HITN’s Bilingual Educational App a Runner-Up in the 2019 Parents’ Choice Award

March 4, 2019

BROOKLYN, New York, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the non-profit, Spanish-language media network providing educational and entertainment programming to more than 44 million American households, is celebrating for winning the 2019 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award for Cleo & Cuquin: Explore + Learn App, one of the most recent additions to the network’s roster of digital learning initiatives.

The app, which launched in late 2018 and was produced by the HITN Learning group, wowed judges with its bilingual approach to teaching pre-kindergarten math skills in four topics: sorting, counting, flat shapes and 3D Shapes. The Cleo & Cuquin: Explore + Learn App uses a delightful collection of characters with roots in Latin America, to present engaging AR activities, games, puzzles and videos all designed to help pre-schoolers between the ages of 3-5 understand math concepts.

“HITN is incredibly proud to receive a 2019 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award for the Cleo & Cuquin: Explore + Learn app. Our goal was to deliver a bilingual product that will help parents engage their children and enhance the skills they need for kindergarten,” remarked David Rust, General Manager of HITN Learning. “As a Hispanic organization, it’s important to us that all content and materials be appealing and valuable to both Spanish and English dominant families.”

This is HITN‘s third application to win a coveted prize in the education and parenting space. The organization’s literacy and vocabulary-building focused app, Pocoyo PlaySet: Let’s Move, won the Kidscreen Award for Best Preschool Learning App and a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award in 2017. That same year, the organization’s preschool math app, Pocoyo Playset: 3D Shapes, received a Parents’ Choice Gold Award.

The three winning apps are also recognized as top preschool “Editor’s Picks” app for Common Sense Media, the organization dedicated to empowering families by providing unbiased advice and reviews on the latest media tools and technology.

HITN Learning is committed to the social, emotional, and academic success of Hispanic/Latino children ages 0-14. Its mission is to provide parents, caregivers, and teachers with original learning media products, in English and Spanish, which engage Hispanic families on their education journey. HITN Learning serves learners from all cultural backgrounds who value the bilingual English-Spanish experience. To learn more visit: www.hitnlearning.org.

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Orkin Pest Control Releases Inaugural Top 50 Termite Cities List

March 4, 2019

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Termites invade properties by foraging from their colonies in search of food resources and finding home foundations.

ATLANTA, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pest control leader Orkin reveals Miami as the front runner of its first-ever Top 50 Termites Cities list, released today. Los Angeles follows in second place, with Tampa, New York and New Orleans rounding out the top five, respectively.

When it comes to types of termites, all areas of the U.S. are prone to subterranean termites with concentrations from slight to very heavy. Pacific U.S. and coastal regions of the Southeast have an additional threat of drywood termites.

The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most first-time customer termite treatments from February 1, 2018 – January 31, 2019. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

1. Miami	26. Mobile, Ala.
2. Los Angeles	27. Indianapolis
3. Tampa	28. Cincinnati
4. New York	29. Pittsburgh
5. New Orleans	30. Kansas City
6. Atlanta	31. Richmond, Va.
7. Washington, D.C.	32. Honolulu
8. West Palm Beach	33. St. Louis
9. San Francisco	34. Oklahoma City
10. Dallas	35. Tulsa
11. San Diego	36. Denver
12. Orlando	37. Columbia, S.C.
13. Phoenix	38. Jacksonville
14. Houston	39. Lexington
15. Raleigh, N.C.	40. San Antonio
16. Philadelphia	41. Chattanooga, Tenn.
17. Baltimore	42. Columbus, Ohio
18. Nashville	43. Grand Rapids, Mich.
19. Chicago	44. Boston
20. Charlotte, N.C.	45. Charleston, S.C.
21. Ft. Myers	46. Baton Rouge
22. Norfolk, Va.	47. Louisville
23. Knoxville	48. Savannah, Ga.
24. Greenville, S.C.	49. Roanoke, Va.
25. Charleston, West Va.	50. Champaign, Ill.

Species generally swarm based on favorable weather conditions. Most species of subterranean termites swarm in the spring and summer, a time frame when homeowners are more likely to notice signs of an infestation. Drywood termites typically swarm during the late summer or fall months, from August through November. Varying conditions may mean that swarms will occur at different times.

When they’re ready, termites emerge searching for the ideal environment of warmth, moisture and food. And because of urbanization, there are fewer dead trees lying around, so termites will find their way to other sources of wood such as residential properties.

“Often called the ‘silent destroyer,’ termites can secretly hide and thrive in your home, property or yard without any immediate signs of damage for years,” said Glen Ramsey, an Orkin entomologist. “U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage – which occurs in approximately 600,000 homes each year.”

