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A Decade of Giving Blood and Saving Lives: UPOU Holds 2022 Blood Donation Drive

As part of its public service tradition, the UP Open University (UPOU) holds annual blood donation drives. Now in its tenth year, the UPOU Blood Donation Drive was held on 6 April 2022 at the UPOU Community Hub in Los Baños, Laguna. This year, 60 blood bags were collected, surpassing the 2019 UPOU Blood Donation Drive’s total number of successful donors. Eighty (80) volunteers attended the drive with 20 deferrals due to low hemoglobin levels, hypertension, and other medical conditions.  The medical team advised proper hydration, consuming iron-rich foods and supplements, and making the necessary preparations before the blood donation [...]

A Decade of Giving Blood and Saving Lives: UPOU Holds 2022 Blood Donation Drive2023-04-19T13:59:40+08:00

UPOU holds Research Conversations: Ethics in Social Sciences

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a live webinar in Ethics in Social Sciences as part of the Research Conversations: Ethics Series 2021 last 25 March 2022. The event featured Dr. Meita Dhamayanti, dr., Sp.A(K)., M. Kes, Professor and Coordinator for the Doctoral Program of the Faculty of Medicine, and former Chair of Research Ethics Committee of the Universitas Padjadjaran as the resource speaker. Assoc. Prof.  Myra D. Oruga, Associate Professor and Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Research) served as the host of the event. Dr. Dhamayanti discussed the general ethics in social [...]

UPOU holds Research Conversations: Ethics in Social Sciences2023-04-19T14:00:51+08:00

Dr. Taylan Shares Experience as a Social Worker during the World Social Work Day Celebration 2022

Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Director of the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) shared her journey as a social worker in celebration of the World Social Work Day. Dr. Taylan served as one of the keynote speakers for the webinar titled “Breaking Boundaries: Women in Power and the Progressive Social Workers” organized by the Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (JSWAP-PLM). This was held last 23 March 2022 via Zoom and JSWAP-PLM Facebook Page to celebrate World Social Work Day.  Dr. Taylan started her talk with a message “As [...]

Dr. Taylan Shares Experience as a Social Worker during the World Social Work Day Celebration 20222023-04-19T14:04:54+08:00

UPOU FMDS, OGC Conduct LTiO Webinar on Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and  Development Studies (FMDS) in cooperation with the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted a Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) webinar titled "Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times" last 23 March 2022.   The virtual event was spearheaded by the Diploma in/Master of Social Work (D/MSW) and Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) programs of FMDS in observance of the 2022 World Social Work Day and the National Women’s Month celebrated in March. Ms. Jenine R. Bagos from FMDS moderated the event. The webinar featured Ms. Kristine Joy [...]

UPOU FMDS, OGC Conduct LTiO Webinar on Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times2023-04-19T14:03:31+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Conducts Gratitude Art Journaling Workshop

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungod University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a webinar-workshop on Gratitude Art Journaling last 31 March 2022.  Ms. Jestine Crhistia V. Gatdula, Senior Office Assistant of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, served as the resource person.  The initiative was part of the Stress Reduction Technique Series launched by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Committee on Psychosocial Emergency Services (CoPES). The workshop was designed “to provide a stress reduction technique that incorporates having a grateful attitude and expressing it creatively through art journaling” and “to share some insights to the participants in relation to being grateful [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Conducts Gratitude Art Journaling Workshop2022-05-18T09:02:41+08:00

UPOU and NASPI Secure MOU to Strengthen Sociology Academic Activities

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through its Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and the National Association for Sikolohiyang Pilipino, Inc. (NASPI), through its President, Dr. Jayson D. Petras, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 1 April 2022 to strengthen its academic and institution cooperation to explore opportunities for cooperation in holding webinars and other academic activities in the field of sociology. Prior to the MOU, UPOU and NASPI have partnered in conducting an OPEN Talk episode, a live webinar featuring Sociology experts from UP Diliman as speakers held via UPOU digital platforms such as YouTube, [...]

UPOU and NASPI Secure MOU to Strengthen Sociology Academic Activities2023-04-19T14:17:36+08:00

Dr. Primo Garcia appointed as UPOU’s Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dr. Primo G. Garcia has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). He will serve at the pleasure of Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria starting 1 March 2022.   Dr. Garcia served as Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) for two terms, first from 2016 to 2019, and the second from 2019 to 2022.  He led the Faculty in reaching its goals and achieving milestones, particularly on the development, institution, and revision of degree programs; increase of enrolled students and graduates; academic support for [...]

Dr. Primo Garcia appointed as UPOU’s Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs2022-05-10T15:22:15+08:00

Dr. Saludadez Reappointed as UPOU’s Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Dr. Jean A. Saludadez has been reappointed as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). She will serve at the pleasure of Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria starting 1 March 2022.  She was first appointed to the position in 2013 during the third term of UPOU former Chancellor, Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso.  Dr. Saludadez is a Professor of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and the Program Chair of the Graduate Certificate in ASEAN Studies and Master of ASEAN Studies programs.  She is also an affiliate professor of the [...]

Dr. Saludadez Reappointed as UPOU’s Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration2022-05-10T15:22:37+08:00

Asst. Prof. Ramos Reappointed as UPOU’s University Registrar

Assistant Professor Rita C. Ramos has been reappointed as the University Registrar of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). She was appointed to the position in 2020 and will continue to hold the post until 28 February 2023, in support of Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria's third term as UPOU Chancellor Asst. Prof. Ramos began her career in UPOU in 2006 as a Senior Lecturer/Clinical Preceptor in the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program.  She then became an Assistant Professor with the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) in 2010.  She took the post as [...]

Asst. Prof. Ramos Reappointed as UPOU’s University Registrar2022-05-10T15:34:57+08:00
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