Home - News - GPEREIRA Scenery Announce Aeroporto de Araçatuba SBAU for MSFS Brazil gets some more love with the announcement of Aeroporto de Araçatuba SBAU for Microsoft Flight Simulator Scenery developer, GPEREIRA Scenery, announced the addition of Aeroporto de Araçatuba to their lineup of Brazilian airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Brazil – November 2024 - In a solemn session full of emotion and tributes the Municipal Council of Araçatuba granted Salesian Fr Paulo Fernando Vendrame the title of "Araçatubense Citizen" in recognition of the services rendered to the Municipality as Rector of the Salesian Presence and Rector of UniSALESIANO was chaired by the Vice-President of the Chamber and was attended by several local authorities Judge Alcides Lourenço Cabral Filho members of the faculty and management of UniSALESIANO the coordinators and the members of the Administration participated in the event Several representatives paid tribute to Fr Vendrame underlining his vocation and his commitment as a priest and Salesian educator The Bishop of the diocese of Araçatuba sent a video message underlining his role as a religious leader and qualified educator the recognition reflects the positive impact Fr Vendrame has had on the lives of young people and on the mission of evangelising and educating with joy and dedication ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Brazil – October 2024 – As part of the year of celebrations for the 20 years since the creation of the parish of San Francesco e Santa Chiara the Mass of dedication of the church and consecration of the altar was celebrated on Friday The celebration was presided over by Bishop Sergio Krzywy in the presence of members of the local clergy and Salesian priests from the communities in Araçatuba and Lins Superior of the Province of Campo Grande (BCG) and Fr Paulo Vendrame Rector of the Salesian community in Araçatuba before the bishop officiated at the solemn rite of dedication The first Eucharistic celebration on the newly consecrated altar was then celebrated marking the beginning of the liturgical use of this space a commemorative plaque was unveiled and Bishop Krzywy thanked the community for the organisation and participation.  and Drones in a New ‘Cangaço’ Style Urban Bank Raid in Araçatuba around 20 armed gunmen conducted a series of raids on three banks in Araçatuba The armed commando wore bulletproof vests and helmets and used assault rifles Hostages were also used as human shields to hamper their capture and facilitate escape Blockades constructed from burning vehicles as well as explosives were deployed to facilitate their escape during the ‘mega-robbery.’ Brazil has been plagued by this type ‘urban bank raid’ in recent years Human Shields tied to roof and hood of vehicle fleeing Bank Robbery Source: Screen Shot from video by Yuri Macri @yurimacri. Twitter, 29 August 2021, https://twitter.com/yurimacri/status/1432210171711922182?s=20 Key Information: “Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars in Araçatuba.” BBC News. 30 August 2021, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58382410: Bank robbers strapped hostages to the top of their getaway vehicles after a raid in the southern Brazilian city of Araçatuba Police said that at least three people were killed Officials said more than 20 people took part in the heist blocking off roads with burning vehicles and placing explosive devices across the city… …News site G1 reports that the gang used drones to monitor the movements of the police from the air It is not the first time Araçatuba has been targeted by bank robbers criminals took control of various strategic spots throughout the city attacked police stations and blocked roads as part of their robbery of a private security firm Policiais do Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais (Gate) localizaram 98 explosivos deixados pela quadrilha que atacou bancos em Araçatuba nos carros abandonados entre Gabriel Monteiro e Bilac e também em um caminhão deixado pelo grupo perto das agências bancárias. Confira abaixo:  os criminosos cercaram a região central das cidades o grupo promoveu bloqueios e barreiras na tentativa de dificultar a chegada da polícia até o local eles também fecharam algumas entradas da cidade com veículos em chamas para evitar que equipes chegassem ao local um drone foi usado para monitorar a movimentação dos agentes.[2] Key Information: Gabriel Stargardter, “Robbers in Brazil stage brazen bank raids, taking hostages; at least 3 dead.” Reuters. 31 August 2021, https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/robbers-brazil-stage-brazen-bank-raids-taking-hostages-least-3-dead-2021-08-30/: More than 20 heavily armed men carried out the attack the executive secretary of Sao Paulo’s military police while leaving a trail of explosive booby traps across the city The attackers used drones to monitor the streets as they entered the city The “Novo Cangaço” (“New Struggle”) refers to a type of brigandage or social banditry reminiscent of that form of criminality found in Brazil in the 1920s-1930s.