The trilogy seeks to interest in a playful way the understanding of topics such as geometry, arithmetic and algebra.

Numerous students and adults attended the Aula Magna Ignacio Domeyko of the University of La Serena for the special presentation of the play ''Historias Matemáticas al Cubo'', by the Theater Cast of the Directorate of Extension (ETEULS), and which was part of the ULS anniversary activities

With the stories ''In networks with Polígona'', ''Zero Stress'' and ''The Death of Eight'', the public was surprised to learn, with touches of humor and mischief, the importance they have in everyday life mathematics and numbers. This work, as a whole, represents a new way of approaching the teaching of mathematics, since in addition to presenting it in an entertaining way for the public, it represents a source of new ideas so that teachers can carry out their classes in the classroom. 

That is why the free event was attended by enthusiastic teachers who, during a forum held at the end of the presentation, were grateful for the opportunity to attend and learn about a different way to re-enchant their students with these contents.

The play, written and directed by Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, had the special collaboration of guest director Ignacio Cáceres, who has worked for months, perfecting the staging and performance of each of the performers, thus bringing the culture and art.

The stories

''In Polígona networks'', a nosy employee with a different mood, who lives inventing things to annoy her poor employer, a German named Úrsula, who spends her days putting up with this employee who believes she can explain everything through mathematics, accompanied by the subtle interventions of the hippie Luna, a relaxed tarot reader who lets herself be carried away by her hunches and the cosmic energies that surround her. Those in charge of embodying these characters were, like ''Polígona'' Catalina Cvitanic, ''Doña Úrsula'' Lilian Cruz and ''Luna'' Pía Ahumada.

The second was ''Zero Stress'', a very fast and humorous story, which narrates the hardships of Zero, a number that decides to face its fears and try to explain its anxieties and fears to its Psychiatrist. In this play, Daniel Aguayo Salfate acted as the zero, and Rodrigo Garrido, as the psychiatrist, who were applauded by the audience.

Finally, viewers learned the questions of a researcher regarding the disappearance of the ''eight'' and what would happen in everyday life if a number did not exist.

ETEULS will continue to venture into the staging of theatrical works with familiar content, which allows not only to share a pleasant moment, but also to know and understand in an entertaining way, content as interesting as those proposed by ''Historias Matemágicas al cubed'', whose scripts also They can be requested to work in the establishments, as indicated by their director.

The instance is developed by the Extension Directorate in conjunction with the Department of Psychology of the ULS, in order to bring this discipline closer to the local community.

''Emotions and well-being: is it possible to manage emotions for our benefit?'' is the name of the first talk organized by the Directorate of Extension and the Department of Psychology of the University of La Serena within the framework of the Cycle of Academic Conferences 2014 ''Psychology and Contemporary Society'', which will be held throughout the year, starting on April 30 and ending November 26.

This first conference will be given by the director of the Department of Psychology at the ULS, Dr. Mauricio González Arias, and the objective is to present some elements of self-regulation and emotional management that emerge from the new theories of emotions and that can serve attendees to better understand their emotional life. The talk will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m., at the ULS Extension Center, located at Prat 446, La Serena.

The objective of this cycle of conferences is to achieve a rapprochement between the Department of Psychology and the community through talks given by academics from the University of La Serena, where their research topics will be presented in a way that can be understood by the audience. without it being necessary to have a prior mastery of psychology and at the same time that the topics covered are useful.

In general, among the topics addressed within the cycle are happiness, cognitive psychology, myths about human sexuality, guidelines for the world of work and quality of life.

This is the third version of a work that has meant a great academic contribution by the Department of Psychology in generating instances of participation oriented toward the local population, with the idea of ​​enhancing the role played by this unit of the Faculty of Humanities in the training of professionals in the area of ​​psychology. 

Regarding this third installment of the cycle, the director of the Extension Center, Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, stated that she felt very comfortable with this type of activities. ''We are very pleased to be able to generate this type of academic conferences, whether with the Department of Psychology or with other departments, because we see the need to inform the community about the academic work that is generated within the University, especially because Many times it is thought that university specialization could not reach people in a clear and easy way,'' he said. 

Attendance at these activities is completely free and for more information about the different conferences given during the year, call 051-2-204171, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or in Prat 446, La Serena.

The Pedagogy degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of La Serena inaugurated the academic year with the conference: "Childhood education: learning, development and brain plasticity" by psychomotor specialist, neuroscience specialist Dr. © Jorge Hirsch, director of the Institute of Neurorehabilitation of San Juan, Argentina. Professor Hirsch has been a visiting professor at various universities in Latin America and stands out for his studies in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation of children and young people as various pathologies that inhibit their development.

The conference focused on the characteristics of the brain and the teaching role in the first years of life as part of the epigenetic factors of development.

