Friday, November 17, 2023 | Vol. 7, No. 13

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS

My Dear Colleagues and Students,

Thanksgiving is upon us and time to reflect about family and our world family is a priority. I hope you get to enjoy breaking bread with your loved ones and to renew energies for the last push. The last few weeks of classes and preparation for finals and term papers will engage our time.  As you do that, don’t forget to work with students to pre-register for next semester, to support their completion of their studies this semester and to engage with hope on the next steps towards a better future.

Let us not forget as well to think of our Native American brothers and sisters, their exemplary contributions, and their trials and tribulations. The first Thanksgiving was intended to thank them for their kindness. Let us not forget how unkindly they have been treated over the years, and contribute in our deeds and words to world hope, not fear; world kindness, not hatred. Love and hope begin at home.

Mil gracias y bendiciones,

Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.

President

A POEM TO HONOR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

“Remember”

By Joy Harjo

Remember the sky that you were born under,

know each of the star’s stories.

Remember the moon, know who she is.

Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the

strongest point of time. Remember sundown

and the giving away to night.

Remember your birth, how your mother struggled

to give you form and breath. You are evidence of

her life, and her mother’s, and hers.

Remember your father. He is your life, also.

Remember the earth whose skin you are:

red earth, black earth, yellow earth, white earth

brown earth, we are earth.

Remember the plants, trees, animal life who all have their

tribes, their families, their histories, too. Talk to them,

listen to them. They are alive poems.

Remember the wind. Remember her voice. She knows the

origin of this universe.

Remember you are all people and all people

are you.

Remember you are this universe and this

universe is you.

Remember all is in motion, is growing, is you.

Remember language comes from this.

Remember the dance language is, that life is.

Remember.

“Remember.” Copyright © 1983 by Joy Harjo from She Had Some Horses by Joy Harjo. Used by permission of W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) PRESIDENT DAINMA MARTINEZ

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a shining Friday and that this week has brought positivity toward whatever negativity you are experiencing! 

This past week, as always, we’ve had some amazing turnouts. The first was a discussion on the latest novel, “The Laughter,” by author, journalist, and professor Dr. Sonora Jha. Students and faculty were able to come together and have the opportunity to get questions answered about the book, as well as having the good fortune of Dr. Jha signing the book. 

Our wonderful SGA and Transfer Services had a fantastic collaboration called “Taco Transfer Tuesday.” So many students came around to mingle and discuss their 4-year transfer plans! For their part, the Black Student Union had their meet and greet of the semester, a beautiful event during which students came around to speak about what Black power is. 

As of November 15, we updated two of our flags: the Puerto Rican flag and the LGBTQ+ flag. This is the first time that flags have been replaced at the College. The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in collaboration with the Bronx Council on the Arts, had an amazing opening for “Born In The Bronx,'' an exploration of the origins and growth of Hip Hop, a global phenomenon that began in the South Bronx in the 1970s. Johan Kugelberg and Joe Conzo, Jr. assembled a remarkable collection of images and artifacts.

Next week, on Tuesday, November 21, there will be another huge event: the SGA/PTK/SLA Thanksgiving Giveaway.  The SGA, in collaboration with Hostos One Stop, will give bags of holiday items to students on campus for the Thanksgiving holiday. Officials of the Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Kappa Tau Chapter (PTK) and members of the Hostos Student Leadership Academy (SLA) will also participate. Keep an eye out for a link to register.

I would like to remind students once again that the SGA is supporting eighteen scholarships valued at $500 each. There are six merit-based scholarships, six need-based scholarships, and six hardship awards. All scholarships are now available on the Scholarships page: Our Opportunities - Hostos Community College Scholarships (academicworks.com). There are several additional scholarships available on the website.  As I often tell many students, please use the tools that Hostos has to offer since they are there for all of us. Take advantage of this opportunity!

