Andrea Briones, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Nelson F. Hincapie stopped believing in God when he was nine years old. Throughout his childhood in Bogota, Colombia, Hincapie witnessed domestic abuse between his mother, Luz Maria Lopez, and father, Nelson Hincapie Lopez. That eventually led to their divorce. His grandmother, Ofelia, a devout Catholic, told Hincapie that… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

North Campus Students Launch Environmentally-Focused Podcast

January 25, 2024 Andrea Briones Environmental Issues, podcasting

A group of environmentally conscious students at North Campus launched a podcast—Earthly Matters—last August to delve into the implications climate change has on the planet. It features six episodes; shows range from 10 to 23 minutes. The podcast was the capstone project for professor Yvette Lujan’s SPC 2608 public… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

North Campus Reopens Renovated Math Lab

December 6, 2023 Andrea Briones math lab

After closing for six months, the North Campus math lab has reopened after undergoing a $85,000 facelift. The 3,885 sq. ft. facility, which officially reopened on Nov. 28, features bright, contemporary furniture, curved dry-erase whiteboards, colorful walls and a lab with 25 computers. It aims to continue helping students… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

The Idea Center Is Accepting Applications For ScaleUp D5 Program

December 4, 2023 Andrea Briones ScaleUp D5

The Idea Center is accepting applications through Jan. 12 for the ScaleUp D5 program, a twelve-week training aimed at helping small businesses in District 5 in Miami-Dade County. The non-credit program at Miami Dade College will be offered for free, thanks to a partnership with District 5 Commissioner Eileen… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

MDC-TV Awarded Its 11th Silver Davey Award

November 20, 2023 Andrea Briones Silver Davey Award

Miami Dade College’s television station, MDC-TV, won its 11th Silver Davey Award in the entertainment category for its Video Game Concert 2023. The Davey Awards is an annual international competition that celebrates creative work from outstanding small agencies. It is judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts,… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Miss Miami Gardens Scholarship Program Relaunches

November 20, 2023 Andrea Briones Miami Gardens

The Miss Miami Gardens Scholarship Program is back after more than a decade-long hiatus. Originally launched in 2007, the program, which is a preliminary event to the Miss Florida and Miss America competitions, was canceled in 2011 after the departure of a former Miami Gardens councilman who spearheaded the… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

MDC’s Idea Center Awarded $10,000 Grant From Verizon

November 7, 2023 Andrea Briones

The Idea Center was awarded a $10,000 grant by Verizon on Oct. 10 to expand Miami Dade College’s Scale Up Miami program. The project is a 12-week program that helps individuals incorporate digital tools into their businesses. Funds from the grant will be used to expand the program into… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing West Campus

West Campus Appoints New Media Services Manager

October 17, 2023 Andrea Briones media services

Dash Ruiz has been chosen as the manager of the media services department at West Campus. He started the position on Oct. 3. Ruiz will oversee the campus’ marketing through photography, events, audio visual, graphic design and video production. “I can finally influence things in the department,” Ruiz said.… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus Selects New Director Of Recruitment Services

October 16, 2023 Andrea Briones director of recruitment services

Khalil Guerra was appointed as the new director of recruitment services at North Campus on Sep. 25. Guerra will lead recruitment efforts and assist the high school students with dual enrollment. “I love higher education. I feel like this is where I belong,” Guerra said. “I’m excited for what… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Art Exhibition To Celebrate Disability Awareness Month

October 2, 2023 Andrea Briones ACCESS Services

ACCESS Services at Kendall Campus is hosting an art competition to raise awareness for the diverse abilities people with disabilities have. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 13. Entries can include drawings, paintings, multimedia, photography, sculptures and digital art. To participate, Miami Dade College students can submit their work,… Read the rest at our website.

Author: Andrea Briones

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