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Ana DeMahy, who is to retire, in her office.
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West Campus’ Executive Director To Retire After More Than Two Decades At MDC

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  , 
Ana DeMahy is a jack of all trades.  For the last 13 years, she has overseen construction, public safety, financial budgets and student services at West Campus.  DeMahy has watched the campus grow from an outreach center that opened its doors in 2006 with 156 students to an official… Read the rest at our website.
Carlos Migoya tested positive for coronavirus.
COVID-19Wolfson CampusNews

MDC Trustee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Hasn’t Been On Campus In More Than Two Months

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Carlos A. Migoya, who serves as president and CEO of the Jackson Health System, tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week, according to a statement released by the hospital.  Migoya also serves as vice chair of Miami Dade College’s Board of Trustees. He attends monthly Board of Trustees… Read the rest at our website.
Beatriz holding the Hurdy-gurdy.
Padrón CampusNews

Student Uses Medieval Instrument To Connect To Spanish Roots

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Beatriz Martinez Trujillo believes in paying close attention to your dreams.  In 2002, she dreamt of walking along a narrow path in a rugged forest in Asturias—a region of northwestern Spain. Martinez Trujillo traveled into the region’s steep hills, historic sites and blue-green sea along the coast.  “That dream… Read the rest at our website.
Remote Learning
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What To Expect From Miami Dade College’s Transition To Online Classes

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Now that Miami Dade College’s classes will move online, here’s what to expect:   On March 30, students will begin taking classes through a number of different communication and video-conferencing platforms such as Blackboard, Zoom, email, among others.   Classes will continue online at least until the end of the spring… Read the rest at our website.
Isabella Garcia picking groceries as part of the Buddy System.
NewsCOVID-19

MDC Student Starts Delivery Service For Those Most At-Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Isabella Garcia picks up a carton of milk, eggs and dog food from a Publix in Pembroke Pines.   But these are not her groceries.  They belong to Barbara Valencia, a 21-year-old woman with arteriovenous malformation, which has resulted in a weak immune system and lungs, as well as anemia.… Read the rest at our website.
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Coronavirus Couldn’t Cancel This; Miami Film Festival Awards Thousands Of Dollars To Filmmakers

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Despite being cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami Film Festival still doled out $150,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers who entered in the festival’s competitions.   Three awards were announced during the festival’s run—the Oolite Arts Miami Film Festival Poster Design Award, the Oolite Arts Miami Film… Read the rest at our website.
Alicia Garcia and Matthew Romeu acting.
West CampusPadrón CampusNews

Improv Comedy Troupe Believes ‘You’re Never Too Old To Be Weird’

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  , 
The sound of a bell tinkling sends members from the Society Circus Players into a frenzy.  Suddenly, someone yells: “New choice, new choice.”    Members of the Miami-based improv comedy troupe frantically play out a scene that features three friends feasting on chicken wings at a local bowling alley.  Carlos… Read the rest at our website.
Lady Sharks' Raissa and teammates during practice.
Kendall CampusSoftballNewsSports

Freshman Continuing Sister’s Legacy With Lady Sharks

Daniel Tamariz ,  , 
Raissa Bianco is used to following in her sister’s footsteps.    When she was four years old, Raissa watched her sister Raquelli’s baseball practice and mimicked her moves in Pinhais, Brazil. Seven years later when Raquelli made the transition from baseball to softball, Raissa did the same.  So it was… Read the rest at our website.
Raphy Almanzar-Rosario on base.
NewsSportsKendall CampusBaseball

Defensive-Minded Shortstop Flashed Offensive Skills Before Season Was Canceled

Jose Tovar , 
Coming into this season, shortstop Raphy Almanzar-Rosario was confident about his defense. Last year, the Sharks’ slick-fielding infielder won a gold glove and was tabbed as the Florida College System Activities Association Defensive Player of the Year. But he lacked consistency at the plate, batting a mediocre .267 with… Read the rest at our website.