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July 2021 - November 2021 | Vol. XXIX Issue No. 1
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Why is this Year's UPACSkuhan More Than Just an Exciting Event?
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A. Casillan, Engr. Brando N. Naoe, Engr. John Paul R. Sarmiento, Engr. Mark Jayson C. Narvasa, Engr. Renz John L. Quinto, Engr. JC A. Penullar, and Engr. Krisanto P. Toralba. "We put strong emphasis on mathematical, scientific,engineering principles, and their applications in electrical engineering. This is to adequately prepare the graduates to pass the requirements of becoming licensed electrical engineers." As stated by Dr. Gisela Jasmin Siapno, the Electrical Engineering department chairman, regarding the licensure examination preparations for September 2021. Siapno also stated that the before pandemic and up until today, the whole department focuses on emerging application areas of electrical engineering to enhance the graduates' career opportunities. Dean John Zamora of CEA states the target rate of the department is to have at least an 80% passing rate on the board
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Going virtual for the second time, the UPACSkuhan 2021 gets more exciting and thrilling as they set off a more creative and engaging production this year. Upacskuhan is an annual event conducted by the University of Pangasinan Association of Communication (UPACS). The goal is to showcase the variety of talents by the Mass Communication Students of the University. This year, they'll be going beyond entertaining by turning into a charity event where they'll be choosing a beneficiary, as stated by the organizer, Ms. Angelia Amor Quiming. The date of the event is yet to be announced by the organization. Still, they assured that the event only goes
"Wherever you are in the world watching, we are still going to do everything we can to give not just entertainment but help and hope, for the people watching." Quiming stated with full enthusiasm and hope.
Christmas made better: Mass Communication Students set the date for the year's virtual UPACSkuhan.
Last year's event blasted in success. UPACSkuhan went virtual for the first time with the theme: "Ang Pagkutitap ng Pag-asa Ngayong Pasko - Let's Sleigh It!" garnering a total
premiered the said event with the talented Mass Communication Students of PHINMA-UPang.
Neil Mark L. Galvez Despite these trying times, COMM-CAST's FUN-DEMYA successfully re-aired their virtual benefit show with the theme "Hello, Self: Warm Embrace for a Weary Heart" via Facebook from October 28 to 30, 2021. COMMCAST's FUN-DEMYA is a virtual concert led by UPang's Association of Communication Students (UPACS) in partnership with the
Warm Embrace for a Weary Heart: AB Communication Students re-aired FUN-DEMYA in hope to raise financial help for the beneficiaries. "So, as our way of giving back to the community through a virtual show, we wanted to spread hope and joy amidst the pandemic," the director added. Photo from Facebook
In an interview with the resource speaker Dr. Gladys Navarro - Dean of the College of Social Sciences (CSS), she pointed out that her realization when she entered PHINMA UPang was that there is not much attention put into research. "Students see it as an academic requirement, but what they do not see is it provides them a sort of skill," said Navarro. She developed a tool to assist students in understanding research fast effectively, which she imparted during the webinar. Moreover, she said that this simple activity "serves as a guide to a lot of opportunities to come up with several titles." Conducting academic-related webinars is of prime importance nowadays beDr. Gladys Navaro introduces research with the theme "New Normal: Crafting a Good Research" held on cause, in her opinion, it bridges the gap of September 6. Photo from Facebook a physical classroom. Students are too overwhelmed knowing that pieces of information are at the tip of their fingers. "Webinars are a good venue for this because a resource speaker put lots of information in just 1 or 2 hours, which you could have wasted 5 hours, or even Anthea Reformado days searching for this information." Navarro stated. "I'm not saying that webinars are a substitute to your learning, but webinars are supposed to complement whatever the gaps that you miss in your classroom." College of Management and Accountancy Student Sapera noted that the CMASC is already Council (CMASC) of PHINMA - University of Pangasinan working on virtual activities that will be of great help (UPang) conducted a webinar via Facebook on Monday, Septo students, like the CMA Research Webinar 2.0 and tember 6, with the theme "New Normal: Crafting a Good RePersonality Development and Entrepreneurship Week. search.” The CMASC will also be conducting the CMA Pal According to Sandrea Carms Sapera, Governor of the akasan, which was a virtual success last school year. CMASC, it is difficult for students to research with this new setThe students received their E-Certificates of attendance up, so this webinar aims to give students a better insight into reafter completing the online Evaluation form of the search. "We wanted them to feel na hindi naman nakakatakot ang CMA Research Webinar. research," she said. In preparation for the event, CMASC administered a dry run to ensure a smooth flow.
CMASC Holds a Webinar to Educate Students Effectively on Research
of 4,000 views on Facebook. With UPACS and College of Social Sciences Student Council (CSSSC), they
COMM-CAST Astoundingly Embraces Modernity Over Yearly Traditions
Master Electricians: First-time takers reached a 100-percent passing rate in RME licensure exams.
exams coming from the different colleges under CEA. "We need good teachers. Sila ang backbone ng success natin." As also stated by Zamora, in highlighting the importance of teachers in nurturing the students to be the best version of themselves. Zamora believes that there are ways to make the best out of it, even in the online environment. One of which is having other expert teachers who can share their expertise by having webinars and other virtual materials using technological advances. Other programs under CEA were able to hit a 100% passing rate this year, and this is what the university stands for. We are always ready at all costs.The subsequent licensure examination excites the department reigning the first batch of K-12 to take the big step in conquering the real world, having a lot of examiners to look forward to. For the latest update, Civil Engineering licensure exams will occur this November 2021.
bigger despite it being virtual.
project COMM-PASSION — a student-run foundation of AB Communication Students. Through sponsorships, the virtual benefit show aimed to raise funds for their chosen beneficiaries who are in dire need and at risk of dropping from school because of the pandemic poverty. According to Irish Stephanie Caoile, Production Director, the initial plan was to re-air the FUN-DEMYA staged early this year. Still, due to the online obituaries — especially during the surge of Delta, FUN-DEMYA, the COMM-BACK took place as the podcast was additionally suggested. "So, as our way of giving back to the community through a virtual show, we wanted to spread hope and joy amidst the pandemic," the director added. The virtual show was aired for three days and split into three episodes, namely Fun (with 2.3K views), Faith (with 970+ ideas), and Family (with 1.2K views). Following the event's success was not only for the chosen beneficiaries but the positive and rewarding feeling of the staff that was passionate behind the scenes. "Talaga namang helpful ang prod not only sa target beneficiaries, pati na rin sa viewers (sa pamamagitan lang ng panonood).” John Ren Tabor, participant, expressed. Director Irish hoped for the next batch to continue and have more consistent financial help from the beneficiaries. "God will make a way for that to happen po." she replied with optimism. The next COMM-CAST will be expected next year, along with the possible reopening of classes and other much-awaited events and activities.
Undying compassion: AB Communication students continue to offer motivsting performances despite the pandemic. Photo from Facebook
