2011 Yearbook - Universidad ORT Uruguay

68 2011 Yearbook Lucía Picerno Graduate of the Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and student in the Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design. Her book cover design was selected as one of the 12 best in the world in the “Penguin Design Award 2011” competition, in the Penguin Adult Prize category. This competition is organized by the British publisher Penguin and is open to art and design students worldwide. June. Arnel Dalmedo Graduate of the Technical Program in Sports Journalism and student in the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. Selected by the International Olympic Committee in September 2011 to participate alongside 15 other young journalists in the “First Winter Youth Olympic Games,” which took place in Innsbruck, Austria, in January 2012. September. Pablo Martínez Pessi Graduate of the Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication. He was selected by the Carolina Foundation of Spain to participate in the “Ibero-American Film Project Development Course,” which took place from October 3 to November 18, 2011, in Madrid. September. Rosario Bianchi Graduate of the Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design. Her design was selected as the winner for the Yas Marina circuit and was one of the 15 finalist designs chosen from Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia for the international “Dress Me For The Finale” contest organized to celebrate the 30-year partnership between Hugo Boss and the McLaren Formula 1 team. Contestants designed a unique set of overalls for drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team. The design presented by Ms. Bianchi was worn by the drivers during the qualifying session for the penultimate round of the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship, which took place on November 13 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. November. María Emilia Hernández Student in the Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design. Special Mention from the Jury at the 5th Edition of the Lúmina Contest, organized by Punta Carretas Shopping. March. AWARDS 2011