The Dominican American Cultural Institute welcomes the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
Santo Domingo, D.N. (September 6, 2024). As part of his visit to the Dominican Republic, the Dominican American Cultural Institute had the honor of hosting U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. He had the opportunity to interact with a group of students enrolled in the institution’s English Immersion Program from MESCYT. The event took place at the Lincoln Library and was attended by Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Franklin García Fermín, who were welcomed by Mrs. Lucy Threan de Lamarche, Vice President of the ICDA Board of Directors. During the meeting, Blinken learned from the students themselves how learning English contributes to their personal and professional development. They shared their stories and experiences of learning English and how this program has impacted their lives. This dynamic was led by the ICDA academic team.
We are deeply honored to have hosted this memorable meeting, which reaffirms the Dominican American Cultural Institute’s commitment to transforming lives through English language learning and contributing to the bond between the Dominican Republic and the United States.
School of Languages Celebrates Graduation at San Francisco de Macorís Campus for the Juniors Program
On August 23rd, the San Francisco de Macorís campus of our School of Languages enthusiastically celebrated its graduation ceremony for the Juniors program, an event that marked the end of a significant educational cycle for the students and a new beginning in their academic and professional lives.
The event took place at the INFI School campus, with family members, friends, and members of the educational community all eager to pay tribute to the graduates. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Mr. Robert Valcin, Director of the School of Languages. In his speech, Mr. Valcin expressed, “The starting point of success is desire, the power of will, and determination. Daily, we witness that when values such as respect, honesty, and a spirit of service prevail, we guide our lives towards achieving our goals.”
Ms. Rut Vargas, representing the teachers, gave an emotional speech highlighting the academic and personal growth of the graduates. Ms. Vargas emphasized the importance of trusting in the knowledge and experiences gained and encouraged the graduates to never stop learning.
The most anticipated speech of the evening was delivered by the valedictorian, Jean Anthony Sierra Florencio. With a mix of humility and pride, Sierra Florencio shared his personal experiences and offered words of encouragement to his classmates.
The remarks from the academic coordinator, Gledis Libert, added a special perspective to the event, highlighting the teamwork and collaboration that characterized the learning environment throughout the program.
The ceremony also featured two notable artistic performances. Professor Sorangel Padilla delivered a moving musical performance that captivated the audience, while Ms. Miriam Lambertus, a member of the Mixed Choir, delighted the crowd with her talented vocal performance. Both presentations added a special touch to the event, celebrating the talent and creativity of the educational community.
With the conclusion of this ceremony, the school continues its mission to develop competent leaders committed to academic excellence who contribute to the development of society. Congratulations to all the graduates on their achievement, and we wish them the greatest success!
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The Instituto Cultural Domínico Americano and MESCYT are granting 1,000 scholarships to study English in four provinces of the Dominican Republic
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Independence Day was celebrated to the rhythm of rock music
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La Escuela de Idiomas presents its Institutional Strategic Plan 2024-2026
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The U.S. Embassy and the Universidad Domínico Americano held a successful Annual Conference for Teachers of English 2023.
This meeting brought together more than 1,000 teachers from the public and private sectors. Santo Domingo, Wednesday, November 15, 2023.– The United States Embassy and the Universidad Domínico Americana (UNICDA), through its professional development center, Teacher Development Center (TDC), opened the Annual Conference for Teachers of English, with the theme “A Powerful Synergy in ELT”. […]