CPU, Griffith University sign MOU

BY PIERRE JHUN SAN PEDRO

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FROM CENTRAL TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER. Professer Necil Magno with the faculty of Griffith University during her visit to university for the pre-signing of the MOU .

Central Philippine University (CPU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Griffith University of Australia on June 1 via digital signing software, Adobe Acrobat Sign.

According to the University, Prof. Sarah Todd, acting Vice President for Global of Griffith University signed the MOU together with Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, President of CPU, through the said software.

“Central Philippine University in the Philippines and Griffith University in Australia recognize the benefits of building healthy collaboration and partnership through international links. This memorandum of understanding reflects both institutions’ commitment to seek mutual benefits and consolidate the professional relationship between Central Philippine University and Griffith University,” states the MOU.

Through this agreement, both universities aim to develop collaboration and cooperation “at an academic and educational level” to encourage interdisciplinary discussions which involve the academic staff and student body.

As stated in the university’s Centralian Link, collaborative projects between both institutions would include advancements in academic areas of mutual interest, with emphasis on equality and reciprocity.

Moreover, both universities are expected to explore possibilities of collaborative research projects, engagement in online guest lectures and symposiums, as well as discussions among experts in their various fields; wherein discussion and collaborations among faculty members, researchers, administrative staff, and various student groups are expected.

Partnership between both universities was reportedly initiated last April 6, 2021, by former Director of the Office of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Anna Mae Zerrudo, when CPU and Griffith University conducted collaborative presentations geared on autism, special education, as well as on early childhood education.

Prof. Leilani L. Trompeta then resumed the discussions toward the finalization and formalization of the MOU when she took over the Office of International Relations and Cooperation.

Talks and discussions of the said partnership were then furtherly strengthened when CPU BPED Coordinator Dr. Necil C. Magno, along with Centralians Mr. Mauro Somodio, Founding President of FilipinoAustralian Foundation of Queensland Inc. (FAFQ Inc.), and Mrs. Cecilia J. Somodio, Current FAFQ Inc. President, during their visit on Griffith University on Queensland, Australia last May 26, where it was reported that a draft of the MOU had already been made. C

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GMA Masterclass Series, Madinaugon nga ginhiwat sa CPU

NI RYAN DAVE PORAL

Madinaugon nga ginhiwat ang Masterclass Series sang GMA Network sadtong Pebrero 21 sa Central Philippine University Rose Memorial Auditorium nga gintambungan sang mga estudyante kag manunudlo, faceto-face kag via zoom sang nasambit nga unibersidad.

Lima ka mga manughambal ang naghatag sang mensahe parte sa ila mga eksperyensya sa kabuhi, kaangay kanday Audrey Domasian nga social manager sang GMA, celebrity Chef nga si Jose Sarasola, GMA Regional TV correspondent Darylle Marie Sarmiento, beauty queen kag actress nga si Rabiya Mateo, kag ang batikan nga reporter sang GMA nga si Sandra Aguinaldo. Pagkatapos sang mensahe, ginhatagan naman sang tion ang mga estudyante nga magpamangkot sang mga palamangkotanon parte sa mga topiko nga gin pang diskurso sang mga speakers.

Suno kay Oliver Victor Amoroso, Vice President sang GMA Network kag Head sang GMA Regional TV kag Synergy, tuyo sang nasambit nga programa ang maka hatag sang chakto nga impormasyon sa kadam-an labi nagid sa mga kabataan.

“Ang goal talaga namin is to make everyone well-informed. Through the masterclass, we are hoping na mamulat ang ating mga kabataan.” Pahayag ni Amoroso.

Dugang pa niya sa ginpamangkot kung ngaa CPU ang gin pili nga paga hiwatan sang GMA Masterclass, “CPU stood up for its belief that it is an important institution, it plays a very important role dito sa Iloilo, sa Western Visayas. We’ve seen a graduate ng CPU, we’ve seen them grow, so it is a good partnership, because at the end of the day, pare-pareho yung pinaglalaban natin which is the truth and I believe na si CPU at si GMA, talagang hinahanap ang truth na yan.”

“Importante katama ang mga aktibidad kaangay sang GMA masterclass bangod dako gid ini nga bulig para sa amon kurso kag posible obra sa ulihi,” suno kay Kaye Porquez, isa ka Communication student.

“Very helpful gid, bangod we get the chance to listen to their stories kag very inspiring gid! We know what to expect on the field if ever we get the chance to have a job like them,” suno ni Porquez.

“Importante gid ini ang mga muni klase nga event in order to raise awareness on misinformation which is very contagious gid at the present,” dugang ni Porquez.

Kabahin sang panata sang GMA Network ang nasambit nga aktibidad nga maghatag sang serbisyong totoo kag bulig nga mapalapnag ang mga impormasyon nga Dapat Totoo. C

INCUBATOR

Asst. Prof. Miguel Guillermo.

The application of the CPU TBI team was initiated by Engr. Dany Molina, dean of the College of Engineering who is also the team’s consultant/adviser, together with the other members, Prof. Ma. Rhea Rizza Melliza (TBI Manager), Prof. Sharlene Gotico (ITSO Manager), Dr. Aries Roda Romallosa, Engr. Gelvie Lagos, Engr. Yeseil Sacramento (Technical Members), and Prof. Renjo Debil (Entrepreneur-inResidence). C

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