As always, I hope that everyone will be able to attend our future events. I would like to conclude with a quotation:

Life is short. People are not easy to know. They're not easy to know, so if you don't tell them how you feel, you're not going to get anywhere, I feel. – Nina Simone

Sincerely,

Dainma Martínez

CAIMAN CLUES

Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos

This week, save time and money by registering for math and writing workshops and RSVP to get food for Thanksgiving at the food pantry. Plus, more.  



Here Are Your Caiman Clues: 

• Winter 2023 Workshops Registration is Open: Save time and money! Register for free math and writing workshops using Schedule Builder through CUNYfirst. Click here for more information.  

• Hostos Food Pantry: If you are dealing with food insecurity this Thanksgiving, the Hostos Food Pantry will be distributing chicken, turkey, and sides in the D-building (first floor) on Tuesday, November 21, from 12 – 3 p.m. To RSVP, contact Madeline Cruz at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu. 

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

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

Dear Students and Colleagues,

I want to take this opportunity to extend special greetings and warm wishes to all as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. May it be a time full of gratitude and the warmth of family and friends that always makes this time of year so special. I also want to express my gratitude to all the students, faculty, and staff that have been participating in Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives. It is my hope that your experiences thus far have encouraged you and provided the additional support needed to achieve your goals. I also want to highlight upcoming activities and grant opportunities that are now available and open for receiving applications. Please read below for important information on how to apply.

Events & Grant Funding Opportunities

The Hostos Research Center (HRC) Grant Writing Series will conclude with a final presentation on Wednesday, November 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the HRC. We have a great team of presenters from the Office of Academic Affairs, including Dean Babette Audant, Associate Dean Andrea Fabrizio, and Kelsey Hillebrand from the Division of Institutional Advancement, who will guide participants on researching strategies to find the public and private funders that can support your project.

The HRC has issued a new call for 2024 ADELANTE Project Proposals. Faculty and staff are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects that advance research, need-based, and/or creative/transformative interventions in all disciplines, and proposals that aim to conduct research on critical issues impacting the South Bronx.

Click here to access the full Call for Proposals. The application deadline is February 2, 2024.

The Educating for Diversity Initiative is accepting applications for Spring 2024! We are inviting applications from students, faculty, and staff for mini-grants ($1,000 - $2,000) to support cultural, social, and educational activities that address the interests of our Hostos students and community members in advancing issues of social justice, racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Educating for Diversity application deadline is Friday, December 8, 2023.

To access the Educating for Diversity application, click here (use CUNYfirst log-in to access).

Sincerely,

Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D.

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA)

Submitted by Dean Babette Audant, Ph.D.

Strategic Plan Goal 4: Commitment to Foreign Language Competencies  

The 2023-28 Hostos Strategic Plan Goal 4, Strategy 4 commits us to “[m]easure and develop foreign language and tech competencies across majors,” recognizing that both foreign language and tech competencies significantly improve students’ employability across all sectors. Several efforts are supporting foreign language competencies, which many of our students develop during their time at the College and obtain before coming to us:  

• Spanish for heritage speakers is well-established at Hostos, and, in Fall 2023, French for heritage speakers is undergoing the curriculum approval process.  

• The Office of School/College Partnerships is finalizing a three-college (Hostos, Bronx CC, and Lehman) partnership to offer high school English Language Learners (ELLs) a pipeline to college that includes ESL and English composition. This is in addition to the well-established SIELP (Summer Intensive English Language Program) offered by OSCP.  

• In support of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), CUNY is forming a multi-campus committee to evaluate the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which is currently offered to high school students across New York State. The aim is to award credit for the Seal, and to allow students to place into higher-level foreign language courses at Hostos and other CUNY colleges.  

A next step will be led by the Career Services Office: identifying industry-specific foreign language requirements and recommendations and communicating these to faculty, advisors, and students. 

POLICY OF THE WEEK

Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know

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

CUNY Computer Use Policy

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 entire policy here.

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.

Online NYC Voter Registration

Are you registered to vote? The 2023 elections are over, but the 2024 elections will be here before you know it. The New York City Board of Elections has a new online registration option. You no longer need a paper application to register to vote, and using the online form takes only minutes. 

