Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás
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The Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, often abbreviated as PUC-Goiás) is a private and non-profit Pontifical catholic university, located in Goiânia
(headquarters) and Ipameri
, is the first university of the State of Goiás
. It is one of the largest and most prestigious Brazilian universities. It is maintained by the Catholic
Archdiocese of Goiânia.
Founded on October 19, 1961 by the Sociedade Goiana de Cultura, a non-profit foundation maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Goiânia, PUC Goiás is the oldest higher education
institution of the state and of the Central-Western region, preceding in two months the foundation of UFG. According to INEP
, PUC-Goiás is the second best university in the state of Goiás, behind only UFG.
In 2009, Polish
Cardinal
Zenon Grocholewski, 69, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic
Education
of the Vatican
, one of the most important collaborators of Pope Benedict XVI
. The visit is part of the Cardinal lineup in honor of 50 years at the Catholic University of Goiás (UCG). The visit of the religious, however, the Vatican official whose function resembles that of a Minister of Education, should mark a new stage in the history of the institution. With this visit the cardinal said the outcome sent to the Vatican that sought the pontifical recognition of the university.
The announcement occurred during the award ceremony of the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa Zenon Grocholewski, on February 8 at 19 hours, at the Theatre of the Catholic. "Our commitment is that the name of the Catholic University of Goiás recorded in the Vatican's Pontifical
Yearbook
," the cardinal yesterday afternoon, told the newspaper shortly before a celebration held in the Chapel University Parish. "As the first institution
of higher education in Central
Brazil
, the UCG has promoted a great development
and dynamism
in this region
," he said.
Renowned University of Pontifical Right, the UCG will be the seventh institution in Brazil with a similar title and 31st in the world
. Five years ago the university began the process to become PUC, which will cause the institution now has an ecclesiastic bond not only with the local bishop
, but also with the Vatican. Thus, all decisions must come from the pope, who appointed and qualified, including the Grand Chancellor and Provost
of the institution. "The university, of course, gained international
prestige," stresses the dean of the UCG, Wolmir Amado.
In 1958, the Sociedade Goiana de Cultura was created to maintain these colleges and schools, which were gathered into the Universidade de Goiás, later renamed Universidade Católica de Goiás and recently recognized by the Holy See
as a University of Pontifical Right, becoming PUC Goiás.
According to the latest results of the General Index of Courses uncovered by the National Institute of Studies and Research on Education
(Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais - INEP), linked to the Ministry of Education
, PUC Goiás is the second best university in the state of Goiás, behind only UFG and ahead of UEG.
, four of them in Goiânia, the state capital, and another in the municipality of Ipameri
. The university also has a Central Library with over 213,000 books, a school of foreign languages, a local television network
(UCG-TV), four research institutes, over 400 laboratories, two school-clinics and two museums.
Goiânia
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(headquarters) and Ipameri
Ipameri
Ipameri is a small city and municipality in southeastern Goiás state, in Brazil. The population was 23,114 in a total area of 4,368.6 km² . It is a major producer of soybeans, corn, and livestock.-Location and connections:...
, is the first university of the State of Goiás
Goiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
. It is one of the largest and most prestigious Brazilian universities. It is maintained by the Catholic
Catholic
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Archdiocese of Goiânia.
Founded on October 19, 1961 by the Sociedade Goiana de Cultura, a non-profit foundation maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Goiânia, PUC Goiás is the oldest higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
institution of the state and of the Central-Western region, preceding in two months the foundation of UFG. According to INEP
Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira
The Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira is an agency connected to the Brazilian Ministry of Education in charge of evaluating educational systems and the quality of education in Brazil.-See also:...
, PUC-Goiás is the second best university in the state of Goiás, behind only UFG.
In 2009, Polish
Poles
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Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
Zenon Grocholewski, 69, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
Education
Education
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of the Vatican
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
, one of the most important collaborators of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
. The visit is part of the Cardinal lineup in honor of 50 years at the Catholic University of Goiás (UCG). The visit of the religious, however, the Vatican official whose function resembles that of a Minister of Education, should mark a new stage in the history of the institution. With this visit the cardinal said the outcome sent to the Vatican that sought the pontifical recognition of the university.
