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UPOU Library Holds Orientation for Students on Library Resources

2024-10-09T13:34:30+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library conducted an orientation for students about library resources titled “From Draft to Submission: Integrating Library Resource for Comprehensive Research and Writing Success” on 20 September 2024. This orientation was done online via Zoom. More than 480 students registered for the event and about 300 of these were able to participate. Three resource speakers eagerly shared their knowledge and expertise in this orientation -- Mr. Joel Ocier, UPOU University Librarian; Mr. Renz C. Cao and Mr. Jarien G. Galorio, both College Librarians from UP Los Baños. Ms. Danica Salcedo, Research Staff [...]

UPOU Library Holds Orientation for Students on Library Resources2024-10-09T13:34:30+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from Bukidnon State University (BukSU), headed by Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, for a benchmarking activity on 16 September 2024 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA); and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), received the delegates from BukSU.  Dr. Almodiel facilitated the discussion on UPOU’s open and distance elearning, its practices, and the various strategies employed to enhance [...]

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

UPOU and KMU Sign MOU and MOA During the International University Social Responsibility Forum in Taiwan

2024-10-02T16:50:26+08:00

Today, 26 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) celebrated a significant partnership by signing both a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at KMU, Taiwan, coinciding with the International University Social Responsibility Forum. These agreements aim to enhance academic collaboration and drive initiatives focused on university social responsibility. The MOU, signed by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and KMU President Ming-Lung Yu, establishes a framework for cooperation in key areas such as joint academic activities, faculty and student exchanges, consultancy services, and resource sharing. [...]

UPOU and KMU Sign MOU and MOA During the International University Social Responsibility Forum in Taiwan2024-10-02T16:50:26+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Seminar Tackles Use of GIS and Drones in the Context of Education and Science Communication

2024-10-01T16:50:23+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), through its Let’s Talk It Over (LTIO) Seminar series, hosted the second episode of Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran: A Discussion Series on Urban Planning, Environmental Management, and Sustainability on 16 September 2024. The event took place at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room and was live-streamed online. This episode focused on "Understanding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Drones in the Context of Education and Science Communication." It aimed to deepen the audience's understanding and appreciation of mapping technologies and their real-world applications in addressing contemporary challenges. The first speaker, [...]

UPOU-FMDS Seminar Tackles Use of GIS and Drones in the Context of Education and Science Communication2024-10-01T16:50:23+08:00

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium

2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

Three of the UP Open University officials joined the Civil Service Commission 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium (LHRS) as concurrent speakers. The CSC 2024 LHRS carried the theme “Adapt Beyond Limits.” The hybrid event was held on 24-25 September 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, and online. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies, discussed “Inclusive Leadership and Social Adaptability.” Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns and UPOU Program Development Associate for Extension, tackled “GEDSI Initiatives in Building Socially Resilient Communities.” Lastly, Dr. [...]

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

UPOU Welcomes New Students with Orientation for AY 2024-2025: A Journey into Open and Distance E-Learning

2024-10-01T15:36:04+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed new students for the Academic Year 2024-2025 in a hybrid orientation held online and at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, on 14 September 2024. The day began with a Campus Tour for new students, organized by the UPOU University Student Council (USC), and an orientation for parents at the UPOU Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium. Around 80 parents attended this session facilitated by Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, Director of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), and Asst. Prof. Luisa Gelisan, University Registrar. They explained the open and distance e-learning (ODeL) [...]

UPOU Welcomes New Students with Orientation for AY 2024-2025: A Journey into Open and Distance E-Learning2024-10-01T15:36:04+08:00

UPOU Publishes New Free eBook: “University of the Future: Perspectives, Transformations and Sustainability”

2024-10-02T14:43:29+08:00

Just the end of August 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through its Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), released the newest of its publications. Titled “University of the Future: Perspectives, Transformations, and Sustainability,” this is an open-access educational resource that is available on UPOU Networks, UPOU’s repository of all educational multimedia resources.  The book is co-edited by Dr. Melinda F. Lumanta, Former UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Primo G. Garcia, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs;  and Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Director of the UPOU Center for Open and Digital [...]

UPOU Publishes New Free eBook: “University of the Future: Perspectives, Transformations and Sustainability”2024-10-02T14:43:29+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation

2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed new students through a Hybrid Student Orientation for the First Semester/Trimester AY 2024-2025. Held on 14 September 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the orientation took place onsite at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. A total of 576 students attended online while 23 participated onsite. The orientation was designed to familiarize students with the FMDS community and its resources. Key platforms introduced include the FMDS Student Support Site, Facebook [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals

2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies’ (UPOU-FMDS) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program held its Clinical Practicum Orientation on 6 September 2024. The event was attended by nursing leaders from affiliated hospitals, including Brokenshire Medical Center in Davao, Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, and University Health Service in Laguna, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan. The participants were warmly welcomed by Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, the Chair of the MAN program. Asst. Prof. Regine Karla P. Bagalanon, the Program Development Associate for Clinical Practicum of the [...]

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance

2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

In celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University will be releasing three new open educational resources (OERs) as part of the FastLearn episodes created by the UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). FASTLearn or Flexible and Accelerated Short Micro-Videos for Teaching and Learning is a program in UPOU Networks that features reels-like videos of learning objects. The first video is titled, “Ang Sitwasyon ng Media sa Panahon ng Batas Militar--Unang Bahagi.” It will be aired on 21 September. Next is the FastLearn episode titled [...]

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00
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