Unitas in Action: UA&P awards Dragon Race participants
“Your generosity does not just impact people; it transforms their lives and shapes the future of our society,” said UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog in his opening remarks at the Dragon Race Awarding Ceremony held on May 6 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium.
The event recognized the seven teams that participated in the Dragon Race, UA&P's first-ever university-wide fundraising campaign: School of Economics, School of Sciences and Engineering, Assets and Facilities Management Group, Dragons’ Golf Cup Team, UA&P PEER, Financial Management and Reporting Group, and Child Development and Education Center.
“With your continued support," Dr. Padojinog continued, "we can ensure that the legacy that defines UA&P will thrive for generations to come.”
The Fund Development Office (FDO) launched the Dragon Race for the benefit of the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment (PSE), the main source of funding for the tuition & miscellaneous fees, stipends, and other allowances of Financial Assistance scholars and Merit scholars with financial needs.
"The Dragon Race is a step towards the fulfillment of a big dream: that all UA&P stakeholders grow with the University," FDO Managing Director Dr. Imelda Estillore stated in her closing remarks.
The winners of the Dragon Race are the following:
Gold - Dragons’ Golf Cup Team
Silver - CDE Center
Bronze - FMR Team
Special Awards:
Most Inspiring Team - Dragons’ Gold Cup Team
Most Sustainable Team - AFM Team
Most Creative Team - CDE Center
Best Team Spirit Team - CDE Center
Young Fundraisers Team - CDE Center
Among the major sponsors of the Dragon Race were Sionil Builders Corp, UA&P Zhakim, and Shang Properties. The other donors were Megaforce Security, Service Master Facilities Managers Inc., Central Beanery Coffee Co., and SM Supermalls.
FDO continues to accept donations for the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment. Kindly click on this link to donate.
A highlight of the event is the ceremonial turnover of checks representing the donations to the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment of the Dragon’s Golf Cup Team (photo above) and the Strategic Business Economics Program (photo below). In this photo are (L-R) FDO Managing Director Dr. Imelda Estillore, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, and Dragons’ Golf Cup Team representatives Jay Regala (BSBAM, 2018) and Miguel Tan (USG 2017-2018 Chief Finance Officer), who also sits as one of the members of the Board of Trustees of UA&P.
(L-R) Dr. Estillore, SBEP Program Manager Ms. Alonica Salazar, SBEP Program Director Dr. Victor Abola, and Dr. Padojinog.
The CDE Center children (above) and their families (see photo below) received the awards on behalf of the Child Development and Education Center Team.
Training DepEd Bulacan’s teachers: UA&P profs define supportive learning environment
Mr. Cyrus Paolo Buenafe from the Department of Information Science and Technology (IST) and Ms. Zyra Lentija from the Department of Philosophy delivered their lectures at the Induction Program for Beginning Teachers (IPBT) conducted by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Bulacan (DepEd Bulacan) on April 5, 2024.
Over 1,000 beginning and master teachers attended the hybrid conference held in Plaridel, Bulacan, which carried the theme “Fostering a Supportive Learning Environment.” DepEd Bulacan is one of the 10 extension program partners of UA&P - IST.
Ms. Lentija discussed the key characteristics of a supportive learning environment, which include positive and respectful relationships, a sense of belonging for all students, a safe space for learning and taking risks, high expectations for student success, and clear routines and procedures.
Mr. Buenafe, on the other hand, elaborated on the management theory of psychological safety and growth mindset, and showcased examples of positive and inclusive classroom practices, such as the classroom constitution and icebreakers.
The last two lectures of the series were given by Xepto Education, an industry partner of UA&P through IST.
Mr. Buenafe and Ms. Lentija (seated, 3rd and 4th from left) with Ms. Marilene G. Ramos (seated, 2nd from right), Senior Education Program Specialist for HRD; Mr. Bryan Amiel F. De Jesus (standing, center), Senior Education Program Specialist for Social Mobilization and Networking; and the officers and staff of DepEd Bulacan.
Regular position available at HRM
The Human Resource Management Office is in need of an HR Specialist.
Interested internal applicants and referrals may contact Izzy Paterno at [email protected] or Trina Zamora at [email protected] for the vacancy details and application procedure.
The deadline for applications is May 23 (Thursday).
2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness E-Conference
The Center for Food and Agri Business invites everyone to the 2024 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness E-Conference, with the theme "Cultivating Prospects in Philippine Food and Agribusiness: Industry Outlook and Challenges," on July 10 (Wednesday) at 1:00 pm via Zoom.
Participants may register through this link: https://bit.ly/2024MYFAC8
UA&P students, faculty, and staff are free to attend. Please note that this privilege is non-transferable.
Email [email protected] for more details.
