UST ChE Department, in collaboration with UST ChES, held a Department Orientation

by Ma. Kassandra Tan

The Chemical Engineering Department, in collaboration with UST ChES, held its program orientation and general assembly last August 31, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Education Auditorium. The event aimed to officially introduce the department to the 3rd year students, and to share the department’s goal, vision, and tradition of excellence to the ChE community.

The program was hosted by Marie Catangay and JM Esporlas. The opening remarks was given by Jinessa Mary Surot, Executive Vice President of UST ChES, which highlighted the mark of a new beginning for the organization,

"Today marks a new beginning, from being writers of our own books to being players of our own games.” -Jinessa Surot

JM Esporlas and Marie Catangay hosting the event.
(Photo by: UST ChES Membership and Documentations
Committee)

To brighten the atmosphere, the UST ChES executive council and executive board presented an upbeat dance number.

Executive Board and Executive Council of UST ChES
performing a dance number.
(Photo by: UST ChES Membership and Documentations
Committee)

Engr. Jhulimar Celedonio, newly appointed Department Chair, headed the orientation and stressed the department’s rich history, research, extra-curricular and academic achievements, and accreditation status.  To further understand what the program offers, she gave a brief introduction to the Outcome-based Education (OBE) system framework, Program Education Objectives (PEO), Student Outcomes, and Academic Curriculum.

Department Chair, Engr. Jhulimar Celedonio heading
the department orientatuon.
(Photo by: UST ChES Membership and Documentations
Committee)

Each faculty member of the ChE Department was also introduced, along with their research fields. This will help the students in considering the suitable adviser based on their research interest.

Faculty members of ChE Department (Incomplete). From left 
to right, Engr. Carol Encarnado, Prof. Florencio Delos Reyes, 
Prof. Edna Quinto, Prof. Eriberto Rivera, and Engr. Emile Punzalan
(Photo by: UST ChES Membership and Documentations
Committee)

Engr. Celedonio ended her talk, believing that this year’s achievement will surpass the previous years. She emphasized that it is not only the faculty’s effort but it requires everyone’s efforts. “The Department of Chemical Engineering does not only pertain to the professors, but it also pertains to the students,” she said.

After the department orientation, PICHE-JCL Vice President for Academic Affairs, Samuel Estrada, shared their plans for the whole academic year. He presented the PICHE-JCL’s vision, mission, board of officers, UST ChE representatives, and flagship events.  

It was followed by UST ChES President, Arun Nanda Kumar’s presentation of the organization’s yearlong plans for this academic year.  He introduced each committee and their respective events. As he progressed into his presentation, he expressed the need to strengthen the three way bond within the department, the society, and the students.

UST ChES President, Arun Nanda Kumar presenting the
organization's year long plan for the whole academic year.
(Photo by: UST ChES Membership and Documentations
Committee)

Along with this event, the members of UST ChES Executive Council and Executive Board were officially introduced to the whole UST Chemical Engineering Community.

The hosts ended the program with a message, “Live the passion and hold the dream”. 

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