The University of Holguin paid a posthumous tribute to Isabel Cristina Torres Torres, the Rector of that higher education center, who had passed away last July 20.
At José de la Luz y Caballero campus, where she had taught Maths for many years before becoming the rector of the University of Holguin, colleagues, friends, students and the top authorities of the province, joined her relatives in the tribute.
She was a leader and outstanding professional who had an extensive academic formation that included the degree of Licentiate in Education in the specialty of Mathematics, Full Professor and Doctor in Pedagogical Sciences.
During her career she served in various fields in the education and was also a deputy of the National Assembly of People’s Power in its IX Legislature for the municipality of Urbano Noris.
University of Holguin’s posthumous tribute
Posthumous tribute to Isabel Cristina Torres Torres, rector of the University of Holguin. Photo: Yenisel Elcea Olbine
Impression on her colleagues and students
Reynaldo Velázquez Zaldívar, former rector of this educational center, described her as a pride for Cuban Higher Education, not only for her dedication to work but also for her firm belief that the University of Holguin is a space to grow and in it she put her maximum effort until her last days.
Similarly Diannelis Ibarra Almaguer, president of the Federation of University Stuidents at this Higher Education Center, referring to her work and meaning for the university community said: “Professor Almaguer has undoubtedly left a great void in the hearts of all of us who knew her and had the joy of sharing in different spaces with her. She showed us the serious, responsible and demanding woman that she was, but at the same time the cheerful woman that we will always remember, that dedicated professor and the mother of an entire university of which she was proud of. Today she is the greatest pride of our institution.
The University of Guantánamo, where she left an important mark, awarded the posthumous recognition Casa de Ciencia y Progreso (Medal of the First Level “House of Science and Progress”).
University of Holguin’s tribute
The university community signed the book of condolences as a last farewell. Photo: Yenisel Elcea Olbine
As part of the last farewell, those present laid flowers and signed the book of condolences as a token of respect and affection to the person who led UHo to excellence in the last four years.
Isabel will be remembered by all for her smile, her optimism in the face of challenges and commitment to the Revolution, for which she felt total gratitude.
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