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By Nikole Valiente and Juan S. Gomez<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gisela Celis knows a thing or two about the curveballs life tosses.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the last decade, the Peruvian immigrant has relocated to Canada, Mexico and the United States following the job prospects of her husband, Gonzalo Eyzaguirre, who works as a mining engineer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two years ago she revived her educational dreams after a 27-year hiatus, signing up for classes at West Campus to pursue an associate’s degree in pre-occupational therapy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But her studies were abruptly halted in October of 2022 after she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Four months later, she underwent surgery to save her life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI never gave up on my studies,\u201d said Celis, who aspires to be a recreational therapist. \u201cThat was the part that made me feel alive because I\u2019m ready to start my career and be a professional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, the 51-year-old was one of nearly 12,000 Miami Dade College students from more than 107 nationalities to receive their degrees at three graduation ceremonies at Little Havana\u2019s loanDepot Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

As students prepared for commencement to begin, a DJ sporting a gray sport coat revved up the crowd with remixes <\/span>from artists like Marc Anthony, Sia and Bruno Mars. Graduates matched the musicians’ energy dancing down the aisles and in their chairs while others took to social media, posting selfies and group photos.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduates adorned their caps with roses, the flags of their native countries and glittery inspirational messages like: For With God, Nothing Is Impossible<\/span> and<\/span> The Best Things Go To Those Who Don’t Give Up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Waiting Game: Students eagerly await to have their names called at commencement 2023 at loadDepot Park. BRIANNA ACEVEDO \/ THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moments before trotting on stage at loanDepot Park, students were greeted by flashing strobe lights, a plume of smoke and a rain of silver and blue confetti that shot into the air as a remix of Pitbull\u2019s <\/span>Don\u2019t Stop The Party<\/span><\/i> played.<\/span><\/p>\n

Onstage, students saw members of the College\u2019s Board of Trustees, student government association presidents, administrators, campus presidents and the school\u2019s Vice-Provost Malou C. Harrison and College President Madeline Pumariega.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cColleges are the custodians of the enduring tradition of learning,\u201d Pumariega said as she towered over students from the podium. \u201cCommencement welcomes you, our graduates, into the realms of the academy as lifelong learners.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Each ceremony at loanDepot Park featured keynote speakers that encouraged graduates through their speeches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Siemens president <\/span>Barbara Humpton<\/b><\/a> addressed North, West and Hialeah Campus, <\/span>Ken Griffin<\/b><\/a>, the founding CEO of Citadel\u2014a financial services company\u2014featured at the Wolfson, Homestead and Medical ceremonies and <\/span>Alec Ingold<\/b>, a Miami Dolphins fullback and author of <\/span>The Seven Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span> spoke to graduates from Kendall and Eduardo J. Padr\u00f3n Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to speaking, Griffin was recognized for making a <\/span>$20 million dollar donation<\/span><\/a><\/span> to create the Griffin Scholarship Fund\u2014an initiative to promote educational opportunities for MDC students. A college press release touted the gift as the \u201clargest single philanthropic gift in MDC history.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Humpton, the first keynote speaker, talked about the importance of technology, the obstacles she has faced during her career and how challenges sharpen you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLook back at the road you’ve traveled to get to this place and know you’ve built the strength to travel the next stretch and the next one,\u201d Humpton said. \u201cYou have what it takes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Luisana Padrino, a Venezuelan national who arrived in the United States nine years ago, was grateful for having the opportunity to graduate from MDC despite financial struggles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[The U.S] opened doors that Venezuela shut,\u201d said Padrino, who graduated from Hialeah Campus in December with an associate\u2019s degree in biology but walked during today\u2019s ceremony. \u201cBut I can never forget my home because I know where I\u2019m from.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Success stories like Padrino\u2019s were plentiful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twenty-year-old Tykirah Harris, a North Campus Honors College graduate, was one of eight students<\/span>\u2014each campus had a recipient\u2014to receive the $5,000 Board of Trustees Scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow that I have reached the finish line I am left with conflicting feelings because MDC has become a second home for me,\u201d Harris said. \u201cYet I am excited to begin my next chapter in life.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Softball player<\/span> Vicky Navarro<\/span><\/a><\/span>, who won 22 games and struck out 157 batters in two seasons at the College, is also ready to turn the page toward her next challenge.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t let things like tests define you,\u201d said Navarro, who plans to continue her softball career and studies at Nova Southeastern University next fall. \u201cJust live your life, try your hardest, and if you don\u2019t succeed, you tried. You can\u2019t succeed without failure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Arturo Ortiz<\/a><\/span>, the SGA president at Hialeah Campus, was equally as reflective, addressing his peers one last time, to offer his gratitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe would be remiss if we did not recognize and acknowledge our support system\u2014your family, your friends, your loved ones, your MDC family,\u201d Ortiz said. \u201cThe opportunity to have this support made the difference between success and failure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Reporter staff writer Olivia Valkenburg contributed to this story.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, The Hammerhead. For news tips, contact us at mdc.thereporter@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Pomp And Circumstance: Streams of blue and silver confetti were shot into the air before Miami Dade College students crossed the stage during commencement 2023 at loanDepot Park. BRIANNA ACEVEDO \/ THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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