MMSU holds Students’ Day Celebration, recognizes outstanding organizations and student achievers

by Ivy Guanzon

In line with its 45th Foundation Anniversary, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) successfully conducted its annual Students’ Day Celebration which was well-attended by students and faculties across colleges, held at the Teatro Ilocandia, January 30.

The highlight of the event was the awarding ceremony for the best student body organization, academic organization, interest club, exemplary awards and student achievers in the past academic year from the different colleges in the university.

The awarded organizations were recognized for their contributions and active involvement in the different programs of the MMSU community. Meanwhile, exemplary awards were also given to the different organizations and associations of the different colleges for demonstrating remarkable achievements for their college and for the university.

The set of awardees for best student organization, academic organization, interest club and exemplary awards are as follows:

ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Student Body Organization

General Laboratory Elementary

School - Laoag (Best Student Body Organization)

Academic Organization

Araling Panlipunan Club (Best Academic Organization)

Kapisanang Inang Wika Club (2nd Best Academic Organization)

Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (3rd Best Academic Organization)

Interest Club

Girl Scout of the PhilippinesMMSU LES Chapter (Best Interest Club)

Boy Scout of the PhilippinesMMSU LES Chapter (2nd Best Interest Club)

MMSU’s ABC (3rd Best Interest Club)

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Student Body Organization

Student Body Government - Batac (Best Student Body Organization)

Academic Organization

Young Explorer’s Club (Best Academic Organization)

Arts and Expressions Club (2nd Best Academic Organization)

Social Science Club (3rd Best Academic Organization) Interest Club

Girl Scout of the Philippines (Best Interest Club)

COLLEGE LEVEL Student Council

College of Health Sciences Student Council (Best Student Council) College of Engineering Student Council (2nd Best Student Council)

College of Teacher Education

Student Council (3rd Best Student Council)

Academic Organization

Association of Tourism Management (Best Academic Organization)

Junior People Management Associ- ation of the Philippines (2nd Best Academic Organization)

Physical Therapy Student Organization (3rd Best Academic Organization) Interest Club

Taldiap Society (Best Interest Club)

Timpuyog Dagiti Mannurat nga

Ilokano (2nd Best Interest Club)

CTE Golden Z (3rd Best Interest Club)

EXEMPLARY AWARDS

“Kamay Mo Abot Ko” program by the Future Agriculturists’ Society of the College of Food and Sustainable Development (CAFSD)

Casaranay Outreach Program by the College of Arts and Sciences

Student Council (CAS-SC)

Ecotalk and Coastal Clean-up Drive by the Marine Biology Students Society of the College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology (CASAT)

Food Service Attendants by the Junior Association of Hospitality Practitioners of the College of Business Economics and Accountancy (CBEA)

Weekly DIssemination of Drug Information by the Junior Philippine Pharmacists Association (JPPHA)

PSI Chapter of the College of Health Sciences (CHS)

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers MMSU Chapter of the College of Engineering (COE)

TECEA Fiesta 2022: Showcasing Lifelong Technical Skills Towards Holistic and Sustainable Engagement by the Technology of Careers and Enterprise Association of the College of Teacher Education (CTE)

G-Series by the Graduate School Student Council

Sagut ti Kailian: Fundraising Activity and Outreach Program by the Medical Students Association of the College of Medicine (COM)

The student achievers, on the other hand, were acknowledged for their academic excellence and representing the university and brought laurels from various contested activities in the national and international level.

The MMSU administration, led by the university president, Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis congratulated all the awardees and encouraged them to continue their efforts in making the university a better place for learning and growth.

“This is really a good picture showcase of inclusivity in the different colleges. This year’s 45th foundation anniversary marks another milestone in the quest to become a premier university by 2028,” the president further emphasized.

The Students’ Day Celebration was a success and a fitting celebration of the university’s 45th years of excellence in providing quality education to the students.

The event was a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and promoting holistic development to the whole studentry.