Inaugural Lesson: 30 years of serving and transforming society in Colombia

🎓 The video is the inaugural lecture of a university and marks the beginning of the academic semester.

🏛️ The lecture emphasizes the university's commitment to its humanistic tradition and values.

👥 The event includes the presence of deans, faculty members, students, and religious figures.

🎓 The video is a celebration of the 30-year anniversary of the opening of the Minuto de Dios University, highlighting its mission to transform lives and society through education and service.

🌍 The university has grown and expanded throughout Colombia, graduating over 158,000 professionals who are committed to serving the country and making a positive impact in various fields.

🙏 The university aims to not only provide academic education but also to cultivate integrity, commitment, and faith in its students, emphasizing the importance of serving Colombia and society as a whole.

🎓 College students are encouraged to set new goals, progress, and serve society.

🏛️ The importance of art, culture, and history in higher education is emphasized.

🌟 Students are urged to dream big, discover new horizons, and strive for excellence.

🌍 The video discusses the importance of caring for the environment and emphasizes the need for college students to develop a love and appreciation for nature.

🌿 The university has an agronomy park with various plant species, including coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa, showcasing the biodiversity of Colombia.

🦜 The university's botanical garden is home to over 270 species of birds, highlighting the rich bird diversity in Colombia.

🌳 The speaker encourages everyone to plant a tree, write a book, and have a child as important milestones in life.

🌎 Highlighting the need for reforestation, the speaker emphasizes the importance of a beautiful country filled with trees and flowers.

🎓 The speaker discusses the university's efforts in creating various educational spaces and invites students and teachers to explore and participate in these initiatives.

🔑 The video discusses the importance of creativity and thinking outside the box to bring about positive change.

🌍 Examples are given of how creative ideas have led to impactful initiatives, such as organizing a banquet to raise funds for housing or inviting Pablo Escobar to promote peace.

📺 The video also highlights the history of the 'Minuto de Dios' program, which has been on Colombian television for 67 years, making it one of the oldest TV programs in the world.

🌱 The speaker discusses the importance of planting trees and promoting reforestation to improve the environment.

🌍 The video emphasizes the need to expand tree planting programs to different regions in order to have a positive impact nationwide.

🌎 The speaker acknowledges the diversity of languages spoken in Colombia, including indigenous languages, and encourages respect for linguistic diversity.