Miguel \u00c1ngel Risso Patr\u00f3n <\/strong><\/p>\n A teacher committed to solidarity service-learning, Miguel \u00c1ngel coordinated projects that left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. He was a teacher and Coordinator of Solidarity Projects in the town of Los Villagra in Tucum\u00e1n province, Argentina, where his tireless dedication inspired students and community members to work for positive change in the town. His project won the Presidential Award “Solidarity Schools” in 2011.<\/p>\n He advocated for solidarity service-learning through his example, and in public service, as part of the technical team of the solidarity-school programme in the Ministry of Education of Tucum\u00e1n.<\/p>\n His legacy lives on in every solidarity action he promoted. A generator of high dreams for the community, his influence will live on beyond the classroom. Fly high, our beloved teacher!<\/p>\n In this video, \u2018Mis alumnos y las calles del pueblo [My students and the town streets]\u2019, Miguel \u00c1ngel recounts the story of how, together with his students, an incredible and much-needed project came about [in Spanish]: https:\/\/youtu.be\/2iWuWJkdgSk?si=Ku7xru_4iv9XjNnR<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00d3scar Garc\u00eda<\/strong><\/p>\n He was the Secretary of University Extension and Student Welfare at UBA (University of Buenos Aires) and a tireless advocate of university engagement and solidarity service-learning. He initiated the comprehensive programme of community action in vulnerable neighbourhoods, which led to the current UBA en Acci\u00f3n [UBA in action] <\/strong>(https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ubaenaccion\/?hl=es) [website in Spanish], and which won first place in the international award MacJannet Prize 2011 <\/strong>https:\/\/talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu\/macjannet-prize-2011-winners\/). Oscar was also a passionate supporter of UBANEX, the university’s grant programme for university extension projects.<\/p>\n CLAYSS has collaborated with him and other UBA authorities during the design and implementation stage of the Educational Social Practices (ESP), as well as in many projects. His academic production and personal engagement will continue to be relevant not only among his colleagues at the UBA but also for all of us who had the chance to collaborate with him. Farewell, dear Oscar!<\/p>\n Here is his lecture at the first meeting for ESP trainers [in Spanish]: https:\/\/youtu.be\/upiTrafyUJ8?si=YRFV2P5mrnME1DTS<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/test.clayss.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Miguel_A_Risso_Patron-1024x1024.jpeg\")
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