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Date Published : Thursday, May 08, 2008Commencement Keynote Speakers Urged Miami Dade College Graduates to Be Heroes, Seize Opportunity and Strive to Make the World a Better Place
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's message to more than 1,100 Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus graduates was clear: diversity makes this country strong.
Date Published : Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Spend an “Intensivo” Summer with Teatro Prometeo Theatre at Miami Dade College
This summer, actors of all ages can brush up on their skills or learn a new stage craft at Miami's preeminent Spanish-language theater training school Teatro Prometeo Theatre at at the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at MDC Wolfson Campus.
Date Published : Wednesday, May 07, 2008
MDC Faculty and Students Produce School of Architecture Journal: A Gathering of Student Projects Book to Promote the School and Fine Student Work
Miami Dade College (MDC) faculty and students have produced a School of Architecture Journal: A Gathering of Student Projects for MDC’s renowned School of Architecture and Interior Design.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 06, 2008
MDC President to Receive Henry M. Flagler Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC), will be recognized during the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Goals Conference with the Henry M. Flagler Award for visionary leadership.
Date Published : Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Hands on Miami Honors MDC Art Professor as Artist of the Year 2008
One of this community’s most user-friendly service organizations, Hands on Miami, recently honored MDC Art Professor Nelson Santiago for his accomplishments in the arts and his commitment to several of the volunteer organization’s projects over the years.
Date Published : Thursday, May 01, 2008
Miami Dade College's Summer Camps Offer Fun and Learning for Young Ones of All Ages
It’s never too early to take advantage of the many learning opportunities at the country’s largest higher learning institution.
Date Published : Friday, May 02, 2008
U.S. House Speaker, the President of Georgetown University, a Cabinet Member, and Head of State among Miami Dade College Commencement Ceremony Speakers on May 3
Once again, national and world leaders, top thinkers and renowned speakers will address Miami Dade College (MDC) graduates on Saturday, May 3, as the college holds seven commencement ceremonies representing eight campuses.
Date Published : Friday, April 25, 2008
Free Lunchtime Literary Readings Part of the Florida Center for the Literary Arts’ Writers Institute
Get inspired at the Florida Center for the Literary Arts’ (FCLA) lunchtime reading series during the annual Writers Institute at Miami Dade College (MDC) May 7 to 10.
Date Published : Thursday, April 24, 2008
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Meets with MDC North Campus President to Discuss Future Opportunities for Hispanic Students and the Campus’ Science Complex
In its effort to jointly carry out common goals of promoting educational and employment opportunities for the Hispanic community, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Group, and Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus President, Dr. José A. Vicente, met recently in Washington, D.C. to discuss future plans as well as the campus’ new state-of-the-art science complex currently under construction.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Receives $100,000 to Fund Scholarships Thanks to Latin Builders Association
MDC Foundation board member Augusto J. Gil, made a $50,000 donation to the college's District Board of Trustees on April 15.
Date Published : Friday, April 18, 2008
Application process for Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio (Municipalities of Cuba in Exile) Scholarships for MDC Students has been Announced
Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio (Municipalities of Cuba in Exile) will soon award three $2,500 scholarships to Miami Dade College students.
Date Published : Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Miami Dade College Jazz Student Recognized by Down Beat Magazine at 31st Annual Student Music Awards
Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus jazz student, Kemuel Roig, was awarded “Outstanding Performance” and “Outstanding Composition” by Down Beat magazine at its 31st Annual Student Music Awards. Down Beat is widely regarded as the “bible” of jazz, blues and roots music.
Date Published : Monday, April 07, 2008
MDC Chess Team is Among Top Four in the Country for Sixth Consecutive Year
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed chess team nabbed third place at the Final Four Chess Tournament, the nation’s top collegiate chess tourney, for the sixth consecutive year on Sunday, Apr. 6.
Date Published : Thursday, March 27, 2008
Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College Offers Four Days of Creative Writing Workshops by Visiting Writers
The annual Writers Institute, presented by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC), has the talent and the topics to help writers improve their craft and market their manuscripts. Workshops run from May 7 - 10.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Major Hemispheric Art Exhibition Comes to Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower as Part of IDB Miami 2008
Diego Rivera’s self portrait welcomed hundreds of art fans to Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Freedom Tower on Mar. 25 for the opening of Beyond Borders: Modernism Through a Selection of Artwork From the Collection of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Washington, D.C.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Miami Dade College to Honor Outstanding Alumni at Sixth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
In what has become a spring tradition in South Florida, Miami Dade College will honor some of its most outstanding alumni at the Alumni Hall of Fame Gala to be held Thursday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m., at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.
