Activities calendar

March 28, 2019, Caraga State University underwent an extensive Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation by the Commission on Higher Education Region XIII. The Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation by CHED was openly and warmly welcomed by the CSU family led by its quantum leader, University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso. In his welcome remarks, Dr. Penaso assured the new CHED Director for Caraga Dr. Leonida S. Calagui how caring and talented are the people of Caraga.

Caraga State University representatives headed by its President Dr. Anthony M. Penaso together with Dr. Rolando N. Paluga, Dr. Rowena P. Varela, Dr. Esamel M. Paluga, Dr. Rey Y Capangpangan, Ms. Chime Mora-Garcia, and Mr. Eric John E. Auguis visited prestigious Taiwanese institutions for international collaboration and partnership on research, faculty, and student exchange last March 4-6, 2019.

February 12-15, 2019 was marked as red letter days for Caraga State University as it celebrated its week long university days with a bang. The festivities began on February 12 thru Fashion Forward, followed by a parade, banner raising and Drum and Lyre Corps Exhibition on February 13.

The newly created College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences (COFES) headed by Dr. Gerardo O. Kitche has been reaching out to the community through the Local Government Units (LGUs) in providing better community living through education. Recently, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, Caraga State University President, and Romeo Constantino L. Vargas, Municipal Mayor of Tubajon on February 6, 2019.

The Caraga State University Extension Services Office (ESO) headed by Dr. Romel A. Seronay collaborated with Butuan City Water District for the Watershed Consciousness Week Celebration which ran from January 21 to 25, 2019.

Caraga State University, College of Education send-off 283 practice teachers for practice teaching in various elementary and high schools in Butuan City.

January 21, 2019. Caraga State University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso leads the CSU family in aspiring for its Human Resource Management skills enhancement. Key officials and other unit heads gather together at the Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City for a seminar on Enhanced Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Accreditation and Readiness Program. HR trainer, associate financial planner and entrepreneur Coach Fe Jennifer Perez serves as its resource person.

Ms. Chennie Solania of the Department of Biology under the College of Arts and Sciences attended the Boot Camp in Wildlife Study Design and Data Analysis in Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia last January 7-18, 2019. The activity was sponsored by Sunway University and Biodiversity Conservation Society of Sarawak in which participants were coming from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and United Kingdom.

Caraga State University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso was unanimously voted by the 54 member Caraga Higher Education Institutions Association of Presidents and Heads Inc. (CHEIAPH), an association of private and public universities and colleges of Caraga region as its President last January 7, 2019 at Almont Inland Resort and Hotel, Butuan City.

The faculty in the Department of Environmental Science joined the 2^nd Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Summit last November 21, 2018 held at Ernielita’s Events Venue in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. The events’ theme centers on sustaining biodiversity through ecotourism and extension programs in which key personnel from the Provincial Tourism Office of Agusan del Sur provided the situation and opportunities of ecotourism inside the marsh.

November 12, 2018, Caraga State University undergoes another Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines AACCUP accreditation survey for its five programs. Second Survey for Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Bachelor of Science in Physics; for third survey visit Phase I- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Ms. Chime M. Garcia, Ms. Meycel C. Amarille, and Ms. Julie Rose D. Apdohan faculty members of the Department of Environmental Science under the College of Forestry and Environmental Science (COFES) attended the 23^rd National Educators’ Conference on Environmental Protection and Management at VIP Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City last November 7-8, 2018. The event was sponsored by the Philippine Association of Tertiary Level Educators on Environmental Management (PATLEEM) together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).

The Government Quality Management Committee (GQMC) on its 6^th year of Recognition and National Convention has commended Caraga State University for successfully earning its ISO 9001-2015 certification. CSU is among the only 10 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) out of the 112 in the Philippines that was given the recognition.

Dr. Elizabeth P. Parac of the College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries (CAAI) and Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recently won best scientific papers from two different prestigious international conferences.

