The International Piano Festival moves forward with its cultural program
The rhythms continue to vibrate and the stories continue to resonate at the International Piano Festival during the second week of the cultural event. Galas, exhibitions, academic meetings, and outreach to municipalities in Santander were some of the activities enjoyed by attendees. “I felt wonderful, really good. I am grateful to the UIS for inviting […]
The International Piano Festival comes to 12 municipalities in Santander
This Tuesday, August 12, the “Piano Viajero” (Traveling Piano) segment of the International Piano Festival will begin, and 12 municipalities in Santander will host concerts by different maestros. Barbosa, Málaga, Girón, Barrancabermeja, Floridablanca, Socorro, Barichara, Aratoca, Lebrija, San Gil, Piedecuesta, and Sabana de Torres will host this cultural event, as will Mesa de Los Santos. […]
UIS students, professors, alumni, and staff can sign up for the arts groups
Applications to join the artistic groups at the Industrial University of Santander are open until August 15. Musical Expression (EMUIS), Folk Music and Dance, University Choir, Afro-Colombian Music and Dance Macondo, Tuna, and Theater are the groups you can register for and begin the process of joining. You can find the registration form and more […]
30 years, one passion: José Luis Quintero Villamizar and his life behind the scenes at the International Piano Festival
The year 1994 was special for José Luis Quintero Villamizar because he started working at the Industrial University of Santander in the alumni department and later in the archives and microfilming department. In 1995, he learned more about the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium, fell in love with this iconic place, and thanks to the retirement […]
The fifth Colombian Eastern Bagpipe Festival comes to the UIS
With the screening of Urián Sarmiento’s documentary Son de Gaita, followed by a discussion that invites reflection on the importance of the gaita in the context of farm work, highlighting how indigenous gaita music has been an expression of identity, resistance, and community among farmers, the Industrial University of Santander is joining the Fifth Meeting […]
Coral UIS performed at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Cantoría de Mérida
The Coral Universitaria UIS was the special guest at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Cantoría de Mérida, one of the most renowned choral institutions in Latin America. The event, held in Merida, Venezuela, featured three gala concerts offered by the UIS Choir in the most outstanding halls of the city, where the […]
You can still register for the UIS National Literature Contest
In order to encourage literary creation and identify new talents to support them in the dissemination of their works, the Universidad Industrial de Santander calls for participation in the National Literature Contest. This year 2025 is focused on the illustrated novel with a free theme and until August 29 there is a deadline to submit […]
The UIS International Piano Festival will be held with seven guest countries and more than 80 activities
The Spanish Enrique Lapaz Lombardo starred in the launching of the 42nd edition of the International Piano Festival organized by the Universidad Industrial de Santander, to be held between August 4 and 23. “Bucaramanga welcomed me with open arms, its people and the work of dissemination of the Festival is fantastic and exemplary among young […]
Enrique Lapaz, the pianist chosen to kick off the 42nd edition of the International Piano Festival
This Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium will dress up to kick off the 42nd Edition of the International Piano Festival with the expected presentation of the renowned Spanish pianist Enrique Lapaz Lombardo. Lapaz Lombardo, an outstanding figure in the international music scene, has been awarded in prestigious competitions such as the […]
The International Piano Festival will give its first musical notes with Enrique Lapaz Lombardo
Spanish pianist Enrique Lapaz Lombardo will be the protagonist of the launching concert of the 42nd edition of the International Piano Festival. The recital will be this July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Luis A. Calvo Auditorium. This presentation will be the preamble of the flagship cultural event organized by the UIS, which will […]