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ACCOLADES

FOR MDC'S . PRESIDENT CHAMBER HONORS .

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ED~AR.DO PADRON, 88

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SAND !iM MY SHOES

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'VISIONARY'LEADER

• Miami Dade College's

president started there as a

·student and rose through the ranks. He has built t he college Into a model hailed by u.s. presidents. . BY ELAINE WALKER ·[email protected]

Eduardo Padron never planned to ·go into education when he graduated from the University of Florida in 1970 with a Ph.D. in economics. He had al­ ready accepted a job With DuPont and was coming back to Miami to thank his old junior college teachers for starting himori his road to success as a student. But Padron's professors pushed ·

him to come work at what was then ·

Miami Dade Community College. Out

of guilt and obligation, Padron agreed

to take a salary 75 percent lower than

the well~known chemical firm had

promised and give them a year of his

life. After that, he still planned to pur­

sue a corporate career.

That never happened. Halfway

through the school year, Padron dis­

covered a passion for teaching.

"I found my religion," said Padron, 66. "1 saw the ability to change peo­

ple's lives. There is no comparison in

terms ofthe satisfaction you get out of

seeing that happen. People come here

with little hope and the reward is see­

ing them become leaders in all areas

of this COInmunity."

. Forty-one years later, Padron is still at Miami Dade. He's had one employ­ in his entire career, rising up the . ·ranks to become president in 1995. · der Padron's leadership, Miami Dade .. · has morphed from a junior college to . .. . . .. .. . PETER ANDREW .80SCH/MIAMI HERAtD STAFF · an institution with four-year degrees · that is frequently hailed by u.s. presi­ PASSIONATE: Miami Dade College's Eduardo. Padron is being honoreq dents as an educational model It is the with the Greater Miami Chamber 's Sand in My Shoes award. country's largest institution of higher learning with seven campuses and sented annually to a leader who has · something he takes to heart," sai\i l74,000 students. . .made a significant contribution to the . Hank Klein, a real estate executive, past vice chairman of the Miami Dade Thesday, he will be recognized With South Florida community. There's no denying Padron fits that College Board of Trustees and a past the Greater Miami Chamber of Com­ merce's Sand in My Shoes Award, the bill. "This is. a mis.sion for him and -TURN TO PAOR6N, 68 group's most prestigious honor pre-

