Gerardo Arango

Background

Arango, Gerardo was born on October 3, 1935 in Yarumal, Columbia. Son of Ricardo and Mercedes (Puerta) Arango.

Education

Bachelor in Theology, St. George's College Philosophy and Technology, Frankfurt, Germany, 1965; Bachelor in Philosophy and Letters, teaching diploma in mathematics, Javeriana U., Bogotá, Columbia, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Gregorian U., Rome, 1970.

Career

Provincial head, Society of Jesus, Bogotá, 1974-1979; principal Collegio del Gesu, Gregorian U., Rome, 1979-1983; director, San Ignacio U. Hospital, Bogotá, 1986-1989; professor theology, Javeriana U., Bogotá, 1971, 83-89; vice grand chancellor, Javeriana U., Bogotá, 1974-1979; president, Javeriana U., Bogotá, since 1989; now rector, Javeriana U., Bogota. Board directors Icfes, Carlos González Foundation, Felix Restrepo Foundation, Bogotá.

Achievements

• Gerardo Arango has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member social board Social Foundation, Bogotá, since 1985, president social board, 1986-1988. M C.

Connections

Father:

Ricardo Arango

Mother:

Mercedes (Puerta) Arango