Author: Melissa Adan

Preston Allen, a professor of creative writing and English at Miami Dade College’s North Campus, has recovered from a stroke he had in February, which left his right arm and leg immobile. “Miracles happen, because Preston is truly a miracle,” said Allen’s wife, Dawn Marache-Allen. “At this point he… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College students elected new Student Government Association officers at all eight campuses on April 14. Voting took place from April 11to 13; elected officers will be sworn in on May 1. They will serve during the 2011-2012 academic year. Positions such as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College’s Phi Beta Lambda organizations placed in more than 30 state competitions in Tampa on March 10-13. Now it’s on to the National Leadership Conference in Orlando on June 23-26. Phi Beta Lambda, an education organization that prepares students for careers in business and business-related fields at… Read the rest at our website.

A smoking ban at all Miami Dade College campuses is expected to become effective April 19, when the policy will be submitted for final approval to the District Board of Trustees. “We can never predict what the final decision of the Board will be, but considering that the policy… Read the rest at our website.

Miami Dade College North Campus professor Preston Allen, 46, suffered a stroke on Feb. 20. He is on medical leave for the remainder of the semester. “Life is short and you always need to keep your loved ones close because you never know what can happen,” said Allen’s wife,… Read the rest at our website.

The women’s restrooms at Kendall Campus are now equipped with feminine product dispensers. The machines, which have tampons and sanitary napkins, were installed on all first-floor restrooms last semester. The items cost 50 cents each. Former Student Government Association Senator Marla Fistel and former vice President Gabriella Rodriguez created… Read the rest at our website.

Student Services at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus is moving into a new five-floor facility expected to break ground on Feb. 18. The new building—The Academic Support Center (Building R)— will be located on the east side of the campus between building 9000 and parking lot nine. Some parking… Read the rest at our website.