign invites you to celebrate our newest graduates while enabling student success. Gifts of $20.22 or more in support of this graduating class campaign will make a significant, collective impact on our students, helping them to persist and earn their degrees. Hostos equips its students to carve their own pathways and launch their futures – and now the next generation of Caimans is preparing to soon go forth and achieve their goals. Please make your gift today and support our growing alumni family by visiting the Class of 20.22 Campaign website. If you are interested in joining the committee to help make this year’s campaign a success, please contact Felix Sánchez.
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Campus Covid Q&A: Weekly Series
Office of Administration and Finance
Wednesday, February 9 | 2 p.m.
This weekly series offers a comfortable space for faculty, staff and students to ask questions about Covid procedures at the College. Join Fabian Wander and Zack Korenstein, along with special guests, in a zoom session where you can ask questions live.
Access the Zoom link here.
All College Meeting: Beginning a New Semester
Office of the President
Wednesday, February 9 | 3:30 p.m.
Access the Zoom link here.
Black at Hostos: The Origins of Black History Month
Office of the President
Wednesday, February 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Our 2022 kickoff event for the Town Hall series will encapsulate the story of Black History Month and why institutions nationwide recognize this annual celebration and its relevance to the month of February in the calendar year.
Access the Zoom link here.
Black at Hostos: The Origins of The Great Migration
Office of the President
Wednesday, March 23 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
In this event, we will cover the period from 1916 to 1970 and discuss the primary factors and significance of the migration of thousands of southern African Americans.
Access the Zoom link here.
Save the Date - Annual Women’s Resilience Conference
Center for Bronx Nonprofits
Friday, March 25 | 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Center for Bronx Nonprofit’s annual conference celebrates women and their place as leaders in their communities.
Zoom link forthcoming.
Black at Hostos: The Origins of Juneteeth
Office of the President
Wednesday, April 27 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Join us as we explore the historical origin of the 158-year-old upcoming holiday, which celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States.
Access the Zoom link here.
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ABOUT EL SEMANARIO HOSTOSIANO/THE HOSTOS WEEKLY
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El Semanario Hostosiano/The Hostos Weekly is a weekly communication vehicle designed to unite our multiple voices as we share news about members of the Hostos family, provide updates on our work and upcoming events, and disseminate policy that impacts our work.
Published on Fridays at 9 a.m.
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For inclusion in The Hostos Weekly, please send your items to:
Please keep submissions to no more than two paragraphs of written content and note,
we are unable to add attachments to our publication.
Find the Spring 2022 Publishing Schedule for El Semanario Hostosiano here.
Past issues of El Semanario Hostosiano/The Hostos Weekly can be found here.
Look for The Hostos Weekly each Friday.
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