Friday, April 21, 2023 | Vol. 6, No. 12

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

As you return, I hope that your last few weeks of classes are successful and enjoyable, as we look forward to commencement. I share disappointing news regarding the national Aspen prize for which we have been competing as a top ten finalist. Unfortunately, we did not win the top prize. This does not take away from the brilliance of this moment or the recognition of our efforts. 

Let us celebrate as we move forward with the Hostos Research Center and the possibilities that it will bring to our students and colleagues. I’m delighted to share an excerpt of my remarks from our ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place on March 30, 2023. 

HOSTOS RESEARCH CENTER RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY REMARKS

President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

March 30, 2023

Chancellor Matos Rodríguez, Council member Eric Dinowitz, Deputy Bronx Borough President, Janet Peguero, distinguished guests and representatives of the Office of Senator José M. Serrano, Office of Council member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. and Office of Council member Kevin Riley, wonderful students, represented brilliantly by José Armando Keppis, esteemed colleagues, so honorably represented by our speakers this afternoon, Dr. Sofía Oviedo, Prof. Thomas Beachdel and Professor Yoel Rodríguez, members of the President’s Cabinet and President’s Office, and everyone, all hands on deck, supporting this beautiful project, and cherished friends: Welcome. Bienvenido/as. This is an afternoon of great celebration.

We gather today to celebrate the opening of the Hostos Research Center. To remain vital in the present, one must look to the future — and I anticipate the diversity of ideas and approaches arising from the Center. Here, faculty members from across the disciplines will create and explore new and ever more effective ways of teaching. It is yet another way we work to provide the optimum academic experience for our beloved students.

In his “Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observes that “Universities adapting to the new needs of the day must learn how to develop the abilities of people who have had trouble with school in their youth and have not earned their credentials. They should be trained on the job, get university credit for their experience, learn in relevant courses and develop a liberal-arts knowledge that is built around their concerns. We need what S.M. Miller has called ‘second chance universities.’ A democratic educational system requires multiple doors.”

We have spent this week meeting in town halls to discuss our draft of the next Strategic Plan 2023-2028. I am delighted to note that it does precisely that, take into consideration the need to keep multiple doors of opportunity open for our students. In this regard, the Hostos Research Center will go far in supporting the civil rights of our students, to be provided access to teaching and learning opportunities that support their following their dream, having paths to choose from, guided by the intelligent and generous support of all of the college community-faculty, staff and administration.

Mil gracias y bendiciones,

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President



A POEM

MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ

Dear Caimans, 

With midterms and spring break behind us, I hope that all members of the Hostos community enjoyed the well-needed break and the warmer weather. Now it’s time to prepare yourselves for the extraordinary challenges, excitement, and incredible moments that will come as Commencement approaches. Some of you will join me in receiving degrees and acceptance letters to our new colleges, as well as celebrating with our families and friends after the semester is done.

In the meantime, please remember that it is still award season and I hope all of you take the opportunity to apply for the multitude of scholarships Hostos has to offer, including the SGA Merit and Hardship scholarships. I also invite you to explore the Kaplan Leadership Program and Phi Theta Kappa International Honors program. I am a member of both and feel truly blessed by those experiences. 

Finally, and most importantly, keep your eyes on the prize, work hard, maintain or improve your grades and continue to be incredible. The SGA stands with you and wishes you incredible success.

Best,

José González



CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

Hello Students,

It is starting to feel like spring in New York City! As the weather warms up and the semester draws to a close, it means one of two things for Hostos students: graduation or registration. Below is important information for spring and summer graduates, as well as for continuing students.

Here are your Caiman Clues:

• TAP Week Event: There will be different events each day of the week to help you apply for TAP beginning on Monday, April 24. TAP into one of the events by checking your Hostos email account.

• Commencement: The 55th Anniversary Commencement Ceremonies will take place at our Main Theater on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 2 p.m. and Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. We will share more details about each ceremony very soon, including the number of tickets allowed per student.  Don’t forget to purchase your cap and gown. The deadline is May 1.

