Luisana Ortiz, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Spend More Time With Nature To Discover Yourself

April 22, 2021 Luisana Ortiz Earth, Nature

While advocating for the restoration of ecosystems in the name of conserving Earth’s natural beauty, we forget to consider the good the planet itself can do for us. This year the celebration of Earth Day seemed especially urgent because we remain at a crucial point in fighting the impending… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Homestead Campus

Homestead Campus To Host Virtual Club Rush

January 4, 2021 Luisana Ortiz Homestead Campus, virtual, club rush

The Student Life Department at Homestead Campus will host a virtual club rush on Jan. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. A slideshow presentation will display the different clubs offered at Homestead Campus. The event will also teach students how to join Sharknet—an online platform that… Read the rest at our website.

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The Idea Center To Offer Computer Science Masterclass

November 17, 2020 Luisana Ortiz Idea Center, computer science

The Idea Center will offer CS50x Miami, a 20-week computer science masterclass, from January 19 to June 3. CS50x Miami will cover the basics of coding and programming and have a heavy focus on coding languages C and Python. The course is an adaptation of Harvard University’s CS50 program,… Read the rest at our website.

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Adriana Cisneros To Speak At Mike Fernandez Global Business Leadership Series

October 28, 2020 Luisana Ortiz Business, guest speaker

Miami Dade College’s Mike Fernandez Global Business Leadership Series will present guest speaker Adriana Cisneros on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m via Webex. In her presentation titled— From Pepsi to Space: Innovation in the 21st Century—Cisneros will discuss her professional career and offer tips on how to invest in… Read the rest at our website.

Padrón Campus Briefing

Urbana Named Innovation Pacemaker Finalist

October 19, 2020 Luisana Ortiz Pacemaker, ACP, magazine, Urbana

Urbana, the literary arts magazine at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, has been selected as a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press’s Innovation Pacemaker Award. The publication is one of eight finalists for the award. It was selected based on its recent media expansion, which includes a new podcast… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus Padrón Campus

Miambiance and Urbana Named Finalists For ACP Design Of The Year Award

October 9, 2020 Luisana Ortiz ACP, Urbana, Miambiance, design

Miambiance and Urbana, the literary arts magazines at Kendall and the Eduardo J. Padrón Campuses respectively, have been named finalists for the Associated Collegiate Press Design of the Year Award. The magazines were two of 15 finalists selected in the Magazine Page/Spread category. Miambiance was chosen for The Phoenix/Mary… Read the rest at our website.

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Urbana Magazine To Host Virtual Exhibition Featuring Latinx Artists

September 23, 2020 Luisana Ortiz gallery, Exhibition, Urbana, Padrón Campus

Urbana, the literary arts magazine at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, will celebrate emerging Latinx artists with an online gallery that runs throughout October. The exhibition, called In-between Boundaries, features work submitted by students for Urbana’s 13th volume. It includes art pieces, literary works, music compositions submitted by students,… Read the rest at our website.

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Reimagine Challenge 2020 Offering $25,000 Scholarships

September 8, 2020 Luisana Ortiz Scholarship, students, reimagine challenge

Applications for the Reimagine Challenge 2020 scholarships are available until Sept. 25. It recognizes innovative community improvement projects. A maximum of 20 entries will receive up to $25,000 in tuition scholarships and will be published in an online anthology. The institution attended by the recipients will also be granted … Read the rest at our website.

Kenyasha McDaniel Knight is the new director of student services at the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center.

Briefing North Campus

New Director Of Student Services At The Meek Center

August 12, 2020 Luisana Ortiz student services, Meek Center, FIU

Kenyasha McDaniel Knight has been selected as the new director of student services at the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center. Knight, whose first day was July 20, will oversee the student services department and work with the North Campus advising and recruitment directors. She replaces Michael Mason, who… Read the rest at our website.

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