Author: Iliana Torres

Architecture professor, Mario F. Ortega, recently received a top-honors award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Miami Chapter. The AIA Miami Chapter recognizes each year contributions in design, construction, and public service related to architecture, the building arts and urban designs. Ortega was presented with the award for… Read the rest at our website.

On January 25 the Homestead Campus, 500 College Terrace, will host an Enroll America Informational workshop on the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act or “Obama Care,” is a federal statute signed into the law by president Barack Obama to increase the affordability of health insurance and to… Read the rest at our website.

The Mas Family Scholarship is now available for students of Cuban or direct Cuban descent. The $36,000 scholarship program is meant to advance the education of Cuban and Cuban American men and women. In order to apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be considered financially… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College is responding to the need for help in the Philippines. Until December 16, the Bursar’s Offices at the College’s campuses and centers will accept donations for the Philippines by cash, credit card, or check. If donating through check, please make the donation payable to Miami Dade… Read the rest at our website.

The Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’ Dance Department will present their Art of Dance Concert on December 13 and 14 at the McCarthy Theatre, 11011 SW 104 St., Room 6120. Showtimes are Dec. 13 at 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m., and  Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. This year’s event… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College Kendall Campus’ Theatre Program, 11011 SW 104 St., will present various performances of the play, The Odd Couple, at the Studio Theatre in  Room M113 from Dec. 5 through Dec. 15. The play written by Neil Simon is about two guys, Felix and Oscar, who are… Read the rest at our website.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Wells Fargo Scholarship is available to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino students. In order to apply, students must be of Hispanic heritage with U.S. Citizenship or be a legal permanent resident. Applicants must also apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA),… Read the rest at our website.

Marta Magellan, the adviser to Miambiance, the literary magazine at Kendall Campus, was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Adviser Award for four-year colleges in the magazine category by the College Media Association. Magellan, who has advised Miambiance since 2001, was honored at the Associated Collegiate Press convention in New Orleans… Read the rest at our website.