The announcement occurred during the award ceremony of the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa Zenon Grocholewski, on February 8 at 19 hours, at the Theatre of the Catholic. "Our commitment is that the name of the Catholic University of Goiás recorded in the Vatican's Pontifical
Pontifical
Pontifical may refer to the Roman Pontifical, a Roman Catholic liturgical book used by a bishop.When used as an adjective, Pontifical may be used to describe things related to the office of a bishop, such as the following:*Solemn Pontifical Mass...
Yearbook
Yearbook
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," the cardinal yesterday afternoon, told the newspaper shortly before a celebration held in the Chapel University Parish. "As the first institution
Institution
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of higher education in Central
Central
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Brazil
Brazil
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, the UCG has promoted a great development
Economic development
Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area...
and dynamism
Dynamism
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in this region
Region
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," he said.
Renowned University of Pontifical Right, the UCG will be the seventh institution in Brazil with a similar title and 31st in the world
World
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. Five years ago the university began the process to become PUC, which will cause the institution now has an ecclesiastic bond not only with the local bishop
Bishop
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, but also with the Vatican. Thus, all decisions must come from the pope, who appointed and qualified, including the Grand Chancellor and Provost
Provost (education)
A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and Australia, the equivalent of a pro-vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
of the institution. "The university, of course, gained international
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
prestige," stresses the dean of the UCG, Wolmir Amado.
History
In 1948, Dom Emmanuel Gomes de Oliveira, then Archbishop of Goiânia, had the idea of creating the first University of the Central-Western Brazil. Later that year, the Philosophy College was launched as the first higher education institution of the region, offering degrees in History, Geography, Portuguese, and Pedagogy. A few years later, the Colleges of Economics (1951), and Law (1959) were launched, in addition to the higher education schools of Fine Arts (1952), Nursing (1954), Social Service (1957), and Social and Economic Studies.In 1958, the Sociedade Goiana de Cultura was created to maintain these colleges and schools, which were gathered into the Universidade de Goiás, later renamed Universidade Católica de Goiás and recently recognized by the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
as a University of Pontifical Right, becoming PUC Goiás.
According to the latest results of the General Index of Courses uncovered by the National Institute of Studies and Research on Education
Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira
The Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira is an agency connected to the Brazilian Ministry of Education in charge of evaluating educational systems and the quality of education in Brazil.-See also:...
(Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais - INEP), linked to the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Brazil)
The Ministry of Education , MEC, is a Brazilian government ministry.Functions of this ministry: national education policy, early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, higher education, youth and adult education, among other teachings Taking their proper decisions so that...
, PUC Goiás is the second best university in the state of Goiás, behind only UFG and ahead of UEG.
Infrastructure
PUC Goiás has five campiCampi
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, four of them in Goiânia, the state capital, and another in the municipality of Ipameri
Ipameri
Ipameri is a small city and municipality in southeastern Goiás state, in Brazil. The population was 23,114 in a total area of 4,368.6 km² . It is a major producer of soybeans, corn, and livestock.-Location and connections:...
. The university also has a Central Library with over 213,000 books, a school of foreign languages, a local television network
Television network
A television network is a telecommunications network for distribution of television program content, whereby a central operation provides programming to many television stations or pay TV providers. Until the mid-1980s, television programming in most countries of the world was dominated by a small...
(UCG-TV), four research institutes, over 400 laboratories, two school-clinics and two museums.
Campi
- Campus I - Setor Universitário, Goiânia
- Area I: Rua 226, Rua 235, and 5ª Avenida
- Area II: Praça Universitária, 1ª Avenida, and Rua 240
- Area III: Praça Universitária, 1ª Avenida, and Av. Universitária
- Area IV: Praça Universitária, 1ª Avenida, and Rua 235
- Area V: Rua 232
- Campus II: Estrada Santa Rita, km 2, Jardim Olímpico, Goiânia
- Campus III: Rua Colônia, Jardim Novo Mundo, Goiânia
- Campus IV: Avenida Vereador José Benevenuto Filho, Setor Universitário, Ipameri
- Campus V: Avenida Fued José Sebba, Jardim Goiás, Goiânia