News / Obelisk

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 05 August 2015

Dr. Maria Anabelle D. Gerona, instructor of VSU’s Department of Development Communication (DDC), topped among the 48 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) graduates of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) during the UPLB Commencement Exercises on July 4, 2015 at the DL Umali Freedom Park in the said university. She completed her Ph.D. in Development Communication with cognate in Development Management and Governance within the prescribed three-year course under the SEARCA-DAAD Scholarship Program. Her dissertation focused on “Theorizing (dis)engagement, voice and silence in a community-based forest management organization” with Dr. Serlie Jamias as her adviser.

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 04 August 2015

A group of experts from Korea and personnel of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the Philippines conducted on June 30-July 1, 2015 an ocular survey at the VSU-Tolosa Campus where the 4-million US dollar project funded by KOICA will be established. The group composed of Mr. Joon Bang (Construction Manager, Heerim), Mr. Bok-ji Kim (Project Manager, Usun Co., Ltd), Mr Hong-shik Shin (Architecture Assistant, Usun Co., Ltd), Ms. Sunhyung Hwang (Assistant Country Director, KOICA Philippines), Ms. Soon Ok Kim (Education Specialist, KOICA Philippines), and Ms. Maria Regina Arquiza (Program Officer, KOICA Philippines) were warmly welcomed by Dr. Lourdes B. Cano, VSU-Tolosa Dean, and Dr. Obdulia G. Camoying, VSU-Tolosa Assistant Dean.

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 28 July 2015

With the full implementation of the NBC 461 (5^th Cycle), a total of 146 faculty members of the Visayas State University (VSU) System were promoted based on the results of the Common Criteria Evaluation (CCE) and the Qualitative Contribution Evaluation (QCE).

Details: Written by Office of the President; Published: 29 July 2015

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

91^stVSU FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

Jul 31-Aug 11, 2015

Theme: Reinvigorating Agriculture for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development