[3] Typically these attacks are characterized by brazen urban bank robberies These incidents resemble light infantry assaults around 15-20 armed criminal commandos attacked three banks in the center of Araçatuba Hostages were taken and used as human shields to deny counter-fires streets were blockaded to facilitate escape and evasion (E&E) and explosives were deployed to hinder interdiction resulting in the death of three persons.[4] Other recent attacks are largely centered in São Paulo (SP) Santa Catarina (2 December 2020) and Cametá Pará (1 December 2020).[5] These were preceded by an April 2017 assault on an armored care warehouse in Ciudad del Este Paraguay by gang members using assault rifles and a .50 caliber rifle.[6] The Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) or First Capital Command were suspected in those prior sequences Explosives recovered by Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais (GATE) Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo (PMESP) from the Araçatuba Mega-Robbery Sequence the PCC was suspected in a complex urban bank robbery scenario in Botucatu “A group of about 40 armed and masked thugs attacked at least three bank branches in the city—one of which was destroyed by explosives—took residents hostage and One of the suspects was also shot and later died.”[7] Proximity (and likely command detonated) Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were used as obstacles on escape routes by the robbery crew on 29 August 2021 Recovered by the Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo (PMESP) The Novo Cangaço has been described in the Brazilian press: which frightens the population because of the violence used is called by police officers the “new cangaço” in an allusion to the historical band of Lampião who brought fear to cities in the northeastern hinterland in the mid-1930s… suspects who contribute to gangs that attack banks are: arms dealers corrupt police officers and employees of companies that pass or sell cargoes to criminals (learn more below).[8] The classification Novo Cangaço refers to a type of criminal activity specifically brigandage or activities by brigands following the style of classic Brazilian social bandits from the Northeast of Brazil Lampiao and Maria Bonita were notorious “Cangaceiros.” The Cangaço started around colonial times in Brazil’s Northeast region (Bahia Rio Grande do Norte) and ended in the 1930s at the hands of Getulio Vargas and mostly rob Brazilian banks (Banco do Brazil Caixa Econômica Federal).[9] Earlier this year several cangaço raids were documented in four separate Brazilian states: there were at least ten attacks in different cities in four states: São Paulo (SP) The targets were at least 13 bank branches and one financial [institution] institutions that keep money in small towns where the security forces do not have the military power to face heavily armed gangs.[10] Explosives are a core element of the tactics and procedures (TTPs) used in urban bank raids nearly 100 explosive artifacts were recovered in this recent bank assault sequence A secondary TTP involves the taking of hostages during such incidents for the purposes of negotiation and use as human shields this is the first instance in which they have been tied to getaway vehicles The current fate of the ten hostages that were tied to the getaway vehicles is unclear A tertiary bank heist TTP also appears to be the strewing bank notes along the getaway route which results in civilians clogging the streets/choke points which impedes pursuing police and military forces while this tactic was utilized during the Criciúma incident taking place in December 2020 it was not utilized in the present incident.[11] Another emergent TTP identified is the use of drones for ISR (intelligence and reconnaissance) purposes—as occurred in this incident.[12] Explosive artifacts recovered by the Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo (PMESP) from the Araçatuba Mega-Robbery Sequence The complexity of this attack demanded synchronized response from São Paulo’s Military and Civil Police (Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo – PMESP and Polícia Civil do Estado de São Paulo – PCESP) and ultimately Brazil’s Federal Police.[11] This type of complex attack sequence is similar to the ‘urban siege’ tactics developed by terrorists. Indeed many of the same issues of tactical and operational co-ordination are required to address the TTPs employed in Novo Cangaço scenarios.[12] This bank assault sequence initiated by a heavily armed and highly coordinated criminal gangs along with and similar incidents in recent years suggest that these criminal armed groups (CAGs) are evolving in sophistication and now possess operational capability beyond those possessed by most municipal or state level law enforcement agencies.  “Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars in Araçatuba.” BBC News. 30 August 2021, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58382410 Chris Dalby, “The Descent into Madness of Brazil’s Bank Robberies.” InSight Crime. 