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1st International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Approaches on Health (ISIAH 2021)

Written by Rene Estremera on 27 October 2021. Posted in Madayaw News

The Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics for Decision Support Systems in Health (AMDABiDSS-Health) and Center for the Advancement of Research in Mindanao (CARIM) of the University of the Philippines Mindanao are pleased to announce the NEW SCHEDULE of its 1st International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Approaches on Health (ISIAH 2021) this coming 8-10 December 2021 via Zoom.

We invite abstract submissions on papers from all areas of:

✅Disease Surveillance & Diagnostics

✅Mathematical Modeling and Quantitative Methods in Health

✅Health Sciences

✅Health Research Among High Schools

Abstract may contain at most 250 words and must clearly discuss what the work is about, methodology used, major results, and their significance. Authors of outstanding papers presented at the conference and selected by a pool of experts will be invited to submit full papers for inclusion in a Special Edition of Banwa: The Multidisciplinary Journal of the University of the Philippines Mindanao.

Submit your abstract at

https://bit.ly/ISIAH2021cfp

on or before November 12, 2021, 11:59 PM, AoE (Anywhere on Earth).

NEW DATES TO REMEMBER

Deadline of Abstract Submission: 12 November 2021
Notice of Acceptance: 24 November 2021
Conference Dates: 08-10 December 2021

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Writing your Volunteering Narrative and BARMM Engagement

Written by Rene Estremera on 26 October 2021. Posted in Madayaw News

The public is invited to the second session of The Ledivina V. Cariño Webinar Series: Writing your Volunteering Narrative and BARMM Engagement on October 29, 2021 (Friday) from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
The guest speaker is Mr. Errol A. Merquita, a UP Mindanao graduate who now works as a Program Manager of an international non-government organization in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and a 4-time awardee of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. He will share how volunteerism has impacted his career and helped him in dealing with adversities in the field.
Kindly register through this link: https://bit.ly/TheLVCWebinarSeriesSession2Registration-Zoom.
The Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UP Mindanao Ledivina V. Cariño Webinar Series in recognition of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Founding System Director and UP Professor Dr. Ledivina V. Cariño showcases Pahinungod administrators, volunteers, and former volunteers as speakers to share their volunteer engagements and how it contributed to the career path they have chosen.

UP College Application 2022 (#UPCA2022) is now OPEN

Written by Rene Estremera on 26 October 2021. Posted in Madayaw News

2022 UPCA The University of the Philippines College Application 2022 (#UPCA2022) is now OPEN.

Please visit the UP Office of Admission's website [https://upcollegeadmissions.up.edu.ph] to access the Application Portal.

Deadline for submission of all application documents is November 30, 2021.

The University Councils (UCs) of the UP System unanimously decided that there will be NO UP College Admission Test for the new crop of applicants in light of health and logistical issues brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UCs further approved an additional assessment by academic units to qualify for a degree program, if deemed necessary. Applicants will be notified of such assessment or other additional requirements after the evaluation of their High School Records.

Applicants are required to read the General Information Bulletin [https://upcollegeadmissions.up.edu.ph/htmls/aboutupcollegeadmissions.html] before filing their application.

Sifting through the COVID-19 Infodemic and Polemics

Written by Rene Estremera on 25 October 2021. Posted in Madayaw News

Let us dissect and discuss the COVID-19 infodemic and the implications of presidential polemics during the pandemic with highly-respected scholars in the field, Prof. Maria Labiste from the University of the Philippines Diliman and Prof. Theisel Iris Isip-Tan from the University of the Philippines Manila.

Main Theme: Sifting through the COVID-19 Infodemic and Polemics

Date: October 30, 2021 * Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM * Venue: Zoom - Video Conference

Please register at http://bit.ly/BACMAUndercurrents. The zoom details will be sent to the participant's registered e-mail accounts. The webinar will also be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/BACMAUndercurrents/

Certificates will be issued to participants who: Pre-registered on or before October 30, 2021; Completed the evaluation form after the event. The form must be submitted by 11:59 PM on October 30, 2021.

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Prof. Cayamanda elected PACE Trustee

Written by Rene Estremera on 23 October 2021. Posted in Madayaw News

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Assoc. Prof. Karen Joyce G. Cayamanda of the Dept. of Humanities (top, third from left) took her oath of office as a Trustee of the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE) on 23 October 2021, alongside its other newly-elected officials for the school years of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Dr. Rowena Capulong Reyes, dean of Far Eastern University’s Institute of Arts and Sciences and PACE ex-officio trustee, originally announced the election of Prof. Cayamanda in an October 20 letter to UP Mindanao Chancellor Larry Digal. Dr. Reyes introduced PACE as “the pioneer national organization of teachers of communication, broadcasting, and journalism,” and the “biggest, and most dynamic.” With the election of Prof. Cayamanda, “we hope that your institution will extend all possible support and consideration to her as elected PACE officer,” she said.

Prof. Cayamanda, for her part, announced the release of the book “The World in a Different Perspective: Rebuilding Lessons After a Crisis” (ISBN 978-621-96514-0-0), which she served as co-editor. A copy of the book was donated to the National Library by its publisher, the Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated (IIARI), where Prof. Cayamanda also served as Director for Conferences and Events for 2021.

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