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"This is somebody who is always . t hinking ahead," said attorney Bob chairman of t..he Greater Miami Cham­ Martinez, former chairman of the Mi­ ber. "He feels very strongly that those ami Dade board of trJStees. "He's al­ tens ofthousands of students that pass ways thinking about how to make the community better through the school through tl:at school mean something He's not somebody who just has an to him. He will do anything within his power to be sure that they all get a ivory tower view. He's very practical. chance at a quality education." He's 'a visionary." One reason Padron identifies with That combination of vision and the challenges of Miami Dade's stu~ pragmatics has ea.rned Padron numer­ dents is because he was one ofthem. A ous awards. Cuban refugee who, came to the Unit­ TIME magazine ill 2009 named Pa­ dron as one of America's "10 Best Col­ ed States at 15, Mianii Dade was the on­ ly college willing to give Padron a lege Presidents"; The Washington· chance. Schools like Princeton; H a r - P o s t last year na.TIled him one of the eight most influential college presi­ vard and Georgia Tech didn't even re­ spond to his application. ' PETER ANDREW liOSCH/ MIAMI HERALD STAFF dents in the countrY. Earlier this "Miami Dade saw something in me GIVING BACK: Miami Dade College month, Padron stood on stage next to and gave me a tremendous lift," Pa­ President Eduardo Padron, a rocker Jon Bon Jovi as both were hon­ dron said. "I'm forever grateful to tbis former student, has built the ored with the Voices for National Serv­ place." . ice's Citizen Service Award. Padron is school into a nationally The ability to provide that 0pp0rtu­ recognized institution, current chainnan of both the Federal nity for all stude~ts regardless of their Reserve's local advisory board and the academic and income levels lies at the W. Bush and Bill Clinton - for policy American Council on Education, and heart of Padron's educational philoso­ speeches, commencement addresses is past chairman of the Association of phy. It's reflected in the college's mot­ and authors at the college-sponsored .American Colleges and Universities. to, "Opportunity Changes Everything" Miami International Book Fair. 1nter­ With that national respect have and the nickname "Democracy's Col­ national leaders often stop by as well, come countless offers for jobs in both lege." Miami Dade graduates more including former Soviet President Mi­ the public and private sectors, includ­ Hispanic and African~Arnerican stu­ k.~ai1 Gorbachev; former Poland Presi­ ing an ambassadorship and assistant , dents than a.'1y other college in the na- . dent and Nobel Peace Laureate Lech U.S. Secretary of Education. Those tion: Its students represent about 180 Wales a and recently, India's speaker, who know him well aren't surprised . countries and speak nearly 80 Meira Kumar. : that Padron said no. . J?adron isn't shy about inviting polit­ lai1guages. "His heart is in Mia'!1i," said devel­ One-third of the fIrst-time Miami icalleaders to visit or asking them for oper Armando Codina, who has Dade students are starting college lat­ what he needs, former Florida Gov. reb known Padron sL.'lce they were boys in er in life, with an average age of 26. Bush said. ' . Cuba "I think he sees his work here as '''He's very good at lobbying, not just not complete. With Eduardo, it will Most students - 61 percent - attend school part-time. They come for one for his college, but for community col-· never be complete." of the more than 300 programs that leges in general," said Bush, who esti­ Many throughout Miami credit Pa­ run the gamut from nursing to funeral mates he's visited for 30 different dron with helping to change their lives. services. Some come just for a techni­ .events. "He's not threatening; he's not One of those is Al Salas, a former Pepsi calcertificate;othersstayontoearnan . a blow hard," Bush said. "He just executive vice president and now the associate's degree and more recently comes across as someone completely largest Hispanic Pizza Hut franchisee the addition of bachelor'S degree committed to his business and his with 62 restaurants. When Salas was programs. institution." graduatiIig from r..lliami High L'l 1978, Those who know Padron say he's al­ he was one of two boys from low-in­ "This is an open-door institution," Padron said. "We like to feel that every ways working on new programs to bet­ come, single-mother homes that a so­ human being.has the potential that can ter prepare student~ for the jobs ,of to­ cial worker asked Padron to mentor. "I was a hot head with chlp on my be hartiesse~ Today more than ever morrow. That was the idea behind the this model of inclusion has to be the culinary trainirig program initiated in shoulder, who could have ended up in norm . The only way we can really 2011and its new restaurant Tuyo, the wrong place," said Salas, 49, a Mi­ compete in the world is by educating which was a decade in the making. It's ami Dade graduate who lives in Pine­ also why he worked with Florida Pow­ crest "Eduardo is part of my family. t."e masses." That philosophy has garnered Pa­ ei & Light to develop a program in nu­ When my father walked out of my life, dron the respe ct of U.S. presidents clear technology. Already, he's talking he was my role model. Even today, he's from both parties. The last six presi- about a program to train students if .the guy I know I can always go to for dents have all appeared there - includ- . Florida passes laws to allow destina­ advice and to bounce ideas off oE He's Presidents Barack Obama, George tion gaming resorts. ' '. the guy I look up to."

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Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padr6n Receives Univision's 2012 Coraz6n Award Miami, February 24, 2012 - Known for his outstanding commitment to community service and the empowerment of the Hispanic community, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padr6n has been honored by Univision with its 2012 Community Coraz6n Award for Leader of the Year.

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(PressZoom) - Miami, February 24,2012 - Known for his outstanding commitment to community service and the empowerment of the Hispanic community, Miami Dade College (MDC) President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron has been honored by Univision with its 2012 Community Corazon Award for Leader of the Year.

