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Doctors Without Borders Starts Chapter At MDC

Miami Dade College’s Doctors Without Borders Chapter is looking for members. The club focuses on educating and raising money for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières, an international medical non-governmental organization that sends doctors and nurses to work in conflict zones. This is MDC’s first chapter. To join, students need… Read the rest at our website.
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Desmond Meade Spent Three Years in Prison—Now He Wants His Voting Rights Back

Desmond Meade wants his voting rights back. Almost two decades ago, Meade spent three years in prison after a drug charge conviction. After prison, Meade fought through homelessness to attain a bachelor’s degree from Miami Dade College and a law degree from Florida International University. Today, the 51-year-old is… Read the rest at our website.
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Food Service Areas At Three MDC Campuses Going Green

North, Kendall and Homestead campuses began phasing out the usage of styrofoam this semester. Kendall and Homestead replaced all products in their food service areas with biodegradable alternatives. The change is a result of Miami Dade College’s administration working with the YES! Club at the campuses, along with contract… Read the rest at our website.
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Students Force Early-Voting Sites At North And Kendall Campuses

Miami Dade College students and employees can vote for the upcoming midterm elections at North and Kendall Campuses—thanks to a group of strong-willed students who advocated for that right. “We have students of all walks of life; mothers, veterans, employees and many first-generation students,” Rebecca Diaz, one of nine… Read the rest at our website.
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Literary Arts Magazines At MDC Nominated For Prestigious Awards

Miami Dade College’s literary art magazines are dominating the award scene this year. North Campus’ AXIS, Kendall Campus’ Miambiance and InterAmerican Campus’ Urbana have been named 2018 Magazine Pacemaker finalists for literary art magazines by the Associated Collegiate Press. Winners will be announced on Oct. 27 at the Associated… Read the rest at our website.
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New Director Of Retention And Transition Services At North Campus

Crystel Lewis is the new director of retention and transition services at North Campus. She started her position on Sept. 4. Lewis will oversee academic advising, career exploration, community resources and ACCESS disability services. Prior to this position, Lewis served as director of advisement and career services and director… Read the rest at our website.