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Reimagine Challenge 2020 Offering $25,000 Scholarships

September 8, 2020 Luisana Ortiz Scholarship, students, reimagine challenge

Applications for the Reimagine Challenge 2020 scholarships are available until Sept. 25. It recognizes innovative community improvement projects. A maximum of 20 entries will receive up to $25,000 in tuition scholarships and will be published in an online anthology. The institution attended by the recipients will also be granted … Read the rest at our website.

News COVID-19

One Day Before The Fall Semester Starts, Enrollment Is Down 16 Percent At MDC

August 31, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos fall semester, Enrollment decline, registration

Less than 24 hours before fall semester classes start, Miami Dade College is reporting a 16 percent decline in enrollment compared to the same period last year. It is unclear at this time what the sharp decrease could mean, but enrollment makes up about 50 percent of the College’s… Read the rest at our website.

News COVID-19

Miami Dade College To Decide By Sept. 14 If Campus Will Reopen This Fall

August 20, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos COVID-19, Coronavirus, remote learning, face-to-face classes

Miami Dade College has set a Sept. 14 deadline to decide whether to resume face-to-face classes this fall, according to a YouTube video from Executive Vice-President and Provost Lenore Rodicio posted on Aug. 20. The message comes less than two weeks before the fall semester starts on Sept. 1.… Read the rest at our website.

News COVID-19

MDC Receives $3 Million Grant To Provide Upskill Training For Hotel Employees Affected By COVID-19

August 15, 2020 Carolina Soto training, hospitality industry, hotels

Miami’s hospitality industry has taken a big hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourists stopped visiting, hotels and beaches were closed for several months, and thousands of hospitality industry workers were left without a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Miami’s leisure and hospitality supersector lost 129,100… Read the rest at our website.

COVID-19 Kendall Campus Briefing

Kendall Campus To Host Free Drive-Thru Mask Distribution

August 15, 2020 Carolina Soto masks, Kendall Campus, COVID-19

A free drive-thru mask distribution event will be held at Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St., on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students and their families can receive a maximum of five reusable adult masks per vehicle on a first-come, first-serve basis. “This is one of… Read the rest at our website.

COVID-19 Kendall Campus Sports

Cheer and Spirit Club Remains Positive Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

August 15, 2020 Daniel Tamariz MDC, Cheerleading

In mid-March the Miami Dade College Cheer and Spirit Club was gearing up for a showcase at the Koubek Memorial Center in Little Havana. Then the unthinkable happened—the COVID-19 pandemic forced the College to cancel all events and gatherings. “I was really upset,” said sophomore Luria Costa, a cheerleader… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus News COVID-19

Telemundo Academy To Be Offered Virtually This Fall Through The SEDT

August 13, 2020 Kevin Boulandier TV, SEDT, Telemundo

Television hopefuls, get ready—Telemundo has arrived at North Campus. Miami Dade College teamed up with the Spanish-language television broadcasting company last summer to offer a production class known as Telemundo Academy. The project was offered again in the fall and spring semesters but took a hiatus this summer because… Read the rest at our website.

News COVID-19

Want To Know If A Restaurant Offers Outdoor Dining During COVID-19? Check Out This MDC Alumnus’ Website

August 13, 2020 Carolina Soto Alumni Spotlight, Miami, Coronavirus, restaurants

With coronavirus cases continuing to surge in South Florida, Steven Haas wanted to make sure local restaurants mitigate the crisis by staying in touch with their customers. Haas—who graduated from North Campus in 1977—is the founder of Miami Eats, a free website that shows people which restaurants offer outdoor… Read the rest at our website.

News Sports COVID-19 Kendall Campus Volleyball

Five Months After COVID-19 Shut Them Down, The Lady Sharks’ Volleyball Team Can Return To Practice This Week

August 12, 2020 Jose Tovar Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Lady Sharks, Coronavirus, practice

More than 150 days have passed since the Lady Sharks’ volleyball team last practiced at the Kendall Campus Gibson Center—they will be allowed to return Sunday. “Going back to [the] routine we are used to is priceless,” said sophomore setter Ana Araujo. “[It’s] a good feeling, getting everything back… Read the rest at our website.

A&E COVID-19

Here’s What Visiting Disney World Is Like During The Coronavirus Pandemic

August 12, 2020 Gabrille Torna reopening, Disney World, parks

After being closed for four months, the most magical place on Earth re-opened its doors on July 11, welcoming guests at 25% capacity. The park implemented new safety measures to keep guests safe and I had the opportunity to visit this month and get an in-person look. To make… Read the rest at our website.

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