Date Published : Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Miami Dade College Joins Miami-Dade County Public Schools to Present 31st Annual Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project
Hundreds of students will have an opportunity to sharpen their verbal skills once again at the Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project, a joint venture between Miami Dade College (MDC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Date Published : Thursday, March 06, 2008
Historic Partnership to be Established Between Grupo Televisa, Spanish-Language Media Giant, and Miami Dade College, the Largest Institution of Higher Education in the U.S.
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President of Miami Dade College (“MDC”), today announced the establishment of an innovative educational partnership with Grupo Televisa (“Televisa”) for the creation of the new Televisa Centre for Film and Television Production at MDC (“Centre”).
Date Published : Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Top Academic Leaders From Across the Nation Will Meet in Miami to Discuss the Future of Higher Education for Hispanics
Many of America’s most influential university leaders will be attending the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) conference on Building Pathways – Construyendo Caminos, Fulfilling Expectations from March 6 – 8, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Miami Dade College will serve as the host.
Date Published : Wednesday, March 05, 2008
MDC’S Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Offers free help for low-income tax applicants
Miami Dade College (MDC) has ushered in the 2008 tax season by continuing a tradition that offers free tax preparations to low-income individuals, the elderly and non-English speaking residents.
Date Published : Monday, March 03, 2008
Florida Legislators Edward and Larcenia Bullard Commemorate Black History Month at MDC’s Wolfson Campus
Florida Senator Larcenia Bullard and Representative Edward Bullard were honored Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Wolfson Campus Street Fair, culminating Black History Month at the campus.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 27, 2008
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants Miami Dade College Nearly $70,000 for Service-Learning Projects
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board has awarded Miami Dade College (MDC) with a $68,344 service-learning grant.
Date Published : Monday, February 25, 2008
MDC’s Outgoing Medical Center Campus Interim President and Retired Provost to Receive the 2008 Health Care Heroes AXA Advisors Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
It is the highest award the Chamber bestows on an individual who, over their lifetime, has made a significant impact on or changed the history of the health care industry in South Florida.
Date Published : Monday, February 25, 2008
City of Doral Helps to Support MDC’s West Campus with Generous Contribution
City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez presented MDC’s West Campus with a check for $250,000, to be distributed over the course of five years, and expressed gratitude for the vital role the college serves in his community.
Date Published : Friday, February 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Trustee Armando J. Bucelo Jr. Donates Sculpture to MDC’s Kendall Campus
Respected Coral Gables attorney and Miami Dade College (MDC) Trustee Armando J. Bucelo Jr. and his family have donated a beautiful work of art to grace Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus.
Date Published : Thursday, February 21, 2008
New MDC Project to Help Low-Income and First-Generation Students Complete School and Prepare for College
Backed by an Upward Bound (UB) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Miami Dade College (MDC) announced a new program to help improve the graduation rate for students in high school and post-secondary institutions. MDC is slated to receive a total of $1 million over the course of four years. The award is performance-based and renewable through Nov. 2011.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Jackson Memorial Foundation Donates Nearly Half a Million to MDC School of Nursing
Miami Dade College's (MDC) School of Nursing reaches yet another milestone with the first class of the Jackson Scholars Program gearing up for graduation in May 2008. To ensure the future success of the program, the Jackson Memorial Foundation presented the MDC Foundation with a check for $459,505.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 13, 2008
MDC President Receives the 2008 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the Center for Advancement of Racial Equity at the American Council on Education
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College (MDC), was recognized this week with the 2008 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the Center for Advancement of Racial Equity at the American Council on Education (ACE). The award was presented at ACE’s 90th Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Date Published : Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Miami Dade College President Nominated by President Bush for the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Literacy
Miami Dade College President (MDC) Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has been nominated to the Advisory Board of the National Institute for Literacy by President George W. Bush and is now awaiting approval from the U.S. Senate.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 06, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Unveils Black Heritage Month Commemorative Stamp at MDC’s North Campus
North Campus was the site for pride and celebration as United States Postal Service (USPS) representatives unveiled the South Florida commemorative Black Heritage Month Stamp of Charles W. Chesnutt.
