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MDC Takes Over Historic David W. Dyer Federal Building

June 13, 2016 Daniela Molina 0 Comments MDC, New Building

Miami Dade College added to its repertoire of historic buildings by negotiating a one-dollar-a-year lease for 115 years to take stewardship of the David W. Dyer Federal Building. On June 3, a signing ceremony was held at Wolfson Campus at the corner of N.E. 3 St. and 1s.t. Ave.… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

Collada Retires After Accusations Of Academic Wrongdoing Surface

April 18, 2016 Daniela Molina MDC, Retired Staff

A North Campus director who worked at Miami Dade College for more than 30 years retired two weeks after she was threatened with termination of employment, according to a memorandum in her personnel file. Maria Tere Collada, whose last position at the College was as director of the New… Read the rest at our website.

Gaming students playing video games at the cafeteria at North Campus.

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Gamers Battle At Miami Dade College

April 1, 2016 Gabrielle Rueda Student Spotlight, MDC, Video Games, Games

On a recent afternoon, in a corner of the Kendall Campus cafeteria, a knot of students gathered around computer screens engrossed in a game of Super Smash Bros. Another group of students stood around them watching the action. The friends connect daily to play the fighting game where players… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus Briefing

Student Pride Week Brings Awareness And Entertainment

April 1, 2016 Gabrielle Rueda LGBTQ+, Student Spotlight, MDC

The MDC Pride student club will host Pride Week at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. Second Ave. from April 11 through 14. The four-day event will include a Pride Expo, discussion panel, an appreciation ceremony, food and refreshments, and a drag show. “What we’re doing is that we’re trying to… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus News

Retiring Professor Missionary For Miami History

February 12, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo MDC, Professor Spotlight, Retired Staff

When Wolfson Campus history professor Paul S. George retires this summer, he won’t stop being an evangelist on a mission to teach people Miami history in and out of the classroom. “They need to know, I think, the history of a very unique and very important city,” George said.… Read the rest at our website.

News West Campus

MDC-West Garage Construction To Start In October

September 15, 2015 Nicolette Perdomo 0 Comments MDC, parking garage

After reaching a $33 million settlement on May 6, the MDC-West garage will commence construction in October 2015. The new six-story structure is projected to house more than 2,000 parking spaces and will be connected to Building 1. Almost three years ago, four construction workers were killed and several… Read the rest at our website.

A&E Kendall Campus

MDC Students Excel in Artistic Endeavors, Win Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Competition

April 7, 2015 Patricia Cárdenas 0 Comments Michael Jackson, Student Spotlight, Music, MDC, Dance

How does one pursue a career as an entertainer? Is there a set path or curriculum that ensures you will get where you want to go? If you were to ask Miami Dade College students Marilyn Montoto and Fernando Ramos, they would tell you it’s about dedicating your life… Read the rest at our website.

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Sloan To Retire After 37 Years At MDC

December 9, 2014 Daniela Hurtado MDC, Retired Staff

For many at Miami Dade College, Diane Sloan is a dynamic professor who incorporates creative activities into her curriculum. While teaching public speaking and interpersonal communications classes as well as a leadership course to Honors College students, she touched the lives of hundreds who entered her classroom. After 37… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

Longtime Journalism Professor Set To Retire

December 10, 2013 Mark Pulaski MDC, Professor Spotlight, Retired Staff

Longtime North Campus journalism professor David Merves is retiring after 30 years at Miami Dade College. Merves, who will reach the 30-year-mark in February will not be officially retired until August 1, but for all-intents-and-purposes will be done working at the end of this semester. He will be using… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of rescue workers evaluating the damage.

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Families Of Victims Of MDC West Campus’ Garage Collapse Reach Settlement

June 18, 2013 Guillermo Herrera MDC, West Campus

The victims of the Miami Dade College (MDC) West Campus garage collapse and their respective families reached a settlement agreement with the general contractor and several subcontractors involved, as announced by their lawyers on May 1st. The wrongful death and injury lawsuits were filed by the relatives of the… Read the rest at our website.

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