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University of La Serena celebrates Labor Day - May 1
In the Official's Patio, located on the Isabel Bongard Campus, the celebration of Worker's Day was held at the University of La Serena, an activity organized by the Human Resources Department and in which a large number of members of the university community participated. , who enjoyed a pleasant moment of recreation.
On the occasion, the director of Human Resources, Héctor Bugueño, reflected on what it means to work at a public university. '''Working in a public institution implies sharing a scenario in which diversity is respected, public values are promoted, it implies working in a space fully committed to knowledge, it means living in a quality environment that is managed with criteria of equity and pluralism'', adding that it is a participatory and tolerant space, ''it is the place where we share a vision of the future, experiences and traditions''.
Furthermore, he maintained that as workers we must think big, starting from each of the specific functions that we perform, "since as a worker, we are contributing to the construction of the University that we dream of."
Meanwhile, the president of the Association of ULS Officials, Cecilia Hernández, indicated that as officials "we have a great opportunity ahead of us, let's not waste it, the opportunity to demonstrate the quality of people and workers that we are," highlighting which in this way contributes to transforming the University into an institution of excellence.
University authorities, headed by the Rector, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, directors, academics, presidents and members of trade associations, officials of the institution and representatives of Caja de Compensación Los Andes, Coopeuch, Mutual de Seguridad and SENDA, were present at this celebration in which they enjoyed the melodies of the groups ''Carpediem'' and ''The Blue'', made up of academics and officials, and the Orchestra of the Luis Braille School of La Serena, made up of students from the establishment, under the directed by Professor Leonardo Saavedra, who received applause from those present, as well as the theatrical cast of the Extension Directorate ''ÉTÉULS'', which performed the play ''En Redes con Polígona''.
During this event, in addition, the Safety Mutual of the Chilean Chamber of Construction, presented recognition to the Rector, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, and to the members of the Ovalle Joint Committee, since the latter was certified at Level 1 ''Bronze'' for their efforts, commitments, innovations, and the optimization of their management, based on the guidelines provided by the Mutual and the Risk Prevention Department of the study house.
Likewise, various prizes from Caja de Compensación Los Andes, Coopeuch and Óptica ''D'Ibañez'' were raffled among attendees, gifts that were given by representatives of these entities and the Human Resources Department.
Finally, the officials were able to enjoy a snack prepared for this day of camaraderie.