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MDC Foundation To Host Alumni Reunion

January 10, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez MDC Foundation, reunion, Wolfson Campus, Alumni Spotlight

The Miami Dade College Alumni Reunion will take place at Wolfson Campus, 315 N.E. 2nd Ave., on Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. in the building one park area. Hosted by the MDC Foundation, the event is an opportunity to network with alumni and educate attendees on how the College… Read the rest at our website.

Lauren "Lolo" Reskin showing off her record store.

Kendall Campus News

Kendall Campus Alumna Ignites Local Culture Through Indie Music Store

November 22, 2019 Adriana Dos Santos Miami, Sweat Records, vinyl records, Little Haiti, entrepreneur, indie, Kendall Campus, Music, Alumni Spotlight

Lauren “Lolo” Reskin skated on the hardwood roller rink at Super Wheels Skating Center near Kendall, while a DJ played an endless amount of hip-hop and pop songs, as a teenager. In those euphoric moments, she realized the importance of uniting the community through music. “Like at a nightclub,… Read the rest at our website.

The young filmmakers talking to each other.

News North Campus

SEDT Alumni Going For Blood With South Beach Shark Club Movie

November 16, 2018 Christian Ortega Film, Alumni Spotlight, documentary

Earlier this year, the documentary short Rene De Dios and the South Beach Shark Club made a splash on the Miami film scene. The young filmmakers, Robert Requejo Ramos and Pedro Gomez, who created the movie started their production company, Seventh Wind Studios, and are focused on turning the… Read the rest at our website.

West Campus Kendall Campus News

These Twin Brothers’ Car-Sharing Startup Began In A Barn

September 14, 2018 Christian Ortega Alumni Spotlight, App, startup

For Michael and Matthew Vega-Sanz, it was like every other Friday night. Two years ago, the twin brothers found themselves in their dorm, craving pizza. Their dilemma? No pizza place in Wellesley, Massachusetts was open beside Domino’s. The duo didn’t have a car to drive to Boston and Uber… Read the rest at our website.

Haitian author David Frederick posing for the camera with his book.

News Wolfson Campus

From Undocumented To Resident—Haitian Author Tells His Story And Haiti’s In New Book

November 24, 2017 Katherine Wallace-Fernandez Alumni Spotlight

Wolfson Campus alumnus David Frederick hopes his first book, Lakay, helps readers have a different perspective about his homeland—Haiti. Frederick’s 186-page memoir was released on Oct. 24. The 27-year-old, who came to the United States when he was 18, began writing the book two years ago. “I want people… Read the rest at our website.

Gregory Castillo and Chris Cuan posing with their award.

Wolfson Campus News

Dallas Duo With Miami Dade College Roots Win Big At Croquetapalooza

September 22, 2017 Alessandra Pacheco Food, Wolfson Campus, Alumni Spotlight

Everything’s bigger in Texas took on a whole new meaning when a Dallas-based duo won the People’s Choice award at Croquetapalooza in late August. The award-winning croqueta, created by Miami Dade College alumni Gregory Castillo and Chris Cuan, who now live in Dallas, is called the “The Beyoncé,” a… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Reporter Alumnus Lands Job As Video Producer At Miami Herald

September 22, 2017 Camilla Sposito Alumni Spotlight, photojournalist

Matias Ocner, who served as a staff writer for The Reporter, has landed a job as a video producer for the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald. Ocner, 28, started in August. His duties include editing videos and photos, aggregating videos and studio work. “I’m super happy. I always… Read the rest at our website.

JennyLee Molina with some of her employees.

A&E North Campus Wolfson Campus

MDC Alumna Making A Name For Herself In Miami Public Relations Industry

March 31, 2017 Riane Roldan Alumni Spotlight, Hialeah

At 3:05 p.m., locals all across Miami-Dade county pour their Cuban coffee into tiny plastic cups for Miami’s official cafecito break time. At a lot next to the iconic Flamingo Plaza in Hialeah, now known as the Leah Arts District, more than a dozen vibrant murals decorate warehouse walls.… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Padrón Campus

MDC Alumna Seeking Interns For Digital Media Startup

February 24, 2017 Jessica Alvarez Alumni Spotlight, Internship, Alumna

Maricielo J. Solis, an InterAmerican Campus alumna, is looking for interns for her newly launched news media site and tech company, Blend. Prospective interns will work as writers, web designers, editors, social media editors and marketers. “Interns will have a hands-on experience and will boost their professional portfolio,” Solis… Read the rest at our website.

Luisa Santos posing in front of her ice cream shop.

News

Kendall Campus Alumna Scoops Sweet Path In Ice Cream And Entrepreneurship

November 4, 2016 Riane Roldan Kendall Campus, Alumni Spotlight, Ice Cream, Entrepreneurship

When Miami New Times readers voted Lulu’s Ice Cream as the best in the city, the review described the Biscayne Boulevard shop as charming, with wooden panels covering the walls and picturesque tables delicately accented with fresh flowers. Owner Luisa Santos, 26, describes the ice cream as made from… Read the rest at our website.

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