Institutional news

November 2003

• Rector ORT led a seminar at the University of London
  Nov. 30, 2003
  The rector Universidad ORT Uruguay, Dr. Jorge Grünberg, was invited to lead a seminar for doctoral students at the Institute of Education, University of London.
• First Conference on Uruguayan Women's Literature: ORT Teacher in Attendance
  Nov. 30, 2003
  Rosana Malaneschi, a professor in the School of Communication and Design, will participate in the poetry marathon at the First Conference on Uruguayan Women’s Literature.
• Inés Friss de Kereki, ORT professor, gives a lecture in Argentina
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 7, 2003, in Buenos Aires, Inés Friss de Kereki, Ph.D., a professor of Computer Science, gave a lecture for teachers and students.
• Ernesto Talvi and a lecture on the Latin American economy
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 27, 2003, Dr. Talvi delivered a lecture titled "Globalization and Economic Performance in Latin America: Myths, Realities, and Lessons" in the auditorium at the Pocitos Campus.
• Series of Lectures on Java at Universidad ORT Uruguay
  Nov. 30, 2003
  As part of the outreach activities organized by the Programming Department, a series of open lectures on Java was held from October 22 to November 19, 2003.
• Students from the Monterrey Institute of Technology visit Universidad ORT Uruguay
  Nov. 30, 2003
  Fifteen students from the International Trade program at the Monterrey Institute of Technology visited the School of Management and Social Sciences.
• The Ingenio Business Incubator Comes to Paysandú
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 4, 2003, the Ingenio office—a LATU-ORT incubator—was inaugurated at the CTC Paysandú headquarters.
• TV, Radio, and Print Media: Audience Demographics and Profiles
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 18, 2003, a lecture on television, radio, and print media audiences was held at ORT’s School of Communication and Design.
• Ateneo: "The Case Method in Educational Management"
  Nov. 30, 2003
  As part of its educational outreach activities, the ORT Institute of Education is organizing a seminar on teaching methodologies.
• The United Nations and ORT Participate in a Roundtable Discussion
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 14, 2003, María Inés Vázquez, M.A., Academic Affairs Coordinator at the ORT Institute of Education, participated in the "Roundtable on Education."
• Communications and the Legal Environment: A Series of Lectures at Universidad ORT Uruguay
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 4, 2003, ORT will begin a series of lectures on "Communications Content and Services and Their Legal Framework" in the auditorium at the Downtown Campus.
• Universidad ORT Uruguay a film conference
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 24, 2003, the lecture "The Film Industry in Puerto Rico: Advantages and Incentives," presented by Laura Vélez, took place at the Downtown Campus.
• ORT graduate presents his short fiction film
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 21, 2003, Carlos Morelli presented his short film *A Brief History of How a Man and a Woman Met and Fell in Love*.
• The President of the Central Bank of Uruguay Delivers a Lecture at ORT
  Nov. 30, 2003
  A lecture was held in the auditorium at the Pocitos Campus by Julio de Brun, an economist, president of the Central Bank of Uruguay, and professor in the ORT Economics program.
• ORT Secretary and Faculty Member Participated in International Design Conference
  Nov. 30, 2003
  The secretary of the School of Design, Oscar Aguirre, and design professor Daniel Domínguez participated as speakers at the First Rioplatense Design Conference.
• ORT students are collaborating with the Navy on a technology project
  Nov. 30, 2003
  Three students from ORT's School of Engineering developed an information technology project for the Chilean Navy.
• Internships at Endeavor: Company Offers Positions for ORT Students
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 25, 2003, Endeavor held an informational session in the auditorium at the Pocitos Campus for students interested in pursuing an internship.
• ORT's School of Design Signs Various Agreements with Key Industry Players
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 12 and 18, 2003, the School of Design signed two agreements that will bring numerous benefits to students and graduates.
• The Ingenio incubator showcases its startups
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On November 21, 2003, a presentation was held featuring the products and services of startups incubated by Ingenio, a joint initiative between ORT and LATU.
• ORT's theater group performed plays at El Galpón
  Nov. 30, 2003
  On Wednesday, November 26, 2003, two plays performed by a theater group from the School of Communication and Design were presented at the El Galpón Theater.