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[updated] Events in March 2021

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Message of Chancellor Larry N. Digal to continuing students

Welcome back, students. I hope you were able to rest and recover from the challenges we all faced last semester. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in myriad ways and brought many changes in the manner of how we traditionally do things in the academe. This pandemic upended higher education as we know it and profoundly affected educational institutions, including the University of the Philippines. The First Semester became a testing ground for the delivery of new learning ideas and methods and we all gained lessons from the experiences of the First Semester. From these lessons, we will continue to improve and develop ways and means to make this transition to remote learning as easy as possible for you. A foremost concern is your safety and protection as we go through another semester of remote learning. I would like to reiterate the commitment of the UP System to provide learning assistance to students who are in need, but let me take this opportunity to appeal for patience and understanding in any delays in receiving this assistance. There are also challenges in the delivery of these learning assistance packages due to the pandemic. The Second Semester will also usher in new ways of delivering student services through our virtual outlets with the goal of giving students a bridge of communication for any assistance that UP Mindanao can provide you. Rest assured that you are not alone in this journey. Our UP Mindanao administration, including your professors and instructors, are here to provide support and guidance. Please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be more than willing to assist you. On behalf of the UP Mindanao community, I wish you good health and a safe and productive semester.

Events in March 2021

21 February - 20 March - The 2021 International Mother Language Conference and Festival is on-going until 20 March 2021. The UP Mindanao Department of Social Sciences is one of the assisting institutions. All information regarding the conference is available on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/motherlanguageconference

01 - 31 March - The University of the Philippines Mindanao joins the country in celebrating the 2021 National Women's Month (NWM). In line with this year's campaign, "Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!", we are proud to highlight resilience during this pandemic time through this photo series. #WomenMakeChange. To learn more and participate in other NWM initiatives, visit https://pcw.gov.ph/2021-national-womens-month/

03 March - A webinar, “Maintaining positivity and building resilience during tough times,” will be given by the OSA/HRDO for employees on 03 March 2021, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The resource person is Associate Professor and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Ronaldo A. Motilla, CSCLP, RPsy.

08 March - DMPCS Online Research Seminar. 08 March 2021, 2:00 PM. Register here: http://bit.ly/3kHeMe5 Seminar Title: "A tour on iterative regularization to solve inverse problems." Speaker: Assistant Professor Rommel Real (Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science)

11 March - Townhall meeting to present UP Mindanao's updated strategic plan 2019-2023. The updated plan is based on the assessment and the plans and programs made yearly by various units. The inputs will go into the UP System planning workshop on 17-19 March 2021.

16 March - Webinar on “Exploring Women’s Role in Food and Agriculture Resilience” on 16 March 2021 (Tuesday) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/UPMin-SOM-Webinar4 on or before 15 March 2021. For more inquiries, contact .

17 March - 2nd Semester AY 2020-2021 Convocation. 17 March 2021, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. to discuss academic policies, academic resources, Help Desks, and other support for faculty and students. Register using the UP email account at https://bit.ly/30JhQxc

19 March - Training for Contractors of Infra Projects on the Bidding Process of UP Mindanao,19 March 2021 (Friday), 2:00 PM, via Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID: 843 179 4292. Meeting Passcode: TrainingUP

17, 24, and 31 March - "Towards 100 Years of Resilience: From the Helm of the University Library" A three-part online lecture series/webinar on the development of the University Library. On 17, 24, and 31 March 2021, 2:00 - 4:00 PM via Zoom Webinar. Register through the link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TBfuBd_gTo6Ur5M0XwskfA.

Calendar of Activities
Program for 17 March - Experiences from UPD
Program for 24 March - Experiences from UPM, UPB, and UPMin
Program for 31 March - Experiences from UPLB, UPCebu, UPV, and UPOU

[updated] 2021 International Mother Language Conference

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Interested parties are invited to the 2021 International Mother Language Conference and Festival, opening 21 February and running until 20 March 2021. The UP Mindanao Department of Social Sciences is one of the assisting institutions. The 2021 International Mother Language Conference and Festival (#IMLCF21) takes on the challenges in the implementation of inclusive language education policy and examines the roles that institutions and stakeholders play in innovating and insulating solutions to ensure sustainable program implementation. The Covid-19 pandemic magnifies the problems affecting education systems across societies regardless of economic and political status. The systematic exclusion imposed upon societies coping with perennial economic challenges is heightened by the ongoing global health emergency. But while public policymaking is in a survival mode, continuity remains an imperative in rebuilding our systems and reimagining learning communities. This pandemic offers important lessons in rebuilding the need for diversity, engaged inclusion, and social equity. The Conference is a platform for researchers and practitioners of inclusionary multilingual, multicultural education to share their findings, insights, and recommendations with policymakers, administrators, and advocates in improving the quality of education.

