Jessica Alvarez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

3D Vibrations Exhibit Shakes West Campus

March 17, 2017 Jessica Alvarez Art, Exhibition, 3D

The Art Gallery at West Campus, located at 3800 N.W. 115th Ave., is exhibiting 3D Vibrations a retrospective of Venezuelan kinetic artist Jose Margulis through April 14. The collection shows the diverse stages of the artist development from his beginnings up to today. Margulis describes his work as patterns… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus Briefing

North Campus Welcomes New Dean For School Of Justice

February 24, 2017 Jessica Alvarez North Campus, New Staff, School of Justice

Former School of Justice Director Raimundo Socorro was named as the first dean of the School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies at North Campus. Socorro began his post in January, and his goals include developing and implementing curriculum that positively affects the communities touched by the criminal… 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.

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A Curiosity-Driven Life: Why Not Having A Passion Is Not An Issue

February 10, 2017 Jessica Alvarez life, passion

A few months ago, I heard a life-changing speech by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the book Eat, Pray, Love, about passion and curiosity. The speech changed how I saw my life, my future, and it changed my goals. As college students, sometimes we feel pressure to have a passion… Read the rest at our website.

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Can The End Of “Wet Foot, Dry Foot” Change Cuba?

January 27, 2017 Jessica Alvarez 0 Comments Cuba, Wet Foot Dry Foot

When my editor asked me to write about the end of the “wet foot, dry foot” policy, I was not sure where I stood. I had been in favor of Barack Obama’s decision since the announcement; however, as I began to think, I realized it was a complicated situation… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Homestead Campus

Genetic Test Event At Homestead Campus

January 27, 2017 Jessica Alvarez genetics, genealogy

The Homestead Campus, located at 500 College Terrace, will host Finding Our Roots, a genetic testing event where students and guests can witness staff and faculty members revealing their ancestry, on Feb. 2 at 11:15 a.m. in building R at Room F-2222. A genealogy scholar will also discuss the… Read the rest at our website.

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Briefing

Tower Theater Hosts International Picture Show

January 17, 2017 Jessica Alvarez Film, Cinema, Tower Theater

Miami Dade College’s Tower Theater, located at 1508 S.W. 8th St., presents Colonel Klieglight’s International Picture Show, a film exhibit that promises a double feature for the price of one. The exhibit will present Wes Anderson’s Rushmore and François Truffaut’s The 400 Blows, on Jan. 20 starting at 8:30… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus Briefing

Wolfson Campus Student Stands Out For Neurological Research

December 5, 2016 Jessica Alvarez Student Spotlight, Honors College

Sebastian Gallo, a biology major at the Wolfson Campus’ Honors College, was among 16 students nationwide awarded with a certificate of achievement in the neuroscience field at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. The conference was held in Tampa from Nov. 9-12. His research began last May… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Aims For Students To “Lead From The Heart”

November 19, 2016 Jessica Alvarez Student Life

As part of the Miami Dade College Lead series, Kendall Campus will host Joshua Fredenburg, a leadership and diversity consultant, relationship expert and author of five books. On Nov. 30, from noon to 1 p.m., Fredenburg will speak about “Leading From The Heart,” in Room 402 of building R.… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

The Future Of Cuba Continues To Be Uncertain

November 19, 2016 Jessica Alvarez Cuban, Cuba, Opinion

Cuba is a country that is changing, currently filled with young and old entrepreneurs. The little amount of money paid by the government has shoved Cubans to create their own small businesses. The community doctor, the scientist, the lawyer, the teacher, after many years of studying and sacrificing, have… Read the rest at our website.

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