Karla Barrios, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Rolanda Schand, who was serving her second year as Student Government Association president at Homestead Campus, has resigned citing complicated health issues and a need to work more, according to her letter of resignation. Schand , 27, who submitted the letter in mid-October, said she will continue to work… Read the rest at our website.

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North Campus Public Safety Chief Reprimanded

October 9, 2012 Karla Barrios

The top public safety official at North Campus—Therese Homer— received a written reprimand for creating “an atmosphere that borders on a hostile work environment” and mishandling two fire alarm incidents, according to a report filed by Randel Carr, Director of Campus Support Services. “I have noticed on several occasions… Read the rest at our website.

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Deaf Professor Breaks The Barriers Of Sound

September 25, 2012 Karla Barrios

For Jose Granda hands speak louder than words. In a classroom in building 1 at the North Campus, Granda leads his students through a session on the best way to express the word “must” in sign language. “Don’t simply sign the word” Granda, a sign language professor, signals to… Read the rest at our website.

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Serrapio Calls Facebook Obama Threat “Funny”

September 11, 2012 Karla Barrios

The Miami Dade College student who was sentenced to three years probation for threatening to kill President Barack Obama on Facebook told The Reporter in a recent interview that he thought the ordeal was humorous. “It wasn’t funny to everyone in my family,” Joaquin Amador Serrapio Jr. said. “But… Read the rest at our website.

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E-Books Available For Free To MDC Students

September 11, 2012 Karla Barrios

Miami Dade College students now have access to a library of e-books—at no cost—using their iPads. Since spring 2012, more than 50,000 e-books are available for download on the iPad from the MDC library website. The library does not provide iPads for students to use. “Instead of checking out… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC Professor Named Executive Director Of Haitian American Professionals Coalition

August 28, 2012 Karla Barrios

Miami Dade College speech and communications professor Diana Bien-Aime has been appointed Executive Director of the Haitian American Professionals Coalition. Bien-Aime received a Bachelor’s in Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in organizational communications from Barry University. She is currently working on her doctorate… Read the rest at our website.

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One Step Closer To The Dream

August 28, 2012 Karla Barrios

During her junior year at Coral Gables Senior High School simple things like securing a job, applying to college and obtaining a driver’s license seemed unattainable for Monica Lazaro. Depression would soon set in for Lazaro, an undocumented immigrant, who was brought to Florida by her parents, nine years… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Dade College Purchases InterAmerican Plaza

August 28, 2012 Karla Barrios

Miami Dade College has expanded, purchasing a 14-story office building adjacent to the InterAmerican Campus. The InterAmerican Plaza, located at 701 S.W. 27th Ave., houses more than 700 parking spaces—a portion of which the College had been leasing before the purchase—and is more than 175,000 square feet, according to… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC Student Sentenced To Three Years Probation For Making Facebook Threats Against Obama

August 28, 2012 Karla Barrios

A Miami Dade College student who threatened to kill President Barack Obama on Facebook was sentenced to three years probation, 250 hours of community service, and four months of home confinement. U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke sentenced Joaquin Amador Serrapio Jr., 21, before a courtroom packed with his… Read the rest at our website.

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Higher One Reimbursing $11 Million To College Students Nationwide After Overcharging NSF Fees

August 28, 2012 Karla Barrios

Higher One Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $11 million to more than 60,000 students nation-wide after overcharging them for debit card fees and other issues, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. “I was charged fees for using my card, then I was charged for not using my… Read the rest at our website.

Author: Karla Barrios

Homestead Campus SGA President Resigns Due To Health Issues

North Campus Public Safety Chief Reprimanded

Deaf Professor Breaks The Barriers Of Sound

Serrapio Calls Facebook Obama Threat “Funny”

E-Books Available For Free To MDC Students

MDC Professor Named Executive Director Of Haitian American Professionals Coalition

One Step Closer To The Dream

Miami Dade College Purchases InterAmerican Plaza

MDC Student Sentenced To Three Years Probation For Making Facebook Threats Against Obama

Higher One Reimbursing $11 Million To College Students Nationwide After Overcharging NSF Fees

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