Nikole Valiente, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

San Juan USA, an organization aimed at celebrating Venezuelan culture, is hosting a Cátedra Baila Afrovenezolano, a master class to teach people how to dance to Afro-Venezuelan drums. The event will be held at the Koubek Center, 2705 S.W. Third St. on June 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

North Campus To Host STEM Summer Bridge Program

May 24, 2024 Nikole Valiente STEM

Miami Dade College’s North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., is hosting the STEM Summer Bridge Program, a three-week initiative aimed at preparing first-year STEM students to succeed in mathematics and science courses. It will feature activities such as math and chemistry lectures and biology and chemistry labs. There will… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus Kendall Campus

Four MDC Students Win $55,000 Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship

May 16, 2024 Nikole Valiente Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Velourde Borgella, Javier Cuñat, Eddie Fordham, Jr. and Maria Gabriela Cardenas were awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship on May 9. The prestigious honor awards each scholar up to $55,000 annually to cover living expenses, tuition, books and other fees at a transfer institution. In addition to… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

Museum Of Art And Design Collecting Freedom Tower Testimonials

May 14, 2024 Nikole Valiente Freedom Tower

Juan Antonio González remembers when the Freedom Tower was known as el refugio—a Cuban refugee assistance center. In 1969, a decade after his family’s dairy business was seized by Fidel Castro’s communist regime, his family immigrated to Miami, where they lived in a two-bedroom house with two other families. … Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

The Student Life Department At Wolfson Campus Is Getting A Makeover

May 2, 2024 Nikole Valiente Student Life

The Student Life Department at Wolfson Campus has been located in Room 2101 for more than 27 years. But this summer—that is changing. While the space gets its first overhaul in more than two decades, it’s temporarily relocating to Room 4101—next to MDC Works. Renovations are projected to start… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News

Vocational Rehabilitation Launches Satellite Office At North Campus

May 2, 2024 Nikole Valiente Vocational Rehabilitation

Miami Dade College aims to provide students with the financial, academic and emotional support they need to attain an education. For students with disabilities, ACCESS: A Comprehensive Center for Exceptional Student Services provides resources like testing accommodations, note-takers and interpreters, to facilitate their pursuit of higher education. Now MDC… Read the rest at our website.

Forum Sports Kendall Campus Baseball Softball

How Writing Sports Stories Reconnected Me With My Grandpa

May 1, 2024 Nikole Valiente Baseball, grandfather

I’ve never had a passion for sports. But baseball, it’s in my blood—I’m Cuban. My grandpa, Francisco “Pipo” Valiente, was a baseball fanatic who played second-base in neighborhood ball games in Cuba. When he was in his 80s, Pipo’s blood pressure would spike when he watched his favorite teams,… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

Outdoor Walkways At North Campus Getting $4 Million Makeover

April 16, 2024 Nikole Valiente outdoor walkways

North Campus’ outdoor walkways are undergoing a $4 million restoration. Renovations, which began in December, are addressing the deteriorating conditions of the columns and the 14×16 concrete canopies, some of which had cracks, chips and leaks. LED lights are also being installed. The walkways, which are designed to protect… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus Wolfson Campus News

Film Fanatics Flock To 41st Annual Miami Film Festival

April 16, 2024 Nikole Valiente Miami Film Festival

For Gary Herman and Adrienne Tordom, attending film festivals is a staple of life. The New Yorkers are regulars at festivals in Canada, Spain, California and Texas. This year marked the duo’s 20th visit to the Miami Film Festival. “You learn about yourself,” Tordom said. “You learn about different… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Sports Kendall Campus Men's Basketball

Quimby Selected To All-Citrus Conference First-Team

April 10, 2024 Nikole Valiente Florida College System Athletic Association

Lady Sharks point guard Shameir Quimby was selected to the Florida College System Athletic Association Citrus All-Conference First-Team. The freshman from Fort Walton Beach, Florida led the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team with 21.8 points and 2.6 assists per game and a 47.1 percent shooting percentage this season.… Read the rest at our website.

Author: Nikole Valiente

This Class Will Teach You How To Dance To Afro-Venezuelan Drums