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UPMFI celebrates scholar-graduates

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Standing (left-right) are UPMFI Trustees and graduates Anacleto & Elsa Guevarra, Erika Ocon (BS Agribusiness Economics [BSABE]), Alessa Keith Carbonnel

(magna cum laude, BSABE), Vannah Mae Rivera (BSB), Mark James Saguimpa (mcl, BSABE), Aliah Baito (mcl, BA Communication & Media Arts),

Nixie Serna (mcl, BA English), Corazon Reyes & Dr. Reyes, and John Gaisano Jr. at the UPMin 25th Commencement Exercises.

Standing (left-right) are UPMFI Trustees UPMin Chancellor Lyre Murao, Dinah Fuentes, Celia Castillo, Charmaine Valentin, Anacleto Guevarra, Corazon Reyes,

John Gaisano, Marie Glenn Sorila, Sebastian Anglionto (back to the camera)

The UP Mindanao Foundation Inc. held a celebration and thanksgiving dinner for their scholars who recently graduated. Six UPMFI scholars graduated in the 25th Commencement Exercises on 18 July 2023, namely Erika Ocon (BS Agribusiness Economics [BSABE]), Alessa Keith Carbonnel (magna cum laude, BSABE), Mark James Saguimpa (magna cum laude, BSABE), Vannah Mae Rivera (BS Biology), Aliah Baito (magna cum laude, BA Communication & Media Arts), and Nixie Serna (mcl, BA English). Five of the graduates were present at the dinner on August 5, 2023, at the Reyes' residence. UPMFI Trustees at the dinner were Sebastian "Anggi" Angliongto, John Gaisano Jr., Anacleto "Quitoy" Guevarra, Corazon "Zony" Reyes, Dinah Tolentino-Fuentes, Charmaine Valentin, Marie Glenn Sorila, Celia Castillo, and UPMin's Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao. At the dinner, the graduates shared their plans, and the trustees prayed for the graduates' well-being. The UPMFI supported 15 scholars in Academic Year 2022-2023 and are looking to expand this number. The UPMFI is exploring new ways by which donors can support more scholarship packages.

Appeals Period Open for UPCA Applicants

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has opened its appeals period for UPCA 2023 applicants who received a University Predicted Grade of 2.8000 from the UP Office of Admissions.

The appeals period is from August 7-18, 2023.

For appeals application, please fill up this form: https://bit.ly/3DV5O7q

Degree Programs open for appeals:

1) BA Communication and Media Arts

2) BA English

3) B Sports Science

4) BS Anthropology

5) BS Agribusiness Economics

6) BS Applied Mathematics

7) BS Food Technology (for STEM track only)

8) BS Data Science

9) BS Biology

10) BS Architecture

Regular Registration is on August 22 to 25, 2023.

The start of Classes is on August 29, 2023.

Further questions may be directed to the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) at (082) 293-0201 or .

PPP's Call for Participants for KIST Park

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

The Public Private Partnership Center, a government agency, issued the Call for Participants: Preliminary Market Sounding Exercise for the proposed UPMin Knowledge, Innovation, Science & Technology (KIST) Park, as follows:

The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin), with support from the PPP Center, intends to implement the UP Mindanao KIST Park Project (the “Project”), located in Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City, through public-private-partnership (PPP). Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the Project is identified to contribute to putting up infrastructure facilities, in partnership with the private sector, to reduce the complexity and upfront costs and risks for private research and development (R&D).

As part of the initial stages of project development, the PPP Center and UPMin are conducting this preliminary market-sounding activity to solicit insights and feedback on the project terms from interested private sector partners. This activity will run from July 31-August 11, 2023, and will be facilitated through email correspondence of the questionnaires.

The objectives of the Preliminary Market Sounding Activity are as follows:

• To discuss the scope and details of the Project;

• To ascertain the level of interest of the private sector to undertake the same;

• To gather initial feedback from potential project sponsors, contractors/operators, and financiers; and

• To identify potential issues or problems that may affect the viability of these projects.

For those interested to participate in the Preliminary Market Sounding Activity, please sign-up by clicking the Registration Form link below:

https://forms.gle/thw6vQuiKijjyTpn9

By signing up to participate, you will be able to receive through email the preliminary market-sounding questionnaire form where you will be able to provide your insights and feedback. All information provided herein shall be kept private and confidential by the PPP Center and shall be used solely for legal purposes as mandated by the Data Privacy Act and other relevant laws.

Registration is open until August 04, 2023.

UPMin Technology Transfer and Business Development Office

Testimonial Ceremony held for Retirees Prof. Bayogan & Ms. Millado

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Prof. Emma Ruth V. Bayogan (Faculty, Department of Biological Science and Environmental Studies [DBSES]) and Ms. Susan P. Millado (Administrative Services, Cash Office) were honored in an online recognition ceremony for the university's retirees on June 19, 2023. The Human Resource Management Office organized the event in collaboration with the College of Science and Mathematics Office of the Dean, the DBSES, the Office of Research, and the Cash Office.

Chancellor Lyre Murao led the administration in honoring and thanking the retirees for their dedicated service to the university. Prof. Aleyla de Cadiz rendered a song, and the pair of Clint Joey Inson and Schera Guillena performed a dance for the honorees. Vice Chancellor Novero gave the Closing Remarks. Asst. Prof. Cyrose Millado, a colleague of Prof. Bayogan and daughter-in-law of Ms. Millado, served as emcee.

View the chancellor's message here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmAvxFDucZSOBdvSq_hk4HUIp1JjYF4L/view?usp=drive_link

Search for Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Announcements

Call for Nominations for the Next CHSS Dean Jul2023-1

The Search Committee for the Next Dean of the UP Mindanao College of Humanities & Social Sciences has issued its Call for Nominations, Timetable, Guidelines, and Nomination Form.

Please download the Search Committee document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcrur7pxz_Eo20EhKuIfXvetUzTOA8d8/view?usp=drive_link

A wide dissemination of this bulletin is requested.

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