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Born in Puerto Rico and now a noted columnist for the New York Daily News, Juan Gonz�lez has not only covered all sides of the Latin experience in and out of America, he has also lived it.
Gonz�lez will visit Hostos for the screening of Harvest of Empire, an epic documentary film based on his book Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America, that dives into the past, present and future of Latino immigration in the U.S. over the past half-century.
Harvest of Empire (90 minutes) will screen on Wednesday, May 9, at the College's Repertory Theater from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The gripping documentary was produced by Wendy Thompson and Eduardo L�pez. A panel discussion with Juan Gonz�lez will follow. Read More |
Hostos Community College's Study Abroad Program is headed to Cuba this summer after a 10-year hiatus. During the last decade the Hostos Study Abroad Program alternated between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic for its summer field work.
The Hostos Study Abroad program structures the curricula around the Humanities Department's course titled Seminar and Fieldwork in Caribbean Society and Culture taught by Dr. Carlos Sanabria, Chair of the Humanities Department. Working closely with him will be Wallace Edgecombe, Director of the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, and Hostos' Grant Officer, Lourdes Torres, who will be offering support with the itinerary and logistics.
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Hostos Community College
2012 Gala Pays It Forward
On Thursday, April, 19 Hostos Community College held its annual gala at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. The event was a huge success and raised over $250,000 for the Hostos Foundation with the themes "Pay It Forward" and "Chain Reaction" resonating throughout the night.
Student ambassadors Bella Rodr�guez, Anaiz Flores, Ediberto Salda�a, Michael Cruz, Stephanie Arg�ello, Derick Moore, Laura Kemp, Ironely Guzm�n, Jizzel Cora, Dralen Enriqu�z, and Yissel Liriano were part of the celebratory program and reminded attendees that Hostos is an educational institution with a student body charged with talent, enthusiasm, and dignity.
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Educational and Workforce Development Actors, Systems, and Collaborations
Report funded by The Ford Foundation
In 2007, the combined impact of demographic changes and a financial crisis led to the most severe loss of jobs across the country since the Great Depression. This significantly changed the employment prospects for all groups-but particularly for low-income people with low literacy levels. Yet, currently few services are available to prepare them for opportunities in an increasingly competitive labor market.
With the generous support of The Ford Foundation, Hostos Community College presents "Educational and Workforce Development Actors, Systems and Collaborations." The report explores national demographic and economic shifts as well as local workforce development changes. It draws conclusions about the best ways to help low-income individuals who lack extensive formal education. Collaborations between community colleges and community-based organizations and the creation of career pathways are some of the strategies that can help these individuals respond to a changing economy.
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The Hostos Caiman Family Celebrates Successful 2011-12 Year
On Tuesday, April 24, the Hostos Caiman family came together to celebrate the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators throughout the year.
It has been a year of many firsts for Hostos Athletics as Athletic Director, Carol Kashow, noted in her opening remarks.
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Hostos' Safe Zone Committee Member Makes a Difference at Dominican Student Conference at Brown University
Wednesday, May 2, 2011 (Bronx, NY)- Deyanira Garc�a, an employment specialist at Hostos' College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment (COPE) Program, became part of the Hostos family in October of 2004. Since then, she has been a huge supporter of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at Hostos Community College through her work in the Safe Zone Committee, which brings awareness and support for the LGBTQ community through communication and training. Through the Safe Zone Committee she recently took her show on the road and was a presenter on April 6 at the 6th National Dominican Student Conference at Brown University.
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Hostos Professor Charles Drago Named President of the Association of Educators in Radiologic Technology
in New York State
Wednesday, May 2, 2011 (Bronx, NY) - Hostos Community College Professor Charles Drago, director of the College's Radiologic Technology program, was recently named President of the Association of Educators in Radiologic Technology in New York State (AERTSNY).Drago was appointed by the state for a six-year term, where he will serve as president for two years and eventually become Chairman of the Board.
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HOSTOS "PAY IT FORWARD" PROGRAM AIMS TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPY
Paying it forward means doing something good for someone in response to a good deed done on your behalf.
But when you pay it forward, you do not repay the person who did something nice for you, you instead do something nice for someone else.
This "cycle of support" was highlighted through six Hostos Community College Students who were featured in a recent publication, aptly titled, Pay It Forward.
