Friday, March 24, 2023 | Vol. 6, No. 10

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

I share with you an Op-Ed I recently wrote, which was published in the Bronx Times, Mott Haven Herald, and Hunts Point Express last week. Continue to encourage each other, as the needs of our students are many, and all voices need to be heard to ensure fairness and equity.

Hostos Community College is Helping Students in More Ways Than One

March 17, 2023

By Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D., President

It takes significant commitment, generosity and hope to continue to work tenaciously on social justice, equity, generational transformation and the student-centeredness evidenced in so much of the work taking place at Eugenio María de Hostos Community College.

In the last two years, Hostos’ resilient students have overcome the impact of a pandemic when meeting basic needs such as food and housing insecurity, the digital divide created by virtual classes, and studying under difficult circumstances without access to the warmth, space and quiet of the college. Now, life is coming back to campus, with majority in-person offerings, the reopening of our cafeteria and library, and access to in-person advisement. Our enrollment headcount for the spring 2023 semester is up by 7.3%.

At Hostos Community College we have seen growth in enrollment and improvement in our fall to spring retention. Our ability to produce generational transformation by means of public education has been acknowledged nationally. Among many recognitions, we were named a Top Ten Aspen 2023 finalist (along with our CUNY sister, Kingsborough Community College). 

A powerful example of the generational change that Hostos routinely helps bring about lies in the inspiring story of student Johana Bahana. Despite her father’s belief that she should not be educated and instead focus on marriage and having children, Johana felt she had a right to an education and a better life. So, she moved to NYC and obtained her GED at Hostos. However, when she tried to enroll in a degree program she failed the test due to her limited English skills. With the help of the CUNY Language Immersion Program and CUNYStart, she managed to improve her competency and enrolled in one of Hostos’ associate degree programs for credit. Ultimately, she graduated with honors, achieved a place on the Dean’s List with a 3.9 GPA, won the Scholastic Achievement and Academic Excellence Awards from ASAP, all while being a mother to a boy, who was cared for by the Hostos Children’s Center while she studied.

Since graduating, she has obtained a BBA from Lehman College and is now pursuing a MBA at Baruch College with further plans to achieve a Ph.D in leadership in 2025. She is also a passionate advocate for Hostos and CUNY, as well as all the support programs we offer at the college that helped her begin her journey.

“Based on my experiences, my passion is to help motivate students to continue their education, help them with advice on their pathways, scholarships, and tutoring benefits to enjoy all the resources that CUNY offers. This is a legacy that I do on my own with students who know me. I fully believe that education is the path to success, and we all have the right to have it. I am here helping my community to achieve it in whatever way I can,” Bahana said.

Reflecting on Johana’s story, I am reminded this is a time of growth and forward movement for our deserving students. Community colleges such as Hostos provide a vehicle for social transformation by means of quality, affordable public higher education.

As the college celebrates the 55th anniversary of its founding this April, we are reminded of the contributions our namesake, the Puerto Rican philosopher and educator, Don Eugenio María de Hostos made to pedagogy and to the improvement of teaching to women and poor communities in the Americas. His words “enseñad al pueblo a pensar” (“let’s teach the people to think”), resonate in everything that we do.

Hostos Community College is the civil rights gain of the Puerto Rican and now other Hispanic, Black and sister communities in the South Bronx, the nation’s poorest congressional district. Today our student population is 60% Hispanic and 35% Black, so 95% of the students we serve are from under-represented communities.

As was done in the 1970s, an additional investment from the state and city is needed to support public higher education in the South Bronx. In doing so, we prepare the next generations attending Hostos to transform their lives by means of education.



SHARING A FAVORITE POEM

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ

Greetings, amazing Caimans!

As we dive into the midterm season, I want to inspire you all to keep your heads held high and to keep pushing forward toward your goals. Every moment counts, and with the semester already halfway over, you are one step closer to reaching your ultimate destination.

Now, I have some fantastic news to share with you all. The SGA scholarships are on their way, and they are significant! This semester, we will distribute 20 scholarships, 10 of which will be merit-based and 10 will be need-based. Each scholarship is valued at an incredible amount of $500. So, make sure to apply here, as these funds are available to each and every one of you.

And, as you embark on this journey towards success, I'd like to leave you with a quote from the great Malcolm X, who once said: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." Let these words inspire you to strive for excellence and never give up on your dreams.

