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NEWS
Mapúa hosts first University Week by Maurine Claire F. Kim and Pauline Kirby P. Cinco
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n celebration of the granting of university status last May 18, Mapúa University (MU) held its first University Week from July 24 to 29 under the theme “Unity in Diversity”. Various activities highlighted the week-long event such as the ‘Rock Back to School 8’, a concert which featured bands such as Moonstar88 and 6CycleMind. A University Fair was likewise held daily within the grounds of the Intramuros campus. Inclement weather, however, caused class suspensions during the third and fourth days of the event. As a result, some activities like the Mapúan Idol 2017 and the Orgs Feud had to be postponed, although the ribbon cutting ceremony and official launching of Mapúa University, being the highlight of the University Week, pushed through as scheduled
. CSC hosts student dialogue week by Sheina Marie I. Borreta and Kyrien Jewel Janeena L. Tabucan
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he Central Student Council (CSC), in cooperation with the Council of Organizations and Council of Presidents, organized a variety of seminars and student dialogues from May 30 to June 2 under the theme “Week of Innovation, Safety, and Equality” (WISE). The week-long activity featured informative seminars designed to spread awareness about mental and reproductive health, as well as disaster preparedness. Apart from the seminars, a hair donation drive for cancer patients was likewise held.
the various councils made it a point to raise awareness about mental health, disaster, and HIV. “The Mapúan community must be aware of various issues that the society is currently facing,” Punzalan stated. The event also served as a platform for students to voice out their concerns about the university’s facilities, courses, and faculty. According to CSC President Bailey Torres, “The main concerns raised during the dialogues have been forwarded to the respective departments.” He also clarified that, “a statement concerning the issues raised will be released before our tenure ends.”
To r r e s e m p h a s i z e d t h e importance of the WISE Awareness week, saying “We need more Mapúans to be better aware of the issues and problems within the university”. He further mentioned that the students can ask help from the councils regarding their concerns. However, this must be done formally and not through merely posting on social media.
Mapúa SHS holds 2017 student council elections by Kristin Clarisse H. Mateo and Buenaflor Chludel Ann M. Tolentino
With the success of WISE, Torres and Punzalan both look forward to having the Awareness Week become an annual event for the university as it greatly benefits both the students and faculty
. IEEE-MUSB holds annual org week
According to Council of Presidents Vice Chairwoman Denise Punzalan,
by Sheina Marie I. Borreta and Vincent Andre B. Ramirez
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ast August 10-11, more than 2,000 Mapúa Senior High School (SHS) students cast their votes in their Senior High School Student Council (SHSSC) Election. The results of the said election were released last August 12 and saw Sinag Partylist emerge as the council’s dominant faction.
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he Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Mapúa University Student Branch (IEEEMUSB) held their IEEE week with the theme “The Convergence of Realities” last June 6-10 in partnership with VR Philippines and Excel First Review & Training Center Inc.
Furthermore, a quiz bee between 10 groups from various colleges and universities was also held as part of the event. Aaron Christian Uy, Ana Riza Quiros, and Rhen Anjerome Bedruz from De La Salle University – Manila (DLSU Manila) won 1st place, followed by Maries Madraza, Jasmine Marie Bravo, and Daniel Cabrales from the Technological University of the Philippines – Manila (TUP Manila), and Williard Joshua Jose, Rangel Daroya, and Daniel Edgar Villacorta II from the University of the Philippines Diliman, whose groups garnered 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placers won an acrylic plaque, and P5,000.00, P3,000.00, and P2,000.00, respectively.
During the first two days of the org week, the event focused on various technical seminars which were held at the AVR 2. On the first day, speakers Dr. Argel Bandalan and Dr. Angelo Cruz discussed Swarm Robotics and Error Resilient Video Coding & Communication, respectively. On day 2, Engr. Reynaldo Santiago, Engr. Cristopher David, Mr. Cristopher G. Misola, and Ms. Angeline Viray talked about Electrical Grounding Installation, Apart from the quiz bee and Intro to VR/AR, Mixed Realities/ confabs, a Project Design Competition Hololens, and the Use of VR/AR, (PDC) was also held to allow students respectively. to showcase their latest innovations.
According to Engr. Ramon Lapitan, a Mapúa graduate and one of the PDC judges, “PDC has been here as a platform for students to showcase their innovations, showcase their talent and the technologies that they want to come up with or they want to introduce to the society.” With their entry entitled “OverThe-Air Programming of Raspberry Pi for Distance Monitoring using Ultrasonic Sensor”, Ryan Ulysses Eleazar and Carlo G. Siño won 1st place with an average score of 72.01%. “As startups, you have to start somewhere,” Lapitan explained on what PDC is all about. “And this is the perfect platform to be able to start your project and hopefully move on to bigger projects or continue with more innovations in life.”
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(Public Relations Officer), Ray Mar D. Felicio (Public Relations Officer), Paul Harold N. Francia (Business Manager), Alisha Mae Q. Taburno (Business Manager), Brian Lennmark S. Bartolo (Grade 12 Representative), Chevron Fjord M. Colinares (Grade 12 Representative), Cheyanne May G. Three partylists vied for the Guiritan (Grade 11 Representative), 17-member council: Sinag, Abante, and Marielle Angelu C. Porlares’ and Unlad. One student also ran (Grade 11 Representative). as an independent candidate for Dris, who was the former Public the Business Manager position. Relations Officer (PRO) of SHSSC, However, based on the final poll shared their lineup of activities for results, the Sinag partylist swept this school year. “We are planning up fifteen positions in the student to conduct informative seminars, council. leadership trainings, and strand Sinag Partylist’s standard- workshops. We also want to extend bearer Aya Nicole Dris was our blessings to the people in need elected president of the SHSSC by conducting outreach programs with 1,059 votes against the and donation drives,” the newly527 votes that Abante Partylist elected Student Council president contender Benedick Andrade said. received. Furthermore, George Krizza Kiongson and Verrick Jesus She also stated that aside from Sta. Ana won the positions of centering around school activities, vice-president and external vice- the new student council also president, respectively. aims to inform students about Having run unopposed, SHSSC the country’s current events and 2016 Vice President Rey Adrian have them actively participate Vince Yao, Science Club President in relevant national endeavors. Queeny Chan, and SHSSC 2016 Student Council Adviser Prof. Business Manager Aira Jaimee Nino Sangalang expressed his high Gonzales won by default the expectations for the new batch of elections for Central Student student council officers, and hopes Council (CSC) representative, that they will use their newfound Council of Organizations (COO) positions as a character building representative, and Executive opportunity. “I know it is hard Secretary, respectively. to be an effective leader while Other Sinag Partylist winners studying. That’s why I’ll be giving include Jazent Marie Nina C. my 100% support to each activity Tabañag (Assistant Secretary), or event that they want to execute. Fitzgerald S. Belen (Treasurer), I’ll be more patient and visionary Ravelyn Emerald V. Dar Juan in terms of their goals,” Sangalang (Auditor), Alexandra S. Catambing stated
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