Dear community of graduates from the School of Management and Social Sciences,
We hope you are well and, above all, taking care of yourselves and your loved ones.
These are times when most people in Uruguay are likely at home, probably working, but others are facing much more difficult circumstances in terms of employment, or do not have the privilege of working remotely. Others are outside the country, perhaps in situations of isolation and confinement even more demanding than those we are experiencing here. These are times of confinement, of mourning, and of uncertainty.
We would like to remind you that we need to be patient and resilient. The word “Hope” originates from “waiting,” from being able to wait.
However, these are also special moments for action, times that should lead us to connect even more despite the distance, appealing to our solidarity and acting as a community, building bonds and creating social impact.
This presents a challenge and tests our ability to adapt and respond. Surely everyone is experiencing this in their companies and workplaces, in one way or another. We are too, here at the faculty.
Those of you who are part of the faculty’s teaching community know that we have moved classes to a virtual format and that, since March 30, the faculty has been operating entirely remotely and online, functioning “normally.” On Monday, April 13, we launched all courses using a combination of our traditional distance learning platform, Aulas, integrated with Zoom (for greater security).
In terms of social impact, this moment also calls upon our values of collaboration, solidarity, and empathy. We must demonstrate agility in innovation and creativity as we seek alternatives to the difficulties that threaten the well-being of our community in the broadest sense.
We are proud to learn about the various initiatives being carried out to address this situation, which directly or indirectly involve members of our alumni community. That is why we felt it was important to share and connect you with some of them so that, together, we can collaborate from wherever we are. Each of us from wherever we can.
Below you will find the information we have at this time and the contact information for the Faculty’s Graduate Coordination Office (in addition to the fact that you can write to your Dean directly, as many of you know).
We also invite you to share your proposals, comments, or any initiatives you believe might contribute in one way or another. It is time to join forces and create collective synergy.
Once all this is over, we will undoubtedly emerge stronger and with the peace of mind that comes from having done everything within our power. Hugs, kisses, and closeness will return. We will come together again in person and likely be much more interconnected and stronger.
Let’s continue to take care of and support one another. We invite you to join the efforts of your colleagues listed below.
Finally, we remain attentive and look forward to hearing from you. In fact, we trust that this message is only the first of many to keep in touch, now that technology makes it so easy. Please also remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
We send you our warmest and most heartfelt regards.
See you very soon.
Dr. Gaston J. Labadie - Dean
Natalia Cambón, B.A. – Graduate Coordinator, School of Business and Social Sciences
- Corona Soliaria. Acampaign launched by Involucrate, Uruguay’s volunteer and donation portal, which aims to bring together in one place all the charitable initiatives that have emerged in response to the arrival of COVID-19, the coronavirus, in Uruguay.
Discover the various initiatives and projects that are spreading solidarity across Uruguay and find out how to support them. - UY Fairs. A website with all the contact information for vendors who offer food delivery.
- Redalco is launching the "Feeding Solidarity" campaign. Every week, we deliver 5,000 kg of fruits and vegetables to CAIF, children’s clubs, youth centers, shelters, soup kitchens, community kitchens, and organizations that distribute food baskets. Given the current emergency, we want to triple our impact and deliver 15,000 kg per week. Will you join us?
- Food Baskets UY. #NoOneShouldGoHungry . We’re joining forces to buy food baskets to deliver to families in need. Every contribution counts!
- Socialab Uruguay presents two initiatives:
Work Challenge: Seeks entrepreneurs with ideas that address the main challenges of the labor market. We focus on actions that mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on the labor market, while not forgetting the specific needs of the most vulnerable and overlooked sectors. Up to three ideas will receive support from Socialab and $70,000 in non-reimbursable initial investment as a prize.
Every Day Counts: A repository of innovative ideas across Latin America to combat the consequences of the coronavirus. - At Educación Responsable, we’ve developed a series of ideas and activities designed to help manage emotions through games the whole family can enjoy, helping us navigate this unique period of living together as smoothly as possible. We invite you to read the guide and put these ideas into practice.
- What do you have to donate? Someone needs what you don't use! Select what you have to donate, and we'll show you where to take it. We're currently prioritizing centers that are providing meals for those most in need. To that end, we've added a new type of center: soup kitchens.
We are here to assist you with any work-related initiatives or concerns. You can contact us via:
- linkedin.com/in/nataliacambon