Termites invade properties by foraging from their colonies in search of food resources and finding home foundations. Cracks or gaps around pipes and wires give the pests access inside.

“Termites are the ultimate workaholics – they chew constantly causing extensive damage over time. Some enter structures through wood-to-ground contact by building shelter tubes or entering directly through cracks in the foundation as small as 1/32 of an inch – about the thickness of a business card.”

These pests are a threat to your household and beyond, so it’s critical to detect and treat for them as early as possible. Anyone who suspects a termite introduction should contact a pest management professional immediately.

Property owners can get termites from:

Wooden structures, such as porches and decks, in direct contact with the ground
Stacks of firewood that lean against the house
Damp soil near foundations from leaking faucets, gutters or downspouts
Trees and shrubs in close proximity to the house
Above-ground locations in the house that remain damp enough to support termites without them needing to return to the moist conditions found in the soil

Signs of a termite infestation include:

A temporary swarm of winged insects in your home or from the soil around your home
Any cracked or bubbling paint or frass (termite droppings)
Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Mud tubes on exterior walls, wooden beams or in crawl spaces
Discarded wings from swarmers

Proactive tips that Orkin recommends for homeowners:

Check water drainage sites to ensure they remain cleared and effective.
Monitor the collection of moisture by fixing pipes, gutters, downspouts, A/C units and other fixtures susceptible to leaking.
Caulk around utility lines or pipes.
Get rid of rotting wood and debris near the home.
Place screens on outside vents.
Check wooden structures for damage.

For more information about termite prevention, visit Orkin.com.

About Orkin, LLC
Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. The company operates more than 400 locations with almost 8,000 employees. Using a proprietary, three-step approach, Orkin provides customized services to approximately 1.7 million homeowners and businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia, the Mediterranean and Africa. Orkin is committed to studying pest biology and applying scientifically proven methods. The company collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and eight major universities to conduct research and help educate consumers and businesses on pest-related health threats. Learn more about Orkin at Orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Acura Sales Climb 11% as American Honda Posts Strong February Results

March 1, 2019

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Honda HR-V set a new February sales record, helping American Honda trucks to a 4.6% sales increase for the month. The company reported February sales for both Honda and Acura brands today.

TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura

Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
115,139	51,262	63,877	102,926	47,847	55,079	12,213	3,415	8,798
-0.4%	-6%	+4.6%	-1.6%	-5.5%	+2.1%	+11.3%	-11.7%	+23.9%

“We’re off to a good start in 2019 with notable gains for both cars and light trucks, bolstered by the arrival of our all-new Passport SUV,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “Our terrific product lineup is helping grow sales in all key segments of our business and we are achieving this success by maintaining a disciplined approach to supply and incentive spending.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Honda maintained a strong sales pace in February, with core models Accord and CR-V posting gains and HR-V setting a record, while the brand-new Passport SUV had its first full month of sales. Despite on-going sedan market headwinds, Accord gained 2.5% on sales of 20,254 units, continuing its retail sales leadership in the midsize segment. HR-V sales rose 4.4% in February on sales of 7,093 units, a new February record and its best month since the full impact of a flood that stopped production for four months last year. CR-V gained 1.7% in February, cresting 26,000 units for the month, while Pilot posted a strong month with sales of nearly 11,000 units. Sales of electrified models (over 4,500 units) remained strong with Insight topping 1,500 units to lead industry sales for dedicated hybrid models.		Honda began 2019 as the retail #1 passenger car brand in America, with Accord the retail best-selling midsize sedan for the 4^th straight month and Civic entering its 4^th year as America’s retail best-selling car.
		CR-V continues as the retail #1 CUV in America, while approaching nearly a 20% share in segment.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura continued to gain traction as sales climbed more than 11% for the month. Acura trucks, up 24%, set a new February record. Sedans remained strong as ILX and TLX continue to outperform their segments in retail sales. RDX sales jumped 31.8% in February on sales of 4,965 units, a February record and the 9^th consecutive month of record sales. MDX had a robust month, gaining 14.9% on sales of 3,833 units. ILX sales were up 15.8%, despite inventory issues related to the ramp-up of the refreshed 2019 model.		Coming off its best year ever, the new RDX has continued as the #1 retail-seller in segment, the #2 retail-selling luxury SUV and the #3 model in all of luxury.
		Acura began 2019 with retail sales up 10% while key competitors experienced declines.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for January 2019
		Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
		January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total	106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%	106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%
	Total Car Sales	47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%	47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%
	Total Truck Sales	58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%	58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%
	Honda Total Car Sales	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%
	Honda Total Truck Sales	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%
	Acura Total Car Sales	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%
	Acura Total Truck Sales	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales	37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%	37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%
	Honda Division	35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%	35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%
	Acura Division	2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%	2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales	56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%	56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%
	Honda Division	49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%	49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%
	Acura Division	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	Total Import Car Sales	9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%	9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%
	Honda Division	9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%	9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%
	Acura Division	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
	Total Import Truck Sales	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Honda Division	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Acura Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total	96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%	96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%
	ACCORD	18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%	18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%
	CIVIC	21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%	21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%
	CLARITY	1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%	1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%
	CR-Z	0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%
	FIT	1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%	1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%
	INSIGHT	1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%