• Teaching Meets Wellness Event: "COVID Has Changed the Way I Handle Food": Join Dr. Tanzina Ahmed today at 2 p.m. for a presentation on food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the psychological well-being and academic performance among CUNY students. An open discussion will follow. Moderated by Professors Stacey J. Cooper and J.C. Williams. Hostos students will get a $20 stipend for attending (25 students max). Register here.

• Enroll for Summer and Fall: Meet with your Student Success Coach/Advisor to select the classes you still need. Make your appointment through Succeed@Hostos to confirm course requirements for next semester!



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

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

Dear Students and Colleagues,

I hope that you had a good spring break and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, as well as get some needed rest and relaxation. As we head toward the final weeks of the semester, the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives are providing many opportunities for student and faculty engagement. I am excited to share with you some recent highlights and upcoming opportunities.

• On April 4, we held the President’s Recognition Barbeque in Honor of Student Persistence and Resiliency. In this wonderful event, President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and nominating faculty and staff members recognized 16 dedicated students who excelled in their studies while facing major challenges. The event was a testament to their commitment to completing their education despite the obstacles. Thanks, as well, to all nominators who joined us in celebrating the honoree’s accomplishments. 

Fatima Bah

Nominator: Prof. Sarah Hoiland

Mieriekie Blackwood

Nominator: Ms. Christeen Francis

Alexandrea Carrero

Nominators: Prof. Debasish Roy and Ms. Ebony Pulley

Kevin Dillon

Nominator: Prof. Lauren Wolf

Lanasia Drain

Nominator: Prof. Sarah Hoiland

Erika Garcia Fajardo

Nominator: Ms. Amina Tajbhai

Suprina Frazier

Nominator: Mr. Norman Hoyte

Hussein Gharamah

Nominator: Prof. Alexandra Milsom

José González

Nominator: Leaghton Ozoria

Erika Mata

Nominators: Dean Johanna Gomez and Prof. Sarah Hoiland

Leaghton N. Ozoria

Nominator: Exec. Chief of Staff Diana Kreymer

Corin Pérez de Cruz

Nominator: Prof. Sarah Hoiland

Velvet Reed

Nominator: Prof. Tram Nguyen

Kathleen Rodriguez

Nominator: Prof. Sherese Mitchell

Yaovi Sinhou

Nominator: Dr. Diana Cruz

Jannis Tyson

Nominator: Prof. Christine Choi

• The Hostos Student Symposium, one of the newest President’s Initiatives, was held on Tuesday, April 18. Under the leadership of Associate Dean Andrea Fabrizio and the Office of Academic Affairs, this campus-wide event showcased the incredible work of over 80 students across multiple disciplines who were mentored by faculty and staff. This was a beautiful celebration of our students’ hard work, creativity, and representative of our community’s love of learning. Congratulations to Dean Fabrizio, Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang, and the Office of Academic Affairs team for organizing such an excellent and well-rounded event!

• The Office of the President is hosting the first in a series of workshops designed to improve relationship-building practices: “Silent Agreements and Implicit Biases: The Stories We Tell Ourselves.” The event will help participants identify the values, beliefs, and expectations present in our interactions with others. This workshop is part of our Campus Climate Initiative and is open to all students, faculty, and staff. The first workshop will be facilitated by the Silent Agreements team on April 24 in the Savoy Multi-Purpose Room from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Stay tuned for more information. 

• We are issuing a call for student applications for a new cohort of the NextGen Public Health Scholars Program: We are inviting students to attend a virtual information session to learn how this program provides a pathway to careers in public health by providing full tuition coverage, stipends, and other supports, as well as access to career development opportunities. Representatives from Columbia University will be in attendance and available to answer your questions about studying at Columbia and the incredible career prospects in public health and epidemiology.

Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Join Zoom here. The application deadline is May 15, and I encourage all interested students to get started right away and access the application here. Use CUNYfirst Login to access.

For more information about the Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives, please email or call Sofia Oviedo at soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu | Tel: 718-518-4309.



OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

Submitted by Dean Babette Audant, Ph.D.

The 2023-2028 Strategic Planning Process: Mission-aligned and Radically Hostos, Part III



The 2023-2028 Strategic Plan (SP) has been shared with the campus community via a series of three forums in late March (with one focused entirely on students). The conversations were lively; students, staff and faculty are invested in how we shape our commitments over the next five years. Feedback was carefully noted (that which was shared in real time at the forums, and feedback shared via email). A next step is to integrate the feedback with the draft strategic plan and share the amended version with the SP Steering Committee.

People seek themselves in the plan: A forum attendee reminded us that not all undocumented students are beneficiaries of DACA, and that finding relevant information about financial support, employment opportunities and more is difficult on our website. Another forum attendee suggested that Hostos help students find other students that share multiple and intersectional identities, a sentiment echoed by a student who observed that having a friend, or a buddy, along for the ride would make a big difference. These comments were noted and will inform how this plan is finalized and implemented.

Consistent with the multitude of voices that contributed to the strategic plan and the emphasis on student success, participants at the forums communicated excitement about the commitments made to integrated, intentional strategies to support students. The work is being named up front, and we’re all being called to action. ​



POLICY OF THE WEEK

Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know

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

CUNY Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

CUNY is located in a historically diverse municipality and 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. 

Read the entire policy here.



DIVERSITY AND COMPLIANCE

Submitted by Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX and 504/ADA Coordinator Philip Oliveri, Esq.

As we are in the month of April, the Office of Compliance and Diversity would like to highlight that April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The City University of New York and Hostos Community College stand by our community members who have experienced sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence. Sexual assault is an issue that impacts our entire community. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, 13% of all students experience rape or sexual assault, through physical force, violence, and/or incapacitation. 

In recognition of this issue, Hostos Community College will celebrate Denim Day on Wednesday, April 26. Wear your favorite denim that day in honor and support of victims of sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence. Make sure to tag any pictures on social media using the hashtag #CUNYDenimDay. If anyone has old denim that they no longer wear, consider cutting it into pieces and then attaching safety pins to it. This can then serve as a denim ribbon for people who cannot wear denim on the day.



OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Register to Vote!

Are you registered to vote? There are elections this year for New York City Council starting with party primaries in June and the general election in November.

You need to send in a new registration form if you:

• Have never registered to vote in New York
• Have recently changed your name or address
• Want to change your party affiliation

You can complete a registration form online or by printing out on paper and mailing it to the NYC Board of Elections: 32 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10004.

Primary elections will be held on June 27, with early voting held between June 17 and June 25. The general election will be on November 7 with early voting held between October 28 and November 5. Voter registration forms received 10 days before the June primary or the November general election will meet the NYC Board of Elections deadline to vote in those elections. To avoid any confusion, register as soon as possible. 

Please note, for the June primaries, you can only vote in the primary if you are a registered member of the party whose primary you want to vote in. You are not obligated to vote for your party's candidate in the general election. In November, you may vote for any candidate from any party.



Click here to register to vote online, to print out voter registration forms, or to check if you are already registered to vote.



NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

Hostos Fully Online Degree Programs

Under the leadership of Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang, Hostos is proud to offer two fully online degree programs, including our Associates in Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Education and Associates in Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, starting in Fall 2023! The academic division’s commitment to breaking down barriers and empowering our students to reach their academic goals is reflected in its accessible, affordable, flexible, and high-quality online education. With the option for students to study anytime and anywhere, they can create a schedule that suits their unique needs while earning a degree that opens doors to great career and transfer pathways! Students are encouraged not to miss out on this opportunity to achieve their dreams. Please consider enrolling today! 

For more information, go here. 