The event was attended by students of all levels of the major and others, as well as ULS academics and professionals from schools and institutions that care for and educate early childhood.

In addition, Professor Hirsch was one of the speakers at the International Seminar ''Inclusion in life and school: pedagogy with a human sense", organized and sponsored by CREDEULS and co-organized by the Early Childhood Education program with the collaboration of the Semillero de Investigation of the same area, which took place on Friday, March 28, 2014.

The activity allows students to approach the world of numbers in an entertaining way and allows teachers to obtain innovative teaching methodologies.

The University of La Serena, on the occasion of the celebration of its 33rd anniversary, has prepared a wide range of activities to offer the community during the coming days. Among them is the Play ''Mathematical Stories to the Cube'', which seeks to promote the interest of boys and girls in learning about mathematics in a playful and attractive way.

The play, performed by the theatrical cast of the ULS Extension Directorate (ETEULS) and directed by Dr. Catalina Cvitanic and Ignacio Cáceres, was prepared for months and will be presented free of charge to the entire community of La Serena on Thursday, March 3. April starting at 19:00 p.m. in the Aula Magna of the Ignacio Domeyko Campus, located at 980 Benavente Street in La Serena.

The activity is made up of three mini works: ''In networks with Polígona'', ''Zero stress'' and ''The Death of 8'', which are designed for children from 9 years old and in which Different aspects of mathematics are addressed, with metaphors and dynamics that seek to re-enchant the little ones with this discipline. The idea is to have a pleasant time with the family, with an activity that mixes art and knowledge available to everyone. 

This work represents a new way of approaching the teaching of mathematics, since in addition to presenting it in an entertaining way for the public, it represents a source of new ideas so that teachers can carry out their classes in the classroom. 

For the director of the cast, Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, this is a very good way to reevaluate the subject. ''We must eradicate the myth that mathematics is complicated and unattainable, ensure that parents understand and encourage students to value mathematics as a useful tool in our daily lives,'' she stated. 

For more information about this activity, call 051-2-204171, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or go to Prat 446, La Serena.

The course will be taught between April 11 and August 08 of this year and includes theoretical and practical classes.

From March 17 to April 04, applications will be open for the ''Gerontological Caregivers'' Course, organized by the Extension Directorate of the University of La Serena in conjunction with the Nursing Department of this university. superiors. This is the fifth version where the Mg. Carmen Retamal Valenzuela will teach this course, which includes important aspects to take into consideration for the care of the elderly. 

For the academic of the Department. of ULS Nursing, coordinator of the course, the idea is that the participants are suitable people who ''have a real sensitivity in working with older people. "We need people who feel special affection and esteem for older adults." The professional also specified that gerontological caregivers "are caregivers who are prepared to work with both older adults who are dismobilized and those who need some care or are partially dependent," she commented. 

This course is made up of 7 modules dedicated to the different care that should be taken towards older adults in areas such as psychology, physical, social and spiritual development, among others. The duration is 60 chronological hours distributed between theoretical and practical classes between the months of April and until August. The theoretical classes will be held at the Extension Center (Calle Prat N°446, La Serena), while the practical classes will be taught in the laboratories of the Nursing Department (Matta N°147, Coquimbo).

The speaker has had vast experience with the topic, as she is a nurse, has a degree in gerontology, a master's degree in applied social gerontology, an academic in the Department of Nursing at the University of La Serena, and has carried out community work with older adults since 1998. the date. This course has a special dedication on the part of the Retamal academic since its objective is to achieve a society of healthy older adults, who age in a dignified manner and who retain their self-worth permanently, constituting a contribution to reducing levels of dependency in the country. 

General features

Among the requirements are being over 18 years old, having a commitment to the work of caring for the elderly, having minimum basic education (knowing how to read and write), completing the application questionnaire, completing the personal interview with the course teacher (day Friday, April 04th from 15:00 p.m.) and have health compatible with the role of caregiver (mental and physical). 

Among the specific objectives pursued by this body are: knowing the global, national and regional demographic reality in relation to the older adult population; understand the importance of the ethical aspects surrounding the care of the elderly and recognize the different types of abuse towards this group; differentiate the changes that are generated with aging in a biopsychosocial dimension; identify main basic needs that are deteriorated in an elderly person, whether dependent or self-sufficient; and develop initial skills in the management of basic nursing techniques and procedures, which help the elderly to live this stage of life with dignity.

The value of the course is $35.000 (cash payment) and $38.000 (in two documented installments for individuals). Registration will begin from April 04 to 07 and classes will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15:30 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. On the other hand, it is important to mention that students who pass the course will receive certification from the University of La Serena with a ceremony to be held on August 08. 

For more information about this and other courses, you can go to the Extension Center from Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. (morning) and from 15:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m. (afternoon). You can also call (051) 2204333, (051)2204171 and (051)2204389.