Institutional Updates

September 2002

• International conference sponsored by Universidad ORT Uruguay
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The 12th Meeting of the International Federation of Real Estate Professions of the Southern Cone took place on September 19 and 20, hosted by Universidad ORT Uruguay.
• Short films by ORT teachers and graduates selected by various film festivals
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Three short films made by faculty members and graduates of Universidad ORT Uruguay been selected for international film festivals.
• Third Film and Video School Festival
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The Third Film and Video School Festival, organized by the Uruguayan Film School and the School of Communication and Design at Universidad ORT Uruguay, is taking place.
• Roundtable discussion as part of the Eureka project
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On Thursday, September 26, the rector Universidad ORT Uruguay, Dr. Jorge Grünberg, participated in a roundtable discussion held at the Legislative Palace as part of the Eureka Project.
• ORT Teacher Participates in a Design Student Gathering
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The academic secretary of the School of Design at Universidad ORT Uruguay, Mr. Oscar Aguirre, participated in the 11th Congress and 6th Design Students' Conference.
• Screening of short films from Universidad ORT Uruguay
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On Sunday, September 29, students from Universidad ORT Uruguay their short films.
• Rector Attends Conference of the Friends of the Weizmann Institute Association
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The rector Universidad ORT Uruguay, Dr. Jorge Grünberg, gave a lecture on "The Uruguayan university system."
• Edith Litwin, an internationally acclaimed artist
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Dr. Edith Litwin, academic coordinator of the Department of Education at Universidad ORT Uruguay, has been awarded the 2002 Juntos Educar Prize.
• Students from Universidad ORT Uruguay courses in Sweden
  Sept. 30, 2002
  As part of Programme , students from the School of Engineering at Universidad ORT Uruguay in Universidad ORT Uruguay have been accepted by Jönköping University to take courses this coming January.
• Universidad ORT Uruguay launch a scholarship competition
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On Thursday, October 10, Universidad ORT Uruguay will hold its competitive scholarship program for undergraduate programs Universidad ORT Uruguay in March 2003.
• Universidad ORT Uruguay soccer team Universidad ORT Uruguay the Integration Cup
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The Copa Integración soccer tournament took place on September 21 and 22 as part of Programme International Sports Programme .
• Joint initiative between ORT and the Industrial Design Center
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Universidad ORT Uruguay the Center for Industrial Design have agreed to organize a series of lectures in September.
• Participation of ORT teachers, graduates, and students in Heritage Day
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On September 21 and 22, a group of students, alumni, and faculty members from the School of Architecture at Universidad ORT Uruguay in activities organized for Heritage Day.
• Mr. Aguirre Invited to Attend Design Conference as a Delegate
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Mr. Aguirre, academic director and faculty secretary of the School of Design, served as a delegate at the Annual Designers' Assembly.
• Universidad ORT Uruguay an Agreement with the University of Palermo
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On Thursday, September 26, an academic cooperation agreement was signed between Universidad ORT Uruguay the University of Palermo in Argentina.
• ORT Agreement with the National Institute for Vocational Training of Chile
  Sept. 30, 2002
  The School of Communication and Design signed a cooperation agreement with Chile’s National Institute for Professional Training (INACAP).
• Néstor Gandelman will conduct a joint study with the Inter-American Development Bank
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Dr. Néstor Gandelman, associate academic coordinator of Economics at Universidad ORT Uruguay, has been selected by the IDB.
• Despite Treblinka being present at the Catholic University
  Sept. 30, 2002
  On Tuesday, September 17, the film *Despite Treblinka* was screened at the television studio of the Catholic University of Uruguay.
• Student exchanges: what international students do
  Sept. 30, 2002
  Four exchange students at Universidad ORT Uruguay conducting research and pursuing undergraduate degrees.
• ORT Teacher Honored by the Ministry of Education and Culture
  Sept. 14, 2002
  In September 2002, Prof. René Fuentes, a faculty member at the School of Communication and Design, received two honorable mentions at the Annual Literature Awards.