Havana, September 5 (acn) The students at the University of Havana began on Monday their 2016-2017 school year paying tribute to revolutionary leader, Julio Antonio Mella founder of the Federation of University Students, FEU.
With the assistance of the Minister of Higher Education, Jose Ramon Saborido, the activity –and encounter with history-, students and professors paid tribute to whom, with his ideas and action, inspired professional training and to be responsible before study and life.
The future generation of graduates from the University of Havana climbed up the historic steps of the higher education center with the integration of the Applied Technologies and Sciences and Design.
During an interview with the Cuban News Agency, Gustavo Cobreiro, Dean of the University said that this year they will welcome over 3 thousand 500 new students, double compared to the same period last year.
He added that almost 8 out of every 10 professors or researchers of the UH have a Masters or Doctrine Degree contributing to the excellence of the institution.
Cobreiro told the students that decades ago, the UH was home to great Cuban leaders and martyrs and that is why they now have a major commitment to themselves and history.
Carlos Rodriguez, first year student in Math and Computer Science, told ACN that he was proud of the legacy of his forefathers who, "we must honor and continue their ideas".
Gathered at the Mella Memorial Professor Angel Perez Herrero recalled that many students in different parts of the world do not have the possibility of continuing higher education and a demand to their respective governments; however, in Cuba a day like today constitutes a joy for the entire population.
Also present during the welcoming activity, full of Cuban flags, Jennifer Bello member of the Council of State and National President of the Federation of University Students; Yuniasky Crespo, member of the Provincial Bureau of the Cuban Communist Party, Deans and leaders of the University of Havana.
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