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The University of Murcia has opened this morning at the Regional Assembly exhibition commemorating its centennial, in a ceremony presided by the President of the Parliament, Francisco Celdrán, and the rector of the University of Murcia, José Orihuela, who also had the presence of the Rector of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Jose Antonio Franco, and officers of the House.
Curated by Pascual Vera Nicolás and Ana Martín Luque, the exhibition tells the story of the main educational institution in the region, which, as is evident in the exhibition catalog, coalesced and formed for generations to many of the artists scientists and professionals who have shaped the identity of our land.
In addition to a tour of some of the most important milestones in its history, the exhibition recalls the various campuses of the University until final installation on the campus of Mercy and the great expansion of Espinardo;
shows the evolution of the university community in recent decades (faculty, students and staff of Administration and Services) and also echoes the gradual incorporation of women as a student and teacher professional or PAS.
The rectory gallery, with portraits of the thirteen presidents who have led this institution, the history of the halls or the evolution of their shields make a complete historical review in a sample that also looks to the present, revealing the current state of research, libraries, publications, culture, sports or artistic heritage.
Creating UPCT
The president of the Regional Assembly of Murcia, Francisco Vidal Celdrán, revealed at the opening ceremony that the agreement signed in 1988 between the University of Murcia and the Regional Assembly, updated several times, has been the framework that has allowed the organization of this exhibition.
Celdrán recalled the process of creating the Polytechnic University of Cartagena in which he participated, and explained that the objective that guided them was not to doubling college, but to complement and expand the university, "without name "in the Region of Murcia.
The two universities have finished- outside the parochial controversies that then arose, work continued collaboration and respond to the social demand to create knowledge, to put it at the service of those who are part of it and of society itself.
No low cost to University
The rector of the University of Murcia, José Orihuela, began his speech endorsing the words of President of the Assembly, and stating that "this is also the centenary of the UPCT".
In addition to remembering the main historical landmarks, Professor Orihuela once again claimed the dignity of the University of Murcia, and has defended "with an argument against the commercialism of ensuring oversizing Spanish university system and the University Murcia in particular, "while shown opposite of a low cost and supporter slow University College of science, because, as advocates Slow Movement Science, Scientific takes time.
Open until late May
The exhibition will remain until the end of May in the Courtyard of the municipalities of the Regional Assembly of Murcia and may be accessed by stakeholders weekdays from 10-14 hours.
Source: Agencias
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