• His work includes publications in national and international books and journals, in relation to the conformation of the Chilean State, the development of the workers’ popular movement and the social- political crises of the XX century.

On August 22^nd, Dr Julio Pinto Vallejos, professor at Universidad de Santiago de Chile, was awarded the National Prize of History 2016.

The renowned historian and Doctor in History from Yale University began to work at Universidad de Santiago when he was 24 years old, in the 80’s. Since then, he has made a major contribution to this discipline as a professor and a researcher.

His work includes publications in national and international books and journals, in relation to the conformation of the Chilean State, the development of the workers’ popular movement and the social- political crises of the XX century, as well as studies on Latin America. Likewise, he has trained several generations of historians and has continuously collaborated with the Ministry of Education.

Dr Pinto expressed that he did not expect this recognition, because there were other very solid candidates. “It was a very gratifying surprise, from which I am still trying to recover. I thank Universidad de Santiago, my university, for supporting my nomination as candidate for this prize and I thank my colleagues and students for their massive and generous support,” he said. “I dedicate this prize to all people who have been by my side throughout these years. They have made me feel that my work has been worthy.

The Minister of Education, Adriana Delpiano, explained that the jury based its decision on the notable historiographical production of Dr Pinto in different fields of the discipline, particularly, in social history and history of the Chilean Republic.

Dr Juan Manuel Zolezzi, President of Universidad de Santiago de Chile, congratulated Dr Pinto and highlighted his great contribution to the university reflected by his commitment to public education and strengthening state universities.

Dr Pinto is a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History (1978), a Master of Arts with a specialization in Latin American History (1979), and a Master of Philosophy in History of the Southern Cone, Colonial Latina America and France between 1789 and 1914 (1983). Hi is also Doctor of Philosophy in History (1991) from Yale University.

Besides, he has been a professor at different national and international universities; he is part of the Scientific Committee of the Historia journal and a member of the editorial board of LOM publishing house, where he is in charge of the History Collection. He has been part of the editorial board of Duke University Press (2013) and Oxford University Press (2014) and he is currently a member of the Humanities Committee of the National Accreditation Commission since 2013.

Translated by Marcela Contreras

• The Center was founded at Universidad de Santiago de Chile to develop the knowledge of the Portuguese language across the Chilean universities. It is the 40^th center in the world built and supported by the Portuguese State.

With the presence of important authorities of the Portuguese Government and Universidad de Santiago de Chile, the new Camões Centre for Studies in Portuguese Language was opened in Chile. It is the 40^thcenter in the world built and supported by the renowned language and cooperation Camões Institute.

The Center, which facilities are located across from the Foro Griego at Universidad de Santiago, will be a resource and logistics center for the development of culture teaching and research programs, to provide Portuguese language courses, and as place for literary and cultural dissemination. The Center includes a library, a multipurpose room and an administrative office.

Dr Vera Faiais Fonseca, Director of the Center and Cultural Attaché of the Portuguese Embassy, says that opening this new space “is very special to me, because I have had the experience of being a lecturer, but I had never had the opportunity of opening a center; it is especially symbolic for me. Of all the universities that we work with, Universidad de Santiago is, undoubtedly, the most important one, as it is the only one that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese.”

Consolidation of an academic project

The protocol for the creation of the Center was signed on June 08^th, 2015, by the President of Universidad de Santiago, Dr Juan Manuel Zolezzi; the Pro President at that time, Dr Pedro Palominos; and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Dr Marcelo Mella. According to the Portuguese Ambassador, António Luís Cotrim, opening this new center in the campus of Universidad de Santiago contributes to consolidating the relationship between Chile and Portugal.

For the Head of the Department of Linguistics and Literature, Dr Roxana Orrego, this Center means “a major achievement, because it is going to contribute to disseminate the Portuguese culture and language in the university, but it will also help to establish links with the community outside the university. This is the result of joint efforts by the university’s central government, the Chilean Government, the Portuguese Government and other bodies of the university.”

According to the Academic Vice President of Universidad de Santiago, Dr Patricia Pallavicini, this new academic project will become a means of “strengthening our internationalization and the idea that we are part of an increasingly globalized world. Having this Center here gives us the possibility of creating, proposing and developing a new way of training and a broader network for our students.”

Likewise, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities expressed his joy at the creation of this new space, saying that it will allow to expand the cultural collaboration to a multidimensional one, considering that both countries have similar conditions.

Renowned Portuguese writer launches new book

In the context of the opening of the Center, the Camões Institute, the Embassy of Portugal in Chile and Universidad de Santiago de Chile, invited the renowned Portuguese writer Jose Luis Peixoto -recipient of five international literature prizes- who presented his new novel, Galveias, published by Random House.

The novelist and poet said that the invitation was very gratifying, highlighting the important public role of Universidad de Santiago and its contemporary thinking.

