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UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal

2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

On 30 April 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) released the mobile version of its virtual classroom, MyPortal. Dubbed MyPortal Mobile, this application may be downloaded on any smart device through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  MyPortal Mobile was developed to help UPOU students have easier access to their virtual classroom whenever and wherever they are. It allows students to receive instant push notifications for announcements, deadlines, and messages. It also allows the students to participate in class discussions and perform activities anywhere in the world, [...]

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

2024-05-08T11:49:22+08:00

Faculty and staff from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) showcased their research initiatives at the recently concluded 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation. This conference was held on 05 May 2024, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Giorgio Frassati Building. In a parallel session focusing on best practices for implementing transformative changes in teacher education, Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli L. Crisanto and Project Staff/Research Assistant Daryl Imperial showcased their research on "Enhancing Course Reviews in a Postgraduate Diploma Program through a Multi-Perspective Approach [...]

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-08T11:49:22+08:00

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive

2024-05-31T14:34:28+08:00

The UP Open University, led by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) together with the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee (WHLC) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration (OVCFA), held this year’s blood donation drive on 18 April 2024 at the UPOU Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Prospective blood donors arrived early at the venue and were guided through the registration and screening process. Rigorous checks were conducted by the Red Cross Team to ensure donors met the necessary requirements before proceeding with their donations. Among other criteria, participants underwent screening to [...]

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive2024-05-31T14:34:28+08:00

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering

2024-05-31T14:34:40+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), recently concluded the first run of the Basics of Resilience (BoR) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on 16 February 2024. The Basics of Resilience is a basic course designed to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively implement disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). This also encompasses the implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) tools and frameworks. This course serves as the foundation upon which they [...]

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering2024-05-31T14:34:40+08:00

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB

2024-05-31T14:35:03+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaya Natin! Youth Los Baños (KNY-LB) collaborated in preparation for the upcoming community workshop titled Project SIGLA (Sustainable Innovation Gearing towards Livelihood Advancement of Fishing Communities in Los Baños) this coming 06 May 2024 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This workshop is under the Sustainable Livelihood Innovations and Digitally-transformed Enterprise (SLIDE) of Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) Program of FMDS. The goal of this event is to uplift and reignite the “sigla” of the fishing [...]

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB2024-05-31T14:35:03+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Brings UP Admission Orientation to Region X Schools

2024-05-31T14:35:12+08:00

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in collaboration with the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X, conducted a UP Admission Orientation for Grade 11 students in Northern Mindanao. Held from 24-26 April 2024, this initiative aimed to democratize access to quality higher education by extending outreach efforts to under-represented areas. Over 1,000 students from Lugait National High School, Manticao National High School, Salay National High School, Villanueva National High School, and Alubijid Comprehensive National High School participated in the program.  Led by Asst. Prof. Queenie Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Brings UP Admission Orientation to Region X Schools2024-05-31T14:35:12+08:00

FMDS UPOU, CPAF UPLB and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) to Organize Seminar on Permaculture and Transition Towns this May 8

2024-05-09T13:04:52+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) invites you to the 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar titled, “Permaculture and Transition Towns” on 08  May 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and live via Zoom. The 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar or KKK41 (KKK stands for Kahusayan (Efficiency), Katarungan (Equity), and Kalikasan (Environment), which represent the socio-economic goals of sustainable shared growth) is aligned with the transition to sustainability thrust of UPOU, through SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus), as well as the overarching theme of sustainable [...]

FMDS UPOU, CPAF UPLB and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) to Organize Seminar on Permaculture and Transition Towns this May 82024-05-09T13:04:52+08:00

The Journey of Creating a Legacy of Student Leadership in UPOU

2024-05-03T11:16:31+08:00

Isaiah Crisanto, the first UPOU University Student Council (USC) Chairperson, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Multimedia Studies degree. With the flexibility of learning at UPOU, Isaiah studied in more than nine time zones in the world, all the while opening him up to many opportunities to work, study, and serve UPOU students. After over twenty years and a few attempts, UPOU has finally established its own University Student Council and recognized student organizations thanks to Isaiah's initiative—his desire to find friends and people with the same interests motivated this. Isaiah made history by being the first [...]

The Journey of Creating a Legacy of Student Leadership in UPOU2024-05-03T11:16:31+08:00

UPOU’s P.A.W. Project Launched to Safeguard Animal Welfare

2024-06-13T16:11:12+08:00

On 05 April 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, in collaboration with the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO), launched the Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) Project. The initiative was conducted at the UPOU CCDL and was attended by staff representing various university units and offices. The event kicked-off with an informative session led by Ms. Carla Alyssa Cabrera, the project’s current focal person, providing attendees with a thorough understanding of the P.A.W. Project’s objectives and operational mechanisms. Ms. Chiara Karenina Manuel, co-founder of CATS of UPLB, also shared insights into effective community animal management practices, drawing from her organization’s [...]

UPOU’s P.A.W. Project Launched to Safeguard Animal Welfare2024-06-13T16:11:12+08:00

Los Baños Science Community Celebrates 40 Years

2024-05-03T11:24:15+08:00

On 15 April 2024, the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc.(LBSCFI) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 40th Anniversary. The event, held at the UP Open University (UPOU) Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium in Los Baños, Laguna, was a testament to the enduring commitment of all twenty-five member agencies of LBSCFI to the community.  Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor and President of LBSCFI, officially opened the program with a congratulatory message for all member agencies who persist in engaging in sustainable science and technology to affect the lives of Los Baños and its [...]

Los Baños Science Community Celebrates 40 Years2024-05-03T11:24:15+08:00
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