The 31st of August, the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) celebrated the 56th anniversary of the assassination of student leader Amín Abel Hasbún with a ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FIA). A floral offering was placed in front of the bust erected in his memory, symbolizing the respect and gratitude of the academic community.
Meeting of Authorities and the Community
The activity was headed by Rector Jorge Asjana David, Dean of the FIA Mayra Sánchez, and by Hasbún’s widow, Mirna Santos. University authorities, teachers, students, and members of the academic community also participated.
Rector’s Words
Asjana David highlighted that Amín Abel Hasbún remains as a reference for UASD, stating that honoring his memory implies preserving his values and commitment to his ideals. He explained that the university struggle in the current time is mainly fought in the field of ideas, through the promotion of critical thinking and the defense of public education.
Dean’s Message
Mayra Sánchez emphasized the pride and responsibility that represents for the FIA to carry the name of Amín Abel Hasbún, a professional graduated summa cum laude in Civil Engineering. She remembered that the freedoms and tranquility that the university community enjoys today were conquered with the sacrifice of young people of that generation, and exhorted the students to honor that legacy through study, discipline, and defense of public education.
Artistic and Student Contributions
Extension Vice-Rector Gerardo Roa recited a poem of his authorship dedicated to Amín Abel Hasbún. Stalin Quezada, student representative, spoke about the legacy of the university leader, emphasizing the importance of memory and the continuity of his ideals.
Importance of Remembrance
The act not only commemorates a tragic event, but also serves as a reminder of the fragility of academic freedom and the need to protect it. The anniversary of Hasbún’s death highlights the importance of student participation and commitment to public education, topics that remain relevant in the university and national agenda.
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