Cordoba professor visits UA&P
Erasmus+ Faculty Mobility awardee Dr. Pedro Chamorro Barranco from the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology of the Universidad de Cordoba (UCO) in Spain visited UA&P from November 20 to 24.
Dr. Chamorro delivered a lecture hosted by the School of Social Sciences, Law and Governance (SLG) entitled “The social and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: Realizations and lessons for the future.” He was accompanied by his colleagues from the UCO Department of Psychology, Dr. Antonio Camacho and Dr. Daniel Falla, who also provided input in the discussions.
(L-R) CCO-PIA Managing Director Ms. Beng Alcazaren, Political Economy Program Director Ms. Vida Gruet, UCO faculty members Dr. Antonio Camacho and Dr. Daniel Falla, UA&P President Dr. Winston Padojinog, Erasmus+ Faculty Mobility awardee Dr. Pedro Chamorro Barranco, and UA&P Senior Public & International Affairs Officer Ms. Jhona Camba.
Announcement from the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences Operations Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Dean Edward A. Mejos has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Dr. Mejos was conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy major in Philosophy by the University of Santo Tomas last June 1, 2023, with his dissertation entitled “Understanding Love without Being: Critical Reflections on Jean-Luc Marion’s Philosophy of Love”. Dr. Mejos obtained both his Masteral and Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy from the same university. He joined the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Philosophy in 2005.
Congratulations to our new Assistant Professor!
UA&P launches Dragon Race
UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog and UA&P Development Board Vice Chairman Mr. Francisco Sebastian set the stage for the first-ever university-wide online fundraising activity on November 15 at the PLDT Hall. Dubbed “Dragon Race,” the pioneering initiative unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and parents in a collective mission to provide support for the University's major projects.
In its inaugural year, the chosen beneficiary of the race is the Phoenix Scholarship Endowment (PSE), an institutional scholarship founded in 2023 to benefit financial assistance scholars and merit scholars with financial needs.
“Every scholarship is a seed planted,” said Dr. Padojinog, encouraging the University's stakeholders to take the opportunity to extend a helping hand to financially challenged scholars.
Mr. Sebastian stressed the significance of the University's motto, UNITAS, urging the community to embody a spirit of unity and bayanihan. Dragon Race, he said, is an occasion for all UA&P stakeholders to help in nation-building and be "heroes of the community" by supporting scholars.
Teams of alumni, students, employees, and parents can participate in Dragon Race by conceiving and implementing creative fundraising campaigns. Teams with the highest funds raised shall receive cash prizes: PhP 15,000 for 1st place, PhP 10,000 for 2nd place, and PhP 7,000 for 3rd place.
Teams can register on the Give to UA&P website from November 15 to December 15. The race period is from January 15 to April 15, 2024, with the awarding ceremony scheduled for April 2024.
Dragon Race is sponsored by UA&P alumni, parents, and service providers. Early bird sponsors include Megaforce Security Group, Sionil Builders Corporation, U-Bix Corporation Service Masters, and Central Beanery Coffee Co. Additional sponsors are expected to join in supporting the race.
(From left to right) Office of Alumni Affairs Managing Director Ms. Carlee Estanislao, USG 2017-2018 representatives Jay Regala and Miguel Tan, UA&P President Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, UA&P Development Board Vice-Chairman Mr. Francisco Sebastian, UDAA, Inc. Chairman Mr. Karl Leung, Fund Development Office Managing Director Dr. Imee Estillore, and UA&P Vice President for Faculty Affairs Dr. Yvette Camacho.
Formalization of the Quality Management Team
The Management Committee is pleased to announce the formalization of the Quality Management Team (QMT). This significant initiative underscores our commitment to excellence in every facet of our institution and reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of collaboration and quality.
Comprising three key units, the QMT brings together Academic Quality Assurance (AQA), Business Process and Analytics (BPA), and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The main goal of the QMT is to actively collaborate in creating and sustaining a culture of quality within the University. This collaborative effort will be supported by the implementation of an institutional quality management system. AQA, BPA, and CTL will continue to operate independently as they work jointly as the QMT on quality management projects under the Office of the Vice President for Business Development, Dr. Roberto S. Roque.
We earnestly seek the support and cooperation of the entire University community as we embark on this transformative journey with the Quality Management Team. Your commitment to excellence and dedication to our shared mission are vital in ensuring the success of the QMT's initiatives.
We enjoin each member of our academic and administrative units to actively engage with the QMT, contribute insights, and participate in the ongoing dialogues and activities that will shape the culture of quality at UA&P. Together, we can build a stronger foundation for continuous improvement and innovation. We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and collaboration, and we are excited about the positive changes and advancements that the QMT will bring to our beloved University.
UA&P CAS-Filipino joins CRIC 2023
Dr. Moreal Camba, Chair of the Filipino Department, participated in the recently concluded Communication Research International Conference (CRIC) 2023 with the theme “MediAgenda: The Mediatization of Communication in Asia.”
Dr. Camba presented her paper “The Filipino as Native in the Manila Carnival: 1908-1915 (Ang Filipino Bilang Katutubo sa Manila Carnival: 1908-1915).” Her paper revisited selected photographs and narratives of the Manila Carnival, as documented in various newspapers between 1908 and 1915. The paper discoursed images of Filipinos as exotic-uncivilized, pacified-disciplined, and adversaries-resisters.
CRIC 2023 was organized by the University of the Philippines Department of Communication Research at UP Cine Adarna from November 17 to 18.