Search for Deans

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Dean Aurelia Luzviminda Gomez of the School of Management

The Search Committee for SOM Dean: Marcelino, Sabijon, Sigue, Tan, Ortillo, Shotwell, Canceran, Ylagan

Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz of the Department of Humanities

Search Committee for CHSS Dean: Sagadal, Ballerta, Alpos, Tan, Tampos, Martin, Aborde

The Search for Deans of two colleges proceeded in August. The School of Management's incumbent dean, Associate Prof. Aurelia Luzviminda Gomez, was the lone nominee for dean. In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz was the lone nominee.

In the Public Forum on August 2, 2023, Dean Gomez presented the State of the School report that covered human resources, instruction, research, extension & public service, the administration, and alumni relations. In the Extension and Public Service, highlights were the SOM's various forms of public service that benefitted farmers, fishers, micro-, small- & medium enterprises in Region XI and the Bangsamoro region. The search committee was composed of UP Visayas Assoc. Prof. Danilo Ortillo as Chairperson, UP Cebu Prof. Tiffany Tan as President's Representative, with Asst. Prof. Myrafe Ylagan, Kasmira Blaise Sigue, Alma Marcelino, and student Charis Anne Canceran. Support staff were Keesha Eluceth Sabijon and Rhodeza Mae Amelda-Shotwell

In the CHSS Public Forum on August 22, Dean Raymundo Pavo presented his State of the College report, a highlight of which was the creation of the Mindanao Studies Center, the three new degree programs in sports, and the various Academic Program Improvements. Prof. Jhoanna Lynn Cruz, the chairperson of the Department of Humanities, presented her vision "Baluy CHSS" in the form of "Objectives." The CHSS Search Committee was composed of UP Visayas Assoc. Prof. Arnel Tampos, Prof. Tiffany Tan, Asst. Prof. Marbie Alpos, Univ. Librarian Briccio Merced Jr., Land Mgt. Officer Joel Sagadal, and student representative Armand Glenn Martin with support staff Frances Aivie Ballerta and Coralyn Aborde.

DHK student-athletes bag awards

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Student-athletes from the Department of Human Kinetics bagged several awards in different competitions during the 2023 Kadayawan Festival.

Glenn John Malisa, Jonathan Ryle Mata, and Khim Nyle Ubal won gold medals in the senior advance categories during the 38th Kadayawan Festival: Invitational Arnis Kali Eskrima Tournament held last August 19-20 at the UP Mindanao- Davao City Sports Complex. Kaye Louren Famulagan and June Flloyd Zabala won silver and bronze awards, respectively. (See more: Arnis)

Meanwhile, Associate in Arts in Sports Science student dancers triumphed at the SAYAW: Kadayawan 2023 Interschool Dance Festival and Dance Sports Competition last August 22 at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao.

Aisha Manansala and Rainanne Abalos were champions in the duo modern standard tertiary category while also winning first and second place in the solo modern tertiary category. Moreover, Karisse Arellano and David Bentulan also emerged as champions in the couple Latin beginner tertiary category while also winning 3rd place in the couple Latin regular category, with both student dancers bagging first and second place awards in the solo Latin tertiary category. (See more: Dance)

CARIM Shop Talks on Technical Translation

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The Center for the Advancement of Research in Mindanao (CARIM) through the Office of Research (OR) held the first session of their CARIM ShopTalks webinar series on 8 June 2023 via Facebook Live and Zoom. UP Mindanao and Ateneo Zamboanga-Mindanao Institute partnered on the first webinar session on "Technical Translation for Research." UPMin faculty members Asst. Prof. Janus Cabazares (Dept. of Social Sciences) and Sr. Lecturer Dr. Jayson Ibañez (Dept. of Biological Science & Environmental Studies) along with Ateneo Zamboanga Exec. Director Floraime Pantaleta shared their experiences in conducting research and advocacy work. Prof. Cabazares discussed "From Technical Translation to Language Intellectualization of Filipino and Other Philippine Languages." Dr. Ibañez spoke on "Modern Meets the Indigenous: Integrated Knowledge Translation and The Philippine Eagle Conservation Case." Director Pantaleta presented "Translation as Prelude, Practice, and Provocation."

Search for Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Call for Nominations for the Next CHSS Dean Jul2023-1

The Search Committee for the Next Dean of the UP Mindanao College of Humanities & Social Sciences has issued its Call for Nominations, Timetable, Guidelines, and Nomination Form.

Please download the Search Committee document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcrur7pxz_Eo20EhKuIfXvetUzTOA8d8/view?usp=drive_link

A wide dissemination of this bulletin is requested.

UPMin researchers bag awards

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Two UP Mindanao researchers bagged a “Best Presentation” award in their respective sessions at the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research (ICMIAR) 2023, on July 8, 2023, at Aklan State University.

University Researcher Marilou O. Montiflor of the School of Management (SOM) won for her research titled “Creating Inclusive Policies that Enhance Women’s Role in Agriculture.”

Meanwhile, Prof. Karen Joyce G. Cayamanda of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences won for her research titled “The Role of Risk Messages on COVID-19 Towards the Social Amplification of Risk, Risk Perception, and Risk-Related Behavior in the Workplace.”

Prof. Cayamanda also received a Silver Laurel Award for “outstanding accomplishments in leadership, publication, and community engagement toward a dynamic and sustainable academia.”

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