Testimonials

July 2012

• Lessons from the past that have yet to be learned
  July 1, 2012
  There are concepts that must be repeated several times until those to whom they are addressed fully grasp them. In certain cases, this communicative effort becomes essential. The Shoah (the Jewish Holocaust) and human rights fall into this category of absolutely essential topics, as they reaffirm the basic concepts of respect for others—especially those who are different—and for oneself.
• "When working abroad, you become more aware of how important it is to be prepared"
  July 1, 2012
  María Noel Beretta, 25, who graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies, shares her experience at the Uruguayan Embassy in Peru.
• Taking a Risk in Manchester: Architect Agustín Estefanell and His Award-Winning Project
  July 1, 2012
  He says the hardest thing he had to do was decide whether to play it safe or take a risk. He says he barely noticed the time passing. He says his project was innovative and groundbreaking because he went above and beyond what was asked of him. In the end, Agustín Estefanell took a risk and won. Together with two colleagues and two members of the AEW Architects firm, he won first prize in the Manchester Corridor Competition in May 2012.
• "There couldn't be a better time to foster innovation"
  July 1, 2012
  Dr. Jaime Alonso Gómez, a visiting professor at the Graduate School of the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, spoke about the challenges facing business schools in Latin America, the skills that new leaders must possess, and changes in the business model.
• An identity committed to change
  July 1, 2012
  Although the previous logo of the Museum of Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art (MAPI) was “deeply ingrained” in the minds of its members, the design by Patricia Cerban, a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Graphic Design, managed to inspire them to such an extent that they decided to embrace the new visual identity.
• “Viewnity”: winning project of the 24 Hours of Innovation competition
  July 1, 2012
  Nicolás Bianchi, a student in the Web Application Analyst and Programmer program and owner of the digital agency Userboss, and Nicolás Saúl, a systems engineering student at Universidad ORT Uruguay in Universidad ORT Uruguay part of the team behind the “Viewnity” project.
• "Tactics are changing every day"
  July 1, 2012
  Dr. Marye Tharp, a visiting professor at the Graduate School of the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, spoke about the educational objectives of her visit and the various challenges faced by students and universities.
• Degree programs can have negative effects on the next generation
  July 1, 2012
  Dr. Néstor Gandelman, Academic Coordinator of Economics at the School of Management and Social Sciences, won first prize in the Global Development Medals Competition, a prestigious program launched by Global Development Networks, whose final round was held in Budapest, Hungary.