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The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLl) received the Community Corazon Award for Organization of the Year. "Univision is honored to present the 2012 Community Corazon Award for Organization of the Year to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and the Leadership Award to Dr. Padron, Miami Dade College's president," said Cesar Conde president, Univision Networks. 'We commemorate USHLI and Eduardo for their commendable efforts to promote civic participation and increase educational attainment. Their unwavering commitment and contributions to the Hispanic community and future leaders in the United States make both , USHLI and Eduardo, deserving of this recognition. " Dr. Padron's has served as president of Miami Dade College, the nation's largest institution of higher education, since 1995. His energetic leadership also extends to many of the nation's leading organizations. He is the chair of the prestigious American Council on Education and immediate past chair of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. He also serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve; Council on Foreign Relations and the Business/Higher Education Forum among other major national organizations. During his career, he has also been selected to serve on posts of national prominence by six American Presidents, most recently as chair of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans by President Obama. Padron was also recently named one of TIME magazine's "10 Best College Presidents," one of the eight most "influential college leaders" in the U.S. in the Washington Post and the "Floridian of the Year" by Florida Trend magazine. President Padron is the recipient of dozens of major awards during his four decade career including the "2008 Charles Kennedy Equity Award" from the Association of Community College Trustees; the "2008 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award" of American Council on Education; the "2008 Innovator of the Year" from the League for Innovation; the "2005 Paul A. Elsner Award for International Excellence" from the Chair Academy; and others . Most recently, he was awarded the "2011 Centennial Academic Leadership Award " from the Carnegie Corporation and "2012 National Citizen Service Award" from Voices for National Service. Internationally, President Padron's accomplishments have been recognized by numerous nations and organizations including the Republic of France, which named him Commandeur in the Ordre des Palms Academiques; the Republic of Argentina, which awarded him the Order of San Martin ; and Spain's King Juan Carlos II, who bestowed upon him the Order of Queen Isabella. Miami Dade College is the nation's largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 174,000 students. It is also the nation's top producer of associate in arts and science degrees . The college's eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including several baccalaureate degrees in education, public safety, supervision and management, nurSing, physiCian assistant studies, film, engineering and others. In fact, its academic and workforce training programs have served as national models of excellence. MDC is also renowned for its rich cultural programming. It is home of the Miami Book Fair International, Miami International Film Festival, the MDC Live! Performing Arts Series, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower, a sculpture park and a large art gallery and theater system. MDC has served nearly 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960. Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Its assets include Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish­ language broadcast television network in the country reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching 88% of U.S. Hispanic households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavision, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as a new 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, Univision tlnovelas, and a suite of six cable offerings - De Pelicula, De Pelicula Clasico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Clasico TV; Univision Studios , which produces and co-produces reality shows, dramatic series and other programming formats for the Company's platforms; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic

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markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Interactive Media, a network of national and local online and mobile sites including Univision.com, which continues to be the #1 most­ visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, Univision M6vil, a longstanding industry-leader with unique, relevant mobile products and services, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit univision. net.

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Media-only contacts: Juan Mendieta, 305-237-7611, [email protected], MOC communications director Tere Estorino, 305-237-3949, [email protected], MOC media relations director Sue Arrowsmith, 305-237-3710, [email protected], media specialist Alejandro Rios, 305-237-7482, [email protected] Tarnell Carroll, 305-237-3359, [email protected] , media specialist

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The United States HispanIC Leadership Institute (USHLI) received the Community Coraz6n Award for Organization of the Year, "Univision is honored \0 present the 2012 Community Coraz6n Award for Organization of the Year to the United Stales Hispanic Leadersh ip Institute and the Leadershp Award to Dr. Padron, Miami Dade C~ 's

president: said Cesar Conde president. Univ ision Networks. ~ We commemorate USHl\ and

Eduardo for thetr commendable efforts 10 promote civic participation and increase educational attainment. Their unwavering commitment and cantroutlons to the Hispanic communrty and future

leaders in the United Stales make both, USHLl and Eduardo, deserving of this recognition." Dr. PadrOn's has served as president of Miami Dade College, the nation's largest Institution of higher education, since 1995. His energetic leadership also extends to many of the nation's leading organizations. He is the chair of the pfBstigious American Council on Education and immediate pas! chair of the Association of American Colleoes and Universities He also serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve: Council on Fa-elgn Relations and the Business/Higher Education Forum among other major national organizations. DUring his career, he has also been selected to serve on posts of nallonal prominence by six American Presidents, most recent ly as chair of the V\t1lte House Initiative on Educational Excellence for HispaniC Americans by President Obama. Padr6n was also recently named one of TIME magazine·s "10 Best College Presidents:' one of the eight most "inftuential college leaders" in the U S. in the Washington Post and the ~ Florid ia n of the Year" by Florida Trend magazine . President PadrOn is the recipient of dozens of major awards during his four decade career Including the '·2008 Chartes Kennedy Equity Award·' from the Asscciatlon of Communny College Trustees: the "2008 Reginald Wilson DiverSity Leadership Award" of American Council on Education: the

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Voices for National Service Intematronally. President Padr6n's accomplishments have been recognized by numerous nalions and organizations Including the Republic of France, which named him Commandeur In the Ordre des Palms Academlques; the Re public of Argentina, which avvarded him the Order of San Mar1in; and Spain's King Juan Carlos II. who beslowed upon h im the Order of Queen Isabella. Miami Dade College is the nation's largesl institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than