Best Practices Seminar Held by Hostos Specialists

Director of Career Services Lisanette Rosario and Professor of Public Policy & Law Amy Ramson presented the webinar “Cybersecurity: Preparing the Untapped Hispanic Community for the Profession” on Thursday, April 20. This is the second time they have offered this workshop after being identified as one of the most successful presentations at the February 2023 Best Practices Conference held in Puerto Rico.

Submitted by ASAP Advisor Kenia Alvarez-Sanchez

Succeed@Hostos Stories

Succeed@Hostos has been incredibly beneficial in connecting with students and faculty. I have the ability to share individual or mass messages, monitor flags, and send kudos. The ability to reach a student by accessing their profile and sending a note or mass email to my entire caseload are some of the frequently used features that allow me to be as efficient as possible. I really appreciate the Flags, which allow professors to quickly contact advisors when they need to reach a student. Receiving direct messages from faculty about particular students simplifies follow-up, and I can maintain communication with both students and instructors in one location. Furthermore, referring students to another department for additional help is easy with Succeed@Hostos. I also like the possibility of scheduling meetings with me at their convenience. This provides me more time to prepare material, develop resources, and lay out their academic plans efficiently.



STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Admissions and Recruitment

• On Thursday, March 30, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment hosted its Spring into College Counselor Brunch. This CUNY Week event marked a return to our hosting on-campus programs for high school and community-based organizations. Participants had the opportunity to hear from our VP La Toro Yates about the value of a Hostos education. In addition, they engaged with faculty, administrators, and student leaders in two dynamic panel discussions. The event concluded with a networking activity where participants connected with offices across the SDEM, OAA, and CEWD divisions. The offices included Financial Aid, Student Success Coaching Unit, College Discovery, ASAP, CUNY Start/Math Start, Student Health and Wellness Center, and Athletics.

• On Friday, March 31, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment participated in the All Male Conference 2023. The event was a collaborative effort between the Eagle Academy Foundation and the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The event hosted young men from various NYC public schools and representatives from CUNY and other colleges to talk about the enrollment process for the fall 2023 semester.

• On Friday, March 31, the Office of Admission and Recruitment was represented at the New Visions for Public Schools Career Pathway Fair at CUNY Central. The fair hosted several community organizations, including three CUNY colleges (Hostos CC, Bronx CC, and Kingsborough CC). Hostos had representatives from the CUNY Start / Math Start, CEWD, and ASAP.

Office of Transfer Services

As the Freshman Year Experience’s Advisement Week came to an end, the Office of Transfer Services hosted the first in-person CUNY Transfer Fair on March 30 in the A-Atrium. Nine of the four-year CUNY's sent Admissions representatives to speak to our students about the admissions and transfer process. Please know that if you are planning to transfer to a four-year college in Fall 2023, you should come to one of our events immediately to get informed. They are listed below. 

Transfer Talks

Tuesdays | C-512 | 12 PM - 1 PM

April 25: Understanding Pathways and Transferring at CUNY Workshop

Walk-In Wednesdays 

Wednesdays | D-101-A | 9 AM - 5 PM

No appointment is required.

Transfer Tabling

Thursdays | A-Atrium | 11 AM - 1 PM

April 27: Mercy College Transfer Tabling with Healthy CUNY



In April we will begin our CUNY Campus tours. Our first two visits will be to City College and Lehman College. Register here if you are interested.

Athletics & Recreation 

• On April 2, Athletics had their second Track & Field Meet at the Omeltchenko Invitational in Kings Point, New York. Both men and women were competing at a high level, with female sprinter Savannah Williams placing 3rd and Nyia Outlaw placing 2nd.

• Athletics Intramurals have been a hot topic on campus, especially with its Men's Basketball Intramural league. Students and faculty have been coming every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 6 p.m. to watch games and cheer on their peers. This has helped bring the campus community together. 