31 August 2021, https://insightcrime.org/news/the-descent-into-madness-of-brazils-bank-robberies/ “‘Éo mesmo modus operandi’, diz delegado sobre assalto a banco em Criciúma e ação de quadrilha em Araçatuba.” G1 (Globo). 30 August 2021, https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2021/08/30/e-o-mesmo-modus-operandi-diz-delegado-sobre-assalto-a-banco-em-criciuma-e-acao-de-quadrilha-em-aracatuba.ghtml Gabriel Stargardter, “Robbers in Brazil stage brazen bank raids, taking hostages; at least 3 dead.” Reuters. 31 August 2021, https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/robbers-brazil-stage-brazen-bank-raids-taking-hostages-least-3-dead-2021-08-30/ the title reads: “Assault in Araçatuba: Gate [Grupo de Ações Táticas Especiais] locates 98 explosives spread by criminals who attacked banks.” The text reads: “Police from the Special Tactical Actions Group (Gate) located 98 explosives left by the gang that attacked banks in Araçatuba this Monday (30)…The [explosive] artifacts were found on the streets in abandoned cars between Gabriel Monteiro and Bilac and also in a truck left by the group near bank branches • 19 artifacts found in abandoned cars in Bilac [2] The similarities in TTPs used in the 2 December 2020 raid in Criciúma were emphasized the title reads: “‘It’s the same modus operandi,’ says senior official about bank robbery in Criciúma and gang action in Araçatuba.” The text reads: “Fenced cities…In both actions criminals surrounded the central region of cities the group promoted roadblocks and barriers in an attempt to make it difficult for the police to arrive at the location…In Araçatuba they also closed some entrances to the city with burning vehicles to prevent teams from reaching the scene a drone was used to monitor the movement of agents.” Fenced cities evoke themes of ‘urban siege.’ See Note 14 below [4] Chris Dalby, “The Descent into Madness of Brazil’s Bank Robberies.” InSight Crime. 31 August 2021, https://insightcrime.org/news/the-descent-into-madness-of-brazils-bank-robberies/ [6] John P. Sullivan and Robert J. Bunker, “Third Generation Gangs Strategic Note No. 4: Brigands, Bank Robbery, and Brazilian Gang Evolution at Ciudad del Este and the Triple Frontier.” Small Wars Journal. 26 May 2017, https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/third-generation-gangs-strategic-note-no-4 [9] See Luiz Bernardo Pericás, “Cangaço and Cangaceiros: Rural Banditry in the Brazilian Northeast.” Latin American History. 24 October 2018, https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199366439.013.546 foram pelo menos dez ataques em cidades diferentes de quatro estados: São Paulo (SP) Os alvos foram ao menos 13 agências bancárias e uma financeira instituições que guardam dinheiro em cidades pequenas onde as forças de segurança não têm poderio bélico para enfrentar bandos fortemente armados.”  Op [11] Rachael Bunyan, “Brazilian bank robbers leave cash strewn across the streets to aid their getaway as residents rush to pick it up after spectacular raids on four banks across city.”  Daily Mail. 1 December 2020,https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9005423/Brazilian-bank-robbers-leave-cash-strewn-streets-aid-getaway.html [12] An unconfirmed precursor incident using a surveillance drone in the state of Ceará, Brazil may have taken place some years earlier. See Susan Friedberg, “Thieves Used Drone to Rob Bank.” Dedrone. 18 August 2015,https://blog.dedrone.com/en/thieves-used-drone-to-rob-bank [14] See John P. Sullivan, “Policing Urban Conflict: Urban Siege, Terrorism and Insecurity.” Stratfor. 10 April 2018, https://marcom.stratfor.com/horizons/fellows/dr-john-p-sullivan/30042018-policing-urban-conflict-urban-siege-terrorism-and-insecurity Chris Dalby, “The Descent into Madness of Brazil’s Bank Robberies.” InSight Crime John P. Sullivan and Robert J. Bunker, Eds., Strategic Notes on Third Generation Gangs. Bloomington John P. Sullivan, José de Arimatéia da Cruz, and Robert J. Bunker, “Third Generation Gangs Strategic Note No. 33: Brazilian Gangs (Quadrilhas) Wage Urban Bank Raids in a New ‘Cangaço’.” Small Wars Journal John P. Sullivan and Robert J. Bunker, “Third Generation Gangs Strategic Note No. 4: Brigands, Bank Robbery, and Brazilian Gang Evolution at Ciudad del Este and the Triple Frontier.” Small Wars Journal Carlos Frederico de Oliveira Pereira, Gangues Territorias e Direito International dos Conflitos Armadas Unlock exclusive members-only ad-free content SIGN ME UP ￫ At least three people dead and trail of explosive booby traps left across Araçatuba in São Paulo state 0:51Armed robbers place hostages on cars in deadly bank raids in Brazil – videoBrazil This article is more than 3 years oldArmed robbers take hostages in deadly bank raids in Brazil cityThis article is more than 3 years oldAt least three people dead and trail of explosive booby traps left across Araçatuba in São Paulo state Bank robbers armed with explosives and high-powered rifles have plunged a Brazilian city into terror early Monday taking civilians hostage