Sincerely,

José González



CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

Hello Students,

Take advantage of all the College has to offer, like meeting with your advisors, career coaches and transfer services, or even getting free work attire — all to help you succeed in your classes and beyond! 

• Families United in Education: This Hostos program provides book vouchers, monthly MetroCards, free admission to cultural outings, and more. Eligibility criteria: enrollment at Hostos, good academic standing (GPA 2.7+), and being part of a family unit. The deadline is March 31. For more information, contact Christeen Francis (D-101M) at 718-518-4474. 

• Spring 2023 Advisement: This week, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your Success Coach or Academic Advisor via your Succeed@Hostos account (tutorial video). Don’t forget Advisement Week will take place March 27th – 31. See the full schedule here. 

• Academic Success: Meet with librarians and tutors from HALC and the Writing Center as you prepare for midterms and finals. Utilizing these resources will allow you to continue with your class progress, maintain your academic standing, and improve your class outcomes.  



• Walk the Runway Event: Come walk the red carpet and get free work attire (while supplies last) on Thursday, March 23, at the A-Atrium (near bridge). Stop by anytime between 1 – 3 p.m. Get tips on how to plan a strategy for the most effective and efficient use of time at the Career Expo taking place on March 31.  

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

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

Dear Students and Colleagues,

I am deeply overjoyed by the outpouring of support and community engagement demonstrated at our first Interfaith Symposium and Luncheon that was held on March 14. I am deeply grateful to the interfaith leaders who participated, including Hostos Chaplain Father James Sheehan, Rabbi Kaplan of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Kujegi Camara, Assistant Director of the Fordham University Center for Community Engaged Learning, and Rabbi Pewzner of the Bronx Jewish Center. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the wonderful students who participated in our interfaith panel, Kacey Witter, Ansumana Jammeh, and Alana Nuñez Trinidad, who shared their diverse faith experiences with us. It is my hope to continue having these kinds of forums to promote continued dialogue that will guide us to greater understanding and collaboration in our Hostos community.

The month of March continues to be one full of exciting events and activities sponsored by the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives. On March 21, we held the President’s Recognition Tea in Honor of Women’s History Month, a beautiful event where President Cocco De Filippis recognized the incredible perseverance and resiliency of 15 students who overcame major obstacles while excelling in their studies. I look forward to the next cohort of students receiving this same distinction at the President’s Recognition Barbeque on April 4.

Next week is a momentous occasion for Hostos as we inaugurate and officially open the Hostos Research Center on March 30. Invitations are being extended to the media, elected officials, and the CUNY community to join us as we open a new chapter in the history of Hostos. The Hostos Research Center will be the first research center in a CUNY community college dedicated to developing new faculty and staff-led multi-disciplinary research to foster faculty-to-student mentorship and provide our students with career-building research opportunities. All the Hostos family is invited to join us in this celebration as we officially open the Hostos Research Center! 



POLICY OF THE WEEK

Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know

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

Statement on Public Order

In compliance with Chapter 191 of the laws of 1969, the Board of Trustees has adopted rules and regulations for maintaining public order on college campuses and other college property used for education purposes. Please take a look at the entire policy here. 



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Announcements from the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit

NYC Free Tax Prep

If you earn $80,000 or less, file your taxes for free with NYC Free Tax Prep. There are in-person and online options. Visit the NYC Free Tax Prep website for more. 

Annual NYC School Survey, Deadline March 31

Complete this survey to provide the New York City Department of Education with your feedback about your experiences in City public schools. You have until Friday, March 31 to fill it out. Families can access the survey by logging into their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) or by going to NYCSchoolSurvey.org. It is available in 10 languages. 

Waste Setout Times Will Change on April 1, 2023

The City of New York is taking steps to reduce the piles of bags on the curb by changing the waste setout times. New rules for setting out trash, recycling, and curbside composting go into effect on April 1, 2023. See the changes here.

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

Submitted by Lauren Wolfe, Associate Professor of Mathematics

Two Students are Selected as Jack Cooke Kent Semi-Finalists

Two students of Professor Lauren Wolfe, Kaplan Scholars Fatima Bah and José González, just became finalists for the Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship! 

José González studied math as a young freshman at Hostos and soon realized he was a natural and decided to pursue a Business/Accounting degree. He has been the Reimagining Justice Club president and a member of the Math Club. He has also been a part of many initiatives and organizations: Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP), the Mentor/Mentee Jobs On Campus program, the Student Leadership Academy (SLA), and now serves as president of the Student Government Association (SGA). Plus, he has attended national leadership conferences. On March 27, we can hear his success story in room B-501 at 3:30 p.m.