UPDATE:

Faculty members gave talks:

● “Pagtuturo ng ‘Darangen’ Epic Bilang Batis Pangkasaysayan” by Lecturer Lualhato Abreu (Department of Social Sciences), 02 March

On 11 March:

● “An Example of an Epic Poem or Owaging Among the Dibabawon Manobo of Davao City” by Lecturer Emmanuel S. Nabayra (Department of Social Sciences)

● “Knowing Tulalang’s sister: Experience and Lessons from Fieldwork with the Obo Manobo of Cotabato” by Asst. Prof. Kenette Jean I. Millondaga (Department of Social Sciences)

● “On Teaching ‘Tuwaan Attends a Wedding’ ” by Assoc. Prof. John B. Bengan (Dept. of Humanities)

● “How to Read a Manobo Epic Narrative” by Asst. Prof. Andrea Malaya Ragragio (Department of Social Sciences)

● “Ang Teknikal ng Pogsampal (o Linda) ng Mag-uulaging” by Assoc. Prof. Myfel D. Paluga (Department of Social Sciences)

All pieces of information regarding the conference are available on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/motherlanguageconference.

UP Mindanao 26th Anniversary Kick-off & Recognition

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 Pagpupugay sa mga natatatangging empleyado ng UP Mindanao!

Congratulations to the awardees of the Gawad Chanselor Award!

 Gawad Chanselor Awardees for 2020 

Pinakamahusay na Guro:
Asst. Prof. Jay Jomar Quintos (CHSS) - Junior Faculty

Pinakamahusay na Kawani:
Ruelyn Peronilla (CHSS) - Junior Professional Category
Cynthia Buquia (OUR) - Senior Professional Category

 Gawad Chanselor Awardees for 2021 

Pinakamahusay na Guro:
Asst. Prof. Kriza Faye Calumba (CSM) - Junior Faculty
Assoc. Prof. May Anne Mata, PhD (CSM) - Senior Faculty

Pinakamahusay na Kawani:
Edgar Denosta (PPO) - Junior Professional Category
Rowena Uganap (OSA) - Senior Professional Category

 Pinakamahusay na Guro, Hall of Fame Awardees 
Prof. Larry Digal (SOM) - Awardee in 2009, 2014, and 2018
Prof. Annabelle Novero (CSM) - Awardee in 2011, 2013, and 2019

UP Mindanao x Fulbright Philippines Virtual Roadshow, 2021

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Interested to study in the United States for free? Join the UP Mindanao x Fulbright Philippines Virtual Roadshow on 19 February 2021, 9-11 a.m., to learn about scholarship opportunities in the US! Register through this link: http://bit.ly/upminfulbright. This free webinar is open to all UP Mindanao students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

#StudyintheUSA #Fulbright #FulbrightPH
 

UP Mindanao 26th Anniversary, 2021

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Theme:

“Paglatas sa pandemya: Malig-on nga pagbangon ngadto sa bag-o nga panahon”

(Transcending the pandemic: A resilient recovery towards the new normal)

Amid a pandemic, we have been learning to build a stronger UP Mindanao. Having survived 2020, celebrating the 26th anniversary marks a renewed vigor in our lives. In our logo, the waling-waling and the leaf symbolize the new vitality rising from the stricken community, reflecting the academic community's supportive efforts. The leaf and petals are sturdy, depicting the Mindanaoan spirit. The number "2" is geometrically shaped, embodying structure and order. The logo also bears the colors of the University and that of a new morning sky.

Together, let us be resilient to recover and transcend the pandemic and move towards the dawn of a new normal.

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