Coronavirus
MDC Loans 17 Ventilators To Jackson Memorial Hospital To Fight The Coronavirus
Miami Dade College is giving a helping hand to their neighbor—Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Last week, Medical Campus loaned 17 ventilators to the hospital as it fights the coronavirus pandemic.
“It feels great to lay our head at night knowing we are helping a public hospital,” said Medical Campus President… Read the rest at our website.
Social Distancing Doesn’t Mean Emotional Distancing
The past two months have undoubtedly instilled fear in all of us. In the United States, there are currently more than 525,000 coronavirus cases and more than 20,000 deaths.
Citizens are abiding by stay-at-home orders that states have enacted to prevent the virus from spreading further.
Politicians and healthcare… Read the rest at our website.
Online Dance Platform Helps Users Break A Sweat While In Quarantine
Brittany Williams sways her hips to the sound of Afrobeat and Jazz music playing in her living room.
The 30-year-old dancer has performed in Germany, Trinidad and France—but today, her audience consists of seven students tuned in through a live-stream on her Chromebook laptop.
Williams and Melissa Cobblah-Gutierrez, both… Read the rest at our website.
Tower Theater Keeps Moviegoers Connected With Streaming Site
The entertainment industry, like all of us, is feeling the effects of the coronavirus.
Movie productions have been delayed. Films have failed to make a profit. Theaters have shuttered their doors.
In response, Miami Dade College’s Tower Theater, located in Little Havana, launched a virtual theater on March 26… Read the rest at our website.
These Three Apps Can Keep You Connected During Self-Quarantine
Social distancing has gotten the best of us.
We roam around our homes wearing comfy pajamas, not knowing how to pass the time. Yes, binge-watching Netflix and doing Instagram challenges helps, but at some point, you need to interact with other human beings.
Here’s the perfect solution: Social networking… Read the rest at our website.
MDC Trustee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Hasn’t Been On Campus In More Than Two Months
Carlos A. Migoya, who serves as president and CEO of the Jackson Health System, tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week, according to a statement released by the hospital.
Migoya also serves as vice chair of Miami Dade College’s Board of Trustees. He attends monthly Board of Trustees… Read the rest at our website.
What To Expect From Miami Dade College’s Transition To Online Classes
Now that Miami Dade College’s classes will move online, here’s what to expect:
On March 30, students will begin taking classes through a number of different communication and video-conferencing platforms such as Blackboard, Zoom, email, among others.
Classes will continue online at least until the end of the spring… Read the rest at our website.
MDC Student Starts Delivery Service For Those Most At-Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus
Isabella Garcia picks up a carton of milk, eggs and dog food from a Publix in Pembroke Pines.
But these are not her groceries.
They belong to Barbara Valencia, a 21-year-old woman with arteriovenous malformation, which has resulted in a weak immune system and lungs, as well as anemia.… Read the rest at our website.
How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Production Of The Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Co. is feeling the effect of the coronavirus.
Shuntaro Furukawa, CEO of the consumer electronics company, confirmed in a news briefing with Reuters that Nintendo Co. is experiencing production and shipping delays of its Switch console and complementary accessories like the Joy-Con controllers.
The Kyoto-based company moved part… Read the rest at our website.