Fatima Bah sailed through her math courses and became a tutor through Work-Study. She is the Math Club president and has been for almost two years. She is also a member of many important programs and organizations: Reimagining Justice Club, CSTEP, CRSP, Hostos Engineering Academic Talent (HEAT), and an intern at NYC Department of Buildings. She is completing a double major in Mathematics and Engineering. She recently attended the Society of Women Engineers conference. 



These scholarships “are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. In addition to the monetary award, students join a thriving network of nearly 3,200 Cooke Scholars.”

The Office of Academic Affairs is very proud to share and celebrate this incredible news! Congratulations Professor Wolfe, José and Fátima!

Submitted by Success Coach Theudys Mejia

Succeed@Hostos is Great to Communicate with Students!

Personally, I found Succeed@Hostos to be very helpful for connecting with students because of the ease of sending individual or mass communications. You can send requested information to a particular student just by loading their profile and sending a note, or by selecting all active students in your caseload and sending important messages all at once. As a bonus, you can see if the students have read the messages sent, and thus determine if they may need additional attention and/or outreach efforts.

Submitted by Dean Babette Audant

Two Hostos Faculty Awarded BRESI Research Faculty Fellowships

We are proud of two professors who were awarded Black, Race and Ethnic Studies (BRES) Research Faculty Fellowships on behalf of the BRES Collaboration Hub at the CUNY Graduate Center:

1. Dr. Eugena Griffin (Associate Professor, BSS) has received support for her project, “Race, Representation, and Cultural Studies”
2. Dr. Linda Ridley (Lecturer, BUS) has received support for her project, “A Symptomatic Study of the Relationship of Chattel Slavery to the Teaching of Business and Management”

Each has been awarded $2,000 and will participate in an inaugural cohort of BRES Faculty Fellows.

Go here to learn more about this innovative project, the Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative (BRESI) Council, established by CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez.



STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Admissions and Recruitment

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is gearing up for CUNY Week, which will provide Hostos Community College the opportunity to highlight our academic programs and student support services for prospective students. CUNY Week will occur from Monday, March 27, through Tuesday, April 4. In addition, there will be in-person and virtual events throughout the week. Marcus Clindinin, Hostos Admission Advisor, will participate in a panel discussion on the value of attending a community college.

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

Congratulations to Ms. Lennyn Jacob, who was recognized alongside our President Daisy Cocco De Filippis as one of 2023 Higher Education Power 100 administrators. She serves the community in many ways as a Disability Accommodation Specialist and chair of the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities, organization that serves over 11,000 students.

As a Hostos staff member, a CUNY student, a mother of a neurodivergent son, and coalition chair, Lennyn Jacob advocates for advancements in opportunity and accessibility for students. She has submitted testimony to the Assembly several times and actively advocates for budget expansions for disability services. 

On the other hand, ARC staff attended the Bronx Education Fair held at Lehman College on Saturday, March 11. ARC collaborated with Admissions and College Discovery to present about the College and our world-class staff, faculty, and programs that make our campus a prime destination for any student beginning their higher education academic journey.

Children's Center

On Wednesday, March 15, President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, along with CUNY Vice Chancellor Denise B. Maybank and other Hostos senior leaders, attended the grand opening celebration of the first-ever classrooms for infants and one-year-olds. The new space will allow the campus-based center to accommodate babies beginning at 6 weeks old, thus expanding the amount of support available to our student-parents. Please get to know more about the important work at the Center here.

CUNY EDGE

On Thursday, March 16, the CUNY EDGE program held a workshop to discuss Affordable Housing Assistance. A speaker from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development presented about the NYC Housing Connect Platform and affordable housing lotteries, and discussed how “affordable housing” is defined in order to apply for a lottery.

Counseling Center

Please make sure to check Semanario’s EVENTS section for all activities organized by us.

Office of Transfer Services

Have questions about transferring to a four-year school? Need help with your applications? Stop by our office or at one of our events below.