and even putting some on their cars while making their escape Video shared on social media showed a booming shootout and men dressed in black marching hostages down a street in Araçatuba 320 miles from São Paulo and home to almost 200,000 people After ransacking at least two bank branches the criminals drove away with hostages on their cars’ roofs At least three people were killed in the clash The brazen attack is the latest in a series of increasingly violent bank heists in Brazil Experts believe a pandemic welfare programme for poorer Brazilians has encouraged robbers to plan bold raids in sleepy regional cities where bank branches are storing more cash More than 20 heavily armed men carried out the robberies in Araçatuba the executive secretary of Sao Paulo’s military police they also left a trail of explosive booby traps across the city Camilo urged people not to leave their houses until the explosives have been found and deactivated There were two separate firefights with police Two of the fatalities were local residents while one of the alleged assailants was also killed There were more than 350 police in the city using two helicopters to track down the attackers adding that a Banco do Brasil SA branch in Araçatuba was a repository to store cash – something state officials were not aware of There were two similar bank raids on consecutive days in the cities of Cametá and Criciúma in late December In both cases branches of Banco do Brasil were targeted Camilo said it was to early to tell where the most recent raid was related to other recent attacks Brazil has a long history of bank heists and major lenders have struggled with a wave of violent robberies in recent years Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report Parece que a página que você está procurando não está disponível Brazil – September 2024 - For the third consecutive year UniSALESIANO is at the Expô Rodeio Show Araçatuba technology and the Salesian charism to the general public The institution's pavilion stood out for its presentation of cutting-edge technologies and attracted young people adults and children interested in learning more about the future of education and the training opportunities that UniSALESIANO offers the presence of UniSALESIANO at the Expo is a way of being with young people following the teaching of Don Bosco; he also stressed that UniSALESIANO seeks to showcase its values offering inspiration to young people to access higher education and pursue a successful career The great attraction of the first evening of 12 September was the "robot dog" which enchanted the audience with its advanced technology a technological innovation acquired by UniSALESIANO is equipped with artificial intelligence and a "LIDAR 4D" navigation system UniSALESIANO presented the simulators for the health courses with medical students explaining the operation of the equipment and the mechanical bull for the amusement of the public Brazil – August 2024 - The gymnasium at Dom Luiz Lasagna Salesisan College was the stage for the opening ceremony for the 32nd Salesian Games an event this year that honoured 75 years of Salesian presence in Araçatuba and had the Olympics as its theme The opening of the event was celebrated on 24 August with the performance of the police musical band in the presence of Fr Ricardo Carlos the teams of athletes paraded and the national anthem and the oath of the athlete were performed Then came the Olympic torch brought by some students and by Mr Antônio Pedro Pezzuto highlighted the importance of games as part of the educational process initiated by Don Bosco emphasising that complete education goes beyond the classroom "Celebrating games is not just any activity Don Bosco believed that any activity carried out in a Salesian house had education as its main objective And we believe that a good education goes beyond the classroom" expressing his joy at participating in the event. The event was crowned by cultural presentations by the classes which recalled the Olympics from 1949 until this year's edition in Paris. The opening ceremony marked the beginning of another edition of the Salesian Games and also celebrated the rich history and educational spirit that has guided the Salesian College for 75 years (ANS - Araçatuba) - Last Saturday morning the "UniSALESIANO" Salesian University and the "Santa Casa" Hospital in Araçatuba inaugurated a modern outpatient and diagnosis building equal to approximately 1.9 million real (1.5 million from UniSALESIANO and 400,000 from the hospital) was only possible thanks to the "Mais Médicos" (More MDs) program that promoted the course of Medicine in Araçatuba During the inauguration ceremony Fr Paulo Jácomo which culminated in the blessing of the rooms by the prelate “May this moment be a moment to better understand the meaning of sickness and the importance of medicine,” commented the Salesian; Msgr Krzywy emphasized the closeness of the inauguration with the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes and with the World Day of the Sick of the previous day stressed the