The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) held a three-fold event last January 15, at the President’s Hall; the blessing of Mass Communication Digital Studio and Medical Technology Lecture Room; the launching of the College of Arts and Sciences Website; and the unraveling of the college bulletin, the clover and research journal.
The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between UNO-Recoletos and the two giant broadcasting company in the city, ABS-CBN and DYRL highlighted the event.
Ms Leilanie Salem-Alba, Station Manager of ABS-CBN and Ms. Renee Brillantes, DYRL station manager, signed the MOA in behalf of their respective stations. They are looking forward to a productive partnership with UNO-R. Rev. Fr. Sixto M. Bitangjol, OAR, University President signed in behalf of the University while Rev. Fr. Raul Buhay, OAR, UNO-R Vice President for Academics and Administration witness the signing.
Rev. Fr. Joel A. Alve, OAR, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, in his words of welcome expressed his gratefulness to those persons who work with him and support him in making these projects possible. According to him, CAS website will serve as the window of the college to the world. The CAS journals highlight the success of the college and the Mass Communications Digital Studio will be the training ground for future media practitioners. It will develop them into a morally upright journalist.
Rev. Fr. President, in his message, thanked the members of the local media for their presence. He foresees that this MOA signing is a start of more partnerships and linkages with local, national and international media organizations. Fr. Buhay, on his part, congratulated the Dean, the assistant Dean, faculty members and the students of the college for their enthusiasm in making their dreams a reality.
Mr. Tommy Montaño, architect of the digital studio and Mrs. Perla Corpuz, donor of MEDLABSS Lecture Room were given certificates of recognition for their selfless collaboration with the college.
After the ceremonies, the blessing of MassCom Studio and Medtech Lecture room precedes.
With reports from Emee Gaylan, BSMC III