Now on its fourth year, Caraga State University conducted the SciTEch4Dev 2018 forum on October 23 to 25, 2018. The conference called for a concrete action from its participants in response to its theme “Science and Technology for Inclusive Education towards Countryside Development”.

October 15-16 is another milestone for Caraga State University as it undergoes another AACCUP Accreditation survey visit. Programs for Accreditation on Level 3 Phase 2 are: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor in Agricultural Technology, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering, Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

On October 4, 2018 a dialogue with prospective contractors were conducted for the various infrastructure projects of the University for FY 2019. The dialogue was spearheaded by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) together with the General Services Unit, Planning and Development Unit, and the Office of the Campus Security Service. The said activity is in line with the marching order of the national government on the early procurement but short of award for all procurement activities with the shift to cash-based budgeting in 2019.

Caraga State University’s presence is not only felt in the local and national arena, CSU is going thoroughly global by sending faculty members and students in different countries to study and to train, and it is opening doors to experts from all over the world to train its faculty, staff and students.

August 17, 2018 is another milestone for Caraga State University as Dr. Anthony M. Penaso gets another term as Caraga State University President. A well-loved leader, Dr. Penaso was sworn in by CHED Commissioner Perfecto Alibin in the presence of all the Board of Regents members at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City on August 17, 2018. His second term begins on August 17, 2018 and ends on August 16, 2022.

Caraga State University launched its Bayugan City External Campus for Graduate School last August 20, 2018 at the ABC Hall of Bayugan City. CSU President Anthony M. Penaso stood side by side with Agusan del Sur Governor Adolf Edward “Eddie Bong” Plaza, Bayugan City Mayor Lope “Kim” Asis, with Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Panglungsod members, and CSU Administrative Council members in the cutting of the ribbon for the official opening of a Graduate School in Bayugan and for Bayugan as another satellite school of CSU.

Mr. John Mark Ramada is currently in Netherlands for ten months training on International Diploma Course on Pig Husbandry and Animal Feed in Barneveld, the Netherlands. The course starts from August 2018 to May 2019. Mr. Ramada is under a scholarship program of Netherlands Fellowship Programmes from the Dutch government - Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

August 14, 2018, The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has awarded the Caraga State University this year’s BSP prestigious award as Outstanding Regional Partner for Knowledge Resource Network. The awarding ceremony was held at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

August 13, 2018, led by University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso Caraga State University resonated as it welcomes “Freshies and Returnees” to the university for the School Year 2018-2019. Trumpets blew and drums beat as the students standing on CSU grounds filled with enthusiasm and excitement listened to the words of welcome by the university President.

The Caraga State University College of Education collaborated with the Filipino American Teachers of America (AFTA) Incorporated through a project called Balikturo, which literally translates to “Return to teach”.

Caraga State University joins the celebration of Adlaw Hong Butuan through the Sago Eco-Innovation Village Launching on July 30, 2018 held at the J.C Aquino St., Guingona Park. The launching aims to showcase the research-based extension strategy integrating local initiatives enhancing the natural treasures of the city.

The Office of the Vice President for Administration headed by Dr. Armie Leila M. Mordeno initiated a seminar on RA 9184 known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. And its 2016 revised implementing rules and regulations. RA 9184 is an Act providing for the Modernization, Standardization, and Regulation of the Procurement Activities of the Government and for other purposes.

Seven Science Faculty Members were sent to the Summer Programs dubbed as @Silpakorn 2018 held at the Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand last July 31 to August 9, 2018. Accordingly, the summer program aims to publicize academics and research innovation, and promote cooperation and collaboration with other universities in the international level. The summer camp was participated by faculty members, researchers and graduate students from universities in Laos, Philippines and Vietnam.

The Caraga State University (CSU) Graduate Students of the Masters in Environmental Management (MEM) program conducted a Seminar on Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience to Climate Change at Barangay Babag, Butuan City last 21 July 2018. The Seminar was in coordination with the CSU Center for Research on Environmental Management and Eco-Governance (CRÈME).

