UP to Relive Historical Characters in Cosplay Competition

The University of the Philippines (UP), who takes part in the quincentennial celebration will bring to life some of the familiar persons involved that made history 500 years ago and beyond. This will be done in a unique contest, a cosplay competition. Costume play, otherwise known as cosplay, is the practice of dressing up as a character. Participants will be asked to take photos and videos of themselves dressed as historical and folkloric personalities that portray valor and humanity. Some of these may include but are not limited to, Lapulapu, Rajah Humabon, Maria Makiling and the like.  A short artist [...]

UP to Relive Historical Characters in Cosplay Competition2021-05-14T13:23:32+08:00

UPOU OGC will Release its Second GADTalk Podcast Episode this May

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) in collaboration with the Diploma in/Master of Social Work and Diploma in Women and Development programs of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) will be releasing the second GADTalk podcast episode on 20 May  2021, 4:00 PM.   Asst. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, a faculty at FMDS UPOU and former director of UPOU OGC, will serve as the resource speaker for the second podcast episode titled: Addressing the Mental Health Effects of Online Sexual Harassment: Gender Responsive Case Management as an Intervention. This episode is [...]

UPOU OGC will Release its Second GADTalk Podcast Episode this May2023-04-20T11:02:43+08:00

OPEN Talk: Para-Paraan Yan! Part 2

OPEN Talk features another discussion on teaching reading during remote learning, this time focusing on teaching reading for adolescent learners. Joining the talk again are resource speakers who have long experiences in teaching reading to various learners and applying formats that are applicable to the needs and context of the learners. Resource persons: • Ms. Michelle Agas, a Teacher, Storyteller, and Children's Show Host • Ms. Julie Weygan-Aparato, Program Lead and Teacher at Interactive Children's Literacy Program Assoc. Prof. Portia Padilla of UP Diliman College of Education, shall again moderate the talk. OPEN Talk airs live on 19 May 2021, [...]

OPEN Talk: Para-Paraan Yan! Part 22021-05-11T17:20:44+08:00

ASEAN-Korea Youth Character Design Contest

UP Open University students are invited to participate. The National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea (NCYOK) is open for applications for the ASEAN-Korea Youth Character Design Contest for the ASEAN university students. The Contest is being held as one of the ASEAN-Korea Youth Summit’s link programs. The selected characters will be featured on the official website and promotional materials of the ASEAN-Korea Youth Summit, scheduled on 10-13 August 2021. Application period: 6 - 23 May 2021 The contest guidelines, application form and poster are attached herewith for reference. Please feel free to contact the organising team at [email protected] for [...]

ASEAN-Korea Youth Character Design Contest2021-05-10T15:41:20+08:00

Walking through Grief and Uncertainty in this Time of Pandemic

The UP Alpha Phi Omega Sorority ETA Alumnae Association, Inc., in cooperation with the UP System Office of Alumni Relations and Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs, brings you: “𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄” with Rachel Ann Rosales Parr, PhD, Developmental Psychologist with the MLAC Institute for Psychological Services. This is a FREE ZOOM WEBINAR on May 15, 2021 09:00am (Saturday; MNL Time) To register in advance for this webinar, please scan the QR code embedded in the image or click the link below: https://up-edu.zoom.us/.../regi.../WN_rjHlImxeQciI0dY4-XUhFw #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Walking through Grief and Uncertainty in this Time of Pandemic2021-05-10T10:38:01+08:00

UP Baguio to Offer PhD in Indigenous Studies

The University of the Philippines Baguio will soon offer a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Indigenous Studies. It is a program in which graduates will be grounded in theories and frameworks which will enable them to teach, conduct and publish research or implement programs on indigenous issues. Responsive of local and international developments in relation to initiatives for Indigenous Peoples (IP) rights and cultures, the PhD in Indigenous Studies program of UP Baguio seeks to valorize indigenous epistemologies or ways of knowing that have been neglected and marginalized by hegemonic scientific epistemologies. It is also projected to contribute to the [...]

UP Baguio to Offer PhD in Indigenous Studies2021-05-10T11:59:00+08:00

Invitation to InCites Training, 14 & 28 May 2021

Clarivate invites the UP System community (faculty members, students, and staff) to a series of product training for InCites (part of our Web of Science subscription) on two Fridays of May 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.via Cisco Webex Trainings. The training sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Dju-Lyn Chng, Regional Solution Consultant for Southeast Asia, Clarivate.   InCites Part I: Developing a comprehensive view of a research organization Friday, 14 May 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM Registration: https://bit.ly/3eRTOGC Understand the more common research output indicators available in InCites and learn how to use various research area schemas for analysis Develop a comprehensive view and understanding of how these indicators and schemas can be [...]

Invitation to InCites Training, 14 & 28 May 20212021-05-05T16:26:19+08:00

Usapang Bayanihan Episode 1

#UsapangBayanihan Episode 1 is happening on Saturday, May 8, from 1 to 2:30 PM live via @UPLBOfficial Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. #UPOpenUniversity

Usapang Bayanihan Episode 12021-05-05T10:08:45+08:00

FICS Holds Its Second MeetUps for 2021

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continues to serve its students and staff through knowledge sharing and inclusive learning. One of its initiatives is the FICS MeetUPs facilitated by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS). On 20 April  2021, the second session of the FICS MeetUPs for this year was held online via Zoom. Mr. Efraime Cruz, FICS project staff and the resource speaker for the 2nd quarterly MeetUPs, talked about the “Increasing Emotional Intelligence for More Meaningful Work and Quality Life.” This was sourced from the book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, written by Travis Bradberry and [...]

FICS Holds Its Second MeetUps for 20212023-04-20T11:06:28+08:00
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