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‘This Was Her Life’: English Professor To Retire After Almost 27 Years At Miami Dade College

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  , 
During her nearly 27 years at Miami Dade College, Lisa Shaw has made her lectures memorable with themed classes that analyze the Civil Rights Movement, or compare Shakespeare to the CBS reality show, Survivor.  “She always innovates in the classroom to keep herself and her students engaged, infusing her… Read the rest at our website.
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.
Andrew Carbon is the new dean of student services at West Campus.
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New Dean Of Student Services At West Campus

Roxy Garcia ,  , 
Andrew Carbon began his new position as dean of student services at West Campus on March 30.   As the new dean of student services, he is responsible for managing enrollment, orientation, registration, testing, academic advisement and admissions. “I look forward to continuing to promote the holistic development of our… Read the rest at our website.
Alicia Garcia and Matthew Romeu acting.
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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.
Professors protesting MDC presidential search.
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MDC Professors Protest Presidential Search, Say ‘Its The Death Of Education’

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  , 
Carrying a wooden coffin down 104th street in front of Kendall Campus, a conga line of professors protested what they feel is a lack of transparency in the College’s search to find its fifth-ever president on March 5.  Decked out in black graduation regalia, they chanted “we demand transparency,”… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of several artworks by Fred Thomas.
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West Campus To Exhibit Fred Thomas’ Relevance

Giuliana Restrepo ,  ,  ,  , 
West Campus Art Gallery, 3800 N.W. 115th Ave., will display Fred Thomas’ portrait exhibition, Relevance, now until Sept. 27 in Room 1105.  Thomas, a Haitian artist, uses abstract, surreal and pop art style techniques to show his humble childhood. Through colorful interpretation of Haitian culture, he argues that happiness… Read the rest at our website.