	CR-V	29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%	29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%
	HR-V	5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%	5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%
	ODYSSEY	5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%	5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%
	PASSPORT	126	0	0.0%	0.0%	126	0	0.0%	0.0%
	PILOT	8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%	8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%
	RIDGELINE	1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%	1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%

	Acura Division Total	9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%	9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%
	ILX	805	656	22.7%	22.7%	805	656	22.7%	22.7%
	NSX	31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%	31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%
	RLX / RL	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
	TLX	1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%	1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%

	MDX	2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%	2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%
	RDX	4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%	4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%

	Selling Days	25	25			25	25
	**** Electrified Vehicles	4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%	4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

** Daily Selling Rate

**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

March 1, 2019

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MEXICO CITY, March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 384.5 million (US$ 20.0 million), or Ps. 0.5964 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0310 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending December 31, 2018.

The distribution will be payable over two separate dates in order to meet fiscal reporting requirements.

Ps. 25.0 million (US$ 1.3 million) is payable March 13, 2019, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of March 11, 2019, and a record date of March 12, 2019.
Ps. 359.5 million (US$ 18.7 million) is payable March 22, 2019, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of March 20, 2019, and a record date of March 21, 2019.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 200 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 36.0 million square feet (3.3 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Scotiabank completes acquisition of 51% of Banco Cencosud in Peru

March 1, 2019

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TORONTO and LIMA, Peru, March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scotiabank announced today it has successfully completed the acquisition of 51% of the controlling interest of Banco Cencosud after receiving regulatory approval from Peruvian authorities. Scotiabank and Banco Cencosud will jointly manage the credit card operations and offer other products and services to customers in partnership for 15 years. Scotiabank and Cencosud have similar agreements in Chile and Colombia. With the closing of this acquisition, Scotiabank has become Peru’s second largest credit card issuer.

“Partnering with Cencosud has been a rewarding process in which we have begun to leverage the potential of the consumer finance business”, said Miguel Uccelli, CEO & Country Head of Scotiabank Peru.” With this acquisition we have completed one more phase in our strategy to strengthen our consumer financing and credit card business in Peru, which aligns with our global vision to increase scale in the countries of the Pacific Alliance; Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru“, he concluded.

“Our objective is to leverage the teams from Banco Cencosud and Scotiabank to build an improved experience for all our customers”, said Carlos Morante, CEO of Banco Cencosud, and who will be in charge of the operation under the new name of CAJA CAT PERÚ. “Our customers will continue to enjoy the products they have with us, under the same conditions, but with greater support. We will continue operating separately, taking into account the special features of each business and we will continue to work with our current team of employees”, he said. Morante indicated that no customer has to change their credit cards or other products, “Everything remains the same”, he concluded.

Cencosud Peru owns the second-largest supermarket and the fourth-largest department store chain in the country. Cencosud has operated in Peru since 2007 through the Wong supermarket brand Metro supermarket and Paris department stores. It is also the owner of various shopping malls.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and a leading financial services provider in the Americas. We are dedicated to helping our more than 25 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 98,000 employees¹ and assets of over $1 trillion (as at January 31, 2019), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter @ScotiabankViews.

¹Employees are reported on a full-time equivalent basis.

For further information: Media Enquiries: Scotiabank – Peru, Gaby Rodriguez Larrain, Manager, Institutional Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, 2116790, [email protected]; Scotiabank – International Banking, Janira Walton de Mejia, Director, Communications, 437-221-9672, [email protected]; Investor Relations – Scotiabank, Philip Smith, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, 416.863.2866, [email protected]

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Scotiabank completes acquisition of 97.44% of Banco Dominicano del Progreso

March 1, 2019

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TORONTO and SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, March 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scotiabank announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 97.44% of Banco Dominicano del Progreso (BDP), after receiving regulatory approval by the Superintendency of Banks and the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic.