The Caraga State University Faculty Association elected its new set of Officers for Academic Year 2018-2020. The officers took their oath of office with CSU President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso last April 17, 2018. The following are the newly elected faculty association officers:

Five faculty-researchers from Caraga State University namely, Dr. Romell A. Seronay, Dr. Joycelyn C. Jumawan, Mr. Richie P. Lador, Ms. Julie Rose Apdohan, and Ms. Meycel Amarille whose research posters were accepted entries for the research poster category attended the 40th National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) at the Manila Hotel last July 11-12, 2018.

Construction of the five infrastructure projects of Caraga State University Main Campus, namely: Street Lights, Covered Walk Phase III, Construction/Repair/Rehabilitation of Academic Buildings (University Hostel and S&T Building) and repair of various buildings are set by the third quarter of 2018.

Engr. Nilo H. Calomot was recognized by the San Francisco Water District for his contribution to their watershed management initiatives, farm models, research, and formulation of management plans and programs. The award was given during the 30^th founding anniversary of the local water district last July 3, 2018 at Mabis Convention Center, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

In a bid to find the next rising technology-based start-ups such as Grab, Uber, or Lazada in Caraga State University (CSU), the Innovation and Technopreneurship Hub (ITecH) launched the two-month Technopreneurship Summer Camp 2018 which runs from June 11 to July 31, 2018 at the Mechatronics Building in CSU.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVPRE), through its Publication Unit trained forty-four (44) young and budding researchers in writing for journal publication. The training was done through the ‘Writeshop and Coaching Series on Crafting Publishable Research Papers’ conducted on June 20-22, and June 27-29, 2018 at Sarnimian Inland Resort Corporation, Rosario, Agusan del Sur. The two-week activity was designed to capacitate CSU researchers, faculty and staff on the techniques in crafting and packaging research results into a publishable paper.

CSU Environmental Science faculty Prof. Chime Mora-Garcia was one of the select participants from Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa to attenda three- week international training on Wetland, Integrated Water Resources Management for Food Security and Climate Change Resilience in Wageningen, Netherlands, June 04-22, 2018. It was an all-expense paid fellowship sponsored by the Dutch government.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnessed the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) on June 13, 2018 at the Rizal Hall, Malacañang Palace.

A total of 112 state universities and colleges, and 78 local universities and colleges, including our very own maverick president, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, signed the agreement to launch the implementation of Republic Act No. 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education.

The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) considered Caraga State University (CSU) as one of the prominent universities in the Philippines to implement the United Nations Development Programme–Innovation for Social Impact Project (UNDP-ISIP).

Prof. Shosaku Kashiwada, Director of the Research Center for Life and Environmental Science of Toyo University, Itakura Campus in Gunma Prefecture, Japan came to Caraga State University (CSU) on June 4, 2018.  He gave a seminar on ‘Globally Distributed Plastic Debris and Environment-Dependent Toxicity’ to the faculty members from the various departments of Caraga State University. His talk focused on the impact of microplastics on the marine ecosystem specifically on biodiversity. 

Hiroshima University professors Dr. Lawrence M. Liao and Dr. Makoto Hirayama visited Caraga State University on June 1, 2018, and lectured on the importance of biodiversity and application of algal lectin.

The Public Information, Alumni and External Affairs (PIAEA) office and the Caraga State University Alumni Association Inc. (CSUAAI) had been advocating environmental protection and sustainability for years now. This alumni homecoming 2018, with host batch 1993, the group introduced plogging as one of its pre-homecoming activities. It is the first time in Mindanao that plogging has been done and we did it here in Caraga at Caraga State University.

The Caraga State University alumni host batch 1993 headed by their President, Ms. Anna Goles with some Caraga State University Alumni Association Officers led by BOR Alumni Regent and CSUAAI President Gerry Joey Laurito and Vice President Nilo Villamor, and the Public Information, Alumni and External Affairs Director, Dr. Sonia R. Low joined the Unity Walk spearheaded by the Agusan National High School Silver Jubilarians on May 5, 2018.

