News / Obelisk

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

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Once again, the spirit of Christmas is felt by everyone at VSU as the University held its annual lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree and Holy Nativity statuette at the main entrance of the campus. The VSU constituents and other spectators from the neighboring barangays and even from the downtown areas of this city gathered and witnessed the spectacular event that was held on December 3, 2012. The ceremonial lighting at VSU is now in its fourth year since the incumbency of its president, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo.

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its chairperson, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, issued Memorandum Order No. 47 series of 2012 identifying the three universities throughout the country as centers of excellence and centers of development for the communication and development communication programs. The Memo stipulated that the Center of Excellence (COE) in Communication is the University of the Philippines' Department of Communication Research of the College of Mass Communication. The Center of Excellence in Development Communication is the University of the Philippines Los Banos' College of Development Communication.

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

jlb xmas2012

The Visayas State University personnel celebrated the Christmas season with a get-together party featuring the different traditions commonly observed during the "Pasko sa Pinas."

The occasion was highlighted with the Christmas message from the VSU President, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo. He underscored that Christmas is a season full of anticipations-we anticipate the long rest from our work, we anticipate the gifts, we anticipate the prizes in stored for the raffle, and we anticipate that the Performance-Based Bonus will be granted.

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, who is now in his second term of office as VSU President, bared his accomplishments for the Calendar Year 2012. For convenience and easy retention among those who will browse what the VSU President had accomplished, Dr. Bacusmo divided his presentation into four major classifications, namely: instruction, research and extension, administration and finance, and planning and resource generation.

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

As the year 2013 commences, the official publication of the Visayas State University—The VSU Obelisk—is publishing the chronology of significant events that happened in 2012. This issue highlights only the significant events that were covered by the VSU Obelisk staff as well as those submitted by news correspondents in various units, offices, departments, and colleges of the University and press releases from partner institutions. There might be some equally important events that were not covered by the staff, thus we anticipate your kind understanding.

Details: Written by JFMBaldos; Published: 30 August 2013

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To guide the VSU President on what direction to take as he propels VSU to a greater height for administrative, academic and research excellence in the country, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo laid out his 2013 Priority Plans in a meeting called among the key officials of the University. Dr. Bacusmo emphasized that his administration will smoothly move forward through the concerted efforts of the VSU executives with the full support and cooperation from the faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders. The VSU President pointed out that "To accomplish something, we must dream, plan and act."