U-Week 2014 Updates and Stories

UNO-Rians battle for Lit-Mus 2014

         UNO-Rians shone and devoured the spotlight as seven competitive colleges competed for the Literary-Musical 2014 competition. The contest was divided into Literary-English, Literary-Filipino and Musical  events. For literary events, students had the chance to present their talents and skills in using the Filipino and English languages in different categories: Impromptu Speaking (English), Oration, Classical Piece Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking (Filipino), Talumpati and Binalaybay.

            College of Education’s Raxel Gonzales grabbed the championship title in impromptu speaking (English). College of Nursing Allied Health and Sciences’ Clyde Aubrey Rojo and College of Engineering bet Daniel Pollentes were declared first and second runners-up respectively. Eagle Eden Thea Aboso won in the oration followed by Mentor Mary Kimberly Cagape as second place. Ma. Tiffany Cabigor landed third place. The College of Arts and Sciences emerged in the classical piece competition with the character Maleficent performed by Riza Mae Tambis. Hennie Marie Berja of the College of Criminal Justice Education Criminology won as 1^st runner-up and Christian John Alota of College of Business and Accountancy, 2^ndrunner-up. College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences won the Impromptu (Filipino). College of Arts, and Sciences on the other hand was champion in binalaybay and talumpati.

           

            Meanwhile, powerful voices and graceful danced steps wowed the spectators in the musical competition. The musical competition comprises Kundiman, Vocal solo, Vocal duet, MTV live, and Hip-Hop.

           

          The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences conquered Kundiman and Vocal Duet.  College of Engineering won in Hip-Hop and College Teaser competition. Artians’ championed the MTV-Live in their “Run the World” act. For the Vocal solo, College of Bussiness and Accountancy made it to the top while College of Information Technology declared as winner in the MTV-Taped.

           

       The winners will represent the school in the upcoming Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association, (NOPSSCEA) this November. / MassCom Class / Charity and Jameson 

Congratulations to the College of Engineering, the HIPHOP 2014 Competition Champion

Photo Credits © Rhodel Fontanilla

Congratulations to the winners of the U-Week 2014 
Literary and Musical Competitions!

LITERARY (English)

Impromptu - College of Education
Oration - College of Arts and Sciences
Character Impersonation - College of Arts and Sciences

LITERARY (Filipino)

Impromptu - College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Talumpati - College of Arts and Sciences
Binalaybay - College of Arts and Sciences

MUSICAL

Kundiman - College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
OPM Solo - College of Business and Accountancy
OPM Duet - College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
MTV Live - College of Arts and Sciences
Hiphop - College of Engineering
MTV - College of Information Technology
College Teaser - College of Engineering

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A Review of September 11, 2014 U-Week 2014 Events

Educational Seminars held in U-Week 2014

            One hundred and thirty four students in different secondary schools around the province participated in a short-course Vocational and Technological Training for Livelihood seminars.

            The seminars aim to aid students and enrich their knowledge in Computer Hardware Servicing, Photoshop and basic training in welding.

            “The seminar is for high school students in preparation for their vocational technology courses later on, if they opt to take short term course” said Mariano D. Antenor, Jr. Head of CIT Department.

             “It’s a good way for us students to expand our knowledge about the topic and to meet also new faces” Melle Christian Dionio of Sum-ag National High school said.

            According to Antenor, it took a month for them for the preparation of the whole presentation.

Meanwhile, as part of the College of Information Technology’s thrust in enhancing the students’ learnings, a seminar on “Game and Web Development” was also held at UNO-R.

            The whole day seminar was attended first year

            The seminar focused on how to make a game application and how to create a website. There were also talks about the current trend in java script library.

            Bobbie Manuel dela Pena, a BSIS-III student, said that the seminar was really informative and at the same time useful.

            The talk was made possible through the efforts of the College of information technology student council and With Intensive Tutorial Sessions (WITS).

            On the other hand, to supplement everyday classroom lectures, the Electronics, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Department held a one-day seminar on the Low Voltage Application on Feeder and Branch Circuit at the Fr. Cuenca Hall, September 11.

            The topic was discussed by Engineer Jalssen J. Dumangcas, a Professional Electrical Engineer and a Civil Engineer.

            “Whatever things that will be done in the actual design scenario are supplemented in this seminar which are normally would not be attained in classroom lectures,” said Engineer Rolando Escalona.

            He also added that there are limited numbers of activities for them, [EECE students] that is why they designed an activity that will be beneficial to them academically within the university week celebration. / MassCom BROJOR Class

COM holds concert for a cause

Using their God-given talents, the Association of Children of Mary Immaculate (COM) staged a musical play-for-a-cause at the University Little Theatre.

The event was bannered with the title, ‘For Good’ 

The play is composed of different genres of singing and dancing. It shows the variety of trending dances and songs which entertained so much the audience.

It is aimed to showcase the talent of the students, to build up camaraderie and to entertain the students.