Transfer Talks

Join us and get help with your CUNY Transfer Applications

• Every Tuesday in C-512, from 12 - 1 p.m.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Come in and meet with a member of the Transfer Services Staff and get answers to your questions

• Every Wednesday in D-101-A, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday Transfer Tabling

Come and ask your Transfer questions

• Every Thursday in the A-Atrium, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Additional Events

Mark your calendars for the following events (some locations, times, and links pending):

• March 14: HBCU Transfer Summit, 1 - 3 p.m. All interested in participating, please register here. 
• March 16: SUNY Farmingdale Admissions Counselors in the A-Atrium, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• March 21: Understanding Pathways: What is the difference between AA, AS, and AAS degrees in the transfer process? Details coming soon. 
• March 23: Fordham University in the A-Atrium from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 28: Fill Out your CUNY Application. Please note that although the priority deadline was February 1, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO COMPLETE IT!
• March 30: Meet a CUNY 4-Year Admissions Counselor! We will host a CUNY Transfer Fair in the A-Atrium from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The following schools have been confirmed: City College, John Jay, Baruch, Hunter, CSI, York, School of Professional Studies, Lehman, Queens College, and Brooklyn College!
• April 20: St. John’s University will be at Thursday's Transfer Tabling with Healthy CUNY.
• April 27: Mercy College will be at Thursday's Transfer Tabling with Healthy CUNY.



POEMS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

“To One Coming North”



By Claude McKay

At first you'll joy to see the playful snow,

Like white moths trembling on the tropic air,

Or waters of the hills that softly flow

Gracefully falling down a shining stair.

And when the fields and streets are covered white

And the wind-worried void is chilly, raw,

Or underneath a spell of heat and light

The cheerless frozen spots begin to thaw,

Like me you'll long for home, where birds' glad song

Means flowering lanes and leas and spaces dry,

And tender thoughts and feelings fine and strong,

Beneath a vivid silver-flecked blue sky.

But oh! more than the changeless southern isles,

When Spring has shed upon the earth her charm,

You'll love the Northland wreathed in golden smiles

By the miraculous sun turned glad and warm.



ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Important Announcements

Feminine Hygiene Product Availability

The College is pleased to announce that feminine hygiene product dispensers have been installed in all of the Women’s multi-stall restrooms across campus. The feminine hygiene products provided include tampons and sanitary pads, which are free of charge. CUNY and its campuses recognize that providing access to free menstrual products can remove yet another barrier to student academic success, as many students may be unable to afford them. We’re glad to support them in this manner to alleviate their financial burden and stress.

Purchasing Deadline Reminder

The last day to submit fully-approved and valid budget-checked Purchase Requisitions in CUNYfirst is Friday, March 31, at 5 p.m. 

Requisitions entered into the CUNYfirst eProcurement system after this date are subject to rejection. This deadline does not affect any Purchases intended to be paid from Research Foundation, Hostos Community College Foundation Funding and CUNYBuy Marketplace (Complete Books, Edge Electronics, Proftech) requisitions.

Note: Equipment, furniture, or other items that cannot be delivered or rendered by June 30, 2023 will be processed in FY 2024. Please check and confirm with your suppliers that all goods and services will be delivered by June 30, 2023 before submitting your requisition in the system.

Goods/services received by the College after June 30, 2023 cannot be charged to the FY 2022-2023 budget, as per the City of New York and CUNY’s procurement regulations. Additionally, once goods/services are received, it’s imperative that departments submit their Receiving Reports in a timely manner to facilitate payments to vendors. All invoices received must be forwarded to the Accounts Payable Office immediately for processing.



CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

New Contract to Provide Site Safety Training

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) obtained a new contract to provide site safety training to employees at Sher-Del Transfer, a leading provider of commercial moving, relocation, and storage services to businesses in the Greater New York City (NYC) area. CEWD will provide Sher-Del’s staff with OSHA 30-hour General Industry training and up to eleven NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) approved Site Safety training courses covering topics such as scaffolding, demolition safety, lifts, and electrocution prevention. This week, our first cohort of 16 Sher-Del employees successfully passed two site safety training courses and obtained their eight-hour Fall Prevention certification and two-hour Drug and Alcohol certification. Another 18 participants are expected to take the 32-hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor training later this month. To view our full portfolio of DOB-approved Site Safety Training Courses (Provider ID Number: 3BX27), click here.

Recurring Announcements

Spring 2023 Catalog is Available Online

Please click here to check it out.

