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On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Galen University’s President’s Seminar Series was hosted by Sister Leonor Franco, a member of the Sisters of Mercy, Belize.  Sister Franco delivered a noteworthy presentation on one of the world’s most lucrative, organized crimes: Human Trafficking.  Discussion points at the Seminar included reasons and probable causes that contribute to human trafficking and realistic recommendations in an effort to raise further awareness among young people.  Sister Leonor concluded with a call to action to report to any suspicious activity that may be directly or indirectly linked human trafficking.  The session ended with a prayer to end human trafficking and to especially protect victims of this illegal activity.

Galen University’s faculty, staff and students express great appreciation to Sister Leonor Franco for guest lecturing at the Seminar.

After many days of campaign, the results for the new members of the Galen Student Government Association have been officially confirmed by the Office of Student Affairs. On Wednesday , November 28, 2012, the official counting of the votes for the new SGA took place in the Lecture Hall, at the University’s main campus in Central Farm. The results were as follow:

• President: Randall Friesen (Revolutionary 6)
• Vice President: Raven Galvez (Revolutionary 6)
• Secretary: Gina-Marie Quiroz (Team Spirit)
• Treasurer: Ashlee Lizarraga (Revolutionary 6)
• Sports Coordinator: Corey Constantino (Revolutionary 6)
• Publicity Director: Jorge Alpuche (Revolutionary 6)

The formal inauguration ceremony of the Executives will be held on Monday, December 3, 2012 during the student hour in the Lecture Hall, at our main campus, starting at 12:30 pm.  All are invited to attend, as we mark another milestone here at Galen University.

The voting process ends Tuesday, November 27, 2012 and announcement of the newly elected candidates is on Thursday, November 29, 2012.

On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, Galen University’s President’s Seminar Series was hosted by Ms. Salina Rico, U.S. Embassy’s Vice Consul.  With a background in International Economics and much experience in foreign exchange programs, Ms. Rico discussed the topic of Immigration and Diversity in the United States.  The afternoon’s presentation discussed general statistics pertaining to the movement of the different groups of people into the U.S., and then contextualized the issue by detailing various important historical events that impacted these movements.  Thereafter, Galen University’s students were engaged in discussion, raising questions and concerns pertaining to the topic.  The session was completed with a brief presentation of an Award of Participation by the University’s Provost, Dr. Aline Harrison.

Galen University expresses gratitude to Ms. Salina Rico for delivering such an excellent presentation as part of the President’s Seminar Series.

Press Release - October 25, 2012 The guest speakers at Galen University’s President’s Seminar Series on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 were representatives from the Office of the Auditor General of Belize, including the Auditor General, Mrs. Dorothy Bradley, the Deputy Auditor General, and Community Activist and Journalist, Mrs. Ya Ya Marin Coleman. In attendance were Galen’s President, Dr. Louis Zabaneh, Provost, Dr. Aline Harrison, Faculty, Staff and students enrolled in the Bachelor Degree in Accounting Program. The main focus of the afternoon’s presentation was outlining the role the Office of the Auditor General plays and its impacts on the lives of the Belizean society. The presentation became quite interactive with the student-audience as the guest speakers discussed the Office’s Accountability Cycle, as well as general functions and powers the Auditor General holds. Throughout the presentation, the young Belizean students were urged to exercise their civil duty and play a role in ensuring that accountability is upheld within the public sector of Belize, with the assistance of this independent body. The afternoon concluded with an exchange of tokens of appreciation on behalf of the University, as well as the Office of the Auditor General. Galen University extends sincere gratitude to the Office of the Auditor General in putting in great efforts into preparing and hosting an informative session with the Undergraduate student-audience.