importance of this collaboration between the UniSALESIAN and the "Santa Casa" Hospital which has a regional and very complex healthcare-related responsibility trying to reduce the bureaucracy,” explained the mayor while he congratulated the managers of the Santa Casa and UniSALESIANO for the work done “Let's join forces to build even more,” he finally wished recalled that the Salesians are one of the largest educational agencies in the world and that every day they dedicate themselves to millions of young people mostly in need: “We are the Church in every part of the world; we evangelize so that in this way everyone can know the love of God,” he affirmed he joyfully commented on the inauguration of the building and assured the commitment to the quality training of the UniSALESIAN: “We believe in the common good in human care and we will train our students in an ever more responsible this tripartite collaboration between the Municipality of Araçatuba the Salesian University and the Santa Casa Hospital will foster an entire model of excellence in healthcare “Collaboration with the municipal and hospital healthcare also comes with the Medicine course the UniSALESIAN invests in the Single Health System with infrastructure projects - renovations and new constructions - and the purchase of new equipment.” added that one of the objectives of the Medicine Course is to have an impact on the public health network the other recent success of this collaboration namely the renovation of the building that now houses the "Auxilium" Specialized Health Center where UniSALESIAN medical students are trained “All this and much more will certainly benefit the local population and our students They are modern facilities and able to better serve a greater patient capacity in Araçatuba and the region,” he said (ANS - Araçatuba) - Thanks to the collaboration between the Municipality of Araçatuba and the Faculty of Medicine of the Salesian University "UniSALESIANO" the city can now benefit from a new Specialized Health Center called "Auxilium" politicians and professionals took part in the inauguration event which took place last June 16 in compliance with current pandemic-related safety regulation It was also broadcast on the Municipality's channels via social networks "May this place be a source of blessing for many people and may it express efforts in favor of the common good in this way," said the bishop of Araçatuba before proceeding to the blessing of the premises While the Secretary for Health of Araçatuba thanked the Salesians for the fruitful collaboration and assured "this is the first of many to come." Provincial of the Brazil-Campo Grande Province (BCG) and UniSALESIAN Chancellor also stressed the importance of collaboration with the Municipality: "Society needs to look at these good examples I congratulate all the people involved who and that there are many other initiatives like this and that our society is the great beneficiary.” stated "this agreement with UniSALESIANO will bear many fruits We shall have many health professionals who will pass through here and will remember the institute that trained them." The agreement between the Salesian university and the municipality of Araçatuba provided for the restructuring then making the center for practical training of the students of the UniSALESIANO medical course available The "Auxilium" structure will centralize the specialist outpatient services of the Single Healthcare System to ensure efficient The clinic will see doctors specializing in cardiology as well as a multidisciplinary team made up of professionals in the areas of physiotherapy There will also be programs to treat patients with Hansen's disease and those undergoing ostomy and a gynecology clinic equipped for all minor tests and surgeries The new facility will also host the Reference Center for Workers' Health which provides medical and nursing assistance for commerce businesses and industry; and new equipment dedicated to physiotherapy (ANS - Campo Grande) - On the morning of Thursday Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime was bestowed with the title of 'Son of Mato Grosso do Sul' at the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso do Sul This prestigious honor grants him citizenship of Mato Grosso do Sul The title was presented to him by Judge Sérgio Martins Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande the Cardinal expressed gratitude and highlighted the Salesian commitment to educating young people both within the state and across Brazil and the world "Today is a moment of great emotion and honor for me Over the past 130 years of our presence here Brazil has shown immense generosity towards us we can continue to contribute to shaping society and guiding future generations This fills me with optimism; it shows that together we can pave a promising path for our youth." The Rector Major expressed great joy and gratitude upon receiving the recognition as a citizen of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul "It is truly an immense honor to be here today and to receive