To continually strengthen the administrative workforce for effective intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships towards the attainment of the University’s vision, mission and general mandate, Team Building activity for 2018 was organized for all the administrative services personnel of Caraga State University Ampayon Campus on May 2-4, 2018.

Caraga State University was a venue for the Lee Peng Yee Symposium in Mathematics and Mathematics Education that was conducted on March 22-24, 2018 at the Organic Agriculture Training Center, Caraga State University. Professor Lee Peng Yee of the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore convened a total of fifty-nine (59) Mathematics educators for a three-day seminar-workshop.

The Center for Research in Environmental Management and Eco-governance headed by its director Dr. Romell A. Seronay and his staff gave school supplies to pupils in Panlabuhan Elementary School, Sitio Panlabuhan, Loreto, Agusan Del Sur last February 23, 2018.

Caraga State University has recently launched the left wing of its new multi-purpose building as Phase 1 of the 70 million total infrastructure project cost for College of Arts and Sciences to keep pace with its growing enrollment and the growth in its offerings in liberal arts and pure sciences. The launching in the early morning of February 14, 2018 highlighted the three-day University Days celebration.

Seven outstanding men and women were awarded the coveted Governor General Francis Burton Harrison Award as active partners and collaborators of Caraga State University, in its quest for excellence. The awards were given last February 13, 2018 at the LMX Convention Center in an anticipated commemoration of Proclamation No. 4 which is a part of the weeklong University Days celebration. It was done after the State of the University Address (SUnA) of CSU President Anthony M. Penaso.

The heirs of the First Congresswoman of the Philippines, Honorable Elisa Rosales Ochoa bestowed the First HERO Achievement Award, which was named after the late Butuanon political, sports, and humanitarian icon, Honorable Elisa Rosales Ochoa.

On February 1, 2018, the Caraga State University cafeteria and food concessionaires in the colleges, unite with CSU, in the official implementation of the non-use of plastic in accord to the Memorandum Order No. 12, series 2018 released by the Office of the University President.

Corraine P. Esparagoza a BS Biology fourth year student of the College of Arts and and Sciences, Caraga State University has been given the Best Presentation Award in Korea for her paper “Antimicrobial, Characterization, Phytochemical analysis and Cytotoxic Level of Chloroform, Acetone and Hexane Leaf Extracts of Paspalumconjugatum (Sour Paspalum)."

Corraine delivered her paper in Jeju, South Korean during the Second International Conference on Pharma Sciences and Biotechnology (ICPSB 2018) last January 18-20, 2018.

“NO TO PLASTIC”, CSU calls for everyone in the University to segregate each and everyone’s trash. The bulk of litters in the trash bins that are segregated by CSU General Services people are alarming. Being an Eco-Friendly University, we must now bring ourselves together to address the issue.

CSU President, Dr.  Anthony M. Penaso tasked the Vice President for Administration, Dr. Armie Leila M. Mordeno with the University Student Council, and the League of Campus Organization to heighten everyone’s awareness and to act on proper waste segregation and waste disposal.

Caraga State University conducted ISO 9000: 2015 Internal Quality Audit Training and ISO 9001: 2015 QMS Awareness Seminar-workshop to CSU Key Officials and select office personnel on January 22-24, 2018 at the CSU Organic Agriculture Training Center (OATC).

The Caraga State University (CSU) University Student Council (USC) and the League of Campus Organization (LCO) with the CSU Key Officials are now gearing for the University Days preparation set on February 12-15, 2018.

Caraga State University got fourteen (14) Awards from the Commission on Higher Education. CSU is among the fifty four (54) Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Caraga region. The Awards were given at Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City on January 9, 2018 during the Regional Conference of the Caraga HEIs key personnel. CSU President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso received the awards from CHED Regional Director Maricar R. Casquejo.

