Author: Karina Castrillo

Miami Dade College will host its annual Women’s Wellness Fair on March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Medical Campus, 950 NW 20th St., Building 1, atrium room. The fair will provide breast exams, bone density screenings, and zumba dancing. Free massages will be provided by students… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College’s School of Business will offer free workshops to business owners and potential entrepreneurs as part of its Small Business Education Program beginning in March at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave. The first workshop series will be held in English for existing businesses from 5:30 p.m.… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College will hold its 7th annual Free Community Health Fair on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medical Campus, 950 N.W. 20th St. The fair will provide services such as glucose and cholesterol tests, dental and vision screenings and information on nutrition, heart disease… Read the rest at our website.

Former Nicaraguan president Enrique Bolaños will host a presentation through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Initiatives at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. Second Ave. Room 1261 on Feb. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bolaños will reflect on the policies and methods of his governing… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College will offer a study abroad program in Shanghai, “Economic Awakenings: China,” from April 29 to May 29. The purpose of the program is to teach students about China’s growing economy. The program offers a tour of Shanghai and the Forbidden City, an excursion to the Great… Read the rest at our website.

The IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will visit several Miami Dade College campuses during the 2012 tax season from February to April. The program helps the community by preparing tax returns free of charge during tax season. VITA is run by certified MDC student volunteers who have completed… Read the rest at our website.

The Kendall Campus Health and Wellness Center, 11011 SW 104th St., Room 2108, is offering free meditation classes through Dec. 15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The class begins with a group discussion, followed by meditation, mantras and stretches. Yoga mats are provided. The classes… Read the rest at our website.