PROGRAMS
GLOCAL Program
Fundación CIMAS is part of the GloCal Health Fellowship at the University of California Global Health Institute.
Supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Fogarty International Center (FIC), the fellowship offers scholarships for researchers from around the world to advance their understanding of diseases and health challenges in developing countries, guided by mentorship from faculty at UCSF, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Davis.
Past Programs
Sponsored by the Consortium of Washington State Universities (EQWA)
The programs Advanced Spanish: Summer Quarter and Faculty-Led Programs from Washington these initiatives were distinguished educational programs that combined academic learning with cultural immersion and experience exchange.
The Advanced Spanish Program,the summer program provided students with the opportunity to enhance their Spanish language skills in real-world contexts. Through interaction with local communities, cultural practices, and traditions, the program fostered a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, enriching both language proficiency and participants’ intercultural awareness.
On the other hand, the Faculty-Led Programs from Washington the programs were designed in response to the academic interests and motivations of students and faculty from the participating universities. They combined regular coursework with field experiences, covering topics such as sustainability, global health, and cultural diversity. Fundación Cimas provided the necessary academic and logistical support to ensure the success of each program, enabling each group to develop unique projects tailored to their specific goals.
Although these programs are no longer offered, their impact continues to resonate among participants, fostering a global perspective, intercultural skills, and a commitment to addressing contemporary world challenges.
Academic Programs Developed by Fundación Cimas
• Minnesota Studies in International Development1994–2025, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Learning Abroad Center of University of Minnesota.
• EQWA Collaborative Program (Ecuador–Washington State Public Universities), three-quarter duration, 1995–2012.
• Faculty-Led Program: Health in the Andes:, 2023–2026, sponsored by Global Programs and Strategic AlliancesUniversity of Minnesota.
• Faculty-Led Program: Social Determinants of Health, 2023–2026, sponsored by Center of Global Health and Social ResponsibilityUniversity of Minnesota.
• Faculty-Led Program: Spanish and Culture1994–2025, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. The Evergreen State University, Washington.
• Faculty-Led Program: Intercultural Medicine in the Andes (ANTH 301/498), 2017-2021, sponsored by California State University–San Marcos.
• Faculty-Led Program: Spanish and Culture, 2022–2023, sponsored by University of Wisconsin–River Falls.
• Faculty-Led Program: MARL (Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership), 2017-2020, sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension.
• Virtual Internships, 2020, sponsored by Learning Abroad Center of University of Minnesota.
• Physical Therapy Internships, 2015–2025, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota
PROGRAMS
GLOCAL Program
Fundación CIMAS is part of the GloCal Health Fellowship at the University of California Global Health Institute.
Supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Fogarty International Center (FIC), the fellowship offers scholarships for researchers from around the world to advance their understanding of diseases and health challenges in developing countries, guided by mentorship from faculty at UCSF, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Davis.
Past Programs
Academic Programs Developed by Fundación Cimas
• Minnesota Studies in International Development1994–2025, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Learning Abroad Center of University of Minnesota.
• EQWA Collaborative Program (Ecuador–Washington State Public Universities), three-quarter duration, 1995–2012.
• Faculty-Led Program: Health in the Andes:, 2023–2026, sponsored by Global Programs and Strategic AlliancesUniversity of Minnesota.
• Faculty-Led Program: Social Determinants of Health, 2023–2026, sponsored by Center of Global Health and Social ResponsibilityUniversity of Minnesota.
• Faculty-Led Program: Spanish and Culture1994–2025, sponsored by the University of Minnesota. The Evergreen State University, Washington.
• Faculty-Led Program: Intercultural Medicine in the Andes (ANTH 301/498), 2017-2021, sponsored by California State University–San Marcos.
• Faculty-Led Program: Spanish and Culture, 2022–2023, sponsored by University of Wisconsin–River Falls.
• Faculty-Led Program: MARL (Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership), 2017-2020, sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension.
• Virtual Internships, 2020, sponsored by Learning Abroad Center of University of Minnesota.
• Physical Therapy Internships, 2015–2025, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota
Past Programs
Sponsored by the Consortium of Washington State Universities (EQWA)
The programs Advanced Spanish: Summer Quarter and Faculty-Led Programs from Washington these initiatives were distinguished educational programs that combined academic learning with cultural immersion and experience exchange.
The Advanced Spanish Program,the summer program provided students with the opportunity to enhance their Spanish language skills in real-world contexts. Through interaction with local communities, cultural practices, and traditions, the program fostered a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, enriching both language proficiency and participants’ intercultural awareness.
On the other hand, the Faculty-Led Programs from Washington the programs were designed in response to the academic interests and motivations of students and faculty from the participating universities. They combined regular coursework with field experiences, covering topics such as sustainability, global health, and cultural diversity. Fundación Cimas provided the necessary academic and logistical support to ensure the success of each program, enabling each group to develop unique projects tailored to their specific goals.
Although these programs are no longer offered, their impact continues to resonate among participants, fostering a global perspective, intercultural skills, and a commitment to addressing contemporary world challenges.