The University of the Philippines Mindanao held its first-ever February Fair Night on February 29, 2024, at the UPMin Kalimudan covered court. This was in celebration of the university's 29th founding anniversary.

Students, faculty, and staff joined the celebration and were entertained by the booths and performances of the various organizations.

The event was spearheaded by the UPLBAA-Davao Chapter in partnership with the UP Mindanao administration and the University Student Council.

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UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni E. Murao

Maayong buntag sa inyong tanan. It's a pleasure to see so many participants from many institutions in the Davao Region. I'm so glad our guest speakers from other institutions are in our presence today.

It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you all to this Seminar-Workshop on "Service Learning: Concepts, Context, and Challenges".

This gathering marks a significant moment as we delve into the dynamic intersection of education and community engagement.

Service-learning, as we understand it, transcends traditional educational boundaries. It is a powerful vehicle through which learning becomes a transformative force for both students and communities alike. As we immerse ourselves in this seminar workshop, we are embracing an educational paradigm that emphasizes action, reflection, and meaningful engagement.

At its core, service-learning embodies the ethos of responsible citizenship and holistic personal development.

By bridging academic pursuits with real-world challenges, our students not only acquire knowledge but also cultivate essential skills and values that are indispensable for active participation in society.

Para sa hindi taga UP, our current administration has now a new motto. Dati, po, ang motto ng UP ay honor and excellence. Ngayon meron kaming dinagdag na third core value doon. That is, "Service to the nation."

UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao welcomes the delegates.

Participants from various Higher Education Institutions engage in workshop exercises.

UP Mindanao Office of Extension and Community Service, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, in collaboration with Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Cebu and Visayas, recently organized a seminar-workshop on Service Learning: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges on February 28, 2024, at the Blue Lotus Hotel in Davao City.

Educators from various higher education institutions across Mindanao actively participated in this workshop. Aligned with the Knowledge Fair, this seminar-workshop was a vital component of the UPMin 29th Founding Anniversary celebrations. 

Eri Kitada is a historian based in Tokyo, Japan.

UP Mindanao's Department of Social Sciences organized the talk "Reckoning with records of violence in Davao, 1906-1921," given by Eri Kitada on February 28, 2024, at the UP Mindanao College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The talk was based on her monograph titled "Intimately Intertwined: Settler and Indigenous Communities, Filipino Women, and U.S.-Japanese Imperial Formations in the Philippines, 1903-1956," which uncovers the little-known history and legacy of Japanese settlements in the U.S. colonial Philippines.