OUR BONDS

(Opening Message during the USC 1st Dialogue)

by Pamela Grace C. Corpuz

Apleasant day to our Administrative Council headed by our University President, Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Padolina. To our respective Deans and Department Heads. To our dear advisers, and to you my fellow student leaders, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to our 1st USC Dialogue for S.Y. 2022-2023. We are beyond thankful to everyone for gracing us with your presence and really taking the time and effort to attend this significant program.

It is indeed a beautiful day for we are now finally seeing each other face-to-face after a few semesters of gathering and communicating virtually. It is a blessing to survive those arduous times and to still connect despite the challenge of VOLATILITY, UNCERTAINTY. COMPLEXITY AND AMBIGUITY. With that being said, I on behalf of the University Student Council - Manila would like to commend and congratulate everyone for all your great work and perseverance to progress and succeed as individuals, as teams, and as a whole community.

I think most OF YOU will agree

WITH ME that we are continuously adjusting and learning more ways to develop and enhance all aspects of our lives. The objectives of this dialogue are founded on the belief that development especially within an institution will never be fully attained without appreciating the work of others, sharing what lies ahead, recollecting matters that were raised and solutions that were applied, effectively communicating concerns and propositions, and of course fostering stronger relationships with all members of the community.

In line with this, I would also like to briefly yet proudly share the concept and work of the two ladies who managed this activity today: Ms. Sophia Molina and Ms. Monyeen Perin who came up with a symbol that represents the very essence of our bonds. The outer walls represent Centro Escolar University, our home ground where we are given numerous opportunities for discovering things beyond ourselves. The stars are us students who will always be bound to have links and learn from one another.

The third layer represents the schools and departments that provide the students with avenues for growth. This map stands for the plans and projects that are meant to be essential elements for one’s holistic development. And lastly, the center piece is the sun which represents our goal as leaders. Every day, we may have different objectives and agendas, but we will always go back to our goal to be of service to our constituents and to be advocates of progressive change. In our interconnected lives, may we embrace diversity and continue to lift each other up so that we can reach our full potentials.

Rest assured that today is one of the many days that we will work together to empower and inspire more individuals to go beyond themselves and to truly contribute to a greater cause because that is what it means to be an Escolarian.

Once again, I am Pamela Grace C. Corpuz, President of the University Student Council - Manila, welcoming you all to our 1st USC Dialogue. Thank you very much and may we have a blessed and fruitful time together.