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Universidad Veracruzana

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Veracruz state

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Veracruz stretches along the east coast of central Mexico, and rises from coastal plains, through tropical rain forests and mangrove swamps up to high mountains in the west and north-west.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana A population of 7,643,194 and a wonderful diverse vegetation, produces coffee, sugarcane, citrus and tropical fruits, vanilla, cereals, corn, and more. .

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana The Olmec Culture, “ mother culture of the Americas ”, flourished in Veracruz. With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, it became a melting pot of continental America, enriched by a blend of Indigenous, European and Afro- Caribbean influences, vibrantly evident in its architecture, cuisine and music.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana in Veracruz state:

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana 74 Faculties 1 System of Open Education 32 Research centers 2 High Technology Services Laboratories 1 Anthropology Museum 6 Language Centers 11 Auto-access Centers for Language Learning 1 Department of Foreign Languages 2 Centers of Musical Initiation for Children 6 Art Schools for the General Public 1 School for Foreign Students 1 Gynecology and Obstetric Hospital School 4 Intercultural University Centers 8 Outreach University Houses 1 Art Gallery 7 Library and Information Services Units

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana is home to 32 research centers and laboratories in several fields including:  Nanotechnology  Historic & Social Sciences  Archeology & Anthropology  Neuroethology  Tropical Research  Ecology and Fisheries  Biomedics  Medicinal Plants  Climate Change  Public Health

Universidad Veracruzana Arts and Culture  Anthropology Museum  Symphony Orchestra  25 professional artistic groups  Editorial House and University Collections  International University Book Fair  Theatre, music and dance festivals  International Jazz festival  Hay Festival  Carlos Fuentes Inter-American Chair

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana www.uv.mx/internacional UV has 150 partner universities and organizations around the world for student and faculty exchange and scientific and cultural cooperation.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana School for Foreign Students www.uv.mx/eee EEE was founded in 1957 & offers courses in Spanish Language, Latin American Culture, Arts and History, and special interest tailored programs for individuals and groups.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana UV’s Social Responsability / 3rd mission Programs for productive, public and disadvantaged sectors of society: www.uv.mx/vin_social Higher education for indigenous students at Intercultural University Centres www.uv.mx/uvi Small businesses for sustainable regional development in urban and rural areas through productive diversity & sustainability programs: www.uv.mx/diprouv & www.uv.mx/sustentabilidad Sports, arts and cultural programs for the larger community and youth in disadvantaged areas

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Intercultural (UVI) 14 different indigenous groups represent 10% of Veracruz population UVI has 4 Regional Centers in strategic rural areas throughout Veracruz; • Huasteca, • Totonacapan, • Grandes Montañas and • Selvas . UVI offers a bilingual Degree in Intercultural Management for Development with five disciplinary orientations: Language, Communication, Sustainability, Rights and Health.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Intercultural (UVI) Challenged by high rates of unemployment, ___ ____ ____ _________ __ Haga clic para modificar el poverty, out-migration, illiteracy, inequality and discrimination in public affairs and lack access ______ __ _____ ___ ______ estilo de texto del patrón to health services . Segundo nivel ______ _____ Research has demonstrated that: • 75% of indigenous students’ families live on a _____ _____ Tercer nivel monthly income lower than $250 USD; • 60% of students live at home and support family incomes in agricultural activities . _____ _____ Cuarto nivel • Indigenous students are interested in the future economic and cultural development of their _____ _____ Quinto nivel regions, but recognize the lack of opportunities. www.uv.mx/uvi

Universidad Veracruzana UVI’s Programs: • Prepare professionals committed ___ ____ ____ _________ __ Haga clic para modificar el to economic and cultural ______ __ _____ ___ ______ estilo de texto del patrón development; • Contribute to revaluing and Segundo nivel ______ _____ revitalizing original cultures and languages, by privileging cultural _____ _____ Tercer nivel diversity and community participation; _____ _____ Cuarto nivel • Foster local sustainability; _____ _____ Quinto nivel • Regional advisory councils • Community engagement through project work 15

Universidad Veracruzana Community Engagement http://www.uv.mx/vincula/ UV Community Engagement Programs: Contribute to the sustainable development of the most disadvantaged communities in the state of Veracruz, through the participation of multi- disciplinary teams of students, faculty and researchers and to privilege professional training in real-life scenarios .

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana UV has 8 University Houses , constructed in key disadvantaged rural and urban and indigenous areas, where the University Community can stay and carry out in situ practical work experience and research, supervised and supported by both community outreach and academic staff.

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana UV Community Outreach Programs were awarded First Place in the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship 2012 http://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/about-the-macjannet-prize/

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana Outstanding Community Engagement Student Projects Agricultural Sciences, Tropical Ecology and Business Studies students help a community create a living with organic tomatoes. Music students awakened an interest in music and helped a group of local members form a band, which has now become a proud source of income in a poor rural community. Literature and Art Students projects fostered reading, writing and artistic skills in children in rural communities. http://www.uv.mx/vincula/vin_social/en/projects/

Universidad Veracruzana Universidad Veracruzana www.uv.mx/internacional