“We are excited to have completed this transaction that is fueled by the strategy of gaining greater scale in economically stable markets with prospects for growth, and allows us to expand and strengthen our operations in the country. We are building a leaner, more modern digital bank, to continue improving our customers’ experience with enhanced financial services and products” said Gonzalo Parral, CEO, Scotiabank Dominican Republic.

With the closing of this acquisition, Scotiabank doubles its customer base and strengthens its fourth-place position in terms of assets in full-service banking and its third-place ranking in the credit card segment in the Dominican Republic, with a 17% share of the market. The acquired Banco Dominicano del Progreso operations include 57 branches, 184 ABMs and more than 160 banking sub-agents, which serve more than 250,000 personal and commercial banking customers.

For further information on the integration stage, please visit www.scotiabank.com.do and www.progreso.com.do.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and a leading financial services provider in the Americas. We are dedicated to helping our more than 25 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 98,000 employees¹ and assets of over $1 trillion (as at January 31, 2019), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter @ScotiabankViews.

¹Employees are reported on a full-time equivalent basis.

For further information: Media Enquiries: Scotiabank – Dominican Republic, Ana Abreu, Manager, Public Relations and Sponsorships, Scotiabank Dominican Republic, 809-545-8494, [email protected]; Scotiabank – International Banking, Janira Walton de Mejia, Director, Communications, 437-221-9672, [email protected]; Investor Relations – Scotiabank, Philip Smith, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, 416.863.2866, [email protected]

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Miami International University Of Art & Design Transforms As Concept Campus And National Arts Community For Students

March 1, 2019

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MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miami International University of Art & Design (MIU) is pleased to announce that it will join Studio Enterprise and Mana Contemporary in the creation of a concept campus designed as the future home of creative industries in Miami.

As part of this partnership, Mana will provide MIU’s students further access to creative professionals for networking, training and industry opportunities across Mana’s national network of arts communities. The partnership includes the design of the new concept campus that will be located in the historic Flagler district of downtown Miami opening in the summer of 2020.

The design of the concept campus will be inspired by Mana’s integrated hive structure at its Jersey City location which allows for the exchange of ideas between artists and industry. Practitioners specializing in a variety of disciplines—including painting, sculpture, photography, dance, film, sound and performance—work alongside each other in a forward-thinking environment that fosters experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. The integration of students will further that concept to include a significant arts education component providing space for seminars, master classes, workshops, exhibitions, co-productions and training while delivering rigorous mentorship and shadowing opportunities.

Studio Enterprise, an education services company recently partnered with MIU to provide student centric support through relevant educational and professional work opportunities before and after graduation in the creative sector.

Founded in 1965 and home to more than 6,000 alumni, MIU has been a fixture in creative arts education in the Miami community for more than 50 years. The school offers associate through master’s degree programs in Fashion, Design and Media Arts.

“MIU has been an integral part of building and transforming the Miami design and arts communities for more than 50 years and we look forward to furthering that footprint with our new partnerships with Studio Enterprise and Mana,” said Erika Fleming, president of Miami International University of Art & Design.

Eugene Lemay, Artistic Director of Mana said, “This collaboration represents an inspiring meeting of complementary visions from which a creative campus design will redefine how students and industry interact.”

About Miami International University of Art & Design
Miami International University of Art & Design, is one of The Art Institutes, a system of non-profit schools throughout the United States that extends back to 1921 and provides an important source for fashion, design, media arts and culinary professionals. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school and are subject to change. Not all online programs are available to residents of all U.S. states. Some institutions in The Art Institutes system are campuses of Argosy University. Miami International University of Art & Design, 1501 Biscayne Blvd Suite 100, Miami, FL 33132 © 2019. The Art Institutes. All rights reserved. Our email address is [email protected]. For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit us at www.mymiu.edu.

About Studio Enterprise
Studio Enterprise is a vertically integrated education services company focused on student centric models of education and training as a platform to impact the creative economy. Studio Enterprise partners with colleges and universities in support of their vision by expanding market reach and supporting their students transition from the classroom to industry.

About Mana Contemporary
Mana Contemporary is a leading arts destination dedicated to celebrating the creative process. Founded in 2011, Mana Contemporary is one of the largest and most innovative contemporary art organizations in the United States. Through its integrated architectural design, Mana offers exceptional services, spaces, and programming for the greater creative community. Its rapidly expanding flagship location in Jersey City, originally built in the 1920s, will eventually encompass a footprint of more than two million square feet.

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SOURCE Studio Enterprise; Miami International University of Art & Design