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On The Fence About Voting? Miami Dade College Can Help

September 14, 2018 Corbin Bolies iCED, Elections, Voting, Vote

The political wave is coming to Miami Dade College. The College’s Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy recently updated their voter engagement website to make it a widespread, nonpartisan voter engagement initiative ahead of the midterm elections on Nov. 6. “We want students to know there is no excuse… Read the rest at our website.

Padrón Campus Briefing

InterAmerican Campus: Discovering Sense Of Place In Little Havana

March 16, 2018 Reyna Figueroa Earth Ethics Institute, little havana, InterAmerican Campus, iCED

Earth Ethics Institute and the Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy are hosting Earth Days: Discovering Sense of Place in Little Havana symposium at InterAmerican Campus, 627 S.W. 27th Ave., from March 26 to April 2. The symposium will feature activities and workshops by the CLEO Institute and IDEAS… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Student Launches Nonprofit To Enhance The Arts And Address Necessities

April 1, 2016 Maria Vizcaino iCED, Arts, non-profit

Miami Dade College student, Jonathan Wynn-Strachan created the 60 Minutes of Arts nonprofit in 2014 to bring activities and events to the inner city neighborhoods of Miami that have lost art program funding. To do this, Wynn-Strachan presents visual and performing arts activities in the community so students can… Read the rest at our website.

Kendall Campus News

Democratic Debate Hosted At Kendall Campus Gym March 9

February 26, 2016 Lorena Umaña Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, democratic debate, iCED

The Kendall Campus gymnasium will take center stage in the political arena on March 9 as it hosts the only Democratic debate in South Florida. The debate takes place just six days before the Florida Presidential Preference Primary Election on March 15. “The fact this major event is taking… Read the rest at our website.

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Organizations Engaging The Youth Vote

February 26, 2016 Alexander Aspuru iCED, Elections, Vote

To prepare for the March 15 Florida Primary Preference Election, different organizations are helping students navigate the upcoming competition. The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Vote Everywhere initiative focuses on training college student ambassadors to open up dialogue on social justice issues and help classmates sign up to vote. With 104… Read the rest at our website.

News

Beloved InterAmerican Campus Professor Passes Away

March 25, 2014 Guillermo Herrera iCED

Friends, family, and colleagues of David G. McGuirk remember the professor of English literature and composition as a man who emitted a warm presence wherever he went and had a clear ability to bring out the best in others. “What I really valued about my friendship with him is… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

President’s Volunteer Service Award Available To Volunteers

December 10, 2013 Nathalie Prieto iCED

Miami Dade College awards the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), to students who complete 100 or more service learning hours within a year period. The national award includes a certificate of completion, an official PVSA pin, and a letter from the President of The United States. Students can qualify… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Clinton Global Initiative Awards $10,000 To MDC students

December 10, 2013 Marrieta Hurtado iCED

The Miami Dade College Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy was awarded $10,000 for students participating in the Clinton Global Initiative. Recipients will receive awards ranging from $500 to $1,000 toward innovative projects to better the world. Student leaders will have the opportunity to demonstrate solutions for the world’s… Read the rest at our website.

News

MDC Students Raise Money To Buy Solar Lanterns For Kids In Kenya

December 10, 2013 Gabrielle Arzola iCED, Earth Ethics Institute

Throughout rural Kenya, children doing homework often rely on a dangerous and expensive kerosene lamp as their only source of light. Several Miami Dade College students are hoping to making those children’s lives a little brighter. This year, the MDC’s Earth Ethics Institute, and the Institute for CiviC Engagement… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

The Institute For Civic Engagement & Democracy Offering Recycling Services

October 29, 2013 William Garcia iCED

The Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy is recycling printer cartridges and small electronic devices throughout the 2013-14 school year. Among the devices that they are accepting: smart phones which, if usable, may be sent to help people residing in domestic violence shelters. The items can be dropped off… Read the rest at our website.

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