UPOU MDC Student Wins in the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run

"In the face of difficulty, radiating optimism, especially on social media nowadays, can inherently give us the belief that no matter what difficulty we are facing at the moment, this optimism drives our energy forward and towards our passion."  This is what  Rossyle Ayuro advised when asked what she can impart to her fellow students at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) where she is currently enrolled in the Masters in Development Communication (MDC) program.   Rossyle won first place in the women’s category of the 2021 edition of the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run. According to an article [...]

UPOU MDC Student Wins in the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Marathon Run2022-03-01T15:44:12+08:00

Book E-launch “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat”

ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat #LOOK: “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat” authored by Ambassador Elizabeth Buensuceso, UPOU Master of ASEAN Studies alum, will be launched by the ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC) and the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute. This book launch and webinar will be held virtually on 8 March 2022, 3:00 – 4:30 PM (Singapore Time). To join the discussion, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN__Pkt9HkFS8eNUDIz34g1yg. More details available on https://www.iseas.edu.sg/.../book-e-launch-asean.../. To purchase a copy of the book, visit https://acrephils.com/.../asean-centrality-an.../. #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Book E-launch “ASEAN Centrality: An Autoethnographic Account by a Philippine Diplomat”2022-03-01T10:56:43+08:00

Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo?”

The University of the Philippines in partnership with UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital would like to invite you to join the Fight Against COVID-19!  Registration slots are limited to this SPECIAL EDITION of  the STOP COVID DEATHS Webinar Series,  so sign up NOW:  bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar89   Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo? February 25, 2022 (Friday) 12nn Presenter: Dr. Antonio G.M. La Viña UP Professorial Lecturer Constitutional Law Former Dean, Ateneo School of Government Reactors: Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas Former Undersecretary of Health Former PGH Director Graduate, National Defense College  Dr. Daniel Lising Senior Lecturer UP College of Law Opening Remarks: [...]

Webinar #89 “GIYERA SA PANAHON NG PANDEMYA: Apektado ba tayo?”2022-02-23T16:39:00+08:00

UP Open University Participates in EDUtech Panel for Instructional Design for Effective Online Assessments

The UP Open University (UPOU) was represented at EDUtech Philippines 2022 which was held virtually on 16 - 17 February 2022. Part of this event is a Higher Ed Live Panel titled “Instructional Design for Effective Online Assessments” where Dr. Joane Serrano, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), served as the moderator.  The event was participated by esteemed panelists and assessment experts from different universities in the Philippines: Mr. Galvin Ngo, Director of the Science of Art in Learning and Teaching (SALT), Ateneo de Manila University; Ms. Aisa Hipolito, Vice President [...]

UP Open University Participates in EDUtech Panel for Instructional Design for Effective Online Assessments2022-02-28T18:16:31+08:00

UPOU Searches for Next Deans of FICS and FMDS

The term of the incumbent Deans of the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) are soon to draw to a close.  Both Dr. Alexander G. Flor, Dean of FICS and Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Dean of FMDS, will be ending their term on 31 March 2022. A call for nomination has been released for the positions.  Dr. Maria Rowena R. Raymundo, OIC for the UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,  serves as the Chair for the search for  the Next FICS Dean. [...]

UPOU Searches for Next Deans of FICS and FMDS2022-02-18T18:01:56+08:00

Master Class (Special Edition) UPOU Ethics Review, Principles, Policies and Procedures

Calling all UPOU students! Join us for a Special Masterclass entitled “UPOU Ethics Review, Principles, Policies, and Procedures” on 03 March 2022, 1:30 PM. Register at bit.ly/SpecialMasterclassReg. Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Chair of the UPOU Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), will serve as the resource person. She will discuss the importance of ethics reviews and explain UPOU’s IREC Review Process. This is a free event open to the public. It will be available on Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and UPOU Networks. For questions or concerns, kindly send an email to [email protected] #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Master Class (Special Edition) UPOU Ethics Review, Principles, Policies and Procedures2022-02-18T17:36:24+08:00

Episode 3: Lusog-Isip at Lusog-Puso Makipag-ugnayan: Conversations on Staying Connected through Love Languages 

Save the Date! Friday, February 18, 2022, 3:00-4:00 PM Episode 3: Lusog-Isip at Lusog-Puso Makipag-ugnayan: Conversations on Staying Connected through Love Languages ---- Puhunan ang lusog-isip kaya dapat itong pahalagahan at alagaan. Sa panahon na limitado ang pagkilos at mga face to face gatherings, paano nga ba makipag-ugnayan? Ating samahan si Asst. Prof. Queenie Roxas-Ridulme, Director Ugnayan ng Pahinungόd UPOU at Mental Health Focal Person ng UP Open University,  sa pagtalakay sa konsepto ng pakikipag-ugnayan gamit ang Love Languages at ang relasyon nito sa pangangalaga sa ating lusog-isip. Makakasama niya sa talakayan si Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, Program [...]

Episode 3: Lusog-Isip at Lusog-Puso Makipag-ugnayan: Conversations on Staying Connected through Love Languages 2022-02-16T17:53:29+08:00

FICS Conducts First Masterclass of 2022

Dr. Serlie Jamias (upper left) served as the thought leader for the Masterclass; along with her is Dr. Benjamina Flor (upper-middle), moderator; Dr. Emely Amoloza (upper right), emcee; and Mr. Jerry Donato (lower right), co-proponent of the FICS Masterclass The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted a Masterclass entitled “Tips in Writing the Research Paper” with Dr. Serlie Barroga-Jamias as its thought leader. The lecture was virtually held on 03 February 2022 through Zoom, Facebook Live, UPOU Networks, and YouTube.  With the topic being relevant to various individuals coming from different institutions [...]

FICS Conducts First Masterclass of 20222024-05-06T11:29:22+08:00

Search for the Next UPOU FMDS Dean is On

The call for the nomination of the next FMDS Dean of UP Open University has been released. The incumbent Dean’s term will end on 31 March 2022. The nomination is open to all faculty and staff members, students and alumni of UPOU. The Search Process includes the following activities: 17 February 2022- Presentation of accomplishment report of the incumbent Dean 28 February 2022- Nominee/s presentation of plans and programs 1 March 2022- Multi-sectoral consultation and interview by the Search Committee (SC) 2 March 2022- SC interview of the nominee/s 4 March 2022- Submission of report to the UPOU Chancellor Topic: Public [...]

Search for the Next UPOU FMDS Dean is On2022-02-27T18:29:03+08:00

UP to Hold Election Workshop Series Supported by Google

MANILA, Philippines, February 9, 2022–The University of Philippines, through the university’s Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and the Department of Journalism, will conduct the Philippines Elections Workshop Series for newsroom editors and journalists to ramp up knowledge on effective election coverage. This is supported by Google News Initiative. The workshop series will offer a breadth of skills for election coverage—from finding ideas on Google Trends, producing data-driven stories, conducting investigations on political ads, to producing your newsroom’s best election coverage on YouTube. Interested media from print, broadcast and online news organizations must sign up via bit.ly/UPElectionWorkshop for [...]

UP to Hold Election Workshop Series Supported by Google2023-04-27T10:22:09+08:00
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