174 ,000 students It is also the nation's top producer of associate in arts and science degrees. The college's eight campuses and outreach centers offer rrore than 300 distinct degree programs including several baccalaureate degrees In education, public safety, supeNislon and management, nursing, phySician assistant studies, film, engineering and others In fact, its academic and workforce training programs have served as national models of excellence. MOC is also renowned for its rich cultural programming. It IS home of the Miami Book Fair International, Miami Intemationai Film Festival, the MOC Live l Performing Arts Series, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower. a sculpture park and a large art gallery and theater system. MOC has served nearly 2.000,000 studenls since n opened its doors in 1960. Univision Communications Inc. (UCI)

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ACustodyBattle in EMinor lfyonmissed the quirky Chinese import The Piano in a Factory when it premiered at fast year's Miami International Film Festival, you'll have another chance at 7 p.m. Tuesday when it screens at the Aventura Arts & Cul­ tural Center (3385 NE 188th St., Aventura). With a divorce looming from his estranged wife, a street musician tries to construct a piano from sc ratch so that his mu sically in­ clined daughter will stay with him instead of her mother. It's a cockeyed scheme, at­ tempted alongside a ragtag cabal of factory­ worker &;iends who's e diversionary subplots are just as interesting as the main story line. Director Zhang Meng is a restless aesthete. creating gorgeous, painterly compositions only to track away from them in unpredict­ Rble directions. The Piano in a Factory is an ex plosion of color, movement, and sound whose infectious soundtrac k combines clas­ sical and rock music, Russian folk ballads, children's tunes, and old Nintendo music. "The vilrious issuE'S that Meng explores­ divorce, the challenges presented to the working class during the indnstr;. ::l1ization of China in the '90s, the influence of Western culture - are all relevant issues that w ill reso­ nate with Western audiences," says local film scholar Shelly Isaacs, who w il! p resent the film. Tickets cost $lO. Call 305-466-8002 or . visit avenhlracenter.org. JOHN THGMASON

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Coming Soon - "Cocktails, Fancy Bites, Fashion and Music" - Queen Lounge ™ announced today that it will open to the public this March, 2012 in the heart of the Miami Beach Fashion District, at 841 Washington Avenue , as a newly-renovated, European-inspired contemporary art and mixology lounge. Boasting the first elite mixology locale with the highest quality of standard to open outside of a hotel in South Beach , with a team of highly-trained and experienced food, beverage and hospitality specialists to serve you; rich with welcoming European influence in both decor and attitude, Queen Lounge ™ invites patrons to stop by and sip on a farm fresh, hand crafted cocktail created by Head Mixologist Thomas A Merolla (locals will remember the good-old-[Tues]days at the Delano) who is also the Vice President of the Miami branch of the United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG), an active international community of mixologists that any restaurant owner or beverage connoisseur would know. For the past 16 years, Thomas has been mixing it up, creating unique and savory cocktails that transport his patrons beyond the average bar experience His cultivated skills have earned acclaim from the National Culinary Review, Miami Herald and NBC , and have won him a People's Choice Award for Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure. Sip mini-bottles of champagne with straws or select from an extensive list of delicious Roses to a backdrop of FashionTVTM Queen Lounge™ is a scene reminiscent of an evening cafe in Paris, or Tokyo - the place to be and be seen on any given afternoon or evening . Where else on South Beach can you be delighted by a truly artistic getaway, boogey with retro fashionistas on a Sunday afternoon, or meet and chat with artists during a reception to highlight the hottest new exhibitions of work in paintings, sculpture, design or fashion photography? All will be truly delighted with a delicious but not over-priced and always-changing selection of international fine wines, champagnes and sexy cocktails. Ride along with Executive Chef Matthew Goldberg as he presents a delicious tasting menu of meats, cheeses and Tapas. He is an innovative Miami chef, a force to reckon with in today 's food world as he is one of the chefs bringing Miami up into competitive culinary heights, having been trained by the best and worked alongside Michelle Bernstein, he is described as a Tapas master with a penchant for Asian fusion cuisine.

