The UDGLA kicks off academic activities in Los Angeles
Friday, February 15th, 2008 (All day) - Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 (All day)
Cultural and academic activities of the University of Guadalajara at Los Angeles (UDGLA) began on February 15, 2008, with the certificate program entitled Latin American narrative in the 21st century: Local stages, global horizons and voices of change.
The new course was inaugurated at the Los Angeles Central Library with a keynote lecture by the writer Carlos Fuentes, who spoke about the New Latin American Narrative.
This activity was the start of the University of Guadalajara’s internationalization initiative, which entails the creation of a university campus in Los Angeles, California. The UDGLA will make educational, cultural and academic services and programs available to Mexicans and Hispanic residents of this region. The aim is to bolster the betterment of their lives and living conditions.
Latin American narrative in the 21st century: Local stages, global horizons and voices of change included the participation of speakers such as Carlos Monsiváis, Vicente Luis Mora and Mario Bellatín. It provided an overview of new trends in Hispanic-American literature as well as reflections on narratives which transcend borders, writing in the age of telecommunications and the work of writing, through a practical workshop.
Regarding the UDGLA, Carlos Fuentes said that the new institution was a great opportunity: “It gives Mexico, Jalisco and Guadalajara their rightful place. There are three millions of Mexicans in the state (California) and a million and a half of them live in Los Angeles. It is an opportunity for many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans to renew links with Mexican culture and obtain professional qualifications,” he said.
Also present at this inaugural event were the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, the mayor of Los Angeles, Arturo Villaraigosa, the president of the University of Guadalajara Foundation, Raúl Padilla López, as well as academics, artists and students.
The new course was inaugurated at the Los Angeles Central Library with a keynote lecture by the writer Carlos Fuentes, who spoke about the New Latin American Narrative.
This activity was the start of the University of Guadalajara’s internationalization initiative, which entails the creation of a university campus in Los Angeles, California. The UDGLA will make educational, cultural and academic services and programs available to Mexicans and Hispanic residents of this region. The aim is to bolster the betterment of their lives and living conditions.
Latin American narrative in the 21st century: Local stages, global horizons and voices of change included the participation of speakers such as Carlos Monsiváis, Vicente Luis Mora and Mario Bellatín. It provided an overview of new trends in Hispanic-American literature as well as reflections on narratives which transcend borders, writing in the age of telecommunications and the work of writing, through a practical workshop.
Regarding the UDGLA, Carlos Fuentes said that the new institution was a great opportunity: “It gives Mexico, Jalisco and Guadalajara their rightful place. There are three millions of Mexicans in the state (California) and a million and a half of them live in Los Angeles. It is an opportunity for many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans to renew links with Mexican culture and obtain professional qualifications,” he said.
Also present at this inaugural event were the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, the mayor of Los Angeles, Arturo Villaraigosa, the president of the University of Guadalajara Foundation, Raúl Padilla López, as well as academics, artists and students.