Virtual Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s Spring 2023 program offerings, please attend one of the following upcoming sessions:

• Wednesday, April 5 at 6 PM
• Saturday, April 15  at 11 AM
• Wednesday, April 19 at 6 PM
• Wednesday, May 10 at 6 PM
• Saturday, May 20 at 11 AM
• Wednesday, May 24 at 6 PM

To register for a session, click here.



INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA)

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

The Gala is Coming!

The Hostos Community College Foundation will host the College’s 55th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. to celebrate the perseverance of Hostos’ founders and its lasting impact in this community.

The program will feature voices from the College. In addition to the recognition of Professor Cynthia Jones, students who were selected to participate in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will perform a scene from the play they will present at the festival, and alumnus Pedro Maria, D.O., will share inspiring words about the impact of Hostos in his life and career.  

We hope that you are able to join us for this celebration of Hostos. Faculty, staff, and alumni may purchase discounted tickets for $250. Contact Vice President Colette Atkins, catkins@hostos.cuny.edu, or Development Manager Idelsa Méndez, imendez@hostos.cuny.edu, if you have any questions.

For further details about location or to secure tickets and sponsorships, please visit HostosBenefit.com. 

Recurrent Announcement

The Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships

For Hostos alumni, graduating with an associate degree was just the starting point of a greater academic and career journey. The Hostos Office of Alumni Relations has started a scholarship fund to help outstanding graduates to further their education. We hope our generous Hostos alumni network will consider supporting the Hostos Alumni Fund for Student Transfer Scholarships using this link. For more information, contact Felix Sánchez.

BRAVO NEWS

Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community

“Nevertheless She Persisted…”: Inaugural President's Student Recognition Event 2023 Kicks Off With Great Success

Earlier this week we had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural President's Student Recognition Event in honor of Women’s History Month. The event was held in the format of an afternoon tea at a salon, and its purpose was to recognize 15 students who were nominated by faculty and staff members. Each student awardee received $500, a book, and a certificate. The celebratory afternoon tea and the nomination activity were supported by the generous gift to the College from Ms. MacKenzie Scott. Students were nominated and ultimately chosen because they demonstrated persistence and resiliency by overcoming significant challenges while achieving their academic goals.

Moderating the gathering was Research Programs Director Dr. Sofia Oviedo. President Cocco De Filippis delivered remarks to the students and their nominators, and Dean Althea Sterling delivered an outstanding keynote speech before the awards presentation. 

Congratulations to all! 



Hasionna Anderson

Nominator: Ms. Catherine Hilyard

Monique Cortez

Nominator: Professor Manuel Livingston

Nataliya Dixon

Nominator: Ms. Marsha Milan Bethel

Tasha Francis

Nominator: Ms. Catherine Hilyard

Yassine Gaye

Nominator: Professor Nieves Angulo

Marjuany Graterol

Nominator: Professor Roderick Jackman

Aisha Ivie

Nominator: Professor William Casari

Marthe Kiemde

Nominator: Professor Helen Chang

Maryury Lainez

Nominator: Ms. Laura Hand

Edita Makolli

Nominator: Mr. Devon Hariprashad

Sashy Pina

Nominator: Mr. Jason Libfeld

Tara Randall

Nominators: Professors Nancy Genova and Amy Ramson

Collette Reynolds

Nominator: Professor Roderick Jackman

Grecia Maria Solano De Vasquez

Nominator: Professor Petal Leu Wai See

Tiffany Wilson

Nominator: Professor Kristopher Burrell

HOSTOS FOR EVERYONE

Free Services for the Community

Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public

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 

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.

Note: The clinic does not provide restorative dental work such as fillings, implants, etc.



EVENTS

Title: Liberation Arts Collective – The Mix Vol. 2: Live at the Batey

Date | Time: Friday, March 24 | 7 PM

Location: Repertory Theater

Description: Join Arlene Chico-Lugo and Eric Aviles as they take the stage on March 24 with their newest creation, "The Mix Vol. 2: Live at the Batey.” They'll bring us an intimate and captivating performance filled with live sketches, music, dance, and video, including a hilarious and thought-provoking follow-up to their hit sketch about the imaginary boxing match between the USA and Puerto Rico. Reserve tickets at the HCAC box office here.

Title: Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans – Women in Latin Jazz Festival

Date | Time: Saturday, March 25 | 8 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: Acclaimed percussionist Annette A. Aguilar celebrates the 2023 Women in Latin Jazz Festival with special guest artists Camille Thurman, Ariacne Trujillo, Catarina dos Santos, and Karina Jiménez. Join us to celebrate these powerhouse female musicians who collectively have shaped the sounds of Latin music, jazz, R&B, and rock! Reserve tickets at the HCAC box office here.

