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OVPI spearheads seminar-workshop on the implementation of outcomes-based education

The Office of the Vice President for Instruction (OVPI), under the leadership of Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin, facilitated on May 4-5, 2015 a Seminar-Workshop on the Implementation of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) at the VSU Convention Hall. It was participated in by 249 faculty members from the different colleges of the VSU Main Campus and four satellite campuses.

DOE Secretary talks with media in a press conference

After he delivered his graduation message during the 62^nd VSU Commencement Exercises on April 22, 2015 at the VSU Gymnatorium, Hon. Carlos Jericho “Icot” L. Petilla, Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), proceeded immediately to the VSU Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) under the direct supervision of Dr. Roberto C. Guarte, VP for Administration and Finance and concurrent Dean of the College of Engineering, for the inauguration of the said Center. The occasion was also graced by the Leyte Vice Governor Carlo P. Loreto, Baybay City Mayor Carmen L. Cari, PRC Regional Director German Palabyab, An Waray Partylist Congresswoman Victoria Noel, PIA Regional Director Alicia Nicart, and other dignitaries.

VSU awards medals and cash to its PRC board placers

In recognition of the achievements earned by the VSU alumni in the 2014 Board Examinations conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Visayas State University (VSU) accorded medals and cash awards to those who were placers in the different Board Examinations. The awarding ceremony was held during the 62^nd VSU Commencement Exercises on April 22, 2015 at the VSU Gymnatorium.

VSU accords the highest academic honor of Summa Cum Laude to a BS Chemistry graduate, 11 Magna Cum Laude and 96 Cum Laude honors

The Visayas State University (VSU) accorded the highest academic honor of Summa Cum Laude to Miss Angelica Joy G. Yu, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSChem) graduate from Pawing, Palo, Leyte, for garnering a Grade Point Average of 1.141 during the 62^nd VSU Commencement Exercises on April 22, 2015 at the VSU Gymnatorium.

DOE Secretary Petilla inspires 1,062 graduates as VSU commencement speaker

Honorable Carlos Jericho “Icot” L. Petilla, Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines, inspired the 1,062 graduates of the Visayas State University (VSU) as the Commencement Speaker during the 62^nd VSU Commencement Exercises in the morning of April 22, 2015 at the VSU Gymnatorium.

VSU and LGU-Dalaguete sign MOA for scholarship grant

The Visayas State University (VSU), through its President Jose L. Bacusmo, and the Local Government Unit of the Municipality of Dalaguete in the Province of Cebu, through its Mayor Ronald Allan G. Cesante, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Scholarship Grant among college students who are bona fide residents of Dalaguete, Cebu and passed the Dalaguete Municipal Scholarship Program (DMSP) Qualifying Examination. VSU was identified as one of the institutions to accommodate DMSP scholars who will be enrolled in any degree programs related to agriculture, education, environmental science, and computer.

ViSCA Alumni Association in North America holds 2nd Reunion in Las Vegas, USA

The ever loyal ViSCA/LSU/VSU alumni who are now based in the United States of America and organized the ViSCA Alumni Association in North America (VAANA) held on April 3-5, 2015 its 2^nd VAANA Reunion at Gold Coast Casino, Las Vegas, USA. Attended by 19 alumni together with 30 family members and guests, the gathering was spearheaded by Jess Diongzon, Joel and Zarah Borines, and other VAANA members.