During the ceremony, which took place in the Aula Magna Ignacio Domeyko, peaceful demonstrations were held regarding the social outbreak and education in Chile.

A total of 232 young professionals belonging to the Faculty of Humanities of the University of La Serena received their titles and degrees in two significant ceremonies, which were not exempt from peaceful demonstrations regarding the national contingency.

In both graduation ceremonies, their titles were presented to the new State teachers in Basic General Education, State teachers in Differential Education, early childhood educators, psychologists, teachers ( as) of State in Spanish and Philosophy, teachers of State in English, teachers of State in Musical Education, graduates in Music, designers, translators (as) English - Spanish and graduates ( as) in Translation.

“First of all, I want to congratulate and express - on my own behalf and on behalf of the community that I represent - the recognition of the young professionals who are graduating today and I would also like to extend the congratulations of our university community to the parents, guardians and families ", so it has been a joint effort and a satisfaction that must be enjoyed in a shared way," said the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Dr. Cristian Noemi Padilla, in his speech.

Likewise, through a master class, he developed a thorough critique of the social and political scenario that our country is experiencing, explaining certain concepts and making it clear that "there is the idea, the need and the imposition of achieving a 'new normal'."

He also indicated that "postmodernity has opened an abyss: hand in hand with your fathers, mothers, loved ones and your alma mater... fly over it."

Awards

In the degree ceremonies, the professionals who stood out academically during their time at the ULS were awarded.

One of these distinctions is the University of La Serena Award, which this year went to the State Professor of Musical Education with a degree in Education, Ana Luisa Silva Carrillo, who received the distinction from the Academic Vice-Rector, Dr. Alejandra Torrejón, in representation of the Rector, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés. This award has been established by the Rector's Office with the aim of providing adequate and timely recognition to student dedication and performance.

While the Dean, Dr. Cristian Noemi, delivered a reminder gift as testimony, recognition and encouragement to the new professionals who achieved the highest scores and the best academic trajectories of their respective careers. These distinctions went to Belén Albanez Venegas, from Pedagogy in Basic Education; Manar Mores Menares, from Pedagogy in Differential Education; Paola Araya Cortés, from Early Childhood Education Pedagogy; Katherine Carvajal Rojas, Psychology; Carolina Yapur Ardiles, from Pedagogy in Spanish and Philosophy, Ignacia Medina Saavedra, from Pedagogy in English; Ana Luisa Silva, from Pedagogy in Musical Education; Agustín Tapia Escobar, Design, Communication Mention; Martín Sánchez Herreros, English-Spanish Translation; and Vanessa Flores Godoy, with a Bachelor's Degree in Music with a Piano Major.

The farewell speeches on behalf of the graduates were given by the new professionals, María Villagrán Contreras and Pilar Araya Flores, who thanked the constant support of their loved ones and the comprehensive and humane training provided by the University of La Serena.

The ceremony was attended by university authorities, directors, academics, relatives, parents and friends of this promotion of professionals.

Written by Patricia Castro, DirCom

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