Date Published : Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Senator Javier D. Souto and MDC Officials Announce Three Francisco Foundation Scholarship Winners
Miami Dade College (MDC) alumni carry a legacy of excellence and diversity, representing 181 different countries. Therefore it’s no surprise that this year’s Francisco Foundation scholarship winners hail from Chile, Ecuador and Yugoslavia.
Date Published : Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Miami Dade College’s North Campus Honors Former MDC Trustee, Community Leader and Newspaper Pioneer Garth C. Reeves
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus honored and celebrated the contributions of publisher, activist, and community leader, Garth C. Reeves. The event took place on Monday, Feb. 4, at noon.
Date Published : Friday, February 01, 2008
MDC’s Florida Center for the Literary Arts Plans 'Big Read' Events to Encourage South Floridians to Read Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God
In honor of Hurston’s lasting work, the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC) has chosen Their Eyes Were Watching God as the official selection for this year’s Big Read campaign, a national initiative created to restore reading to the center of American culture with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Date Published : Friday, February 01, 2008
Miami Dade College’s New Alert System to Enhance Communication During Emergency
The tragic incident at Virginia Tech has brought the topic of emergency notification preparedness at colleges to the forefront. In an effort to further enhance effective communication during an emergency, Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-Dade County and Inspiron Logistics to launch a new wireless notification system on Monday, Feb. 4.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 30, 2008
MDC and MIFF Celebrate Milestone with 25th Anniversary Film Program and Poster Unveiling
There is no place like Miami for a film festival. That was the sentiment that resonated among filmmakers, scholars and elected officials who gathered at Miami Dade College (MDC) Jan. 30 to announce the 25th Anniversary program of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), featuring 163 films, 10 world premiers and 46 North American and U.S. premiers. The festival runs from February 28 through March 9.
Date Published : Monday, January 28, 2008
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón is Elected Vice Chair and Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities
Continuing his trend of key federal and national appointments, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, president of Miami Dade College, has been elected vice chair and chair-elect of the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). His election was announced at the board’s recent annual meeting in Washington, D.C. making him the first Hispanic and community college president to lead this important organization.
Date Published : Sunday, January 27, 2008
MDC Students Rally and Lead Procession to Cast Early Votes in Florida Primary
Despite three torn ligaments in his right knee, Felipe Sousa Matos was determined to lead a procession several blocks from MDC’s Wolfson Campus to the Stephen P. Clark Government Center to cast votes early in the Florida primary election. On Friday, Jan. 25, the president of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus Student Government Association (SGA) made his way to the polls in a wheelchair, surrounded by dozens of MDC students who wanted to have their voices heard this election year.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Miami Dade College embarks on new partnership with Palmetto General Hospital
Colleges play a vital role in the sustainability of a community by initiating lasting relationships with industry that foster opportunity. To that end, Miami Dade College (MDC) officially announces the beginning of a new partnership with Palmetto General Hospital to help meet the national demand for nursing professionals.
Date Published : Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Miami Dade College Welcomes two new Campus Presidents in 2008
Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón announces the hiring of two new campus presidents. Dr. Gina Cortes-Suarez is the new president at the InterAmerican Campus and Dr. Anita S. Kaplan is the new president of the Medical Center Campus.
Date Published : Friday, January 11, 2008
Miami Dade College’s Florida Center for the Literary Arts awarded Big Read grant for third consecutive year
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has once again chosen the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (Florida Center) at Miami Dade College (MDC) to receive a $20,000 grant to host the Big Read program to promote literary reading by encouraging the community to read one of 16 classic novels from January-June 2008.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Miami Dade College professor named Historian of the Year
Miami Dade College (MDC) professor Dr. Paul George was honored by the Miami Woman’s Club with its first annual Historian of the Year award. He received the award during the club’s anniversary membership meeting and luncheon on January 8.
Date Published : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
MDC President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón to receive the Poder-Boston Consulting Group “Excellence in Education Award”
In recognition of four decades of work and advocacy in higher education, Miami Dade College President, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, will receive the 2008 Poder – Boston Consulting Group “Excellence in Education Award” on March 12 at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
Date Published : Monday, December 31, 2007
Renowned Miami Dade College Chess Team places fourth in prestigious Pan American Chess Tournament
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) renowned chess team is advancing to the Final Four Chess Tournament for the sixth straight year after placing fourth at the Pan American Chess Tournament, which was hosted at the college from Dec. 26 to 30.
