The Center for West Visayan Studies (CWVS) of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) participated in the 30^th Conference on History and Culture held at Romblon State University – Main Campus, Odiongan, Romblon, last 28-30 November 2019. The conference theme is, “Ang Pangingibang Bayan at ang Paghahanap ng Ginhawa sa Kasaysayan at Kalinangang Pilipino.”

The members of the faculty of the Division of Professional Education, College of Arts and Sciences participated in various conferences for the months of October and November, here in the country and abroad.

Humadapnon sa Tarangban, the 8^th title in the Suguidanon (Epics) of Panay was launched at Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines Diliman on November 22, 2019.

The 2019 UPV Graduate Research Conference, now on its 8^th year, underscores the importance of cultivating a culture of research in the university, which calls for the provision of a supportive context in which research is produced, communicated, and valued in the University. This year, the GRC was held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City with the theme: “Cultivating a Graduate Research Culture for Knowledge and Technology Creation” on October 23, 2019.

“Palarong Pang-empleyado 2.0 was a success. The UPV employees enjoyed the unique games facilitated by the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. Also, everybody was happy because of the free food and super exciting prizes prepared by the UPV Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Committee.” -Enrique Legaspi III – Office of the College Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences

“Crafting a public service continuity program from our Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan that can be shared to the community is something that puts us in a position to have a greater and more meaningful impact in public service.”

Ms. Alexanra Bagarinao-Regalado, Research Associate at the OceanBio Lab of the CAS, presented the results of a study co-authored with Dr. Wilfredo L. Campos entitled “Impacts of Climate Change on the sardine fishery in the Philippines: challenges and options for adaptation” at the “Expert workshop on adaptive management of fisheries in response to climate change” held in Rome, Italy on November 12-14, 2019.

With its main objective “Public Service Through Extension,” the library personnel organized a “Pre-Loved Sale” – a fund-raising activity held at UPV Library, Miagao and Iloilo City campuses on November 14-15, 2019.  The library staff donated their slightly used clothes, shoes, bags, etc. for sale.  Different kinds of fruits were also available.  Proceeds of this activity will be utilized for the said project.  This year’s beneficiary is the Day Care school of Barangay Mambatad, Miagao, Iloilo where the library personnel will give assistance for the school supplies need of the children. 

Division of Humanities faculty members, Ms. Julie Prescott and Prof. Jude Vincent Parcon, presented their research papers at the International Research Forum on the Philippines (Constructing Philippine Modernities) in La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria on November 11-12.