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A total of 346 freshmen officially began their college journey at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Libungan as they participated in the Meet and Greet with the University President on August 6, giving them the opportunity to learn about the University’s student support services, and opportunities for growth throughout their academic journey.
In his opening remarks, USM PALMA Campus Director Dr. Gideon Sumayo encouraged the new students to make the most of their time in the University by embracing every opportunity that comes their way.
“We hope that you will maximize every opportunity, embrace every challenge, and leave the University not just with a diploma,” he said.
The activity gave freshmen the opportunity to personally meet USM President Jonald L. Pimentel, who assured them that the University remains committed to helping every student complete their studies and prepare for life beyond graduation.
President Pimentel shared that the good performance of USM PALMA has encouraged more students to pursue higher education at the University.
He also urged the freshmen to use their stay at USM productively by learning skills that could help them earn a living while pursuing their education. “While you stay here in PALMA, think of something that will help you earn a living as a student,” he told the students.
The University President assured the freshmen that the institution will continue to guide and support them throughout their academic journey while reminding them to observe the University’s policies and regulations.
“As President of the University of Southern Mindanao, I’m so grateful to meet you here during your first year. I’m hoping on your fourth year we will meet again,” he said, expressing his hope of seeing the students complete their degrees and build a better future.
President Pimentel also encouraged the students to seize opportunities that could help them improve their lives and reminded them to always discover things in the right way as they pursue their education.
University Student Government President Mujahar D. Samad also welcomed the freshmen, encouraging them to continue striving despite the changes they may encounter in college life.
Aside from the Meet and Greet, the activity also included a symbolic planting of a Mabolo tree led by USM President Jonald L. Pimentel, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, and Office of Student Affairs Director Dr. Ma. Leida M. Donque. The tree planting symbolized the students’ new beginning at the University and their commitment to grow throughout their years in college.
The program also featured the induction of officers of the USM Libungan Autonomous Student Government (ASG), led by newly inducted President Jave C. Mangkawil, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology student.
The University likewise recognized the top-performing freshmen in the USM College Entrance Examination (USMCEE). Awardees were Glenn Jhon S. Perfas of BSE Mathematics (Rank 1); Zxian Paulo P. Miparanum and Mark Dave R. Villanueva, both from BS Agriculture (Rank 2); Macdenver Jordan of BSE Mathematics (Rank 3); Francis Dave Castillo of BSE English and Thyrence C. Peñaloza of BS Agriculture (Rank 4); and Roger V. Marquez Jr. of BSE Mathematics (Rank 5).
The activity marked the beginning of the freshmen’s journey at USM Libungan, introducing them to the University’s academic community while encouraging them to take advantage of opportunities that will help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
(Filipino Translation)
Meet and Greet with University President, Dinaluhan ng 346 Freshmen; Mga Nangunang USMCEE Passers sa USM Libungan, Kinilala
Aabot sa 346 freshmen ang opisyal na nagsimula ng kanilang pag aaral sa kolehiyo sa University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Libungan matapos lumahok sa Meet and Greet with the University President noong Agosto 6. Layunin ng aktibidad na ipakilala sa mga bagong mag-aaral ang mga student support services ng Pamantasan, gayundin ang mga oportunidad habang nag-aaral sa USM.
Sa kanyang pambungad na mensahe, hinikayat ni USM PALMA Campus Director Dr. Gideon Sumayo ang mga bagong mag-aaral na sulitin ang kanilang panahon sa Pamantasan at tanggapin ang bawat oportunidad na darating sa kanilang paglalakbay bilang estudyante.
“Umaasa kami na susulitin ninyo ang bawat oportunidad, haharapin ang bawat hamon, at aalis sa Pamantasan na hindi lamang diploma ang dala,” aniya.
Nagbigay rin ng pagkakataon ang aktibidad sa mga freshmen na personal na makilala at makausap si USM President Jonald L. Pimentel. Tiniyak ng Pangulo na patuloy na tutulungan ng Pamantasan ang bawat mag-aaral upang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral at maihanda ang kanilang sarili para sa buhay pagkatapos ng kolehiyo.
Ayon kay President Pimentel, ang magandang performance ng USM PALMA ay nakahikayat sa mas maraming estudyante na piliin ang USM para sa kanilang pag-aaral sa kolehiyo.
Hinimok din niya ang mga freshmen na gamitin nang mabuti ang kanilang panahon sa USM sa pamamagitan ng pagkatuto ng mga kasanayang maaari nilang magamit upang magkaroon ng pagkakakitaan habang nag-aaral.
“Habang nasa PALMA pa kayo, mag-isip kayo ng bagay na makatutulong sa inyong magkaroon ng pagkakakitaan habang estudyante pa lamang,” wika niya.
Tiniyak din ng Presidente na patuloy na gagabayan at susuportahan ng Pamantasan ang mga estudyante sa kanilang pag-aaral, kasabay ng paalala na sundin ang mga polisiya at regulasyon ng institusyon.
“Bilang presidente ng USM, ako ay taos-pusong nagpapasalamat na nakilala ko kayo rito habang first year pa kayo. Sana, pagdating ng fourth year ninyo, magkita pa tayong muli,” aniya, na nagpapahayag ng pag-asang makitang makapagtapos ang mga estudyante at makapaghanda para sa mas magandang kinabukasan.
Hinimok din niya ang mga estudyante na samantalahin ang mga oportunidad na makatutulong sa kanilang buhay at patuloy na tuklasin ang kanilang mga kakayahan sa tamang paraan habang tinatapos ang kanilang pag-aaral.
Samantala, malugod ding tinanggap ni University Student Government President Mujahar D. Samad ang mga freshmen at hinikayat silang ipagpatuloy ang pagsisikap sa kabila ng mga pagbabagong maaari nilang maranasan sa buhay-kolehiyo.
Bukod sa Meet and Greet, isinagawa rin ang simbolikong pagtatanim ng mabolo tree na pinangunahan nina USM President Jonald L. Pimentel, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leorence C. Tandog, at Office of Student Affairs Director Dr. Ma. Leida M. Donque. Sumasagisag ang pagtatanim sa bagong simula ng mga estudyante sa Pamantasan at sa kanilang hangaring patuloy na umunlad sa mga susunod na taon ng kanilang pag-aaral.
Tampok din sa programa ang induction ng mga opisyal ng USM Libungan Autonomous Student Government (ASG), na pinangunahan ng bagong halal na Pangulo na si Jave C. Mangkawil, isang mag-aaral ng Bachelor of Science in Criminology.
Kinilala rin ng Pamantasan ang mga nangunang freshmen sa USM College Entrance Examination (USMCEE). Kabilang sa mga kinilala sina Glenn Jhon S. Perfas ng BSE Mathematics bilang Rank 1; Zxian Paulo P. Miparanum at Mark Dave R. Villanueva, kapwa mula sa BS Agriculture, bilang Rank 2; Macdenver Jordan ng BSE Mathematics bilang Rank 3; Francis Dave Castillo ng BSE English at Thyrence C. Peñaloza ng BS Agriculture bilang Rank 4; at Roger V. Marquez Jr. ng BSE Mathematics bilang Rank 5.
Naging panimula ang aktibidad sa buhay-kolehiyo ng 346 freshmen bilang mga bagong miyembro ng akademikong komunidad ng USM Libungan, kasabay ng paghikayat sa kanila na samantalahin ang mga oportunidad na makatutulong sa kanilang tagumpay sa loob at labas ng silid-aralan.
