León, Spain
Before an audience of 700, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ León Center was honored for its years of close collaboration with local and provincial partners. The award was presented by Juan MartÃnez Majo, president of the local Provincial Council, and , a digital news outlet. Ģ¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor Emeritus of Communication Randal Beam accepted the award and expressed appreciation for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s collaborations with León and provincial partners.
Housed in León’s Palacio del Conde Luna, a 16th century Renaissance tower, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ León Center fosters interdisciplinary, faculty-led study abroad programs for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students. The space is also used for academic research, conferences, exhibits and cultural events. The center aims to cultivate students who are tolerant and respectful of cultural diversity, and who see themselves as responsible members of a global community.
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CONTACT: Lani Phillips, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ León Center; 206-616-9579, lanip@uw.edu




