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SpotlightRead MoreIn May 2016, the first call for the Seminar on Gender Studies: Contemporary Theories and Political Action was launched. This seminar was conceived and led by the coordinator of this book and was held at the facilities of the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana in Mexico City. The seminar provided a space for reflection, featuring weekly thematic sessions open to students and the general public free of charge. Each cycle of the seminar lasted two semesters, meaning approximately twenty-five sessions were held per year. The invited speakers—artists,...
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SpotlightRead MoreOn the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the University, the Editorial Department decided to join in the commemorative activities by launching an open call for applications, the purpose of which was to gather a select sample of the fruits that the institution has produced. In the first instance, the call allowed anyone to nominate the graduates they considered exemplary for their life history, their achievements, the importance of their activities and the awards they have received. Of the many proposals received, a committee composed of specialists from very diverse areas made a...
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SpotlightRead MoreJust over three years ago, work began on the application for the Rutas del Agua candidate geopark to obtain the UNESCO Global Geopark designation. These parks are special geographic areas in which sites and landscapes of international geological importance are managed in connection with all other aspects of the natural and cultural heritage of the area. It is a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development that promotes a sense of pride and belonging; it stimulates the increase of new ventures, always with a bottom-up approach. Geoparks are a development tool that...
