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Basque Studies Program Newsletter · Issue
51, 1995
Carmelo Urza Receives Tambor de
Oro Award
Carmelo Urza, Coordinator of the University Studies
Abroad Consortium (USAC) at the University of Nevada, Reno,
has been awarded the Tambor de Oro, or Golden Drum, by the
city of Donostia/San Sebasti n . This annual award is given
to the person or group that most strongly promotes cultural
exchange between San Sebasti n and citizens of other
countries. The USAC has conducted study-abroad programs in
that city since 1983, expanding from the Basque Studies
Program’s occasional summer sessions to various
programs held year-round. They offer programs in eight other
countries as well.
The mayor of San Sebasti n presented the award on
January 20 at the city hall in an elaborate ceremony
attended by many local dignitaries. A second award was also
given to Justo Segura. The presentation was held during the
spectacular four-day festival of the city’s patron
saint, which traditionally features the Tamborrada-parades
consisting of groups of drummers, many of them
schoolchildren or workers representing various
trades.
Dr. Urza stressed that the award was truly intended
for all of the USAC member institutions-that he was merely a
representative for the group. He said, “The success of
this program has depended on many people. I especially want
to recognize the efforts of the University of Nevada, Reno,
its president Joseph Crowley, and Basque Studies Program
Coordinator William Douglass. Acknowledgement also goes to
the University of the Basque Country, including past rectors
Gregorio Monreal and Enrike Kn"rr, as well as the present
administration. And special recognition should be given to
Felix Menchacatorre, resident director of the program, and
to the program’s faculty.”
This is the second Tambor de Oro award granted to a
University of Nevada, Reno faculty member. In 1991,
Basque-American author Robert Laxalt received the
prestigious award.
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