Author: Natalie Gutierrez

BriefingCOVID-19

COVID-19 HIV League Scholarship Application

Students can apply to the COVID-19 HIV League Scholarship until May 31.  The scholarship—which awards students $1,000 on a one-time basis—recognizes students with human immunodeficiency virus that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.  Eligible applicants must be a part-time or full-time student attending college or university in the… Read the rest at our website.
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Advertisers Can Keep Their Girl Power Slogans, We Need Substance

In recent years, women empowerment has been a trending topic. Many brands have jumped on the “femvertising” bandwagon to demonstrate that they value the influence and unlimited potential women have, especially young girls. The campaigns created by these brands usually emphasize women’s determination, strength and intellectual capacity.  I believe… Read the rest at our website.
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Social Distancing Doesn’t Mean Emotional Distancing

The past two months have undoubtedly instilled fear in all of us. In the United States, there are currently more than 525,000 coronavirus cases and more than 20,000 deaths.  Citizens are abiding by stay-at-home orders that states have enacted to prevent the virus from spreading further.  Politicians and healthcare… Read the rest at our website.
BriefingWolfson Campus

Wolfson Professor Named Leading Lady Of The Year

Daphnee Gilles, an English for Academic purposes professor at Wolfson Campus, was selected as Miami Dade College’s 2020 Leading Lady of the Year.  The award recognizes women at Wolfson Campus that have impacted the lives of students in honor of Women’s History Month, which runs through March.   Gilles, who… Read the rest at our website.