Hostos President F�lix V. Matos Rodr�guez, Ph.D. said of students: "Each of these students has his/her own unique story, but they are collectively united by their demonstrated commitment to make the most of every opportunity, realize their full potential and build successful lives. Moreover, there is one additional trait that these students share which makes them truly inspirational: each exemplifies the College's hallmark of "paying it forward" and contributing to a "chain reaction."
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May 8thErnest Malav� Scholarship Ceremony with Galos Corporation
Hostos Art Gallery
6:00 pm _______________________________
May 9th Harvest of Empire Screening
Repertory Theater 7:00 pm _______________________________
May 9th
Carlos & Edward Gonz�lez, Jr. Community Scholarship Fund
Awards & Auction
Hostos Art Gallery
6:00 - 8:00 pm _______________________________
May 12
Conversing Bricks
Hostos Memorial Garden
12:00 pm
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May 9th
Latino Authors Speak
C-391
5:30 - 7:15 pm
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May 10th
Nursing Reunion
Hostos Art Gallery
5:00 - 7:00 pm
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May 29th
Honors Convocation
Main Theater
6:00 pm
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June 1st
Commencement
New York City Center
3:00 pm
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June 10th
National Puerto Rican Day Parade
5th Avenue
10:00 am
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Hostos Community College
Bronx Lebanon Hospital
&
Bill Aguado
Invite You to the Unveiling of
Conversing Bricks
A special art installation by artist Hatuey Ramos-Ferm�n
Keynote Speaker
Congressman Jos� E. Serrano
Immediately followed by the Bronx debut of the leading Batz'i Rock band
from Chiapas, Mexico
SAK TZEVUL
Saturday, May 12, 2012 / 12:00pm
Hostos Community College Memorial Plaza
500 Grand Concourse at 149 Street |
The Bronx |
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Student Athlete of the Month
Name: Wendell Appleton
Age: 26
Home: Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Sport: Basketball (forward)
Wendell Appleton has been a standout athlete on the Hostos Caimans basketball team where he has received both CUNY and Hostos scholarship awards. The 6'6'' forward is finishing up his fourth semester and maintains a 3.3 GP while studying liberal arts.
He plans to take what he learned at Hostos Community College to the College of Staten Island and study physical therapy.
Wendell is also a member of the ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) Program and credits it helping him achieve success at Hostos.
"I really appreciate all the support I get (at Hostos.) Not just with athletics, but the support I get here financially and in the classroom. If it wasn't for all of it, I don't think I would be here," Wendell said.
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Faculty Member
of the Month
Name: Rees Shad
Age:48
Title: Coordinator of Media Design Program/Assistant Professor
Professor Rees Shad, now in his fifth year teaching at Hostos, has helped build the Media Design Program by creating over 50 syllabi, while providing his students with practical, hands-on experience. The digital classes allow students with artistic talent and interests in modern media to explore disciplines including graphic design, animation, audio recording, motion graphics, web design, video production and photography. He is also excited about adding Game Design to the list of options. Launched in January, the Game Design program drew 24 students in its first year and six are on their way to an Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences.
But music is Shad's specialty - he is a singer/songwriter that has produced nine solo records, ran a recording studio, and a multi-media company among other things.
Rees recently hosted and organized the "Next Note Music Conference" held at the College on April 27, 2012. The "Next Note Music Conference" brought in a panel of music industry professionals - some who Shad knew from his 20 years in the music industry - to discuss the present and future challenges and opportunities of the music business with students in the Digital Music Program.
"I was in the music business forever," Rees said. "And while I am still involved, I love the mentoring part of my gig." | |
Alumni of the Month
Name: Victor V�zquez
Class of 1978
For the thousands who went and fought in the Vietnam War, their lives were forever changed, many for the worst. But Victor V�zquez is one veteran success story.
"I went from a GED to a Ph.D.," is Dr. V�zquez's favorite line, which he hopes serves as an inspiration to other college students. V�zquez earned his GED while serving the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
When he came back to the states, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service, enrolled at Hostos in 1975 and earned his associate's degree in 1978. His pursuit of higher education continued with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Inter American University; a Master's Degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and a Doctorate in History from Temple University.
Dr. V�zquez worked at Temple University for 13 years serving as Special Assistant to the Vice President for Administration, professor of Latin American Studies, and as advisor and mentor to the Latino Student Association. In 2002, the same year he received his Ph.D., he was also selected "Professional of the Year" by the Council of Spanish-Speaking Organizations.
He is currently an Associate Professor at Miami-Dade College. He enjoys cooking, teaching and learning and playing Puerto Rican bomba and plena music.
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