Other useful tools on the Board of Elections site include a way to check if you are registered to vote, the application for an absentee ballot, and an FAQ page about elections and voter registration in New York City. 

Don’t put it off, register to vote today!

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND DIVERSITY (OCD)

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

Transgender Day of Remembrance 



On November 20, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance — a somber occasion to honor those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence, recognize those who have survived all forms of anti-transgender violence, and to raise awareness about the harassment, discrimination, and violence that transgender people continue to experience. Hostos reiterates its commitment to promoting safety and inclusion for transgender individuals as we continue to improve lives and enrich communities as an educational agent for change. It is important to treat one other with dignity and respect (including using each individual’s personal pronoun of choice), no matter your personal beliefs, and to promote a sense of belonging, acceptance and inclusivity.

NEWS FROM THE DIVISIONS

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA)

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

The Office of Academic Affairs is proud to share several professional development initiatives taking place this fall:

1.  Registration for our second cohort of ACUE PD is now open. Hostos, in partnership with ACUE, will again be offering our full-time faculty and adjunct faculty (with the recommendation of the Department Chair) a professional development opportunity as part of our commitment to instructional excellence and student success. Applications are due December 4. Please click on here to apply. 

2.  On November 1, the Hostos Grants Office hosted a workshop specially designed to support faculty interested in applying for this year’s PSC CUNY grant cycle. Hostos Grants Director Kelba Sosa presented along with Professors Sean Gerrity, Helen Chang, and Anna Manukyan. PSC CUNY grant applications are due December 15. Please contact Kelba Sosa at ksosa@hostos.cuny.edu if you are interested in applying.

3.  On November 14, OAA hosted a workshop for faculty interested in promotion to Associate or Full Professor. More details coming soon.

4.  On December 4, from 3:30 – 5 p.m., faculty interested in exploring leadership opportunities are encouraged to attend the OAA Leadership Panel led by Associate Dean Andrea Fabrizio and Professors Linda Hirsch, Ernest Ialongo, Tram Nguyen and Yoel Rodríguez. This event will be held at the Hostos Research Center (C-130).

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM)

Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.

Student Leadership Academy (SLA)

The SLA helps prepare the next generation of civically engaged student leaders by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to transform their communities. The Academy provides a diverse learning and networking opportunity and remains committed to supporting students through scholarships, service, training, and personal development.

The SLA works in coordination with the Global Scholars, the Honors Program, the SGA, the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, and other campus groups, clubs, and organizations, as well as within academic disciplines, to develop leadership initiatives and host workshops and training sessions that promote leadership techniques and ideals.

Below is the list of the remaining Fall 2023 workshops and SLA-sponsored events:

• November 17: “The Leadership Game” by Jessica Janniere
• November 24: No workshop (Thanksgiving)                
• December 1: “The Power of Intentional Leadership” by Yunerys Liriano
• December 8: “Student Leadership in the Virtual Age” by Christopher A. Browne              
• December 15: Holiday event

Students have volunteered at several activities/events throughout the city, and more volunteer activities are available this fall. Register for the Hostos Volunteer Corps for weekly updates here.

SLA is still accepting members and accepts on a rolling basis year-round. Students may apply here.

The SLA also offers students the opportunity to work the SGA Information Booth. The booth is currently open from 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. and still has openings for interested students.

Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Kappa Tau (PTK) Chapter has sent invitations to eligible candidates. Interested students should contact Rocio Rayo or Jason Libfeld for the next steps and how to become a member.

PTK is co-sponsoring an Introduction for Substance Abuse/Naloxone Training with the Health and Wellness Office and BronxCare on November 29, 2023.

SLA Kudos

The following individuals were nominated to be Malave Leadership Academy members:

• Dainma Martínez
• Elizabeth Soto
• Erika Mata
• Orlando Soto Jr.

The following individuals are serving on the Campus Civility Committee:

• Ashley Kitana Lahab      
• Elizabeth Soto 
• Kimberly Hill 
• Brandon Quinones 

For more information, visit our website.

