The rector, Deibar René Hurtado Herrera, and his executive team hold an interinstitutional meeting with the mayor of Popayán, Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, to address related issues.

In a meeting held in the Hall of Councils, the executive team of the University of Cauca, led by Rector Deibar René Hurtado Herrera, presented to the mayor of Popayán, Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, various initiatives requiring management by the Municipal Government.

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“We highlight the mayor's goodwill in supporting the University of Cauca on these strategic issues. The processes have been progressing, and it is necessary to assign responsible parties. Likewise, we agreed with the mayor to monitor them so that 2025 does not pass without achieving concrete results,” stated the rector of the Alma Mater of Cauca, Deibar René Hurtado Herrera.

Thus, projects discussed included the University Health Center in the Alfonso López neighborhood, payment for university properties affected by the expansion of 15N Street and 2nd Avenue, property tax discounts for the institution’s 54 buildings, and the permit required to continue construction at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

During the interinstitutional meeting, additional topics were addressed, such as the regularization of the Pomona property, exemption from the "Pico y Placa" restriction for institutional vehicles, scholarships for young students from Popayán attending the University of Cauca, strategies to mitigate the impact on historical center facades, and municipal government support for events like "Science in the Park" and "Popayán, City of Books".

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In this executive meeting, university directors emphasized the need for "empathetic" individuals within the mayor's office to expedite these initiatives and ensure they are completed on schedule.

For his part, the mayor of Popayán, Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo, acknowledged the University of Cauca’s significance, highlighting its long history and contributions. "It is very important for the Municipal Administration, which is why we need to align ourselves with these processes. We want to support all the university's projects within the municipality." With this commitment in mind, he called for a follow-up meeting to assess progress and achievements related to the initiatives discussed.

Additionally, Rector Deibar René Hurtado Herrera reiterated the importance of collective support for these initiatives. "I believe that as long as we feel that this city and the university belong to us, we can create a more welcoming environment and establish Popayán as a true university city—one that aligns with the needs of the young population arriving from all regions of the country. At the same time, these students must feel a sense of belonging and responsibility toward the city. This will lead to a more harmonious coexistence and allow us to build a more vibrant and engaging city project."

Written by: Communications Management Center