Above all, the said musical play is for the benefits of the adopted community of COM specifically the Purok Tumpok Primary School and Holy Infant. / MassCom BROJOR Class

 

Accountancy, Med Tech student crowned Mr. and Ms. UNO-R 2014

Wearing UNO-R’s banner colors blue and gold gown created by one of Bacolod’s top fashion designers Janjan Ditching, 18 year-old second year Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology student crowned this year’s Miss UNO-R.

Peah Angelica Diamante, representing College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences also won the UNO-R’s Choice award.

College of Business and Accountancy’s bet Riljun Mayagma on the other hand hailed as Mr. UNO-R 2014.

Mayagma, 19, a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy also bagged the Mr. Tolentine Missology award.

            Making it to the first runner-up spot are Aldwin John Hablo and Maria Angela Tanoso both from the High School Department.

            Micheal Del Rosario of College of Engineering and Erna Torreblanca of College of Business and Accountancy were named as second runners-up.

            During the final interview, the top three finalists for male category were asked “As member of the Laity, what is your greatest challenge in the new evangelization?”

            Mayagma said as member of the Laity, “I will help preach and spread the gospel or the words of God by serving as good example to everyone, having Christ-like attitude and by possessing the UNO-Rian values of being truthful and devoted to the service of mankind.”

            Diamante on the other hand said she will go to remote places and spread the good news of God when asked “How will you start your journey toward a new evangelization.”

The year’s battle of beauty and wit was witnessed by thousands of UNO-Rians and visitors mostly students from the other schools in the province. / MassCom Inbrod Class

 

A Review of September 9, 2014 U-Week Events

 U-wide bloodletting activity held

           

To help people especially those who are in need of blood transfusion, a university-wide bloodletting activity was held at the University of Negros Occidental- Recoletos.

Dr. Nora Rosimar Reyes, a Forensic Medicine teacher at the UNO-R Criminology Department said a single act of donating blood means a big help for saving lives. 

“The blood donor could also benefit from donating,” Reyes further said. 

The activity is sponsored by the Philippine Red Cross and Supreme Student Government with volunteer nurses and medical technology students of the university. 

This is still part of this year’s University Week celebration of UNO-R.  MassCom BROJOR Class / Kristal Gail Gantalao

UNO-R celebrates first UCDO day 

The University Community Development Office (UCDO) celebrated its first ever UCDO Day.

Mely Flores, UCDO supervisor presented the strategies and programs to the participants including coordinators and student volunteers.

Flores highlighted environmental stewardship, caritas work, community development services, community research, value formation and spiritual enhancement, advocacy and networking, data banking and publishing, and project development.

A symbolic presentation of Adopt-a-School campaign was also held. 

University President Rev. Fr. Emeterio Bunao, OAR graced the activity. MassCom BROJOR Class / Danielle D. Balceda

Discovering IT through “IT’s in the Mind”

Students from college, high school and elementary level showcased their skills in computer programming and software utilization through IT’s in the mind version 8.0.

It’s a one day event spearheaded by the college of Information Technology.

The event has five areas namely Paint IT for the elementary students, Present IT for the high school, and for the college – the Battle of the Logicians, Battle of the Wits and Scratch.

College of Information Technology faculty Rogy Acosta said this event will help unleashing technological skills of the students of the university.  MassCom BROJOR Class / Mia Joy Khairuddin

                     

Falcons Day in a Week

Falcons showcased their wit and logical skills in a back to back battle sponsored by the College of Information Technology Student Council at the University Auditorium. 

IT Sophomores Janine Nobleza and Reihna Espinosa conquered other year level participants in the Battle of the Wits.

“We were only informed to join this contest just last night so we felt that it was kind of instant. We never expected to win because we weren’t prepared,” said Nobleza after her unexpected victory.

Battle of the Wits is a contest of general knowledge basically about Information Technology (IT) related topics.  The Battle of the Logicians on the other hand, challenges the students’ skills in programming.

IT Seniors Christian Bern Libo-on and Roberto Sabanal championed the Battle of the Logicians in the Upper Class while Christian Shane Plaza and John Gabriel Singson in the lower class.

“These annual activities of Falcons aim to showcase the intellectual skills of the IT students. Also we are hoping to build camaraderie among the year levels,” CIT governor Christine Dorias said.

As to extending the Falcon’s activities to other schools in the city, Dorias said that it would be possible if they will try to work this out next time. MassCom BROJOR Class / Neska Centina

NOHS champs Quiz Bowl 2014

Among the public and private schools in the province, Negros Occidental High School bagged the title as champion for the City-Wide Social Science Quiz version 3.0 held at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos.

The quiz was divided into easy, average and difficult rounds.

 NOHS representatives Gene Phillip Levee Ynion and Ryan Miguel Cornel topped the competition with a total score of 25 out of 60 items.

 “We’re very proud to represent our school but we felt the pressure at the same time. We give the glory to God for this achievement”, Ynion said.