Translated by Marcela Contreras

• His work includes publications in national and international books and journals, in relation to the conformation of the Chilean State, the development of the workers’ popular movement and the social- political crises of the XX century.

On August 22^nd, Dr Julio Pinto Vallejos, professor at Universidad de Santiago de Chile, was awarded the National Prize of History 2016.

The renowned historian and Doctor in History from Yale University began to work at Universidad de Santiago when he was 24 years old, in the 80’s. Since then, he has made a major contribution to this discipline as a professor and a researcher.

His work includes publications in national and international books and journals, in relation to the conformation of the Chilean State, the development of the workers’ popular movement and the social- political crises of the XX century, as well as studies on Latin America. Likewise, he has trained several generations of historians and has continuously collaborated with the Ministry of Education.

Dr Pinto expressed that he did not expect this recognition, because there were other very solid candidates. “It was a very gratifying surprise, from which I am still trying to recover. I thank Universidad de Santiago, my university, for supporting my nomination as candidate for this prize and I thank my colleagues and students for their massive and generous support,” he said. “I dedicate this prize to all people who have been by my side throughout these years. They have made me feel that my work has been worthy.

The Minister of Education, Adriana Delpiano, explained that the jury based its decision on the notable historiographical production of Dr Pinto in different fields of the discipline, particularly, in social history and history of the Chilean Republic.

Dr Juan Manuel Zolezzi, President of Universidad de Santiago de Chile, congratulated Dr Pinto and highlighted his great contribution to the university reflected by his commitment to public education and strengthening state universities.

Dr Pinto is a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History (1978), a Master of Arts with a specialization in Latin American History (1979), and a Master of Philosophy in History of the Southern Cone, Colonial Latina America and France between 1789 and 1914 (1983). Hi is also Doctor of Philosophy in History (1991) from Yale University.

Besides, he has been a professor at different national and international universities; he is part of the Scientific Committee of the Historia journal and a member of the editorial board of LOM publishing house, where he is in charge of the History Collection. He has been part of the editorial board of Duke University Press (2013) and Oxford University Press (2014) and he is currently a member of the Humanities Committee of the National Accreditation Commission since 2013.

Translated by Marcela Contreras

• The Center was founded at Universidad de Santiago de Chile to develop the knowledge of the Portuguese language across the Chilean universities. It is the 40^th center in the world built and supported by the Portuguese State.

With the presence of important authorities of the Portuguese Government and Universidad de Santiago de Chile, the new Camões Centre for Studies in Portuguese Language was opened in Chile. It is the 40^thcenter in the world built and supported by the renowned language and cooperation Camões Institute.

The Center, which facilities are located across from the Foro Griego at Universidad de Santiago, will be a resource and logistics center for the development of culture teaching and research programs, to provide Portuguese language courses, and as place for literary and cultural dissemination. The Center includes a library, a multipurpose room and an administrative office.

Dr Vera Faiais Fonseca, Director of the Center and Cultural Attaché of the Portuguese Embassy, says that opening this new space “is very special to me, because I have had the experience of being a lecturer, but I had never had the opportunity of opening a center; it is especially symbolic for me. Of all the universities that we work with, Universidad de Santiago is, undoubtedly, the most important one, as it is the only one that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese.”

Consolidation of an academic project

The protocol for the creation of the Center was signed on June 08^th, 2015, by the President of Universidad de Santiago, Dr Juan Manuel Zolezzi; the Pro President at that time, Dr Pedro Palominos; and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Dr Marcelo Mella. According to the Portuguese Ambassador, António Luís Cotrim, opening this new center in the campus of Universidad de Santiago contributes to consolidating the relationship between Chile and Portugal.

For the Head of the Department of Linguistics and Literature, Dr Roxana Orrego, this Center means “a major achievement, because it is going to contribute to disseminate the Portuguese culture and language in the university, but it will also help to establish links with the community outside the university. This is the result of joint efforts by the university’s central government, the Chilean Government, the Portuguese Government and other bodies of the university.”

According to the Academic Vice President of Universidad de Santiago, Dr Patricia Pallavicini, this new academic project will become a means of “strengthening our internationalization and the idea that we are part of an increasingly globalized world. Having this Center here gives us the possibility of creating, proposing and developing a new way of training and a broader network for our students.”

Likewise, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities expressed his joy at the creation of this new space, saying that it will allow to expand the cultural collaboration to a multidimensional one, considering that both countries have similar conditions.

Renowned Portuguese writer launches new book

In the context of the opening of the Center, the Camões Institute, the Embassy of Portugal in Chile and Universidad de Santiago de Chile, invited the renowned Portuguese writer Jose Luis Peixoto -recipient of five international literature prizes- who presented his new novel, Galveias, published by Random House.

The novelist and poet said that the invitation was very gratifying, highlighting the important public role of Universidad de Santiago and its contemporary thinking.

Translated by Marcela Contreras