UPMin, COA Exit Conference

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State Auditors Joyz Albert, Helena Valdez, and Rosette Reyno

UP Mindanao unit heads and representatives and the COA auditors

UP Mindanao officials and the resident Commission on Audit team met on March 11, 2024, at the UP Mindanao Gaisano Room for an annual COA Exit Conference. The Exit Conference is held between the COA and its auditee institution at the end of every fiscal year to discuss audit observations and recommendations. The COA panel was led by State Auditor V Helena L. Valdez, Regional Supervising Auditor, and supported by State Auditor III Rosette G. Reyno, OIC Audit Team Leader, and State Auditor II Joyz Emarie S. Albert, Audit Team Member, and UPMin COA Office Staff Arnel Narisma.

The UP Mindanao delegation was composed of unit heads and representatives led by VC for Administration Leo Manuel Estana and Michelle Panis, Supply & Property Management Office's Brenda Acuna and Hazel Montecalvo, Accounting Office's Zenaida Calatrava and Jennifer Nonod, Cash Office's Emma Ruth Caalaman, Phil. Genome Center's Marian Luayon, Human Resources' Lynda Buenaobra, Campus Planning's Jean Marie Juanga and Oliver Telmo, Student Affairs' Maria Stella Salazar, and Office of Research's May Anne Mata.

The COA team gave observations and advice on 2023 transactions, to which the UPMin team intermittently asked for clarifications and gave some explanations.

Updates from the TWG for the Creation of the UP Bangsamoro Development Institute

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Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao and the participants of the Strategic Planning of the Technical Working Group for the Creation of the UP BDI

The Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Creation of the UP-Bangsamoro Development Institute (UP-BDI) conducted a two-day strategic planning workshop on March 4-5, 2024, at the Acacia Hotel in Davao City.

Headed by Prof. Lyre Anni E. Murao, Chairperson of the UP-BDI TWG, this session aimed to foster collaboration between UP and the Bangsamoro, focusing on co-creating opportunities and taking collective action to enhance human capital, improve socio-economic conditions, and contribute to sustainable development in the Bangsamoro.

Talakayang CHSS (updated)

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Organizers and student audiences at the closing of Talakayang CHSS

Multi-disciplinary researchers of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences delivered their findings and recommendations in the "Talakayang CHSS" held on March 12, 2024, at the CHSS Audio-Visual Room. Associate Professor Dennis Sumaylo of the Department of Humanities explained how geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas remain vulnerable to natural hazards due to the "Digital Divide." Assistant Professor Ryan Songcayauon of the Department of Architecture showed how the college could accommodate the increased enrollment of the "Road to 5K" program with cooperation among faculty and students. Instructor Malaya Lapina of the Department of Social Sciences disclosed that gender-safe spaces are defined by social relations rather than physical spaces. Instructor Jeffrey Javier of the Department of Humanities pointed out how local topographic features featured in poetry using adopted languages could displace local cultures. Finally, Assistant Professor Jezreel Abarca of the Department of Human Kinetics advocated the use of "Laban" notation to document the indigenous dances whose practitioners are decreasing in number.

Survey for PhD in Applied Mathematics

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ATTENTION | The UP Mindanao Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science (DMPCS) would like to disseminate a survey questionnaire to gather information about the demand for the adoption of the Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics program of UP Los Baños.

The Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics program is a four-year curriculum that equips each graduate with advanced expertise in the field of mathematics and its practical use. We invite everyone who wishes to pursue further studies in Applied Mathematics to access the survey through the link or QR code below:

http://tinyurl.com/mr3y7bvj

First Feb Fair

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The University of the Philippines Mindanao held its first-ever February Fair Night on February 29, 2024, at the UPMin Kalimudan covered court. This was in celebration of the university's 29th founding anniversary.

Students, faculty, and staff joined the celebration and were entertained by the booths and performances of the various organizations.

The event was spearheaded by the UPLBAA-Davao Chapter in partnership with the UP Mindanao administration and the University Student Council.

#UPMin29thAnniversary #UPMindanao

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