By Jessica Arevalo - BFA Graphic Design

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Last week current fashion students and recent graduates from Miami International University of Art & Design displayed their skills and creativity with a swim wear and resort collection runway show. Part of this year’s Fashion Swim Week, the show took place under the Funkshion Fashion Tent on 21st and Collins in Miami Beach this last Thursday, July 16, 2015.

This marks the first year that Miami International University of Art & Design has partnered with Funkshion Swim Week to provide a career-starting platform for up-and-coming designers. To earn the honor of showing their collections, the 60 students competed against fellow students and graduates and were selected based on their finished garment.

A number of the designers changed careers to pursue their passion for fashion including French born, Virginie Fallon Romier who after working in finance most of her career and raising three teenage sons decided to take a chance on her passion and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. For her swimwear collection, Virginie started her process with research and trend fore-casts and was quickly drawn to neon colors and vinyl as a reflection of Miami Beach and the music conferences that take place in the Spring. “The visceral trend immediately reminded me of Ultra Music Festival, the Music Confer-ence and the many pool parties in Miami Beach – all perfect for elaborate swimwear,” says Virginie Fallon Romier.

Ximena Lopez also changed gears after obtaining an Associate of Arts in Business Administration to pursue her passion. Born in Peru, Lopez comes from an artistic family and always doubted her own creativity. After working in business, she realized that the business side of the world was not her true passion or calling. With a business degree in hand, she decided to shift career paths and pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design. For her Swim Week design, she pushed herself way outside her comfort zone by designing menswear. Her vision for this design was to create a high-tech, futuristic active wear garment that was suitable for swimming.

Several students were asked to design more than one garment for the show including Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design student Stephanie Castanon whose collection includes both women and menswear. Her menswear look consisted of a bright floral design, which then color-blocks into a black and white floral print with stripe detailing, all printed on silk fabrics. She used silk organza to add a sheer element that also serves to provide breathability to the garment for the summer heat. Her woman’s wear swimsuit consisted of a two-piece mesh-neoprene and ultra mesh that imitates the sheer organza used in the menswear piece. The cover up was made of reversible sequins that change from bright, iridescent colors, to black upon brushing your hand through it.

“We are so proud of the swim wear and resort collections our students have created and are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, skills and talents in our very own show for Swim Week this year,” said Charlene Parsons, director of Fashion programs at Miami International University of Art & Design.

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by Marcia Gomez - Director of Campus Relat ions

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There are various careers available that one can pursue at MIU, and there are many professionals that help you grow through your journey. As an Advertising instructor and professional; Laura Ramirez helps thousands of students every year. Her different teaching methods and tactics allow students to enjoy the process of learning, a journey that can become amazing for many and overwhelming to others. As Instructor Ramirez says in every class, there is too much to do and too little time. But what is behind all that knowledge and what stimulates that hunger for more? Let’s discover her journey and her unique ways in this short interview.

Miss. Ramirez, what were your three first jobs?

At the age of 14, I working as a cashier at a Chinese grocery store in New York while still going to high school. After that I was an Assistant Litigation Attorney when I started my college career at age of 17. And at the age of 19 I was working as a part-time ESL teacher at an adult education institution where my dad was the school Director of International Student Programs.

How did you decide to become a teacher?

I always knew that after gaining extensive experience in the Journalism and Communications field, I wanted to teach because I had many mentors in my life that inspired me and made me think that one day, perhaps, I could also pass on the knowledge to younger generations. Also, I come from a family of educators: My dad a adult counselor and high school and university professor of English and Mathematics; my mom, a childhood development educator; an Aunt, a Chemistry university professor; another aunt, a Spanish high school teacher; my grandfather, a math teacher in the military.

What are some of your passions and hobbies?

I’m still working on these. I have many passions and can’t seem to pinpoint a specific one. Sometimes I wonder if it’s all right not to have an answer. So many people always strive for the perfect answer, or for the answer others want to hear. I don’t have a specific answer. I like so many things. I like the ocean, I appreciate the mountains, I love hiking and running, I enjoy advanced yoga classes, and love dancing. It depends, I guess. It’s up to the circumstances and the moment in time. Then, I’ll do what can be done.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

One thing I’ve learned is that when you try and try and try again, and things don’t work out as you expect it…. don’t give up. Keep trying, because it is on the verge of desperation when that last push through insanity makes the long-awaited break through finally happen.

I understand that you are not from Florida. How did you decided to move to Miami?

I studied junior high school, high school and two years of college in New York City. I moved to Miami because my parents wanted to live in better weather conditions and had heard that in Miami, FL, life was not as the rough New York winters. I followed them here, as I was still a teenager, and started my life… once again.

What is the most important lesson that life has taught you?

That while you are alive; it is in your hands to solve problems, to accomplish goals, to live to tell. Once you leave this plane, you no longer have a saying. So live and learn until you can.

What is your favorite movie or book?

Movie: The English Patient “She had always wanted words, she loved them; grew up on them. Words gave her clarity, brought reason, shape.” Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient

Books by Shirley MacLaine, Don’t Fall Off The Mountain and Out On A Limb

Tell us more about a story of your childhood.

I rather leave this one for another time…

Laura Ramirez is always leaving you craving for more. However, her professional skills have been passed on from generation to generation. Remember, never give up your dreams, and always seek for greatness embracing your roots. As our dear friend and instructor.

