Documentary tells stories of UFRN in 60 years of existence

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) launches this Thursday, 23rd, the documentary commemorating the institution's 60th anniversary, with a video teaser during the inauguration of the new facilities of the Center for Art and Culture (NAC). The ceremony takes place at 5pm, in the ground floor annex of the Zila Mamede Central Library (BCZM). The full version will be available on the UFRN Portal, www.ufrn.br, and on the UFRN YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/2CCgDZY.
The video summarizes six decades of history in 38 minutes, based on testimonies from people who lived different phases and experiences at the university. Former deans, staff and students report important facts and share their impressions about UFRN, which concludes the commemorative actions for its sixty-year anniversary with material produced by filmmaker Fábio DeSilva. The documentary goes back to the creation of the university, in 1958, through memories of periods such as the military dictatorship, to the advances and contributions of UFRN in the production of technology and knowledge through teaching, research and extension, with emphasis on internalization, inclusion and support for culture and art.

Geographer's Day will be celebrated this Wednesday at UFRN

The Professional Association of Geographers of Rio Grande do Norte (Aprogeo-RN), in partnership with the Department of Geography (DGE), of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), is holding, this Wednesday, the 29th, a morning of activities to mark Geographer's Day, with professionals and researchers in the area, at the central campus of…

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Anthropology opens exclusive selection for indigenous and quilombolas

The coordination of the Postgraduate Program in Social Anthropology (PGAS), at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), makes public the notice for the selection of indigenous and quilombola students for the master's degree course, starting in 2020. The three vacancies offered are exclusive to candidates who self-identify as indigenous or quilombola, in…

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On the Road to Study Project offers psychological help to students

Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students who came to the city of Natal with the intention of studying and seeking psychological assistance, the Dean of Student Affairs (Proae) carries out the extension project On the road to study, which is open for registration until August 25th. The action was created with the aim of promoting…

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Music School promotes Three Piano Nights

The School of Music of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (EMUFRN) is holding the event Three Nights of Piano, on the 8th, 9th and 10th of May, starting at 6:30 pm, in the Onofre Lopes Auditorium, of the School of Music. On the 8th, the event presents Duo Cesetti-Qi, formed by professor Durval Cesetti…

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