UNORSSGO launches first-ever Pet Pawrade

by LIXIE IMEE SORIANO

by SHARLYN GRACE PALOTES

Academic enthusiasts from various departments gathered for the ‘Virtutis: First AcademicOlympics organized by the University of Negros Occidental -Recoletos Supreme Student Government (UNORSSGO) at the Little Theatre, Academic Cultural Center, and Fr. Cuenca Hall, Nov. 16.

“This event is designed to encourage participants to apply their technical and academic skills through a competitive and interactive framework because we are committed to fostering interactive and excellence-driven activities,” UNORSSGO Secretary for Student Development and Academics Jonathan Aguilar said.

In line with this, the event encompasses a series of intellectual challenges, including the Grammar Checker Challenge, Topic Presentation, Pagsulat ng Dagli, and the University Debate.

“We have initiated the Academic Olympics, not only as a part of U-Week but as a platform to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their learning experience,” Aguilar said.

The Grammar Checker Challenge is an activity where participants showcase their proficiency by identifying and correcting grammatical errors in written content, while, Dagli, the Filipino equivalent of flash fiction, is a concise short story and hastily composed narrative. “The competition was undeniably nerve-wracking, given the tight one-hour time constraint for completing our piece. However, with the unwavering support of my fellow artians, representing our college in this unique competition was a truly

Furry friends with their owners gathered together in the first open-house “Pawsome: A Fundraiser Pet Pawrade”, facilitated by the UNO-R Supreme Student Government (UNORSSGO) held at the University Grounds, Nov. 16.

UNORSSGO Project Head Jessea Kyle Marie Perido conveyed her appreciation as the pioneer organizer of the event and her gratitude for being a conduit for students to enjoy University Week with their furry friends.

“This event offers students the opportunity to have an enjoyable, thrilling, and unforgettable event while simultaneously helping animal shelters through their registration,” Perido said.

On the other hand, secondyear Medical Technology student and pet owner Ica Gugudan expressed her special and prideful experience that I cherish,” College of Arts and Sciences Pagsulat ng Dagli Representative Theresa Mae Dulman shared.

Meanwhile, the Topic Presentation demanded the systematic and structured communication of information or insights on a specific subject, employing verbal delivery supported by visual aids to convey key points and engage an audience.

“Despite the last-minute decision to join, our performance turned out quite well, and the experience taught me valuable lessons about teamwork. Understanding your partner and mastering effective time management are crucial elements for this kind of competition,” College of Allied Medical Health Sciences gratitude for the UNORSSGO in including this event to the University Week 2023.

Topic Presentation Representative Carmela Marie Alinsunurin said.

Notably, the University Debate is a formal and structured competition where two teams engage in an argumentative discussion on a given topic and present as well as defend their assigned positions to showcase their analytical skills.

“Participating in our first university inter-college debate [after] quite some time, this competition represents both a challenge and a significant milestone for our team. Despite inherent challenges, we are optimistic that our collective efforts will prove worthwhile, with the distinctive strength of our unwavering commitment as we serve as flag-bearers for our college,” College of Business and Accountancy Representative Lorie Pilatan shared.

Furthermore, College of Arts and Sciences emerged as overall champions in the University Debate while the rest of the results will be announced at the Closing Ceremony, November 18.

“As a fur mom, I find this UNORSSGO event to be heartwarming since it fosters a cause of raising money for local animal shelters while allowing UNO-Rians to spend time with their pets on campus this University Week,” Gugudan said.

Moreover,the announcement of special awards and a talk promoting responsible pet ownership were held at the University Auditorium.

The said event was in partnership with inSpyRed, BACH Project PH, Falcor Marketing Corporation, Xander’s Petshop, Just Four Paws Pet Care, and Supplies Center, and Furmacy Bacolod.

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