USPF ABMusic invites you to the 1st "MUSIKAMP"

Summertime is the best time to unwind and take a relaxing step while learning a new skill. Join the short-term program in Music at USPF!  Breeze through the "MUSIKAMP" Basic Musicianship Certificate Program for only Php 9,000.  

USPF's ABMusic "MUSIKAMP" offers the finest training on Music Appreciation, Music Literature, Basic Music Theory, and Music Education from the music experts Mr. Magno Aquino Jr., Mr. Niño James Bañares, and Prof. Darlane Yap.  Not only will you enjoy learning but also get to keep the Instructional Materials for future skimming. 

USPF AB Music "MUSIKAMP" classes starts on April 17 - May 31; M-F 5:00 - 8:00 PM.  For registration and inquiry, email uspfabmusic@gmail.com or get close with assistant camp director Mr. Niño James Bañares at 0932.859.8254 / camp secretariat Ms. Maris Villamor at 0943.640.9357.  

USPAAI welcomes new members

The USP Alumni Association Incorporated (USPAAI) welcomed a total of 886 alumni members in the March 2013 graduation ceremonies. The fresh graduates took their alumni oath before USPAAI president Mr. James R. Yu. Included in the new alumni membership are 164 loyalty awardees. 

USPian Level	Number of Loyalty Awardees	Number of Graduates
Kindergarten		83
Elementary	84	171
Secondary	64	330
Tertiary	16	302
Total	164	886

USPF-SWAG joins World Social Work Day 2013

USPF Social Workers Active Group (SWAG) headed by Social Work Department chairperson Mrs. Rosario Sequitin joins the promotion of social and economic equalities under the banner of the World Social Work Day 2013.  An exhibit at the Don Agustin Jerezal Hall lobby formally opens today, 11 March 2013 at 2:00 pm.  

USPF-OAR conducts seminar for graduating USPians

USPF Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) conducted the "2nd USPF-OAR Seminar for Graduating USPians" in three waves: February 26 8:00 am-12:00 noon with Kindergarten pupils & Grade 6 students followed by the Collegians scheduled at 1:00-3:00 pm at USPF Lahug campus;  February 27 1:00-2:30 pm with Kindergarten pupils & Grade 6 students followed by the High School students scheduled at 3:00-5:00 pm at the USPF Mabini campus; and March 11 8:00-11:00 am with High School students at the USPF Lahug campus.

 














OAR focused on preparing the graduating class of 2013 on the services of the USPF Office of Alumni Relations, their membership in the USP Alumni Association Incorporated (USPAAI) as well as the photo-information of the USPAAI officers and directors, their alumni chapter, and their duties and responsibilities as full-fledged alumni of the university.

Odette Jereza: iconic woman of Cebu

USPian alumna and vice president for external relations Dr. Lourdes D. Jereza is photo exhibited as one of the ten iconic women of Cebu in I AM WOMAN, theme of the grand celebration in unison with the International Women's Month in March 8 at the Ayala Activity Center, Cebu City.  "Odette", as she prefers to be called, banners the word "uplift" through relationship-building in her everyday dealings with people from all walks of life.  After all, who can better speak about relations and spark an uplifting vibe than an expert in relations?

 

USPF-SBM hosts Chefs War 2013

USPF School of Business & Management (SBM) headed by dean Dr. Venus Empuerto successfully hosted the culinary competition dubbed "Chefs War" on March 7, 2013 at the HRM Building, USPF Lahug campus.  The day before, on March 6, the Cake Decoration contest is held.  

USPF-SBM is dedicated to sharpening the USPians' love for excellence and perfection through the school's varied competitions.  It highlighted the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship as essential virtues of the USPians as they are well-prepared for professional work in the service industry.

*photo grabbed with permission from King Gamutan Maruhom

Future engineers & architects participate in pinning & ringhop ceremonies

USPF-College of Engineering & Architecture " CEA Labradors" celebrates pinning and ringhop on the 6th of March 2013 with acting dean Engr. Mario Arnaiz (seated center), Engr. Nanette Dimagiba and Engr. Helbert Cabug-os at a the Sarrosa International Hotel, Mabolo, Cebu City.

           (above photo) Newly licensed engineers & architect (2nd-4th L-R) Engr. Timoteo Margaha III, Engr. Niño Basallo, and Archt. Charlene Lenares Pabonita   grace the celebration along with (left photos) Engr. Clavel Gomez and Sir Ian, USPF athletics & cultural affairs director Mr. Glen Albutra, human resources department officer Miss Agnes, student personnel services director Mr. Adonis Wagas, and master of ceremonies Mr. Vingenr Tan.

USPF creates Typology-Based Program

USPF works hand-in-hand with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in securing the quality of education. Grounded on CHED's quality assurance mechanism, the University works on the Typology-Based Program.

The USPF Typology-Based Program is chaired by the university president Dr. Alicia P. Cabatingan and co-chaired by the two assistants to the university president on curriculum and on planning and development Dr. Bryant C. Acar (on right photo) and Mr. Lucio Pulmones, respectively. 

The Program is introduced by Dr. Cabatingan (on left photo) and is thoroughly discussed by Dr. Acar in a formal seminar held on February 27, 2013 at the Moot Court, USPF Lahug campus.  The seminar is participated by the members of the USPF Academic Council. Delegation of tasks is done by college or department with specific work groupings.  

Under the Typology-Based Program, the Office of Alumni Relations is tasked to work closely on the alumni tracer study along with the Guidance Center and the Registrar's Office, hence, the Comprehensive Alumni Tracer Study (CATS) committee is formed. 

The CATS committee officially conducted the preliminary meetings last March 3-6, 2013 at the Office of Alumni Relations, USPF Lahug campus. The committee is chaired by the alumni relations director Ms. Kathleen Solon-Villaneza and co-chaired by the university registrar Mrs. Susan Ferguson and student personnel services director Mr. Adonis Wagas.  

CATS committee members (on right photo) include university psychometrician Mr. Jonash Durano, guidance counselors Miss Virnalyn Porte and Ms. Maricille M. Espina, and office of the registrar officer Ms. Joy Estrada-Lim. 

CCS instructor Sir Raymond introduces
a software to OAR assistant Matet

Also members of the committee (on left photo) are the Administrator-Liaison for Tracing Alumni (ALTA) per college, namely: Ms. Cherry Galos (College of Accountancy), Miss Jasefah Jaima Maruhom (College of Pharmacy), Miss Joan S. Rajah (College of Computer Studies), Miss Marivic S. Bustillo (College of Nursing), Mr. Magno Aquino (College of Arts & Sciences), Ms. Gummamela R. Fernandez (School of Business & Management ), Engr. Nanette Ebao (College of Engineering & Architecture), and Dr. Janet Arcana (College of Education).

CATS committee is scheduled to present  a thorough 10-year alumni tracer of all colleges including AY 2002-2012 on June 10, 2013 along with the rest of the committees under the Program.