ATHLETICS CALENDAR 

Cheer on your classmates!

Fall 2023 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Home Games

• November 30: Passaic Community College (Women, 6 PM | Men, 8 PM)
• December 8: Harford Community College (Women, 6 PM)
• December 12: Nassau Community College (Women, 6 PM | Men, 8 PM)
• December 18: Prince George Community College (Women, 5 PM | Men, 7 PM)

SDEM Events 

Counseling Center

“Stress Reduction in Practice”

Wednesday, November 29

Time: 3 – 4:30 PM

Room: FDR

This is a skill-based workshop to support students during and in preparation for finals and the holidays.

Feel free to sign up for any of our offerings using this link or visit us on the Hostos Website Calendar.

SDEM Recurring Announcements

Enrollment is Open! 

If you need assistance enrolling, contact your Coach/Advisor and schedule a meeting through Succeed@Hostos.

Transfer Services

Come meet with Admissions advisors and prepare your transfer plans!

Virtual Transfer Application Hour

Every Tuesday, 12 – 1 PM

Zoom here. 

Transfer Talks at C-512

Every Tuesday, 2 – 3 PM 

Walk-In Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Tabling A-Atrium

Every Thursday, 11 AM – 1 PM   

Don’t forget to follow Transfer Services on Instagram here and check out our Weekly Transfer Spotlight!

Health and Wellness

Join the Wellness Office for “Keep Calm and Carry Yarn” to experience the health benefits of crocheting. Come and create a warm, cozy scarf or other small projects at the A-Atrium, every Wednesday through December 6, from 3 – 4 p.m. Free to all Hostos students. Materials are provided while supplies last.

Hostos One Stop

Food Pantry

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please visit the Hostos Food Pantry. Appointments are available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, contact Madeline Cruz at 718-518-4141 or at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

There are scholarships available, just waiting for you to apply! Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, email the Scholarship Office Coordinator, Marina Esquilin, at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or call 718-518-4166.

A POEM TO INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY

“I Cry”

By Tupac Shakur

Sometimes when I'm alone

I Cry,

Cause I am on my own.

The tears I cry are bitter and warm.

They flow with life but take no form

I Cry because my heart is torn.

I find it difficult to carry on.

If I had an ear to confiding,

I would cry among my treasured friend,

but who do you know that stops that long,

to help another carry on.

The world moves fast and it would rather pass by.

Then to stop and see what makes one cry,

so painful and sad.

And sometimes…

I Cry

and no one cares about why.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM)

Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne

Cafeteria Vendor Search Update

Hostos, LaGuardia Community College, and Bronx Community College are working on a collective RFP for the Cafeteria Food Operation. The Procurement Directors from each college recognized that input from representatives of college constituents is essential to the development of an RFP that captures the needs and priorities of the campus communities. To that end, Hostos has formed a Food Service Committee to become involved in the process. The committee is comprised of two student representatives from the SGA, one of whom is Brian Carter, Assistant Dean of Student Life Johanna Gomez, and Professor Charles Drago.

As one of their first steps, the trio of Procurement Directors is developing a survey for their campuses with input from their respective food service committees. The survey will be distributed to the college community in late November. A notification will be sent out once it is ready.

Three vending machines have been placed inside the Cafeteria dining space. The coffee, snack, and soda machines were activated on Monday, November 13. You can now conveniently get beverages and snacks while you’re eating, socializing, or studying in the dining area. All three machines accept credit/debit cards as well as cash. A Farmer’s Fridge will be installed at a later date in front of the Cafeteria.

Open Enrollment Reminder

The annual health benefits open enrollment period is from November 1, 2023, through November 30, 2023. Changes made during the open enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2024. Employees who do NOT wish to make any changes to their current plan do NOT need to do anything.

If you are considering making changes to your health benefits plan/options, you may review the Benefits Open Enrollment materials here.

