Resolution establishing the University Commission for the
Organization of the Celebrations of the Centennial Anniversary of the Founding of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
With grounds in Articles 1 and 9 of the Organic Act and subsections IX and X of the General Statutes, and:
WHEREAS
The National Autonomous University of Mexico is a decentralized, public corporation of the State devoted to imparting higher education, forming professionals, researchers, university teachers and technicians who are capable of contributing to society; and responsible for organizing and carrying out research, while extending the benefits of culture as widely as possible.
That in April, 1910, Don Justo Sierra tendered, first, the National School of Higher Learning Foundational Act, which would form part of the University, and then, on April 26, the draft project for the founding of the National University.
That over the course of a century, in addition to supporting the development of institutions, the University has contributed to the formation of hundreds of thousands of professionals and illustrious personages in Mexican and Latin American sciences, humanities, culture, technology and the Arts.
That the UNAM has been a major historical protagonist in Mexican political, social, cultural and economic development and, in virtue of this, it is necessary to provide an account of its diverse contributions and the impact it has exerted over the course of a century.
That our country has been studied and transformed in part through the efforts and endeavors of the University, which has served as a vital instrument of social mobility, without which Mexico’s historical, social, economic and cultural development cannot be understood.
That the University has fulfilled the mission defined by Justo Sierra: “to nationalize science and Mexicanize knowledge.”
That in 2010, the UNAM will be 100 years-old, which provides us the opportunity to promote and carry out a series of commemorative activities.
That the commemoration shall be associated to the country’s Bicentennial Independence Celebration and the Centennial Celebration of the Mexican Revolution, since the University has played an important role in both the consolidation of Independence and the enunciation of the social aspirations that have impelled the nation’s development.
I, Dr. José Narro Robles, Rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, deem it good and proper to issue the following RESOLUTION:
ONE. he University Commission for the Organization of the Celebrations of the Centennial Anniversary of the Founding of the National Autonomous University of Mexico is established, endowing it with the duties of planning, coordinating, promoting and implementing the academic, scientific and cultural activities associated with the commemoration festivities of the UNAM’s Centennial Anniversary.
TWO. In order to fulfill these duties, the following persons shall sit on the Commission:
I. The Rector, who shall preside over the Commission;
II. The General Secretary;
III. The Humanities Coordinator;
IV. The Coordinator of Scientific Research;
V. The Coordinator of Cultural Dissemination, and
VI. The professors and researchers proposed by the Rector and convened by the Commission for the purpose of this mandate.
THIRD. The Commission is enjoined to carry out the following functions:
I. Definition of the calendar of commemorative events;
II. Convocation and organization of approved research, studies, publications and events;
III. Invitation of and establishment of ties with the university community, including professors, researchers, technician, students, workers and alumni, who wish to participate in the commemorative festivities;
IV. Establishment of collaborative ties with public organizations, educational institutions, private sector organizations and the civil society wishing to participate in the commemorative activities throughout Mexico, Latin American and the Caribbean;
V. All others are assigned by the President of the Commission.
FOUR..As a function of the specific commemorative activities to be implemented, the Commission is empowered to establish sub-commission to carry out these duties.
FIVE. The Commission shall be convened at the behest to the President and its resolutions shall be adopted as it sees fit and proper.
SIX. Those matters not contemplated herein shall be decided by the President of the Commission.
TRANSITORIES
SOLE ARTICLE.. This Resolution shall take effect upon publication in the UNAM Gazette and its effects shall expire on September 22, 2011.
“POR MI RAZA HABLARÁ EL ESPÍRITU”
University City, DF, July 28, 2008
DR. JOSÉ NARRO ROBLES
UNAM RECTOR
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