2019 Yearbook - Universidad ORT Uruguay

115 Institutional Charlotte de Grünberg, president of Universidad ORT Uruguay. She received a special mention at the 30th edition of the Jerusalem Award, organized by the Zionist Organization of Uruguay, which annually recognizes individuals who advocate for respect and the full realization of human rights and who have made outstanding contributions to friendly relations between the Eastern Republic of Uruguay and the State of Israel. December. She also received a plaque of distinction from the Municipality of Punta del Este and the organizers of the 16th Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival in recognition of “her ongoing work, commitment, and dedication to the education and promotion of Jewish culture in Uruguay.” February. Julio Fernández, Vice Rector. He was elected president of the National Academy of Engineering. May. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 2019 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Enrique Topolansky, coordinator of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He was selected as one of the 100 most prominent leaders in our country in the first Mercosur Corporate Reputation Ranking for Uruguay. October. Rosana Fernández, coordinator of the Pre-Incubator at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She received the Babson Build for Santander Universities Academic Entrepreneurs scholarship, through which 30 educational leaders from around the world participate in an international training program for faculty and administrators who lead entrepreneurship courses or programs. November. Prof. Charlotte de Grünberg alongside Javier Wajner and Gabriel Hojman, members of the Executive Committee of the Zionist Organization of Uruguay