All required forms must be completed and returned to Hostos’ Human Resources no later than November 30, 2023.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD)

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

Spotlight on Students Transitioning from CEWD to Degree Programs: Education Department

Two Community Health Worker Credit Articulation Agreements

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD), the Division of Academic Affairs, and the Education Department established two credit articulation agreements that grant up to 9 credits to students who complete CEWD’s Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate and enroll in either the AS in Community Health or the AAS in Aging & Health Studies. CEWD alumni who complete the CHW certificate program can receive credit for Introduction to Community Health/HLT 110 (three credits); Interpersonal Relations/HLT 103 (three credits); and Medical Terminology/HLT 124 (three credits). To date, six (6) students have received college credits through these agreements.

Student Spotlight

Kacey Witter was already enrolled in the A.S. degree program in Community Health at Hostos when she decided to accelerate her academic progress by also completing CEWD’s CHW certificate. Ms. Witter earned nine (9) college credits upon completing the certificate, which helped her realize her goal — to graduate a semester early. She graduated in Spring 2023 with a 3.9 GPA.

Child Development Associate Credential Credit Articulation Agreement

CEWD and the Education Department established a credit articulation agreement that grants up to six credits to students who complete CEWD’s Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and enroll in the AAS in Early Childhood Education. CEWD alumni who complete the CDA credential can receive credit for Child Development/EDU 116 (three credits) and Field Experience in Early Childhood Education I/EDU 113 (3 credits). To date, three students have received college credits through this agreement.

CEWD Helps Early Childhood Education Degree Students Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials

To help support the Education Department’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree students, CEWD began offering ECE students the following Teacher Assistant certificates at no cost to them: Dignity for All Students Act, School Violence Prevention, Training in the Needs of Students with Autism, and Training in the Recognition and Report of Child Abuse and School Violence Prevention. These certificates ensure ECE degree students are eligible for employment with the NYC Department of Education upon graduating from Hostos. Since FY 2019, 302 ECE degree students have participated in one or more of CEWD’s Teacher Assistant Certificates.     

We would like to thank the Education Department for partnering with CEWD to make these opportunities available to students. It has been a pleasure collaborating with them. 

Virtual Information Sessions

To learn more about CEWD’s program offerings, register for a virtual info session here.

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA)

Submitted by VP Colette Atkins

Planned Giving to Hostos

If you have thought about including Hostos in your estate planning and would like to learn more about the many ways you can have a lasting impact on Hostos students, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Colette Atkins by phone at 718-518-4394 or via email at catkins@hostos.cuny.edu to discuss how you can be part of the Eugenio María de Hostos Planned Giving Society.

CUNY Tuesday Giving Site is Officially Open!

As of November 1, CUNY’s giving season has arrived! The Division of Institutional Advancement encourages you to make a gift to the Hostos Community College Foundation by November 28, the global day of giving. Remember that there is no longer a payroll deduction option, so we encourage you to set up your gift or pledge on our website or contact Development Officer Idelsa Méndez by phone at 718-518-4341 or via email at imendez@hostos.cuny.edu.

This year, we are requesting that donors support one of two urgent priority areas: the Circle of 100 Emergency Fund, which provides up to $500 to students with an unexpected financial burden; and the Hostos Food Pantry. Visit www.cunytuesday.org or www.GivetoHostos.com to make your gift today!

BRAVO NEWS

Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community

Hostos Research Center Featured at HACU 37th Annual Conference

During the 37th Annual Conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in Chicago, IL, Professor Yoel Rodríguez, a recent Fellow of the HACU Academia de Liderazgo (Leadership Academy), presented on the development and implementation of the Hostos Research Center, with support from Professor Antonio Varelas and Director Sofía Oviedo. The presentation was featured during a special conference session that highlighted the Fellow’s transformative projects. The presentation was well received by attendees and showcased the important work of the Research Center to support research and grant development. Professor Nieves Angulo and two of her students were also in attendance, participating in the HACU Adelante Student Leadership Institute. Congratulations to Professor Rodriguez for completing the HACU Leadership Academy and exemplifying Hostos’ diverse and dedicated leadership!