• Through Intramural Sports, Athletics has been able to reach more students weekly as the interest continues to grow. Athletics will continue to provide sporting opportunities to include all students. The goal is to make sure students feel connected to the school, and each other whether or not they are on one of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) teams.

Weekly Swim

Athletics provides weekly swim hours from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. All are invited to participate.



POEMS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

"1994"

By Lucille Clifton

i was leaving my fifty-eighth year

when a thumb of ice

stamped itself hard near my heart

you have your own story

you know about the fears the tears

the scar of disbelief

you know that the saddest lies

are the ones we tell ourselves

you know how dangerous it is

to be born with breasts

you know how dangerous it is

to wear dark skin

i was leaving my fifty-eighth year

when i woke into the winter

of a cold and mortal body

thin icicles hanging off

the one mad nipple weeping

have we not been good children

did we not inherit the earth

but you must know all about this

from your own shivering life



ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Important Announcement

New High-priority Infrastructure Project Initiated 

CUNY has authorized a new high-priority infrastructure project for Hostos. The new project addresses the underside of the Pedestrian Bridge connecting the A and C buildings, which is missing metal panels due to prior storm events. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) will manage the design and construction work.

The first phase of the project is to stabilize the existing panels and prevent further deterioration. CUNY has directed DASNY to expedite the work for the first phase. The second phase is to design and construct a permanent solution. This project is high priority, to begin immediately, and to be completed by April 1, 2024.

As this project rolls out, our Campus Operations team will keep the community informed as to its progress. 



CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

5th Annual Women’s Conference

On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Center for Bronx Nonprofits (CNBP) hosted its 5th Annual Women’s Conference virtually. 57 individuals attended the conference. This year’s theme was “Women Doing Extraordinary Things.” Dr. Evelyn Fernandez-Ketcham, VP of CEWD, welcomed everyone on behalf of herself and President Daisy Cocco De Filippis. During her remarks she said, “Virginia Wolf, a feminist writer during the 1920s, once said that ‘for most of history, Anonymous was a woman’; however, today we come together to celebrate the contributions of these extraordinary women, who have gone above and beyond.” Meisha Porter, The Bronx Community Foundation's Inaugural President and CEO, was the keynote speaker. Velvet Reed, a Hostos Nursing Degree student, discussed her organization, Amira’s NICU Support & Awareness, a nonprofit that provides clothing for premature babies. Attendees also heard from 15 women artists, activists, educators, and/or nonprofit leaders. For more information about the CBNP, please 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, 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

Do You Need a Ride for the 55th Anniversary Gala Next Week?

To help our colleagues get to our 55th Anniversary Gala next week, we are coordinating a shuttle service and encouraging carpools.

Shuttles: The first shuttle will depart at 5 p.m., and a second will depart at 5:30 p.m. from the D (Savoy) Building. Please call Claudia Hernández at 718-518-4394 to reserve a space for yourself in one of the shuttles. Return shuttles from the Surf Club back to campus will run on the half-hour beginning at 9:30 p.m. Space is limited.

Carpools: Chief Bernabe has agreed to arrange additional parking spaces to accommodate potential carpools. If you would like to coordinate a carpool, please contact Claudia Hernández, chernandez@hostos.cuny.edu, about parking options by no later than Friday, April 21.

We hope that you are able to join us for this celebration of Hostos on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. 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.

Check out our updated event details on the Gala website. 

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

Hostos Professor Honors Student’s Achievements through Poetry

The President’s Recognition Barbeque in Honor of Student Persistence and Resiliency held on April 4 served as a platform to share words of encouragement with students. Each nominator expressed each of their honorees’ strengths and qualities for recognition. Prof. Sherese Mitchell nominated student Kathleen Rodríguez.