Cornel on the other hand, said that they were given books to read and reviewed only yesterday. “We prayed a lot”, he added.

Mr. Earl Pabiona, the team’s coach and mentor said Ynion and Cornel were chosen last year through their Academia Club who aims to review students in advance.

This is the second time NOHS won the title which made them Quiz Bowl back-to-back champion.

Other winning schools are Tangub Christian Academy and Mansilingan Agro- Industrial High School.  MassCom BROJOR Class / Kristal Gail Gantalao

BCES wins 1^st Science Whiz Challenge

First-timer Bago City Elementary School (BCES) won the 1^st Achievers Quest 2014 Science Whiz Challenge held at the UNO-R auditorium.

BCES representative, Shanelle P. Mesias, garnered 41 points at the end of the competition. While G. Lopez Jaena Elementary School and Bacolod Evangelical Church Learning Center tied with a score of 39.

After a sudden death-round, G. Lopez Jaena Elementary School representative, Keithly N. Mangga bagged the 1^st place, leaving John Joseph Natividad of Bacolod Evangelical Church Learning Center in the 2^nd place.

This event was sponsored by the High School Department. MassCom BROJOR Class / Danielle D. Balceda and Nicole Surriga

UNO-R: Computer for Literacy and Earth Stewardship

UNO-R is donating ten fully functional computers to Luis Hervias National High School.

This is UNO-R’s  way of reliving its commitment to nation-building by promoting relevant education on Stewardship. 

This project specifically aims to:

1.)  Enhance computer education programs of the beneficiary schools so that they are able to equip their students with computer skills.

2.)  Raise the level of environmental awareness among the teachers and students to encourage them to become environmentally responsible.

The project is initiated by the University Community Development Office.

After Luis Hervias, the university plans to donate computers to Negros Occidental National High School. MassCom BROJOR Class / Gelaika Garina

Students to write essay for U-Week

Sixteen students from different departments and colleges competed for the essay writing contest held as part of the university week celebration.

           Each contestant must write their original essay in English base on the theme “UNO-R: Journeying towards a New Evangelization in the year of the Laity”. 

Entries must be a work of prose, from 500 to 1000 words in length. They are given 1 hour and 30 minutes to write their essays.

The top three winners will be announced during the Awarding Ceremony on September 13, 2014, 3:00 pm in the University Amphitheater.  They will receive Certificate of Recognition and Cash Prizes. MassCom BROJOR Class / CHRISTINE MAE V ROQUERO

Mr. Gwapo, again!

         
          
          G for ga-iskwela, W for wala absent, A for aktibo sa school, P for pasado ang grado and O for O-lways smiling. These are the qualities a Mr. Gwapo contestant must have according to Engr. Christopher Taclobos, Dean College of Engineering.

The Engineering department once again held its very own pageant, Mr. Gwapo 2014 version 2.0 at the engineering lobby. 

This time around the audience and judges were not entertained with the contestants’ beauty and brains but with fun and laughter.  

The contestants showcased skills in production number, talent portion and the informal wear competition.

According to CEN governor Ryan Villaruel, “Nabitin ang mga contestants” which was also one of the reasons why there was a part two to their pageant.

          “The proceeds of Mr. Gwapo version 2.0 will go to Barangay 39 fire victims,” Taclobos added. MassCom BROJOR Class / By: Mia Joy Khairuddin

 

Relive the University Week 2014 Opening Festivities with Kapuso Erwin Nicavera's Isyu Subong segment, "Iskwela: U-Week."

View "Iskwela: U-Week" Here! 

Photo Credits © Nickoy Magbanua Piornato

U-Week 2014 significantly opens

                    

           Festive drumbeats, enjoining sounds of lyres and colorful movements of batons and flags commence this year’s University Week celebration of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos.

            Eight schools from the province representing each college and department of the university battled in an early morning competition.

            Luisa Medel National High School bagged the championship title. It was sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.

            Tabao National High School and Don Hilario Gonzaga Memorial High School placed second and third runners-up respectively.

            Competing Drum and Bugle groups stunned thousands of UNO-Rians and visitors.

            Significantly, September 8 is also the feast of Virgin Mary. In an opening prayer led by Rev. Fr. Cornelio Moral, OAR, Vice President for Religious Affairs and the chairman of U-Week ExeCom, he greeted Mama Mary by saying, “Good morning and happy birthday Mama Mary.”

            Meanwhile, the university imparts to the Bacolodnons the celebration through a city-wide motorcade.

The rain never stopped the whole UNO-R community in celebrating this year’s U-Week.

            Employees, faculties, students together with the candidates for Mister and Miss UNO-R 2014, paraded with charming and engaging smiles.

            People hearing the drum beats excitedly took time to witness the motorcade which made some of them to wave and even dance. / MassCom INBROD class

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*All news-features here are published by U-Week 2014 Publicity and Promotion Committee with Mass Communication Department and Tolentine Herald.