Date	Time	Event/Activity	Venue
Jul 31 (Fri)	3:00PM	Formal Opening of Flower and Garden Show	Convention Hall / Flower & Garden Show Area
	5:00PM	Opening of Art Exhibit	Balay Alumni
	7:30PM	The Voice of VSU – Elimination Round	Convention Hall
Aug 1 (Sat)	7:30AM	ViLTEC Members Tennis Tournament	Tennis Court
	7:30PM	VLHS Night	Lower Oval
Aug 2 (Sun)	5:00PM	Opening of the OBC Cup Basketball Tournament	Lower Basketball Court
	7:30AM	ViLTEC Members Tennis Tournament	Tennis Court
	7:30PM	CE &CoN Night	Lower Oval Stage
Aug 3 (Mon)	5:30PM	OBC Cup Basketball Tournament	Lower Basketball Court
	7:30PM	Inter-Fraternity Night	Lower Oval Stage
Aug 4 (Tue)	5:30PM	OBC Cup Basketball Tournament	Lower Basketball Court
	7:30PM	CME Night	Lower Oval Stage
Aug 5 (Wed)	8:00 AM	Market Matching Event	Convention Center
	5:30PM	OBC Cup Basketball Tournament	Lower Basketball Court
	7:30PM	CoEng.g& CFES Night	Lower Oval Stage
Aug 6 (Thu)	7:30AM	Armenia Cup: Invitational Tennis Tournament – Singles, Open (Sponsor: Dr. Pedro Armenia)	Tennis Court
	9:00AM	Anniversary Mass	Convention Hall
	10:30AM	Formal Opening of Booths around the Oval	Welcome Arc
	2:00PM	Wellness Seminar	CCE
	7:30PM	Univ. Inter-dorm Student Body Night	Lower Oval Stage
Aug 7 (Fri)	7:00AM	Blood Letting, Free Medical Services	Convention Hall Parking Lot
	7:30AM	“Pagalingansa Tennis” (Sponsor: Cong. BoyingCari)	Tennis Court
	9:30AM	Rootcrops Rock (Elementary Level)	PhilRootcrops Booth
	10:00AM	Armenia Cup: Semin-Finals Invitational Tennis Tournament – Singles	Tennis Court
	3:00OM	Armenia Cup: Invitational Tennis Tournament – Singles, OpenChampionship	Tennis Court
	7:00PM	The VOICE of VSU - Finals	Convention Hall
Aug 8 (Sat)	6:00AM	Fun Run/Walk for Cause (ACRO, IHK)	VSU Campus
	7:00AM	Goodwill Games	Lower Campus Courts
	7:30PM	Your Face Sounds Familiar (Faculty and Staff Night)	Convention Hall/Gym
Aug 9 (Sun)	9:00AM	Mixed Kayak Relay (Faculty, Staff & Students)	VSU Beach
	7:00AM	Goodwill Games
	7:30PM	Students Night (USSC)	Lower Oval Stage/ Convention Hall
Aug 10 (Mon)	7:00AM	Rootcrops Dance Festival	Lower Oval Stage
	8:30AM	Parade	VSU Campus
	9:30AM	Anniversary Convocation	Gym
	1:00PM	Blessing of Multispecies Hatchery	Lower Campus
	1:00PM	Rootcrops Techno-Forum	Convention Hall
	1:00PM	Livestock Challenge	DAS Rodeo Arena
	7:30PM	Acoustic Band Concert	Lower Oval Stage
	7:30PM	Rootcrops Treat	CCE
Aug 11 (Tue)	4:00AM	Diana	VSU Campus
	6:00AM	Registration	Convention Hall
	7:00AM	Farmers &Fisherfolks Parade	Lower Campus
	7:30AM	Farmers&Fisherfolks Forum	Convention Hall
	8:00AM	“Pinaka” Contest	Lower Oval
	9:30AM	Awarding of 2015 Outstanding Farmers(Crop, Livestock)	Convention Hall
	10:00AM	Rootcrops Artwork Competition	PhilRootcrops Oval
	1:00PM	DulangPinoy/Farm Skills Competition	Lower Oval
		Vegetarian Food Cooking (Tzu Chi) and RootcropsCookfest	Infront of PhilRootcrops Booth
		Techno Demo/ Livelihood Caravan	Convention Hall
		Pet Show c/o CVM-CSSC	Lower Oval

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 29 June 2015

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) bestowed the Pantas Award for Most Outstanding Research Administrator to Dr. Othello B. Capuno, Vice President for Research and Extension of the Visayas State University (VSU), during the PCAARRD Awarding Ceremonies on June 22, 2015 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The Award, that carries a trophy, plaque and a cash prize of PhP300,000, was bestowed upon him by Dr. Amelia P. Guevarra, Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), who represented for and on behalf of Hon. Mario G. Montejo, Secretary of DOST, and Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, PCAARRD Acting Executive Director.

Details: Written by SMCLemos; Published: 28 July 2015

The Naval State University (NSU), represented by its Officer-In-Charge, Dr. Minerva E. Sañosa, and the Visayas State University (VSU), represented by its President, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the development of NSU’s Food Science and Technology Research. The MOA was signed on July 1, 2015 at the VSU Guesthouse in the presence of Dr. Ludito V. Ramirez, NSU’s Director for Research Services, and Dr. Julie D. Tan, Professor of PhilRootcrops.

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 26 June 2015

Dr. Othello B. Capuno, VSU’s VP for Research and Extension, together with other 18 representatives of member institutions and agencies of the Eastern Visayas Consortium for Industry and Energy Research and Development (EVCIERD), participated in the Capability Building Visit on May 2-8, 2015 in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 28 July 2015

The local government unit of the City of Baybay recognizes the contribution of Dr. Lourdes B. Cano, Director for Administration and Human Resource Development of the Visayas State University, in helping the city to come up with its Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS).

Details: Written by Jesus Freddy M. Baldos; Published: 26 June 2015

The Department of Development Communication (DDC) of the Visayas State University (VSU), as the Center of Development in Development Communication in the country, conducted a training-workshop on Designing Development Communication Research on June 17-19, 2015 at the Audio Visual Room of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension.