niversity News 10 Studs exemplify artistry in Mono-No-Aware

Representatives from seven colleges showcased their creative aptitude during the “Mono-No-Aware: A Pop and Anime Convention,” facilitated by the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Supreme Student Government (UNORSSGO) held at the University Main Lobby and University Park, Nov. 15.

UNORSSGO Senator and Project Head Rayne Christian Contrevida stated that being one of the pioneers of the event helped him a lot to improve and expand the said event than the previous year.

“[Even though] last year was an

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experimental stage, it provided me with a good learning experience and assisted me in making adjustments, particularly to the location, [since the event] last year was held in a closed venue which was in the Auditorium,” Contrevida said.

Additionally, the project head stated that the UNORSSGO offered and drew a variety of activities that were tailored to the interests and zeal of the students during the University Week 2023.

“There is a lot of K-Pop, J-Pop, and Anime community here in the University, in which students should celebrate these aspects of themselves by dancing, singing, and cheering with their colleges,” Contrevida expressed.

Moreover, Contrevida highlighted that even with the challenges they faced, organizing the said event gave them the opportunity to grow and learn from their mistakes.

“UNORSSGO offers a ton of exciting events that are more improved and polished,” Contrevida said.

On the other hand, the College of Allied Medical Health Sciences K-Pop Dance Competition participant encounter either in school or in the community,” Garbanzos said.

The Amity Youth Volunteer (AYV) University of St. La Salle Chapter bested three other participating schools during the Respolympics 2023 held at the University Grandstand, Nov. 18.

“I am happy that I was able to participate and help other people but of all the emotions that I felt, nervousness tops them all because I am new to this organization,” University of St. La Salle second-year Special Needs Education student Ma. Eltheah Jephah Elijan shared.

Amity Youth Volunteer Recoletos (AYVR) President Khristian Garbanzos shared the significance of the event.

Sephanie Rebustre extended her gratitude to the UNORSSGO for allowing them to showcase their dancing prowess in the University through this event.

“At first we found difficulty with the dance’s stunts, but we still chose to trust ourselves despite all of our self-doubts,” Rebustre added.

Moreover, CAMHS secured the title in K-Pop Dance Competition, while the College of Engineering and College of Education were hailed as champions for the J-Pop Singing Competition, and Cosplay Competition, respectively.

Head of Registrar and AYVR Adviser Lino Sumbillo Jr., EdD, RGC, RPm also shared that they have invited AYV groups from different chapters with the same intention of helping other people.

“We are trying to promote service and volunteerism. The purpose of this activity is to help the schools in cases where there will be disaster,” Dr. Sumbillo shared.

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“Respolympics serve as a medium in which responders from different chapters participate to respond to common emergencies that they will

Moreover, local chapters including AYV La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC-B) and University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Chapters tied in the first place, while Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) placed second, respectively.

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The Sacrament of Baptism was given to the 29 children during a mass baptism organized by the University Week Religious Activities Committee at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Nov. 16.

“I took the opportunity to have my child baptized because, first of all, this program is in favor for us, especially that it is free. It is important to have my child baptized for her to be absolved of her sins,” resident of Brgy. Tangub and participant April Rose Emolaga shared.

Campus Ministry and Religious Education Department Director Rev. Fr. Corvin Maturan, OAR, expressed the importance of organizing a free baptism.

“It is good that the university is

8.8 out of 10 students, faculty, and staff were satisfied with the implementation and activities for U-Week 2023.

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having this free baptism because this is to give our indigents the opportunity to have their children baptized,” Fr. Maturan said.

As a part of their spiritual preparation, Religious Education Instructor Gerald Jovan Dapat gave the parents and godparents a Pre-Jordan Seminar prior to the celebration of the Sacrament.

“It is important to conduct this seminar because I would like to educate the godparents of their real responsibility which is not to give gifts during holidays but most of all, to help bring up the child to become a good Catholic,” Dapat shared.

Moreover, a free reception followed after the celebration of the Sacrament at Sta. Monica Hall.

"I believe that this U-Week 2023 is a joyful celebration wherein everyone gets to have the fun and experiences that this institution has to offer. I believe that UNO-R is a foundation of experiences that build one’s progress toward excellence. I believe this school is something that one should choose.