Author: David Daniel Ramirez Perez

We celebrated a “Spooktacular Halloween” at the Domínico Americano School!

Este año vivimos una celebración de Halloween llena de color, creatividad y diversión en cada rincón de nuestra comunidad escolar. Desde nuestros pequeños de Preescolar, convertidos en adorables calabacitas, hasta los estudiantes de Secundaria, quienes llegaron caracterizados como fantasmas, superhéroes y personajes sorprendentes, todos demostraron un gran espíritu festivo. 

Los disfraces destacaron por ser ingeniosos, divertidos y, en algunos casos, ¡deliciosamente espeluznantes! Se notó el esfuerzo y la imaginación que cada estudiante puso para que esta celebración fuera inolvidable. 

La jornada estuvo acompañada de actividades como trick or treat, juegos, risas y momentos llenos de dulces para compartir entre amigos. Fue una experiencia que promovió la convivencia, la creatividad y el entusiasmo entre nuestros estudiantes.

Dominico American School Celebrates Safety Week with Various Talks and Activities

In September, we celebrated Safety Week, an educational event dedicated to fostering responsible habits and caring for the health and well-being of the entire school community. During this week, students participated in a variety of activities and talks designed to raise awareness and strengthen knowledge in key areas of safety and health.

The activities included:

Getting to Know the Ambulance, where students learned about medical emergency care.

Oral Hygiene Prevention, promoting healthy habits from childhood.

Excessive Use of Technology, reflecting on the balance in digital consumption.

Road Safety, teaching responsible norms and behaviors on the road.

Financial Education, with practical tips for money management.

Eating Well and Healthy, promoting balanced nutrition.

Sports Talks, encouraging physical activity and integral well-being.

Earthquake Emergency Drill, preparing students to act safely in risk situations.

Thanks to these initiatives, students were able to learn in a practical and fun way, strengthening their knowledge about how to take care of themselves and others, and fostering a culture of prevention and responsibility within the school.

Students recognized for embodying the Value of the Month for September: Global Mindset and Positive Influence

Our school proudly recognized the students who stood out for embodying the Value of the Month for September: Global Mindset and Positive Influence.

These students demonstrated an open attitude, respect for diversity, and the ability to positively impact others—reflecting the spirit we promote within our educational community.

Through their actions and example, they remind us of the importance of empathy, cultural awareness, and purposeful leadership.

Congratulations to all for being a source of inspiration and a role model to others!

Celebration of Grandparents’ Day in Preschool filled with joy and affection

On September 11th, we held a gathering that brought together students and grandparents in an atmosphere filled with affection, laughter, and shared moments.

During the celebration, grandparents took part in a variety of activities with their grandchildren—from interactive games to artistic performances—fostering intergenerational closeness and strengthening family and community bonds.

This event reaffirms the school’s commitment to promoting family values and honoring our elders, highlighting the importance of recognizing and appreciating those who have accompanied us throughout life.

UNICDA promotes international academic cooperation by hosting binational centers from Mexico and Central America

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – September 15, 2025. The Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA) welcomed five distinguished binational centers from Mexico and Central America, in a gathering that reaffirms its commitment to academic, cultural, and international cooperation.

The visiting delegations represented the Mexican American Institute of Cultural Relations (IMARC), the Guatemalan American Institute (IGA), the Sampedrano Cultural Center (CCS), the Honduran Institute of Inter-American Culture (IHCI), and the Specialized Higher Education Institute Centro Cultural Salvadoreño Americano (ICC). Among the attendees were their leading authorities: Luis Alfredo Medina Córdova and José Alberto Castillo López (IMARC), Ana Sylvia Ramírez Toriello (IGA), Francia Quintana (CCS and current President of ABLA), Claudia Margarita Alcerro García (IHCI), and Jorge Alejandro Castrillo Hidalgo (ICC).

The delegations were received by Eng. Ramón Sosa, Executive Director of ICDA and Rector of UNICDA, accompanied by members of the institution’s leadership team.

This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening academic ties and creating new opportunities for collaboration in teaching, research, and outreach. The presence of these sister institutions not only enriches academic dialogue but also reaffirms our commitment to fostering regional and international partnerships, promoting student and faculty mobility, and developing joint projects.

The diversity of perspectives brought by these delegations contributes to broadening the global vision of our university community, inspiring us to continue building bridges of knowledge and friendship that transcend borders. With this visit, we reaffirm that the future of higher education is built through networks—solid alliances that allow us to advance toward comprehensive, competitive training aligned with global challenges.

As part of the visit, an international cooperation agreement was signed between UNICDA and the Specialized Higher Education Institute Centro Cultural Salvadoreño Americano (ICC), in a ceremony led by the rectors of both institutions: Eng. Ramón Sosa of UNICDA and Mr. Jorge Castrillo of ICC.

The agenda also included working sessions and presentations with the various academic areas that make up the Instituto Cultural Domínico Americano: the Language School, the Domínico Americano School & Preschool, the School of Art and Culture, the Culinary Space, the Teacher Development Center, and Continuing Education. These activities offered a comprehensive view of the institution and its impact on the academic, cultural, and professional development of thousands of students in the Dominican Republic.

All of these centers are members of the Association of Binational Centers of Latin America (ABLA), a network that brings together institutions dedicated to English language education, cultural exchange, and collaboration between the United States and Latin America.