Mr. Archie Along, a Bachelor in Science major in Biology graduate of Caraga State University batch 2014 earned his Master of Science in Biology major in Human Ecology with honors. He graduated as Cum laude in Vrije University Brussels (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.

December 18, 2017. It was a merry day to celebrate Christmas with the CSU family.  The CSU- Sanchez Gymnasium was filled with fun and laughter, and all sorts of merriment when the CSU family celebrated its family day con Christmas party.

The chillax and cool celebration started at 4 in the afternoon and onwards.CSU President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso opened it with a meaningful message, “Just love, love is the reason why we celebrate Christmas. It is by the love of God that He gave His only begotten son to redeem us.”

Food Security and food abundance is oftentimes assumed to be related to food production. However, research shows that, that is not always the case. There is enough food produced to feed every person in the world and yet, malnutrition and hunger are still prevalent. Most often or not, social, political, cultural and demographic issues are but some of the many overlooked underlying factors. It is in this regard that a researcher from Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany, Ms. Aisa O.

The Department of Biology spearheaded by Dr. Leila Ombat conducted a 4-day training course to the Department of Education teachers last November 22-25, 2017 in Caraga State University. Fifty Science teachers in the high school and elementary participated the training.The purpose of the training was to build the capability of the teachers on practical work approach in teaching science thru the conduct of field and laboratory work. This was also done to achieve the goals of performance or outcomes-based education for the participants in their research activity.

Caraga State University continuously aims for excellence and progress to give more quality services to its diverse stakeholders as well as to cater to the demands of this fast changing world. The whole week of November 20-24, 2017 will be another CSU accreditation week with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). 

Caraga State University is the Regional Winner of Meralco Energy Leadership Award, a Special category of the 2017 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools. The award is given to institutions that promote practices and initiatives in electrical safety, energy efficiency, and conservation measures. The energy conservation programs of CSU includethe implementation of CSU-VPA Memorandum No. 25.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Caraga Region has awarded Caraga State University as the Best Model Partner in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Expanded Students Grants-In-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA).

CSU President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso received the award with other members of the CSU Executive Committee, Dr.Jayrold Arcede and Dr. Fernando Herrera during the Pantawid Pamilya Regional Partners’ Summit 2017 last November 8, 2017 at the Big Daddy Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. Dr. Penaso was also asked to deliver a short message.

Dr. Rowena P. Varela, VP for Research & Extension and Dr. Luisito I.

Dr. Rowena P.

It was a gloomy but cool morning. Maybe not a good weather to start a day, but it never stopped the Caraga State University in celebrating its Annual University Intramurals, dubbed as SANGKA DOS MIL DIECISIETE.

The research community rejoiced over the official launching of the journal, Annals of Studies in Science and Humanities (jASSH) on September 26, 2017 at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City. Generously backed by Caraga State University (CSU), jASSH sets off to publish and widely disseminate research outputs and findings for the world.

September 26, Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City – The countryside is stereotypically depicted as a place of primitive, simple and poor lifestyle, with limited resources and of poorly educated residents. That is what SciTech4Dev (Science and Technology for Development) is trying to change!  SciTech4Dev 2017 Forum is anchored on the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation towards Countryside Development. “ This year’s resource speakers discussed on how to do just that.

The SciTech4Dev is an annual forum organized by the Caraga State University (CSU) as a venue where key stakeholders meet and exchange knowledge on the use of Science and Technology for sustainable development. Now on its third, this year’s forum is anchored on the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation towards Countryside Development.” 

Fourteen (14)Caraga State University (CSU) faculty members from the different colleges were trained on Cleaner Production Technology (CPT) last September 11-13, 2017 at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City. The training was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology –Caraga Region which aims to capacitate local pool of consultants and create a CPT team in the region.

The Budjong Chorale Ensemble, a premier homegrown choir of Caraga State University, triumphantly resonated its way to the 3rd Penabur International Choral Festival held last September 5-9, 2017, in Jakarta, Indonesia.