Date Published : Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Miami Dade College recognized for top library usage in Florida
Ask a Librarian, a free virtual reference service that allows Floridians to chat with a librarian, recently reported that Miami Dade College (MDC) received the second highest rating for library usage among more than 45 academic institutions in the state of Florida.
Date Published : Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Miami Dade College receives grant to address the critical teacher shortage
Miami Dade College (MDC) was awarded a $275,041 SUCCEED Florida grant from the Florida Department of Education (FLDE) that will help address the critical teacher shortage in Miami Dade County Public Schools by recruiting qualified graduates of foreign academic institutions.
Date Published : Thursday, December 13, 2007
MDC team takes home first place honors at annual Dragon Boat Race
For the second year in a row, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Sharks boat race team won first place in the 250 meter College-Mixed Regular Competition at the 2007 Miami Dragon Boat Club Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 8, from the docks of the Miami Rowing Club in Virginia Key.
Date Published : Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Miami Dade College launches seven exhibitions taking place throughout the city during Art Basel 2007 and beyond
Art Basel Miami Beach, the most important art show in the U.S., brings to Miami an international selection of more than 200 leading art galleries and has inspired an array of art fairs, museum exhibitions and special programs that run simultaneously. Among these significant events throughout the city, Miami Dade College (MDC) is showcasing a series of exhibitions offering a peek at the groundbreaking work of modern masters, as well as local contemporary artists. Works will be on display through Friday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Date Published : Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Telemundo and Miami Dade College North Campus present the graduating class of “Taller Telemundo: Actores 2007”
Telemundo, a leading producer of innovative and high-quality content for Hispanics in the U.S., announces the graduation of 34 students from Taller Telemundo: Actores.
Date Published : Monday, December 10, 2007
Miami Dade College Campus President named one of the most prominent and influential black women of 2007
Dr Jeanne F. Jacobs, president of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Homestead Campus, has been recognized by Network Miami magazine as one of South Florida’s 25 most prominent and successful black women in 2007.
Date Published : Thursday, December 06, 2007
MDC President receives 2007 Design Award from the Miami chapter of the American Institute of Architects for Community Leadership
Miami Dade College President, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, recently received the 2007 Design Award from the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for community leadership.
Date Published : Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Miami Dade College professor named 2007 Professor of the Year
Miami Dade College (MDC) professor Annmarie Masi has been named the Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) 2007 Professor of the Year.
Date Published : Friday, November 30, 2007
New nursing bachelor degree program headlines 2008 spring semester at Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College (MDC) will ring in the year with a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in addition to its extensive variety of college courses, certificate and career training programs, as well as non-degree courses for the whole family.
Date Published : Friday, November 30, 2007
Students walk to save lives at Miami Dade College during Aids Awareness Week
More than 200 students, administrators and faculty gathered by the lake at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus on Friday, Nov. 30 to recognize World Aids Day on Dec. 1, and to participate in the College’s annual AIDS Walk to help fight an illness claiming the lives of 40,000 Americans every year.
Date Published : Friday, November 30, 2007
Innovative Mortgage Finance Certificate Program offered at Miami Dade College
The mortgage lending industry, which plays a vital role in the home buying process, provides a variety of exciting career opportunities for enterprising individuals. Miami Dade College (MDC) School of Business offers the Certificate Program in Mortgage Finance for students who would like to explore careers in the mortgage field, as well as for individuals already working in the industry who want to advance their careers. Classes begin on Jan. 8, 2008, at MDC’s North Campus at 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami.
Date Published : Thursday, November 29, 2007
Miami Dade College alumna wins Principal of the Year Award
Miami Dade College (MDC) alumna Reva Vangates was named Principal of the Year for elementary schools at the 2007 Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership ceremonies during the recent Fourth Annual Commissioner’s Summit for Principals in Orlando, Florida.
Date Published : Monday, November 12, 2007
MDC’s West Campus opens first public art gallery in Doral
Donna Lee Steffens wants to disclose family secrets. Javier Gonzalez is fascinated by the flame that ignites life. Luis García-Nerey makes tower sculptures that represent the cluster of new buildings in Miami. Together with four other Miami-based artists, they make up The Surface – Beneath and Beyond, a bold art exhibition on display at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) West Campus through Jan. 31, 2008.