Title: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Lucille Clifton (1936–2010) and her Body-Positive Poems: A Student-Led Reading and Discussion

Date | Time: Monday, March 27th | 3:30 - 4:45 PM 

Location: Zoom (link coming soon)

Description: Students will read poems by Lucille Clifton (1936–2010), whose work, informed by her Black identity, is known for celebrating women’s connections with their bodies in all forms, offering deep-reaching affirmations and generous acceptance. An open discussion will follow that responds to the poetry and related stories. Moderated by Prof. Jerilyn Fisher. 

Title: Strategic Plan Open Forum for Students

Date | Time: Tuesday, March 28 | 11 AM - 1 PM

Location: C-391

Title: Strategic Plan Open Forum for Faculty/Staff

Date | Time: Tuesday, March 28 | 3 - 5 PM

Location: Savoy Multi-Purpose Room

Title: Virtual Strategic Plan Open Forum for All

Date | Time: Thursday, March 30 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Zoom (link coming soon)

Title: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Dorothea Lange and Documentary. Photography: Recreating Women’s Role in Mid-Century America

Date | Time: Friday, March 31 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Zoom (link coming soon)

Description: Dr. Carol Quirke, Professor in the American Studies Department at SUNY Old Westbury, will present material from her new book: Dorothea Lange, Documentary Photography, and Twentieth-Century America: Reinventing Self and Nation. Dorothea Lange is one of the most recognized documentary photographers of the twentieth century, and Dr. Quirke’s research shows how Lange’s photographs helped transform the nation. Moderated by Prof. Marcella Bencivenni.

Title: Xiomara Fortuna – The Queen of Afro-Caribbean Fusion

Date | Time: Saturday, April 1 | 8 PM

Location: Main Theater

Description: Xiomara Fortuna is the Dominican Republic’s queen of Afro-Caribbean fusion with over 40 years of visionary artistic work - fusing ancestral Caribbean music with rock, hip-hop, jazz, merengue, bachata, funk, reggae…and so much more! Performing new songs from her 17th and most recent album, “Eta que tú ves,” she will showcase - live on stage with drums, percussion, bass & vocals - the cultural richness of the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Reserve tickets at the HCAC box office here.

Title: COUNSELING CENTER EVENT | Own Your Power Through Expression

Date | Time: Monday, April 3 | 3:30 - 5 PM 

Location: A-Building Atrium 

Description: An art gallery-style showcase reflecting the many ways individuals can choose and have chosen to "Own Your Power through Expression" to combat and bring awareness to all forms of sexual violence; featuring art displays, interactive stations, resources, and a performance by G!rl Be Heard as well as raffles and refreshments. In collaboration with ASAP, SDEM, SGA, SLA, OSA, Athletics, and the Bronx DA's Office - Enough is Enough.

Title: The History of Latin Music & Latin Jazz, Part XV – Hosted by Joe Conzo, Sr.

Date | Time: Every Saturday through April 22, 11 AM -1 PM

Location: Zoom

Description: Hosted by music historian Joe Conzo, Sr., “The History of Latin Music and Latin Jazz” is a free seminar series that highlights the diverse music pioneers and their impact on the history of Latin music and jazz. Learn about musicians and artists like Graciela, known as the First Lady of Latin Jazz, Celia Cruz, Olga Guillot, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Jorrín, Johnny Rodríquez, Julio Gutiérrez and many

others that helped create and influence the music of this time.

Title: “Black Resistance in the Workplace” featuring Chris Smalls

Date | Time: Tuesday, April 25 | 3:30 PM

Location: TBD

Title: 2023 Hostos Community College Foundation 55th Anniversary Gala

Date | Time: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Time: 6 PM

Location: Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle  

Title: COUNSELING CENTER EVENT | Vision Board

Date | Time: Tuesday, May 2 | 3 PM

Location: FDR Room

Description: This event will help students remember why they chose to pursue a college degree and thus increase and maintain their motivation as they push on toward finals.

Title: “The Racialized Politics of Education in 2023” featuring CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Institutional Affairs, Strategic Advancement and Special Counsel Glenda Grace

Date | Time: Monday, May 8 | 11 AM

Location: TBD



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