Eduardo J. Padrón
President
Office of the President
300 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132-2297
305-237-3316
epadron@mdc.edu
Message From the President
Monday, April 25, 2011
Commencement 2011 Schedule and Speakers
Commencement is the most important event on MDC's calendar each year, representing the culmination of hard work and dedication by everyone at the College. On Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, we will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of more than 14,000 MDC students at five commencement ceremonies across the community.
The College is honored to host the President of the United States, Barack Obama. President Obama is the third U.S. President to speak at MDC’s commencement in the past four years. We are also very pleased to welcome our other commencement speakers, who are among the most respected leaders in the fields of media, education and public service. All will draw on extensive life experiences to deliver inspiring and timely addresses.
I look forward to seeing you at the ceremonies.
Thank you.
Eduardo
| Schedule for Commencement 2011 |
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| Friday, April 29, 2011 |
7 p.m. |
North and West campuses
Speaker: U.S. President Barack Obama
James L. Knight International Center
400 S.E. Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
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| Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
8 a.m. |
Medical Center Campus
Speaker: Kathleen Shanahan, State Board of Education member
James L. Knight International Center
400 S.E. Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
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| 10 a.m. | Homestead and InterAmerican campuses
Speaker: The Honorable Wifredo "Willy" Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
Kendall Campus Gymnasium
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Building 7000
Miami, FL 33176
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| 12:30 p.m. | Wolfson and Hialeah campuses
Speaker: Michelle Asha Cooper, president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy
James L. Knight International Center
400 S.E. Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
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| 3 p.m. | Kendall Campus
Speaker: Cesar Conde, president of Univision Networks
Kendall Campus Gymnasium
11011 S.W. 104 St.
Building 7000
Miami, FL 33176 |