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THE E VERLASTING HERITAGE OFINSTRUC TOR LAURA RAMIREZby Ana Paz

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Sangria Ice popsINGREDIENTS

• 1 (750-ml) bottle fruity red wine• 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice• 1/4 cup simple syrup (is just water and sugar equal parts brought to boil until sugar dissolved and let cool)• 2 tablespoons honey• 2 tablespoons orange juice• 2 tablespoons red grape juice• 2 apples, cored and chopped• 2 oranges, chopped• 2 ripe pears, chopped

DIRECTIONSIn a medium saucepan, reduce the wine to about 2 1/2 cups. While still hot, add the remaining ingredients and steep over-night, refrigerated.

Strain the mixture and fill ice pop molds; freeze until solid.

The information and opinions expressed and/or any artwork displayed herein represent the independent opinions and ideas of individual students attending Miami International University of Art & Design do not represent the opinions or ideas of Miami International University of Art & Design.

Recipes and images courtesy of Bobby Flay & Tyler Florence - The Food Networkhttp://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/sangria-ice-pops-recipe.htmlhttp://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/blueberry-lemon-tart-recipe.html

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What better way to spend these hot days than preparing refreshing desserts to impress your classmates or just to eat by yourself while doing homework (yeah right haha!). I am bringing you two recipes: First, Sangria Ice Pops that are to die for and second a Blueberry-Lemon Pie, who doesn’t love pie? These two recipes where found on foodnetwork.com – feel free to look for more recipes.

Blueberry-Lemon TartINGREDIENTS

PASTRY:• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour• 2 tablespoons sugar• Pinch kosher salt• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, in chunks• 1 large egg, separated• 2 tablespoons ice water, plus 1 teaspoon

FILLING:• 4 large eggs• 1 1/2 cups sugar• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)• 1/4 cup heavy cream• 1 tsp. lemon zest• Pinch kosher salt• 1 pint blueberries

DIRECTIONSTo make the pastry, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt together in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until the dough resembles cornmeal. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water and pulse again until the dough pulls together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Roll the dough up onto the pin and lay it inside a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the edges of the pan and fold the excess dough inside to reinforce the rim. Cover the tart pan with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to rest.

To bake the shell, heat the oven to 350 degrees F.Put the tart pan on a baking sheet and prick the bottom of the dough with a fork. Cover the shell with a piece of parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights. Lightly beat the egg white with 1-teaspoon water and brush it onto the bottom and sides of the tart shell; set aside to cool.

Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, cream, zest, and salt. Add the blueberries to the cooled tart shell and pour the filling over the blueberries. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The curd should jiggle slightly when done. Cool to room temperature, remove from the tart ring, and serve.

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HOUSINGIf you are looking for housing, MIU offers on campus residencies at the Edgewater Lofts: 2200 NE 4th Avenue Miami, FL 33137. Located seven walking blocks away from school, this residence hall offers 2 styles of affordable furnished-housing. The first style is for four people and has 2B/2BA. The second style is for three people and has 1.5B/BA (the ½ bedroom fits 1 person comfortably. Each unit has a full service kitchen. All apartments are internet and cable ready. The divided amount for cable and internet usually equates to $25.00.

Apartment costs:•$250 housing deposit in order for your space to be reserved•$2550 per quarter and housing agreements (i.e. leases are signed for a year from start date)•$1667 penalty housing agreement break if you decide to move before the end date of your hous-ing agreementFor some visuals, go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimiami/

Point of contact:Yojana Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housingyrodriguez@aii.edu or (305) 428-5669

To apply for housing with MIU, go here:http://www.applyweb.com/public/register?s=ifah

EMPLOYMENTIf you do not know by now, MIU has a Career Center! Point of contact: Pamela Angarita, Student Employment Advisor.

Everything you need to get started on finding your next job, getting your foot in the door of your career is right upstairs in the Student Affairs Office.Examples of Employers that Career Services works with are: GUESS, J.Crew, PTT of Florida, and Sunglass Hut.

At the beginning of each Quarter session, MIU hosts a couple resume Workshops and a Job Fair.

In the meantime, the lovely Pamela Angarita assists students with finding part time employment off and on campus, resume review-ing, mock interviews and interview preparedness. She can be reached at either of the following:

Direct: 305-428-5741 Email: pangarita@aii.edu

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MIU creates is an extention of the student’s creativity. We believe that MIU Createscaptures what we, as students, see as a way of life. In being art students, we are all in one way or another creators and visionaries. We strive to create and design aesthetically appealing pieces of art.

Jessica ArevaloGraphic DesignerBFA Graphic Designjessica.arevalo@stu.aii.edu

Rodolfo HolzmannGraphic DesignerBFA Graphic Designrod0508@stu.aii.edu

Fabiana AmundarayGraphic DesignerBA Advertisingfamundaray@stu.aii.edu

Yidiel SuarezGraphic DesignerBFA Graphic Designyid94@stu.aii.edu

Ericka GarciaGraphic DesignerEditor-in-ChiefBFA Graphic Designeka.garcia96@stu.aii.edu

Eliana CiottoloMediaBA Advertising-2014MA Design & Media Managementelianaciottoloborinh@stu.aii.edu

Ana PazWriterBA Advertisingana1991@stui.aii.edu

Arianne SanchezWriterBA Advertisingariannesanchez@stu.aii.edu

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