As part of the celebrations for Ireland’s National Day, also known as St. Patrick’s Day, representatives from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso attended an official reception hosted by the Irish Embassy in Chile.
The event was led by the Irish Ambassador to Chile, Colum Hatchell, along with his wife, Dr. Stefanie Sowinski, who extended an invitation to officials and representatives from various institutions with the aim of strengthening academic and cultural ties between Ireland and Chile.
Representing the General Directorate of International Affairs (DGAI) at PUCV were the Director of International Exchange, Ivania Yáñez; the Director of International Projects, Ignacio Bahamonde; the Coordinator of International Communications and Events, Lorena Muñoz; and the International Exchange Advisor, Silvana Aravena.
The event provided an opportunity to come together in a friendly atmosphere that celebrated Irish culture, while also fostering a dialogue aimed at identifying and strengthening opportunities for academic cooperation and international mobility between institutions in both countries.
