These first assets delivered on loan by the SAE will be used as residences for students from indigenous communities of the Alma Mater.
In a historic event, the University of Magdalena received from the Special Assets Society – SAE, two properties that had been seized from illicit activities, which will be used to recognize the work of the students and facilitate academic permanence.
The formal ceremony took place within the framework of the Commemoration of the Day of the Fallen Student, as a way to compensate for their struggles in favor of education over time.
Dr. Pablo Vera Salazar, top director of this House of Higher Studies, expressed that on this occasion they are receiving goods that truly add value to the Institution and that correspond to its missionary functions.
“We have to recognize President Gustavo Petro for that political will and institutional decision that is materializing today. Thank you very much for helping us continue transforming lives through education,” he stated.
The Rector also highlighted the importance of this delivery for the Alma Mater. “This is a historical milestone for our University of Magdalena, often forgotten by centralism; Today the SAE is breaking that, not because of the number or quantity, but because of what each one of them means, we feel deeply favored by the National Government, we recognize, thank and validate.”
He also indicated that this type of initiative must become state policy and that the assets seized from illegal economies benefit the communities, the universities and the victims. “May the legacy that corrupted institutions become seeds of hope.”
For his part, Daniel Rojas Medellín, president of the Special Assets Society, stated that the Government’s purpose is for these properties to serve to culturally transform the department of Magdalena and to stop talking about fallen students.
“May we never again have to talk about fallen students and never again have to vindicate the memory of the young people who were trained to guarantee the rights of societies and so that we can have a position in the world as professionals,” he said.
What are the assets?
The two buildings delivered on loan by the Special Assets Company are built and in optimal conditions. The first property is located in the La Bolivariana neighborhood, it has two commercial premises, an apartment and a hotel building. In its entirety it consists of 17 rooms, 17 bathrooms, a clothing patio and a reception.
Meanwhile, the second property is located in the Los Laureles neighborhood. Both spaces will be used for the student residence project aimed at the indigenous community of the University of Magdalena.
The other four assets that will be delivered later are located on Avenida del Libertador, El Rodadero, Centro Historico and Vía Alterna, which will be used for the installation of the Conciliation Center, the Legal Office, the Bioceanic Institute in Regenerative Development – BiOReD and a School Boutique Hotel.
The University of Magdalena is recognized for its effective inclusion policies and for its evident commitment to the positive transformation of territories, incorporating an educational and management model that is based on the recognition and respect for the diversity of cultures, knowledge, ideologies. , beliefs and identities, complying with the 2020-2030 Development Plan ‘UNIMAGDALENA Committed’.
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