November 2010, Volume 14, Number 5

COVERSTORY

Miami Book Fair International

Stars Align for Outstanding Fair

Hundreds of thousands of book lovers will fill downtown Miami streets during MDC’s 27th Miami Book Fair International, featuring more than 350 authors and more than 200 exhibitors.


  • MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón and NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw recently participated in the Education Nation Summit held in New York City and broadcast live.

    MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón and NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw recently participated in the Education Nation Summit held in New York City and broadcast live. See story, Page 9.

  • MDC President Padrón and U.S. Under Secretary of Education Dr. Martha Kanter at the National Community College Hispanic Council’s (NCCHC)

    MDC President Padrón and U.S. Under Secretary of Education Dr. Martha Kanter at the National Community College Hispanic Council’s (NCCHC) 15th Anniversary Leadership Symposium held recently at Miami Dade College.  

  • Eva Longoria Parker and MDC President Padrón at a recent meeting of the National Museum of the American Latino Commission

    Eva Longoria Parker and MDC President Padrón at a recent meeting of the National Museum of the American Latino Commission. 

  • MDC President Padrón; Cecilia Rouse, a member of President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors; and Elisabeth Mason, CEO of SingleStop USA at the historic White House Summit on Community Colleges.

    MDC President Padrón; Cecilia Rouse, a member of President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors; and Elisabeth Mason, CEO of SingleStop USA at the historic White House Summit on Community Colleges.

  • MDC President Padrón and Zhang Yesui, China’s Ambassador to the United States, during a recent visit

    MDC President Padrón and Zhang Yesui, China’s Ambassador to the United States, during a recent visit to MDC.

FEATURES

Petare 2009 (2100, 2009, 3000), by José Antonio Hernández-Diez

Take Part in smART Way to Help Students

During 50th anniversary, MDC art sale raises scholarship funds.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Laureate Brings Big Plan to MDC

At Wolfson, Dr. Muhammad Yunus pitches fund to aid Haiti's recovery.

President Barack Obama and MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón

Obama Picks Padrón to Lead National Initiative

MDC President to lead panel on Hispanic American education.

MDC student in MSNBC interview

MDC Students Help NBC and Nation Redefine Education System

On the air, Honors College students share ideas with education officials.

MDC Economic Impact on the Local Economy

Good Economic News in Tough Times

Study finds that MDC is a great deal – for taxpayers and the economy.


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