Author: Jonel Juste

The Health Council of South Florida will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to students interested in primary and community health care. “We came up with this award since 2009 as an incentive to students who have an interest in the community and primary care, to give them some sort… Read the rest at our website.

The Wellness Center at Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 Street, Room G-110 is offering free meditation classes Jan. 14 to Apr. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays. Classes will begin with a group discussion, include meditation and simple exercises to promote clear thinking, better health, inner… Read the rest at our website.

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is offering 30 undergraduate students the opportunity to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research from May 20 to Aug. 2. The program is an 11-week mentored, paid, independent research focusing on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems.… Read the rest at our website.

North and West Campus President José A. Vicente will be part of a “Meet the President” event on Nov. 15 at the Meek Center for Entrepreneurial Education, 1900 Northwest 75th Street. The event will commemorate Student Appreciation Day and will include entertainment, ethnic cuisine and outdoor activities. Since 1973,… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus professor Geoffrey Philp published an ebook version of his 2007 book Grandpa Sydney’s Anancy Stories on Sept. 30. The story is about a young boy who overcomes a terrorizing bully by using the morals of a well-known Caribbean folktale Anancy, Snake and Tiger Caribbean children are often… Read the rest at our website.

The Kendall Campus Dance and Music Department  will be presenting the “Emerging Artists Student choreography Dance Concert” on Oct. 19  and 20. Fifteen hip-hop dance students and ten choreographers will perform at the event which will take place at the McCarthy Theater, 11011 S.W. 104 St., Room 6120. On… Read the rest at our website.

Female students demonstrating academic excellence in computer science, computer engineering, web design or other information technology related disciplines are being  offered $10,000 scholarships through The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program. Starting this fall, the program offers merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students entering their… Read the rest at our website.