Briefing - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

School Of Justice Instructor Wins Jiu-Jitsu Championship

November 3, 2022 Nicole Del Rio staff spotlight

Steven Tarrago, an instructor at the North Campus School of Justice, won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2022 World Master International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Championship. The tournament took place in Las Vegas, Sept. 1 through Sept. 3. Tarrago previously won a silver medal at the… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus To Open Esport Game Room

November 3, 2022 Allyson Castillo Video Games, esports

Kendall Campus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate its new Esports Room on Nov. 15. Miami Dade College students can use the space starting on Jan. 4 said Campus President Anthony Cruz. Located in Room 101, the 12,174 square-foot facility will contain 20 gaming computers equipped with 32… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Wolfson Campus Adds Phone Charging Lockers

November 3, 2022 Nikole Valiente Technology

The Wolfson Campus now features three Chargetech stations, allowing students to safely store and charge their cell phones for free in a secured static locker. Stations are located in the building 1 atrium, the student life patio in building 2 and the building 3 breezeway. Each station includes eight… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing West Campus

Miami Dade College To Offer New Coding Program

November 3, 2022 Nikole Valiente Coding

Miami Dade College will launch Miami Codes, a project that aims to help minority students improve their computer programming skills. Courses will take place at West Campus next Spring. They will be offered through Apple’s community education initiative that offers two rigorous, eight-week iOS app development courses using Swift—an… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Is Accepting Applications

November 3, 2022 Veronica Romano Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is accepting applications until Jan. 13. Goldwater scholars can receive up to $7,500 for the academic year to cover tuition, fees and any other additional needs. Eligible students must be U.S. residents or citizens, be full-time sophomores or juniors, have… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Spooky Night To Be Held At Kendall Campus On Oct. 28

October 17, 2022 Allyson Castillo Spooky Night

Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St., will host Spooky Night on Oct. 28 at the rotunda next to the gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event, which serves as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, features costume contests, games, live arts, music and free candy. Food will… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

MDC Online Appoints New VP Of Academic & Learning Technologies

October 17, 2022 Veronica Romano New Staff

Nestor Pereira was appointed as the new Vice Provost of Academic & Learning Technologies at Miami Dade College Online on Sept. 26. “I’m looking forward to helping all our students achieve success through the use of cutting-edge and innovative technology tools,” Pereira said. Pereira, 47, will lead the division’s… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus To Serve As Voting Site For Brazilian Presidential Election

October 17, 2022 Isabelle Greiner Brazil, Presidential Election

Brazil’s second round of presidential elections will be held at Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 St., on Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ballot is split between former left-leaning president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent right-wing-leaning president Jair Messias Bolsonaro. Voting will take place… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Scholarship Program For Nursing Students Available Through Nov. 16

October 17, 2022 Aubrey Rosenhaus Scholarship, nursing

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is accepting applications for its Nurse Scholars Program. The initiative allows ten Miami Dade College nursing students to do a four-semester pediatric nursing internship, observing registered nurses perform day-to-day activities. Additionally, the program will offer recipients up to $10,000 to cover tuition costs. Eligible applicants must… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Homestead Campus

Homestead Campus Appoints Interim Chair For Math And Science Department

October 17, 2022 Nicole Del Rio new chair

Dalia LaFargue was appointed as the interim chair of the Math and Science Department at Homestead Campus on Aug. 1. La Fargue, 58, will oversee the department’s faculty, course offerings and education projects. “I am honored by this great opportunity to serve as a guide and mentor to students… Read the rest at our website.

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