this title something a Salesian like myself could never have imagined I must humbly acknowledge that this honor is not solely mine to claim My presence here is intended as a gesture of profound gratitude." the Rector Major was also bestowed with the citizenship of Araçatuba It was a deeply emotional occasion for the local Salesian Family evidenced by the attendance of hundreds of people from Araçatuba and the neighboring region who gathered to participate in the Mass of thanksgiving for the Rector Major's visit The commemorative celebration took place in the UniSALESIANO campus church marking 75 years of Salesian presence in Araçatuba along with various civil and military authorities from Araçatuba and the region Also present were members of the UniSALESIANO Rectorate the Cardinal was joined by several bishops Bishop of the diocese of Araçatuba; Rt.Rev numerous Salesian priests were present to accompany the celebration the Rector Major expressed his profound gratitude for the warm hospitality and fraternity experienced in Araçatuba He remarked on the remarkable spirit of God permeating the community likening it to communities he had encountered in Africa he extended his greetings and appreciation to the gathered assembly he reiterated the Salesian mission of service and assistance acknowledging the impactful contributions of his fellow brothers to the local community over the years The 10th Successor of Don Bosco also imparted a deeply personal message to those in attendance sharing his daily prayer of surrender: "Lord what do you want me to do?" He underscored the importance of allowing God to guide and shape each individual's life emphasizing the transformative power of mutual prayer the Rector Major was honored with the title of Official Guest of the Municipality of Araçatuba accompanied by his wife Deomerce Damasceno acknowledging the Cardinal's presence as emblematic of the Salesians' unwavering commitment to youth education The mayor expressed gratitude for the Cardinal's visit recognizing it as a privilege and a testament to the Salesians' invaluable contributions to shaping the future of the nation through the empowerment of its youth the Rector Major was bestowed with the title of Citizen of Araçatuba The citation was handed to him by Councillor Jaime José da Silva who spearheaded the municipal resolution granting him this honor Councillor Silva underscored the intrinsic connection between faith stating that faith and religiosity inspire the spirit while knowledge fosters understanding and peaceful coexistence among individuals the Cardinal bestowed his blessing upon the newly installed stained-glass window in the university church and the commemorative plaque dedicated to his visit he distributed small pictures of Mary Help of Christians to those in attendance as a token of gratitude and remembrance It's noteworthy that the Salesian Cardinal presently conducting an Animation Visit to the Province of St will once more be granted honorary citizenship at the city's Council Chamber on 10th March Brazil – August 2023 – Solidarity knows no timetable The Salesian Caritas in Araçatuba is aware of this and with its simple actions it manages to transform the lives of those most in need With dedication and love for their neighbour the Dom Luiz Lasagna Salesian school and the group of volunteers have been doing meaningful work for years supporting those most in need in times of difficulty The group embroiders dishcloths and towels which are sold outside the Institute’s Chapel The proceeds are then used to make the traditional Christmas basket which is donated as usual to the poorest families in December Besides selling products made by the volunteers themselves the group donates clothes and household items helping to meet some of the basic needs of the beneficiary families Services are provided from Monday to Thursday The spirit of solidarity that unites this group continues to show itself as a light of hope in the lives of those facing hardship (ANS – Araçatuba) – Moved by solidarity with the population affected by the recent devastating floods in southern Brazil the Centro Universitario Cattolico Salesiano Auxilium (UniSALESIANO) belonging to the Province of Campo Grande Brazil (BCG) will send 37 volunteers to work in the emergency health services in the State of Rio Grande do Sul the Brazilian state affected by the natural disaster The group will be housed in the Salesian house located at the Faculdade Don Bosco in Porto Alegre In collaboration with the Municipality of Araçatuba the Salesian university has arranged that a bus with 37 UniSALESIANO volunteers on board will leave the Araçatuba campus around 10 am on 17 May and should arrive in Porto Alegre on Saturday (18th) final year nursing students and medical students with qualifications in the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLs) sector Volunteers will provide their services and skills in the capital Porto Alegre and in the metropolitan region under the coordination of Dr Ângelo Jacomossi professor of the UniSALESIANO Medicine course Research