Instead of just dedicating a few words, Prof. Mitchell composed and read a poem inspired by Ms. Rodríguez’s wonderful qualities. We thank Prof. Mitchel for sharing this inspiring piece with us:

 “Who is She?—Kathleen Rodriguez”

She started the semester at 36 weeks

Proactive student, so she decided to speak

Kathleen informed me

She was with child

I told her this course

Wasn’t for the mild

Writing Intensive

But she was pensive

And did what she had to do

I didn’t offer

Because I knew she wouldn’t accept

Handouts or extensions

Wow…..respect

As I reflect on her words:

• “I had some questions”
• “I’ve learned some lessons”
• “I’m tired, no excuses….only blessings”
• “My baby boy is here”
• “I am back in”
• “I’m ready to win”
• “Let’s get this A”
• “Come what may”

Words of persistence

Words of resilience

Words of Kathleen Rodriguez

Words of no other

Words of a single mother of three

Words of a Hostos student

Sit back and watch

Who she turns out to be!

Acknowledging ADELANTE Winning Proposal

Congratulations to all the winning proposals of the 2023 ADvancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, scieNces, Technology and Engineering (ADELANTE) project. We can’t wait to see how these research ideas will come to life! 

Take a look at each of the winning projects here. 

Hostos Alumna to be on Telemundo Top Chef VIP

Hostos alumna Genesis Suero ’20 was selected to compete on the second season of Telemundo’s Top Chef VIP. Ms. Suero’s star has been rising since she was named the first Dominican Miss New York USA, and now the self-described foodie gets a chance to prove her culinary chops. Top Chef VIP premieres on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. (EST). The Hostos community wishes Ms. Suero all the best, and we will be cheering for her! 

Acacia Network Renews Scholarship Fund at Hostos

The Acacia Network has pledged $25,000 to renew the Hector L. Diaz scholarship at Hostos. This scholarship awards $2,500 to up to 10 students per year for exemplary community service and academic attainment. The Foundation thanks Acacia for all it does for Hostos students and this community.

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: FIRST WORKSHOP of “Silent Agreements and Implicit Biases: The Stories We Tell Ourselves”

Date | Time: Monday, April 24 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: The first workshop, “The Stories We Tell Ourselves,” will focus on identifying and communicating the stories we tell ourselves and how this impacts our understanding of self and each other. Discover how the stories we make up about people reflect our beliefs, assumptions, and values. Explore how these beliefs and assumptions manifest in biases towards others in our daily interactions. Become more self-aware about judgments and how they show up in the individual encounters we have with others. Workshops will be led by the authors of “Silent Agreements,” Former Hostos Professor Linda D. Anderson, Ph.D., Sonia R. Banks, Ph.D., and Michele L. Owens, Ph.D. Refreshments will be served.

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

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

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

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: SECOND WORKSHOP of “Silent Agreements and Implicit Biases: Becoming Known”

Date | Time: Monday, May 1 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: The workshop will assist participants in telling their stories and describing the intersection of the varied identities they may embrace individually. Through various exercises, they will consider their experience of navigating the workplace within the social identities they embrace and how their stories are reflected in their interactions with others, and in our post-pandemic era. Collectively, we will reflect on the unspoken beliefs, assumptions, expectations, and values that emerge to support building community. Workshops will be led by the authors of “Silent Agreements,” Former Hostos Professor Linda D. Anderson, Ph.D., Sonia R. Banks, Ph.D., and Michele L. Owens, Ph.D. Refreshments will be served.

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: C-391

Title: THIRD WORKSHOP of “Silent Agreement and Implicit Biases: Introduction to Building Team Trust and Our Shared Stories”

Date | Time: Monday, May 8 | 3:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: This interactive small group workshop is designed to foster a culture of alignment in our workspaces. Discover how our unwritten rules about relationships / interactions drive our thoughts and feelings about our workspace. How can we grow teams that foster more belongingness and inclusivity? You will discover how the conclusions we draw from the past impact our teams: the people, the work, and the workplace. Workshops will be led by the authors of “Silent Agreements,” Former Hostos Professor Linda D. Anderson, Ph.D., Sonia R. Banks, Ph.D., and Michele L. Owens, Ph.D. Refreshments will be served.



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