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MARCH 28, 2011
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THE REPORTER
CARRIE P. MEEK ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION CENTER
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A College Extension Provides Outreach Miami Dade College’s Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center is the only college level academic center in the Liberty City community. By Kirsten Rincon kirsten.rincon001@mymdc.net
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The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center is an outreach center to Miami Dade College North Campus. “We are just like any other campus, but instead we serve as a hub for entrepreneurship,” said Meek Center Executive Director H. Leigh Toney. The Center offers college credit and non-credit courses for both degree and non-degree seeking students. There are also opportunities to pursue certificate and vocational programs. Students at the Meek Center can obtain workforce and business skills training to enter the labor market or become successful entrepreneurs. The Meek Center, 6300 NW 7th Ave., is located approximately six miles from North Campus.It’s a full-service center, which includes an accessible library. “We are usually swamped with students,” said Meek Center Head Librarian Theo Karantsalis. “We do everything from helping students with homework, accessing any data or research and locating books anywhere from the 28 different community colleges we are partnered with around Florida.” The Meek Center serves approximately 3,500 students per year with an average
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Exhibiting The Art Of Roberto Estopiñán Miami Dade College West Campus showcases artist in an exhibition from March 18 to April 12. By Kirsten Rincon kirsten.rincon001@mymdc.net Miami Dade College’s West Campus paid tribute to Cuban sculptor, craftsman and print maker Roberto Estopiñán on March 18 during the opening reception of an art exhibition showcasing his work. The exposition titled Roberto Estopiñán, Homage to a Great Master on His 90th Anniversary, appropriately opened on Estopiñán’s 90th birthday. It displays his work that has spanned 60 years. It includes 29 paintings and 25 sculptures. “We had been working in preparation of this event for over a year,” said Gustavo Orta, who curated the event. “The result
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class size of 30 students. MDC opened the Entrepreneurial Education Center, becoming the only institution of higher education with an academic center in the Liberty City community. “What makes the center special is its ability to offer students the kind of oneon-one relationship that is a major indicator of the students success,” Toney said. “We really try to understand the students’ goals and the varying responsibilities they bring with them, so by the time they get here everyday we can ensure they are getting the best education they can get.”
Cuban Creativity: Roberto Estopiñán is being honored with a special exhibition featuring his work.
has been spectacular with over 600 people that have come and shown their support.” One of the paintings showcased was Estopiñán’s Abanico/Hand Fan from the Ester & Gustavo Orta Collection. It was drawn in honor of his gay friend and his ability to express his acceptance of the gay community. Estopiñán enrolled at the San Alejandro Academy when he was just 14-yearsold and became studio assistant to sculptor Juan José Sicre. Years later, along with masters Guido Llinas, Tomas Oliva, Rita Longa and Hugo Consuegra, he started and became a part of the Vanguardia generation, known for its colorful and joyful depictions of Cuban flowers, fruits and other vegetation. This group of people captured vibrant colors and landscapes. In 1961, Estopñian departed from Cuba and moved to New York, where he resided until 2002 before moving to Miami where he retired. “Tonight has been simply astonishing,” Estopiñán said at the opening reception of his latest exhibit at the West Campus. The showcase is open through April 12. It is free to the public. ———————————————————————— What: Roberto Estopiñán, Homage to a Great Master on His 90th Anniversary Where: MDC West Campus, 3800 N.W. 115th Ave., Room 1101. When: March 18 through April 12 For more information, contact: MDC Art Gallery System T (305) 237-7700 B galleries@mdc.edu
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