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Already extremely well-aligned with the local arts and entertainment scene in Miami by virtue of their active participation in organizations such as the Miami Beach Nightlife and Entertainment Task Force and the USBG, co-owners Sanaa Melissa Moussaoui and Maria Ortiz have decided to collaborate with select local galleries and curators from Miami's hottest growing Wynwood Art District as well as hugely popular South Beach Art Deco galleries in a movement to support the Arts in the local South Beach community. This team of young and vibrant co-owners of the new Queen Lounge ™ is looking forward to giving back to their South Beach neighborhood through the celebration of the arts alongside a passion for service in their exclusive new venue. The highly anticipated opening of Queen Lounge™ will secure a long-awaited ultra-chic rendez-vous point for fashionistas, art enthusiasts and foodies alike. Due for its stylish grand opening this March, Queen LoungeT M is situated in the center of a couture shopping destination of South Beach that is concentrated between 5th and 9th from Collins to Washington Ave. The newly-renovated, European­ inspired "contemporary mixology lounge" offers a setting for patrons to relax and revel in cutting-edge art and design. Take a break from shopping to enjoy afternoon delights that linger so often into hot Miami nights on America's own destination Riviera. "There is power in the name" says co-owner Maria Ortiz, a Miami native and an attorney with a vision for entertainment and an eye for spotting trends, of the genre and the vibe of Queen LoungeTM "Think Kate Moss. Think diva-liscious. Think of the influence and aura of powerful women ; queens (and kings) in the history of art, music and fashion." Before officially opening to the public, Queen Lounge™ will host a variety of receptions featuring a selection of specialty cocktail and tasting menus to introduce the new location to a star-studded list of local and international artists, musicians, celebrity guests, friends and family; among them Miami's hottest movers and shakers. Perfectly-timed for an opening during the best moment of the season for high fashion, music, art, entertainment, nightlife and therefor a large concentration of locals and tourists in the area, the soft opening receptions will include the opportunity for guests to enjoy a first taste of Queen LoungeT M during special events set to coincide with the Miami International Film Festival, Miami Winter Music Conference and Miami International Fashion and Funkshion Fashion Weeks, just to name a few. So, better get on that guest list right awayl All are invited to subscribe by visiting www.QueenLoungeMiami.com .

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Writing Workshops The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with local independent bookseller Books & Books to offer a serif of workshops for writers starting March 3. The works hops will cover issue! craft as well as publishing, and will take place at Books & Books. By Jami Reyes Below is a complete list of workshops available:

Teen Writer's Boot Camp with Author Christina Diaz Gonzalez Four Saturdays: March 3, 10, 17 and 31 (Please note class will not meet on Mar. 24) 10 a.m. - noon $1 50

Get that book or short story into shape. Aspiring teen authors will work on improving each of the key elements of character development, plot, setting and dialogue making their stories richer and more layered. All classes will blend discussion, hands-on exercises and critiques of the writer's current work-il progress. The final class will cover a revision process to help turn the manuscript in to a final draft.

This workshop is designed to foster creativity and self-expression in a supportive atmosphere. There an grades, exams, or wrong answers, just creative writing. Students will develop critical thinking andwritin, skills that will prove valuable in school and beyond. Better writers produce stronger college applications and an extracurricular writing workshop is an impressive addition to any profile.

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Book Publicity 101 with Book Publicist Jessica Jonap Thursday, Mar. 29, and Thursday, Apr. 5 6-8p.m. $80 Book Publicist JessicaJonap will offer an overview of the publicity process and tips for determining the r effective ways to promote your book. Whether you're a published author, or working on your first book workshop can help evaluate the manuscript, set realistic publicity goals and create a plan for achieving them. Learn the importance of drafting a persuasive book description for use in interviews and press materials, defining their key audience and identifying appropriate media outlets. Different techniques w discussed fiction, non-fiction, self-published, and commercially published works .

Writing Your Novel the TV Way with Author Anjanette Delgado Six Saturdays: April 21 - May 26 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $200 The next time you're wondering how you'll ever get through writing a novel, think about TV producers ( writers of original series, even non-fiction shows. They have to visualize the whole thing in their heads, process it all into a readable "series bible" before even receiving the green light from a studio. Learn to think like TV executives who see it, feel it and believe in it, and get your novel written!

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Writing for Tweens and Teens: A Workshop for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction, with Marjetta Feb. 13-April 2, 6:30-8:30 p,m" $170, The workshop will explore the genre conventions with the goal and plot to the market. who lives in Miami, is the of helping each writer tailor their characters, author of White Trash, which was selected as an American Association's 2009 Best Books for Young Adults and for the 2009 Rainbow List

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p,m" $170, will their writing skills as work towards refining and polishing their Garnett

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70, Tools on how to interview, which research delivers the best results and how to

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aspects of creative nonfiction and the use of literary and narrative techniques in factual storytelling, Discussion Lydia Martin is a longtime Miami Herald columnist topics include rhythm, texture, color and developing one's own in books and in such as Oprah, Marie Claire, Out and Latina, whose work has

All 2012 Creative Writing Courses will be held at MDC's Wolfson Campus, 300 N,E. Second Ave, Discounted as well as students currently enrolled in credit courses, rates are available for MDC

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