Miguel Murphy

11/04/2025

Miami Dade College Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief

Miami Dade College is organizing a disaster relief drive to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa. The initiative is focused on collecting essential supplies for immediate relief and temporary household needs.

Items Needed

Temporary Household Needs:

• Soap
• Sanitary/dignity kits
• Baby wipes
• Toothpaste/toothbrush
• Deodorant
• Work gloves
• Industrial trash bags
• Batteries/flashlights
• Solar lanterns
• Tarpaulins/tarps
• Bug/mosquito repellent
• Multi-use yard tools
Non-Perishable Food:
• Cases of bottled water
• Snacks (dried fruits)
• Protein bars
• Crackers/chips
• Beef jerky
• Cereals
• Pasta/ramen noodles
• Canned protein/vegetables (must have 1+ year expiration date; manual can openers only)

Collection Details

Collection Period: Now through November 6

Drop-off Locations: Supplies can be brought to any of the following Miami Dade College campus rooms:

• North Campus: Room 4208
• Meek Center: Room 1101-03
• Kendall Campus: Room 127
• Wolfson Campus: Room 2101
• Medical Campus: Room 5100
• Homestead Campus: Room A204
• Padron Campus: Room 6018
• Hialeah Campus: Room 2102
• West Campus: Room 1312

Contact for More Information: [email protected]

04/15/2025

Little Haiti Book Festival
Sunday, May 4, 2025
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Little Haiti Cultural Complex | 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Family and friends are welcome!
Event Details: https://www.miamibookfair.com/littlehaiti

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Haitian culture, creativity, and community at the Little Haiti Book Festival 2025! This free, family-friendly event brings together authors, artists, performers, and community leaders for a day filled with powerful storytelling, hands-on workshops, live music, dance, kids’ activities, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re here for the drums, the books, the laughter, or the language—there’s something for everyone! This year’s lineup features theater, poetry, art-making, yoga, immigration panels, and an electrifying courtyard stage with performances from Papaloko, DJ Nickymix, and more. Kids can dive into stories, crafts, and movement in Children’s Alley, while adults explore panels on culture, community, and policy. Don’t miss this joyful day of connection, discovery, and pride in the heart of Little Haiti!

05/23/2024

Future of Aviation Day at Miami Executive Airport alongside guests future Miami Dade College students and Miami Dade College Scholars for a day of discovery exploring cutting-edge technology transforming the aviation industry.

04/06/2024

2024 North Campus Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony

04/03/2024

Understanding the Crisis - Creating Awareness for a Path Forward for Haiti at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted by Councilwoman Linda Julien.

04/01/2024

03/23/2024

Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust Meeting – Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Oath of Office.

03/23/2024

What an honor to have been appointed and sworn in to serve on the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust of Miami-Dade County. The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (Transportation Trust) is the 15-member body created to oversee the People’s Transportation Plan funded with the half-penny sales surtax. The Transportation Trust has certain power over the use and expenditure of proceeds of proposed charter County transit system surtax; providing trust membership; providing severability, inclusion in the code and more. The Office of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (OCITT) provides staff support for the Transportation Trust and coordinates public outreach efforts to inform the community regarding the improvements that have been implemented using surtax funds. To learn more about the CITT, please visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/citt.

A warm thank you to Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners, Honorable Oliver Gilbert, for this appointment and the opportunity to serve District 1 and all of Miami-Dade County in this important capacity.

03/04/2024

Truly an energetic afternoon with a phenomenal team at the annual NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Miami In-Person National College Fair.

02/22/2024

The energy and vibes was at all time high at the annual Afro Fashion and Festival hosted by and the West Campus of Miami Dade College.

02/21/2024

A wonderful morning at the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College for 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project’s South Police & Youth Conference.