A Celebratory Event for University Community
In a warm and hospitable atmosphere, Governor Rubén Rocha Moya was welcomed by the university community gathered in Guasave to launch the construction of the Faculty of Medicine at UAS. Rocha Moya, who served as rector and founded Ciudad Universitaria in Guasave three decades ago, initiated the construction of two new medical faculties: one in Los Mochis and another in Mazatlán, before the end of his term.
Background on Governor Rubén Rocha Moya
Rubén Rocha Moya, the current governor of Sinaloa, has a significant history with the University Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS). In 1995, while serving as rector, he laid the foundation stone for Ciudad Universitaria in Guasave. Now, returning to the consolidated campus, he is set to begin construction on the Faculty of Medicine, a long-standing aspiration for Guasave’s university students who previously lacked this educational opportunity in their city.
The University Community and Recent Elections
The university community, led by Rector Jesús Madueña Molina, warmly welcomed Rocha Moya. The event also celebrated the recent democratic elections of university authorities, including Madueña Molina’s re-election for a second term. Rocha Moya praised the university community for their advancements in democracy, highlighting a new law that allows students to elect their faculty directors and university council representatives.
Impact on Students and the Community
The new medical faculty construction is a significant milestone for Guasave’s university students, who will finally have their own medical school within their city. This development is expected to benefit approximately 800 students, providing them with essential facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, consultation group spaces, a computer lab, storage, and sanitary facilities. The project is estimated to cost over 52 million pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Governor Rubén Rocha Moya? He is the current governor of Sinaloa, Mexico, with a history of supporting higher education. He previously served as rector of UAS from 1993 to 1995, during which he founded Ciudad Universitaria in Guasave.
- What is the significance of this event? Governor Rocha Moya initiated the construction of a new Faculty of Medicine in Guasave, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration for local university students. He also announced plans to build additional medical faculties in Los Mochis and Mazatlán.
- What impact will this project have on students? The new medical faculty will benefit around 800 students by providing them with essential facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and other support spaces. This development is expected to enhance the quality of medical education in the region.
