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The Culinary Institute’s Cafe Reopens For The First Time After The Pandemic

Isabelle Greiner , 
After a job interview two years ago in downtown Miami, Sendy Reimers came across Tuyo, the Miami Culinary Institute’s rooftop restaurant.  Her meal—chicken and mashed potatoes—prompted her to apply for the Chef Apprentice Program.  “I fell in love with the atmosphere,” said Reimers, who is pursuing an associate’s degree… Read the rest at our website.
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North Campus Professor Refurbishes Computers For Kids In Belize

Paola Proenza , 
Renowned Belizean sculptor George Seymour Gabb, whose most famous artwork—The Sleeping Giant—was featured on his country’s $100 bill, believed in helping his community.  Gabb, who had a passion for educating children about art, often allowed homeless kids to use his studio to create and sell their work. That generosity… Read the rest at our website.
Andrea Pita
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SAS West Student Making A Difference As Mental Health Advocate

Juan S. Gomez ,  , 
When her then eight-year-old brother was diagnosed with anxiety in 2017, Andrea Pita was determined to advocate for people afflicted by mental health issues. Five years later, the 17-year-old School for Advanced Studies student at West Campus has raised more than $80,000 through collection drives for the Anxiety and… Read the rest at our website.
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Harry Potter And Artificial Intelligence Meet In This Literature Class

Paola Proenza ,  , 
A North Campus course is merging the worlds of Artificial Intelligence and literature to create a unique learning experience for students at Miami Dade College. The exploratory initiative—Harry Potter and the Secret Power of AI—uses AI to analyze the fantasy novel series. A cohort featuring 22 Honors College students,… Read the rest at our website.
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Three MDC Literary Magazines Selected As Pinnacle Award Finalists

Juan S. Gomez
Miami Dade College student publications—AXIS, Miambiance and Urbana—have been selected as finalists for the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Award in the Two-Year Literary Magazine of the Year category. The contest recognizes excellence in student work produced during the 2021-22 academic school year that was created for magazines, newspapers, websites,… Read the rest at our website.