Alumni reunite with Inang Pamantasan

by Christian Joseph B. Bielza

ALICIA, ISABELA – With their torches still burning, around 300 alumni reunited with Inang Pamantasan, and once again felt the spirit of being PNUans as they participated in the Panagawid 2022: Alumni Homecoming at PNU Gymnasium, August 6.

Hosted by the Batch 1996, the said event was jam-packed with happenings as part of the university’s celebration of its 51st founding anniversary.

Alumni from different batches participated in the Panagawid to catch up with their college friends and reminisce their old yet meaningful experiences during their stay in their beloved alma mater.

“The main purpose of the event is to gather PNUNL alumni and reminisce about their college life. Also, to celebrate their success as teachers and education leaders in the field,” Dr. Jandy Danzalan, Alumni Relations Coordinator, uttered.

One of the highlights of the said event was the Pammadayaw, an awarding of certificates to recognize PNUans who excelled in their chosen profession, such as securing positions in their respected schools or offices.

In connection to the event’s theme “Forging Ahead: Reinventing teacher education in a Post-COVID World”, Dr. Jessie Amin, CESO V and Assistant Regional Director of DepEd Region 2, emphasized the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a steppingstone to recover from the COVID-19 educational downfall.

Moreover, Dr. Amin also enumerated the C’s needed by great educators, namely, Competent, Capability, Communication, Character, Critical thinking, and Citizenship digitally, which served as a reminder and guide to the alumni who attended the much-awaited event.

He concluded his message by saying that success is not about one’s competence or ability; it is a choice of doing and becoming such.

Meanwhile, they also launched the socalled Project Alumni LED: Alumni Leading towards Educational Development, whose proceeds will be utilized for the procurement of the LED Wall for the university.

In addition, the host batch also prepared free salon service as a treat to the PNUans during the homecoming.

There were also sets of buffets served at the newly constructed “Balai ti Alumni” and in the gymnasium for the attendees.

After the turnover ceremony, next year’s Panagawid is expected to be spearheaded by the batch 1997.