and Postgraduate Studies of UniSALESIANO describes this service provided by the university as belonging to its institutional nature “We exist to train professionals ready to work thinking about the current reality in Rio Grande do Sul we believed we had to do more than collect food We will give these professionals some time to help the community that suffers the most" he explained adding that the veterinarian and psychologist will go to the field to advise the group of health volunteers the veterinarian will analyze the epidemiological diseases and advise the health professionals present on the possible dangers of contamination by various diseases; while the psychologist will provide psychological support to the group "Without forgetting that our Psychology professors and the final year students of this course will work online with people who need this support in the South" said the Pro-Rector The Coordinator of the University's Medicine Course stressed that assistance in catastrophic situations is a fundamental humanitarian obligation of Salesians: "It is our responsibility not only to recognize but also to act on this humanitarian commitment" he said stressed that the solidarity shown by the Brazilian people at a time like this "We are finding in young university students an echo that is something that makes our university institution and all of humanity proud I congratulate our educators and those who responded to this call to volunteer taking care of the most precious thing we have: life!" Fr Vendrame said Brazil - January 2022 - The "Dom Luiz Lasagna" Salesian School will begin the 2022 school year on January 24 with many new features the school has invested in the quality of learning said that the search for innovation in teaching is necessary always accompanied by a charismatic environment In the Fundamental Education area 1 (elementary schools) where students will have access to quality materials to develop specific skills In relation to the Fundamental School 2 (middle schools) and the High School there has been a reorganization of timetables the new High School implemented by the Federal Government will be implemented by the Salesian School already for the first-year classes and students will be able to deepen their knowledge in the areas of their choice: mathematics The teaching will then be enriched by a collaboration between the Salesian School and the "UniSALESIANO" Salesian University; and the “Dom Luiz Lasagna” school has also invested in the creation of spaces for extra-curricular courses such as indoor soccer and karate Brazil - April 2020 - The course in Medicine of the Salesian University "UniSalesiano" in Araçatuba has launched the campaign "Solidarity quarantine - everyone is responsible for everyone." It aims to collect food and hygiene products to donate to 150 families in need in the city The idea is to offer the minimum survival conditions for people who have lost their source of income in this time of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic Brazil - September 2019 - On 24 and 25 September at the Salesian University "UniSalesiano" in Araçatuba over 20,000 people visited one of the largest scientific and technological fairs in Latin America called "Science Days" held together with the "Fair of Professions" The event was organized in collaboration with "KSC International Academy" and featured the participation of NASA engineers and exhibitions Brazil - October 2018 - The Academic League of Oncology of the University Center "Unisalesiano" of Araçatuba in collaboration with the Faculties of Medicine has promoted an awareness raising campaign among students towards the National Register of Bone Marrow donors The event took place on October 4th in the presence of professionals from the Araçatuba Hemotherapy Center and produced 42 registrations 2021 - A collaboration between the Salesian institute "Mons Luiz Lasagna" and the Salesian University (UniSALESIANO) organized the planting of 100 ipê plants a flowering plant of the Bignoniaceae family accompanied by their parents and the academic coordinator in the presence of the Director General of the UniSALESIANO campus each student chose a name for the tree he or she planted The goal of this initiative is to promote integration education and above all environmental awareness especially in the campus on the "World Tree Day" and to stress on the relationship between man and the environment (ANS - Araçatuba) - The "UniSalesian" University Center of Araçatuba will coordinate the project to build a replica of NASA's "Curiosity" Rover which is on Mars to explore the red planet The invitation came directly from Dr Jefferson Michaelis the Director of the Education Center of the Kennedy Space Center International Academy (KSCIA) Michaelis was born on the occasion of the "Science Days" a scientific-cultural event held at  UniSalesiano in September 2019 which was also attended by professionals from NASA and other institutions that deal with space education "As part of the 'Science Days' we promoted a competition between state schools in which students