Hostos President’s Office and CEWD Collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Contracting Services to Host Workshop Series

In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Contracting Services (MOCS), the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is hosting a new workshop series—MOCS In Your Neighborhood: Uptown—to help Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organizations, and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in the Bronx and Washington Heights that are interested in learning about NYC’s contracting opportunities. The Office of the President is co-sponsoring the effort.

On November 13, 2023, the campus hosted the first MOCS workshop—NYC Contracting Opportunities for Nonprofit Providers. Fifty-one (51) individuals representing CBOs in the Bronx and uptown Manhattan attended and participated in the event. MOCS staff expressed their gratitude to President Cocco De Filippis for her heartfelt greetings. They indicated she set the stage for the day when she said, "welcome to your home." 

We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Contracting Services. The next three workshops in the series will held on the following dates:

January 30, 2024  Faith-Based Organizations

March 26, 2024   Women-Owned Business Enterprises

April 16, 2024     Business Mixer

If you have questions about the event, please email the MOCS Learning and Development team at mocslearninganddevelopment@mocs.nyc.gov.

HOSTOS IN THE NEWS

Hostos Food Pantry Featured in "Monica Makes It Happen" on PIX11 News

Monica Morales, from PIX 11, interviewed Health and Wellness Director Fabián Wander, Development Officer Idelsa Méndez, and student Elizabeth Soto about our food pantry, which has been open since 2013. Watch the compelling story here.

Norwood News Highlights Our Most Recent Recognitions

Hostos' most recent recognitions were highlighted on Norwood News. For 2024, the College has been ranked #7 in Intelligent.com’s "Best Community Colleges in New York" list and #5 among the top Practical Nursing programs in New York roster by PracticalNursing.org. For a third time, Hostos also secured a place among the Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges. Read the full story here.

HOSTOS FOR EVERYONE

Free Services for the Community



Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public

The Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility at Hostos Community College is a teaching unit that provides high-quality dental care, primarily cleanings and dental x-rays to the community, while adhering to the most current sterilization techniques. Several appointments will be needed and each may last three hours at a time.

For more information and scheduling, call 718-319-7943.



The appointment schedule is as follows: 

Mondays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM

Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM and 2:30 - 6:30 PM

Fridays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM

Location: Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility

500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, 10451

B Building 

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



Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic 2023

Get your flu shot! The walk-in flu vaccine clinic is open and available to students only, with or without insurance, while supplies last. No appointment necessary.

Location: Health and Wellness | A334-C

When: Mondays through Thursdays | 10 AM – 3 PM

For further information, contact Nurse Vasquez, RN, at 718-518-6542 | mavasquez@hostos.cuny.edu or Fabian Wander, LCSW, Director of Health and Wellness, at 718-518-6567 | fwander@hostos.cuny.edu.

CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS OF MANOS A LA OBRA/ALL HANDS ON DECK AWARD

We are proud to announce the opportunity to recommend Hostos Champions of the “Manos a la Obra/All Hands on Deck” Award to be presented to a faculty, student, staff or administrator. Please submit one paragraph for the nomination by e-mail to the President (president@hostos.cuny.edu), copy Executive Chief of Staff Diana Kreymer (dkreymer@hostos.cuny.edu), indicating the activity or initiative that warrants such a recognition. Recommendations are limited to one per person.

The certificate and small token of appreciation presentation will take place at the All College Meeting on December 14, 2023. Deadline for submission of recommendations is Friday, December 1, 2023.

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Fall 2023 Men's & Women's Basketball Home Games

Cheer on your classmates!

