MDC Events SEARCH Log in Sign up Miami Dade College Events Friday, November 26 Rising Black Scholars: Student Engagement Series Rising Black Scholars: Student Engagement Series Friday, November 26, 2021 12pm to 2pm I'm Interested ABOUT THIS EVENT Homestead Campus Add to calendar 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030 https://www.mdc.edu/risingblackscholars/ #RBS Rising Black Scholars: Student Engagement Series Fall 2021 Fridays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MDC Live* Sept. 3: Personal Development & Visioning Vision Boards are a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on goals that truly matters to you. A vision board is a collage of images, pictures, and affirmations of one's dreams and desires, designed to serve as a source of inspiration. These simple devices are one of the most valuable visualization tools available. Facilitated by: Ms. Stephanie David, Student Life Specialist, North Campus – sdavid1@mdc.edu Mrs. Lolisa Torbert, Program Coordinator, Homestead Campus – ltorbert@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/89529765343 Passcode: 877662 Sept 17: Personal Awareness & Self-Exploration True Colors is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. As a self-awareness activity, True Colors promotes the appreciation of individual differences. Awareness of True Colors will become the key to success as a change-maker in personal, professional and social activities. Facilitated by: Mr. Ashton Hartley, Student Life Director, Kendall Campus - ahartley@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/88402575741 Passcode: 407917 Oct 1: Social Development, Group Cohesion & Cooperative Learning Critical & Creative Thinking are essential to academic and career success. The goal of this session is to target many current educational topics and trends while building a skillset that includes: problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, innovation, grit, reflection, iteration, and collaboration. Via virtual escape rooms, students will be engaged in the manipulation of resources in a manner that is both challenging and exciting. Facilitated by: Dr. Shane Johnson, Honors College Director, North Campus - sjohnso6@mdc.edu Ms. Jasmine Johnson, Upward Bound Director, Homestead Campus – jjohnso9@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/85120231487 Passcode: 411408 Oct. 15: Personal & Career Planning Academic, transfer, and career planning is an important part of the Shark Path at MDC. This workshop will discuss the process of academic planning, career exploration, graduation, and transfer. Facilitated by: Dr. Shane Johnson, Honors College Director, North Campus - sjohnso6@mdc.edu Ms. Jasmine Johnson, Upward Bound Director, Homestead Campus - jjohnso9@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/86338844765 Passcode: 801629 Oct. 29: Financial Awareness & Literacy Navigating Finances empowers students to learn from their own experiences with money. Using a simulation-based learning design, the Rising Black Scholars will learn the fundamentals of financial literacy as a key empowerment mechanism. Learning to navigate the roads of money management will lead the Rising Black Scholars on the path towards financial freedom. Facilitated by: Dr. Nicole Bryant, Student Life Director, Homestead Campus – nbryant@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/87117132274 Passcode: 087697 Nov 12: Social Development, Group Cohesion & Cooperative Learning Painting with a Purpose offers students a powerful wellness session that allows the Rising Black Scholars to manage stressors while letting their creative juices flow. Facilitated by: Ms. Lorraine Wright, Student Life Director, North Campus – lwright1@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/86103891840 Passcode: 407680 Dec. 10: Closing This Reflection & Debriefing session will explore how the content i offered throughout the Fall helped to enhance student’s personal development, maximize their strengths and abilities, and contribute to their aspirations and dreams. Facilitated by: Mr. Joshua Arjona, Academic Career Advisor – jarjona1@mdc.edu https://mdc-edu.zoom.us/j/85860532947 Passcode: 585866 Please contact session facilitators for more details *All sessions synchronously available at North Campus in the MJ Taylor Lounge, Room 4207 EVENT DETAILS EVENT TYPE LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP TARGET AUDIENCE CURRENT STUDENTS TOPIC STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIVERSITY/INCLUSION ENGAGEMENT CHANGEMAKING WEBSITE Visit event website DEPARTMENT Homestead Campus - Student Life HASHTAG #RBS EVENT CONTACT Dr. Nicole Bryant 0 people are interested in this event I'm Interested USER ACTIVITY No recent activity Sign up to post EVENT TYPES Ceremonies Fairs & Conferences Fundraisers Lectures & Presentations Performances & Exhibitions Socials Sporting Events Workshop TARGET AUDIENCE Alumni Current Students Faculty & Staff General Public Prospective Students TOPIC Academic Advisement Awareness & Celebrations Changemaking Health & Wellness Learning Outcomes Open House Research Student Activities ACTIVITY All events All departments All places Sign up Login Campuses and Centers Information Connect with MDC Get Help Copyright © Miami Dade College Privacy Policy Consumer Information Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Jobs at MDC Human Resources Site Feedback Accreditation Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information. 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