Different Schools Organize Acquaintance Programs

According to Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world", but as a student you should balance the academic and the social aspects in order for you to enjoy and survive college life.

The different schools and departments in the college spent a few hours of their weekends over an acquaintance party to establish smooth interpersonal relationship with peers and teachers, and to know the newly elected officers of their respective clubs. A school’s acquaintance party serves as a kick-off activity for freshmen students, for transferees, and for old students to get to know one another and to build friendship.

Saturday evening, on June 30, 2018, the School of Arts and Science (SAS) held their party at the covered court with the theme "Larong Pambata" (games for kids). The party began with an evening devotional message by Jayson Gesta, SAS president, who shared a message from a book by Bob Ong pointing out the reminder of doing your best all the time. The second part of the program is the socials where everyone participated in various games prepared by the officers. Snacks were given to those who attended the event. The program ended with a closing remark by the School Dean, Asst. Prof. Pinky Leonor Bayeta and the closing prayer by Dr. May Ann Bretaña.

The afternoon of July 1st, 2018, the Acquaintance Party of the School Of Nursing was also held at covered court with the theme “Vintage: Lost in Retrospect." It also started with a devotional message by Pastor Silverio Reyno who talked about taking life’s challenges, leadership, and serving without expecting anything in return. He reminded everyone to just believe in yourself because people will notice your salient personalities. Following the devotional is the grand social marching where students have to find a partner and then they have to get to know each other. The 3rd part of the program was the games portion which includes family feud, pop the balloon, catch the tail, and vintage life music. The program ended with a picture taking and the distribution of snacks.

Later of the same day, the School of Education held their acquaintance night at the Florence Kern Auditorium with the attendees sporting their "denim attire ". The party kicked off with a devotional message given by Ms. Rhiza PeriwPeriw. The second part is the walk on the runway by the SOE teachers and students, wearing their denim jeans attire. A video presentation prepared by the EDTECH 2 MAPEH Group was also shown that night. The 3rd part is the games and the proclamation of the Mister & Miss Denim. Snacks were also given out at the end of the program.

The School of Agriculture also had their acquaintance party on a Saturday night. At 7 o’clock, the faculty and students gathered at the SOA building dressed as cowboys and cowgirls. Their devotional speaker was Beltsasar Rizaga. They also had games for that night, as well as snacks for everyone who attended.

The weekend was full of learning and enjoyment for every member of the different schools. Not only did they have fun, but they have also developed a sense of friendship, family, and unity.

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