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A SALUTE TO HOSTOS ALUMNI

FROM THE PRESIDENT

A SALUTE TO HOSTOS ALUMNI

An institution of learning has three main sources of strength: its faculty, its students, and its alumni. Celebratory events surrounding the College’s 50th anniversary this past year have put me in contact with many former students, and time and again I noted the powerful feelings Hostos graduates have for the school. The reasons are readily apparent: they had the opportunity at Hostos to pursue their dreams, and the knowledge and experience they garnered here prepared them for further study and successful careers in the world beyond the campus.

This past October, the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College Foundation, the Division of Institutional Advancement, and the Offices of Alumni Relations and Career Services presented the First Annual Alma Matters Awards to five outstanding Hostos graduates: Ruth Hulse (Community Impact Award); Milagros Morales (Visionary Award); Michael Cruz (Global Citizen Award), who was stationed in Perú with the Peace Corps and participated remotely; Luis Eladio Torres (Trailblazer Award); and Marlene Lantigua (Honorable Mention). I am extremely proud of them all. Alumni like these are the school’s best ambassadors. They spread the word about Hostos through their achievements and continued participation in the life of the College. You’ll find their fascinating stories in the following pages.

As we make our plans for the next 50 years, I salute the many women and men who have graduated from Hostos. They are proof of what dedication and determination can accomplish. They inspire current generations of students to dream big and excel. This issue of the Caiman is dedicated to them.

With my best wishes,

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