UIWECCLS: La Palabra Ettling Center

In this podcast episode, we meet Leonardo Alvarado, also known as "El Gavilan Norteno," a former famous corrido singer. Despite my initial doubts, I learned never to make assumptions and gave him a chance to prove his identity. We discover how he went from fame and fortune to homelessness and what he plans to do next. Join us for an insightful conversation with a world class artist!

In this episode of La Palabra, we are honored to have Albeiro, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, as our guest. Albeiro is not only a dedicated husband and father to three children but also has a strong sense of responsibility towards his family and fellow Venezuelans. He is a natural leader who displays discipline, compassion, and a deep connection with God. Join us as we delve deeper into his journey and learn about his incredible resilience and determination to succeed, despite the many obstacles he has faced.

In this episode, we hear from Latin American asylum seekers who have come to the United States seeking safety and a better life. Through their stories and experiences, we gain insight into the challenges they face on their journey and upon arrival. We explore the reasons why they left their home countries, the process of seeking asylum, and the emotional toll of separation from loved ones. Join us as we listen to their powerful voices and learn more about the human side of the immigration debate.

In this episode, we will be speaking with our friends from the Physical Therapy Department in Mexico City, Dr. Santiago Ordonez & Dr. Bernando Praget. Both Santiago and Bernando volunteered with the Quijotes back in 2017 during their undergrad years. Now, they return to Oaxaca as Doctors taking on a more leadership role, collaborating with our PT Doctors from UIW and sharing knowledge with our PT students.

 Dr. Garg specializes in the care of diabetic ocular complications, glaucoma and retinal disease associated with systemic conditions. Her experiences led her to fulfill a desire in teaching at UIW and solidify the importance of eyecare in rural settings. 

Dr. Garg's commitment to health care extends beyond her local experiences. Her compassion for the underserved community led her on several mission trips including El Salvador, Dominican Republic, India, Haiti and Cambodia. 

W are joined by one of our fellow Cardinal Graduate Students Gustavo Herrera from the Nutrition Department. On the final day of our Mission trip, Gustavo was awarded by La Villa De Zachila, for his nobility and hard work! Gustavo represented UIW in the outmost integrity way and continues to set the example for future generations to come.