had to present a solution that involved technology developed by NASA and that could be adapted to applications used on Earth," explained Viveiros observing that Michaelis had the opportunity to see the enthusiasm of primary and secondary school students with this type of subject at the aforesaid event in an e-mail sent by Michaelis to members of the Organizing Committee of the "Science Days" of UniSalesian professors Edval Rodrigues de Viveiros and Rodrigo Simon comes the idea of presenting ​​the replicas of "Curiosity" developed by the Brazilian students at the next edition of one of the largest scientific and technological fairs in the country to take place in the second half of this year Professor Fernando Henrique is also a member of the Science Days Commission the next step is to invite public schools from Araçatuba and the region to participate in the project preferably those that develop related lessons throughout the day According to the Coordinator of the Electrical Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering courses UniSalesiano's persistent presence in international collaboration projects is due to the support of the Rector of the university the Engineering courses have been able to seek inclusion in research organizations and the development of scientific projects outside our borders," he emphasized this is just one of the significant jobs and tasks that UniSalesiano Engineering courses provide to future academics and engineers the "UniSALESIANO" Salesian University took center stage with two important innovations The first concerns Hepatitis C tests in the adult population while the second concerns the former municipal emergency room which will be transformed into a specialized clinic thanks to the contribution of "UniSALESIANO" students and teachers of the Biomedicine course carried out tests to find Hepatitis C in adults as it only presents symptoms in an advanced stage at the headquarters of the Rotary Club of Araçatuba - which devised the campaign against Hepatitis C - 400 kits were distributed to proceed with the tests to eradicate hepatitis C around the world,” said the professor along with three other colleagues and trainees supervised by the Academic League of Clinical and Community Immunology are administering the tests “This type of action is very important for our academics,” continued prof to read the result and to be in contact with the public they also learned the operational procedures for the prevention of Covid-19,” she concluded UniSALESIANO's contribution should also be noted in the transformation of the old municipal emergency room into a specialized clinic thanks to the collaboration with the prefecture of Araçatuba explained that the work will be carried out in several steps It will start with the reception and physiotherapy sector and then continue with the other sectors of outpatient specializations The new practice will house specialists in cardiology Fr Favero underlines how much the University is committed to safeguarding public health go to health facilities,” he explained “so they gain experience and at the same time help We want to give an answer in the field of training for health workers So it was urgent to renovate this hospital.” The project has already been welcomed by the mayor of Araçatuba by his secretary and by the councilors for Health The first part will be made active in a couple of months and the aim is to inaugurate the entire clinic by February 2021 “The most important thing we have is life,” concluded the Rector “and the second is our health.” Brazil - October 2020 - On the occasion of Children's Day and the commemoration of Our Lady Aparecida the “UniSALESIANO” Salesian University of Araçatuba delivered basic necessities sweets and animal feed to 50 families assisted by “Oratorio Dom Bosco” located in the “Água Branca” district of Araçatuba were divided into groups and with five vehicles they reached the homes of needy families delivering not only food but also an image of Our Lady Aparecida The "UniSALESIANO" is responsible for the "Oratorio Dom Bosco" a social activity that aims to bring together children and young people every Saturday for recreational Brazil - May 2021 - 160 students of the Medicine Course of the Salesian University "UniSALESIANO" after a specific theoretical and practical course on vaccinations participated in the Secretariat of Health of Araçatuba's vaccination program against Covid-19 stressed that the collaboration between the municipality and “UniSALESIANO” has two important aspects The first is to offer students direct experience in the prevention through the "Single Health System" access to operating procedures and the application of doses The second is that the participation of students in this process allows the health workers of the municipality to carry out other important activities within primary care 2017 - About 300 young people participated in the first Vigil of Mercy conducted by the Pastoral Care Team of the Catholic University at the Auxilium Centre in Araçatuba The event was led by Fr Gildásio Santos