EMPOWERING VOICES: CAH EXTENSION PROGRAM UNLEASHES THE BASICS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

TheCollege of Arts and Humanities (CAH) Extension team conducted a seminar-workshop extension activity entitled “Turning Stage Fright to Stage Presence” last March 3 at Barangay Basil, Tublay, Benguet. The said seminar focused on the areas of public speaking and hosting and English communication, which were the identified needs of the barangay. The activity is designed to increase local government officials, leaders, volunteers, teachers, and students’ confidence and skills in public speaking engagements.

The whole day activity was represented by selected faculty members and students of the college. Mr. Jhordan Cuilan started the first session of a lecture on English communication skills and public speaking. Then, break-out rooms divided the participants according to their needs. The first group was attended by contestants for the Search for Mr. and Miss Basil led by one of the college faculty, Mr. Daniel Payangdo, who shared tips on acing Question- and-Answer portion, while Ms. Amber Colalong, a communication student, also shared her experience in pageantry focusing in stage projection. On the other hand, the second group consists of barangay officials, volunteers, and preschool teachers. Mr. Cuilan and Mr. Joshua Payangdo shed light on public speaking rudiments focused on investing in verbal, vocal, and visual delivery components.

The afternoon activities included workshop sessions where the morning’s sharing and principles were implemented. All participants actively engaged in the speaking exercises, which helped them become more comfortable walking and speaking on stage. A brief closing program marked the activity’s conclusion. Throughout it, the participants expressed their gratitude for the chance to learn and review the principles of public speaking and English communication.

DAC Expands with 4 New Classrooms

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In relation, the Executive Dean, Mr Eugene Lumasok, offered two storage rooms to the college, but converting them into helpful classrooms was the challenge. Due to typhoon flooding damage and the fact that these rooms were in the basement, much work is needed. The DAC faculty had to remove dirt, carry old equipment, and transfer broken tiles, glass panels, tables, chairs, and other items from the rooms. The solid work started around 8 in the morning, led by the department chairperson, Mrs. Evangeline Rachel Leano, and Mrs. Sison-Kuiper. Moreover, General Services Office (GSO) representatives helped during the clean-up, especially in carrying heavy equipment and polishing the floors. Several offices also had to carry their old files back to their offices.

The hauling, dusting, and cleaning up tired the department faculty. The good news is that they can use these existing spaces for their in-person classes. The department has considered this tremendous challenge and dedication to providing high-quality education. The department currently has four new clean rooms with a 60-student capacity for its classes in addition to the two classrooms provided by the College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET).