Nicolette Perdomo, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Kendall Campus Library Reopens

April 4, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo Library

The Kendall Campus library reopened on April 4, seven weeks after it was closed due to issues with mold at the facility. Wolfson Campus, which also had an issue with mold at its library, reopened its facility on March 14, a month after it was closed. According to Juan… Read the rest at our website.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton at the 8th Democratic Debate.

News Kendall Campus

Clinton And Sanders Go Toe-To-Toe During Kendall Campus Democratic Debate

March 10, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo Politics, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders

Cuba. Immigration. Education. Climate change and of course, Donald Trump, were among the points of contention between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the National Democratic Presidential Debate on March 9 at the Kendall Campus gymnasium. Hundreds of spectators watched as Clinton and Sanders sparred in the eighth Democratic… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of the interior of one of the libraries at MDC.

Kendall Campus Wolfson Campus News

Mold Issues Force Closure Of Kendall And Wolfson Campus Libraries

February 26, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo Books, Library

The Kendall and Wolfson Campus libraries have been closed since Feb. 12 after mold was discovered at the facilities, according to Juan Mendieta, the College’s director of communications. “In an abundance of caution, the MDC facilities teams roped off the area and consulted with professionals to resolve the issue,”… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

Retiring Professor Missionary For Miami History

February 12, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo MDC, Professor Spotlight, Retired Staff

When Wolfson Campus history professor Paul S. George retires this summer, he won’t stop being an evangelist on a mission to teach people Miami history in and out of the classroom. “They need to know, I think, the history of a very unique and very important city,” George said.… Read the rest at our website.

West Campus Medical Campus Wolfson Campus News

New Leaders Take Top Roles At MDC

January 29, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo campus president

New presidents at MDC-West, as well as Wolfson and Medical campuses take the reigns this semester. Two join the College from out-of-state. One leader has moved up internally. On Jan. 4, Mark A. Everett began his position as the new president at Medical Campus. His immediate goal as campus… Read the rest at our website.

Image of Viera holding the Guinness World Record book.

News

Mental Math Expert Takes Talents To TV

January 15, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo math

Miami Dade College math professor, Yusnier Viera, 33, holds the Guinness World Record as the best mental calculator in the world under the “human calendar” category. He recently showed off his ability in SuperHuman, a new television special FOX launched on Jan. 4. Hosted by actor Kal Penn, SuperHuman… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Pool Closed Due To Storm Damage

January 15, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo Aquatic Center, pool

The recently renovated Kendall Campus pool is closed indefinitely after a storm caused damage to it and eventually led to it being littered with green scum and algae. “On Dec. 5, a terrible storm that blew through Miami flooded the pool pump room at the Kendall Campus,” said Brian… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Miami Dade College Professor Ed Calle Wins Latin Grammy

December 8, 2015 Nicolette Perdomo Jazz, Latin grammy, Music

Ed Calle, a full tenured professor of music business and production at Miami Dade College, won Best Instrumental Album for Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue, during the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Calle is an internationally-acclaimed jazz performer, composer and arranger who was born in Caracas, Venezuela and immigrated… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

Snow, Santa And Spectacle Make Up Children’s Holiday Celebration At North Campus

December 8, 2015 Nicolette Perdomo Children's Holiday

North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Ave., will be decked out in festive decor for the free Children’s Holiday at North celebration Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The kid-oriented attractions include a 12-foot snow mountain in tubes, multiple bounce houses, and a stage with seating to view… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus Wolfson Campus

MDC Students Without Health Insurance, Target Of National Organization’s Drive To Cover “Young Invincibles”

December 8, 2015 Nicolette Perdomo Health, Insurance

An estimated 22 percent of Miami-Dade County’s 2.6 million residents are uninsured, making Miami the second most uninsured metro area in the country. Included in that group is Kendall Campus marketing student, Carlos Rojas, 21, who lost his health insurance when he quit his job as a server at… Read the rest at our website.

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