Last week, Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s hosted a delegation from the Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa led by the Deputy Head of Mission and accompanied by the representative for Education. During the visit to campus, the delegation met with Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Vice-Provost, Global Engagement, Dr. Sandra den Otter to discuss Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s continued engagement in Mexico.
Colleagues from the Embassy shared an opportunity with Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s to highlight Mexican and Canadian research and academic collaboration through a hub. Additionally, the incoming delegation met with Dr. Tara MacDonald, Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and Allison Yokom, Senior Director, International Undergraduate Enrolment to learn more about Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s undergraduate and graduate programs and our engagement in Mexico.
The visit concluded with a meeting that featured Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s researchers active in Mexico to share their engagement and experiences with student mobility opportunities. Participants included Dr. , Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Dr. Diana Cordoba, Assistant Professor, Department of Global Development Studies, and Dr. , Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering.
An announcement about Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s deepening engagement in Mexico is coming soon. Keep an eye out on our website.