Los Andes Peruvian University

"Los Andes" Peruvian University
Universidad Peruana "Los Andes"

Seal of "Los Andes" Peruvian University, Huancayo
Motto Spanish: Hacia la Excelencia Académica
Motto in English
 Towards Academic Excellency
Type Private
Established 1983
Chancellor Dr. José Castillo Custodio
Undergraduates 17 800 [1]
Location Huancayo, Peru
Campus Urban
Locations 7 campuses & learning centers, online[2]
Colours      Blue
     White
Affiliations Asamblea Nacional de Rectores
Website upla.edu

The Los Andes Peruvian University (UPLA) (Spanish: Universidad Peruana Los Andes) is an educational institution created on December 30, 1983 (Law Nº 23.757). The main campus is situated in Huancayo, Perú. It is one of the most prosperous [3] universities in the central region of the country. It is named after the Andes mountains, which surround the city of Huancayo.

History

At its inception in 1983, the university offered courses in the four areas of study most relevant and important to the region: Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Business Management and Technology Education. On June 23, 1987 a Complementary Law Nº 24697 Civil Engineering was added to the program of studies. More recently, new faculties have been established with a view to affording opportunities in new professional careers. Some of the original faculties have been upgraded, in accordance with technological and social requirements and in keeping with current innovations in tertiary education. These were authorized by Asamblea Nacional de Rectores, an institution which governs universities in Peru, with Resolution Nº 446-ANR-93 and Asamblea Universitaria Resolution Nº 001-93-AU on December 8, 1993.

Organization

The Faculty of Medicine in Chorrillos - Huancayo.
The Library in Chorrillos - Huancayo.

University, Industry and Society

Industry

In 1973 in Junín Region - Concepción, with the cooperation of Federal Republic of Germany, a milk plant was created. It was named "Fongal Centro". Today it is called The Milk Plant of Mantaro - PLEMSA and is part of Los Andes Peruvian University. It produces pasteurized milk, double and triple cream cheese, fresh cheese, yogurt and butter[4] by professionals and students (who make theirs using practice-based professional learning).[5]

Athletics

The University hosted its first marathon, the UPLA International Marathon, in 2008.[6] Participants in this event include athletes from the surrounding regions as well as visiting athletes from other countries.

Alumni

Many of UPLA's alumni have had considerable success in scientific research, public service, education, and business. Recently Inés Melchor has become recognized as a long-distance runner and lawyer.

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "UPLA in number" Planning office", Retrieved on 2008-12-21 (in Spanish)
  2. ↑ "UPLA Campus Locations". Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  3. ↑ "Daily Correo" a distinction as "The Excellents 2006", Retrieved on 2007-05-13 (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ "La cooperación internacional y desarrollo de la ganadería lechera en el Perú", Proyectos y programas de la cooperación en ganadería lechera", retrieved on 2007-12-02
  5. ↑ "Unidad de Producción Planta Lechera Mantaro". UPLA Rumbo a la acreditación 2007 internacional. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
  6. ↑ "Alcandes participan en la maratón UPLA", Maraton Internacional Bodas de Plata, Retrieved on 2009-11-05

Coordinates: 12°02′29″S 75°11′29″W / 12.04139°S 75.19139°W / -12.04139; -75.19139

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