New Dormitory Inaugurated
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UP Mindanao inaugurated a new dormitory on September 14, 2023. UP President Angelo Jimenez, Chancellor Lyre Murao, and Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Director Maria Stella Salazar led the inauguration ceremony. The inauguration offered the public a glimpse of the dormitory's facilities. The three-story dormitory located beside the Elias B. Lopez (EBL) Hall will provide housing for 232 students and multipurpose facilities for enhanced living and learning services. The new dorm has 60 rooms with four students in each room; two rooms for PWDs, two guest rooms, and eight offices, all of which feature their own comfort rooms. It also features one function hall for various activities.
Prof. Salazar led a brief tour of the dorm, underlining UP's dedication to creating a conducive learning environment for its students. Knowing the urgency of the students for housing, Prof. Salazar hopes to open the new dormitory in 2023.
UPMin Masjid Rededication Rites
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| Grand Mufti of Davao City Aleem Mohammad Pasigan |
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| UPMin Chancellor Murao, University President Angelo Jimenez, Ustadh Eisa Javier |
Investiture of the 22nd University President
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| A view of the stage from the UPMin Atrium |
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| The first UPMin Oblation serves as a stage figurehead before CHED and BOR Chair J. Prospero de Vera, President Angelo Jimenez, his daughter, and BOR members. |
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| A view of the UPMin Atrium set up. |
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| UP Mindanao's Koro Kantahanay |
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| Bangsamoro cultural dancers |
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| Members of the UPMin Investiture Committee and Reception Committee |
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| The UPMin Koro Kantahanay at the Cultural Night |
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| UPMin's Investiture Committee Chair Chancellor Murao and Co-chair Prof. Karen Cayamanda, with the Cultural Night co-organizers, and the UPMin Dance Ensemble |
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| Emcees Asst. Prof. Ena Marie Dizon and Mr. Julius Neil Piala |
UP-Bangsamoro Development Institute Summit Consultation
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Heads and leaders of the University of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) met to discuss possible collaborations for academic, technical, and scientific development in the first UP-Bangsamoro Development Institute Summit Consultation, held on September 13, 2023, in Davao City.
Heads of the Mindanao State University, local government units, and non-government organizations also attended. UP organized the consultation to convey its commitment to bolster education and socio-economic development in the Bangsamoro region.
UP President Angelo Jimenez said UP intends to contribute to empowerment in the region and end social unrest and underdevelopment. "UP intends to work closely with local communities in the Bangsamoro to preserve and promote the region's heritage through cultural exchange programs, exhibitions, and awareness campaigns to strengthen the capabilities of local government units and social institutions," he said.
UPMin Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao served as chairperson of the Technical Working Group of the UP-Bangsamoro Development Institute Summit Consultation. In this capacity, she led coordination efforts leading to the participation of the Bangsamoro leaders and representatives.
Aside from President Jimenez, National Scientist and former UP president Emil Javier, Regent Tiongco, the chancellors of the UP Constituent Universities and autonomous units were present. Heads of key UP units presented their viable offerings for the Bangsamoro areas.
Ustadz Abdulkarim Misuari, deputy speaker of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament, and Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno, president of the Mindanao State University System, led the Bangsamoro sectors in the consultation.
UPMin hosts Investiture of 22nd University President
