Breaking News: University of Magdalena’s Historic Partnership with Gold Gold Foundation
In a groundbreaking development, the University of Magdalena has forged a strategic alliance with the Gold Gold Foundation to catalyze rural education and community development in Vista Snow, a picturesque village nestled 14 kilometers from the corregimiento of Mineca on the road to La Tagua. This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster a sustainable, harmonious environment for the community.
Empowering Students through Practical Experience
The agreement between the University of Magdalena and the Gold Gold Foundation encompasses three pivotal axes that promote the village’s perspective and strengthen the community. The first axis enables students from the Agronomic and Environmental and Health Engineering programs to utilize the facilities of the Vista Snow Treasury, owned by the company, for fieldwork in various subjects. This hands-on experience is invaluable for students, as it allows them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Educational Practices and Community Engagement
The second axis introduces an educational component where students of the Faculty of Education can develop practices at the Agroecological District Institution ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus.’ This initiative fosters a deeper understanding of rural education and its unique challenges, while the third axis focuses on providing artistic training in musical initiation and symphonic pre-corner to young people in the area. This holistic approach ensures that students receive a well-rounded education that includes both academic and cultural enrichment.
Expert Insights and Student Testimonials
Dr. José Rafael Vásquez Polo, a plant professor at the Faculty of Engineering, emphasized the significance of this agreement, stating, “Thanks to the agreement, work in situations such as Edaphology can be carried out, where students receive training on how soils, physical components, and their diversity are formed.” Isabel Cristina Ruiz Martínez, a professor of the Agronomic Engineering Program, echoed this sentiment, noting that the facilities of the Treasury provide a demonstrative and valuable learning experience for students.
Angelyne Pinedo Alcalá, a fourth-semester student of the Environmental and Health Engineering Program, shared her positive experience, saying, “One learns a lot here. We can ask the teacher all questions. The ecosystem helps a lot for the study of soils. We are doing everything we are going to develop in our professional life.”
Rural Education and Community Support
Nicole Andrea Arango Valencia and María Valeria Sánchez Mercado, seventh-semester students of the Arts Degree Program, have been developing practices in the Agroecological Educational Institution ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’ since October 17, 2024. The rural environment has been a transformative experience for these students, allowing them to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of rural education. Professor Miriam Edith Sánchez Becerra, rector of the FDI, acknowledged the valuable contribution of the University of Magdalena, stating, “The contribution sent by the University of Magdalena is very valuable. A primary professor has a hard time giving all the subjects, never had the primary school teachers had had a support in arts.”
Musical Training and Community Inclusion
Camilo Andrés Clemente Bello, a young man who started his musical training playing the double bass, is one of the 200 minors in Vista Snow and neighboring areas who receive classes to learn to play instruments. Dilan Smith Cantillo López, an eighth-semester student of the Dentistry and First Violin program of the Unimagdalena Symphony Orchestra, shares his artistic knowledge with a group of children in the area. This inclusive program ensures that all children, regardless of their physical conditions, have the opportunity to learn and enjoy music.
An Important Alliance for Sustainable Development
Gabriel Jaime Peña Velásquez, Project Director of the Gold Gold Foundation, highlighted the significance of the alliance, stating, “The University has all the knowledge about this area, how we should start and how we should act in this area where we are betting to dignify the coffee society and the peasants. We thank Dr. Pablo Vera Salazar and all his work team for the support he gives us.” This partnership not only benefits the students and the community but also contributes to the sustainable development of the region.
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