• November 30: Passaic Community College (Women, 6 PM | Men, 8 PM)
• December 8: Harford Community College (Women, 6 PM)
• December 12: Nassau Community College (Women, 6 PM | Men, 8 PM)
• December 18: Prince George Community College (Women, 5 PM | Men, 7 PM)

EVENTS

Title: Exhibit "BORN IN THE BRONX! The Beginning of Global Hip Hop Culture"

Date | Time: Until Wednesday, December 20

Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos

Description: Through a stunning collection of photos and memorabilia, curated by Johan Kugelberg and Joe Conzo, Jr., witness how African American and Latino youths in the South Bronx transformed poetry, music, and fashion into a powerful expression of life and struggle. From vinyl records, flyers, and artwork to graffiti, break dancing, and MCing, this exhibition showcases the diverse and innovative elements of Hip Hop that shaped the Bronx and the entire world.

Title: 14th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival Finale — Danza Fiesta

Date | Time: Saturday, November 18 | 3 PM (FREE)

Location: Main Theater

Description: Join us to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month with a spectacular performance by Danza Fiesta: Baile y Teatro Puertorriqueño and special guests. Danza Fiesta celebrates Puerto Rican culture with colorful and engaging traditional dances from the island of Puerto Rico!

Title: Launch of Building Transfer Pathways Initiatives with Congressman Ritchie Torres

Date | Time: Monday, November 20 | 10 AM

Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)

Description: Join us for the launch of the Building Transfer Pathways and Pipelines Initiative as we express gratitude to Congressman Ritchie Torres for his $1M support to Hostos Community College via Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). This event celebrates 16 exceptional students who, upon completing their associate degrees at Hostos, will pursue baccalaureates and postgraduate studies in Public Health (Columbia University), Engineering (City College’s Grove School), and Arts Administration (Queens College), thanks to this grant.

Title: The Playground: Theater Open Mic

Date | Time: Monday, November 20 | 7 PM and Monday, December 11 | 7 PM

Location: Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos

Description: The Playground: Theater Open Mic is a monthly evening of creativity and expression. Hosted by artist-in-residence Eric Avilés, the Open Mic is an opportunity for you to share your stage work in a safe space. Share a monologue, a scene, a song — or simply join us as a theater enthusiast and supporter. RSVP here.

Title: SGA/PTK/SLA Thanksgiving  

Date | Time: Tuesday, November 21 | 12 – 3 PM

Location: Savoy Building, 1st Floor

Description: The Student Government Association (SGA), the officers of Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Kappa Tau Chapter (PTK), and the members of the Hostos Student Leadership Academy (SLA), in affiliation with the Office of Student Activities and in partnership with One Stop, will distribute bags of holidays supplies to students at the campus for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please register by emailing Madeline Cruz, One Stop Coordinator, at mcruz@hostos.cuny.edu. In your message to Ms. Cruz, please provide your full name and EMPLID. You will receive an appointment time. Make sure to register, as donations are limited!

Title: La Lucha — The Save Hostos Movement Online Exhibit  

Date | Time: Tuesday, November 28 | 2 PM

Location: Hostos Research Center (C-130)

Description: The Office of the President and the Hostos Library invite all members of the Hostos community to the special presentation of “La Lucha — The Save Hostos Movement Online Exhibit,” a rich and complete visual history of the first ten years of Hostos Community College, an institution demanded by the community and fought for by the community. Professor and College Archivist, William Casari, will present and guide us through this remarkable exhibit. 

Title: Peace and Poetry

Date | Time: Thursday, December 7 | 2:30 PM

Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room

Description: Join Hostos President Cocco De Filippis and the Writing Center for an afternoon filled with poetry for peace.

Title: Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date | Time: Tuesday, December 12 | 2:30 PM

Location: TBD

Description: Join us in this ceremony, where we'll ignite the holiday spirit at Hostos.

ABOUT EL SEMANARIO HOSTOSIANO / THE HOSTOS WEEKLY

El Semanario Hostosiano / The Hostos Weekly is a communication vehicle designed to unite our multiple voices as we share news about members of the Hostos family, provide updates on our projects and upcoming events, and disseminate policy that impacts our work.  

Past issues can be found here.

The Semanario will be going on a brief pause for the Thanksgiving holiday and will return on December 8, 2023.

We wish all readers a peaceful holiday break!