DWU Western Highlands Students Association

DWUWHSA OFFICIAL STATEMENT

On behalf of the Divine Word University Western Highlands Students Association (DWUWHSA), we extend our heartfelt acknowledgment and best wishes to Mr. Baffinu Bradley Wak, Independent Candidate for the DEI Open By-Election 2025.

Mr. Wak has been more than a public figure and a parent to us; he has been a steadfast pillar of guidance and support to the students at Divine Word University. Over the past several years, and continuing to the present, he has faithfully served as the Patron of DWUWHSA, walking closely with student leaders and the wider student body. Through his mentorship, encouragement, provision of resources, and continuous support, he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to youth development, education, and leadership.

His active and consistent involvement with our association reflects his genuine dedication to empowering young people and investing in the future of our society. These values strongly resonate with the aspirations of students, not only within DWU but also across the wider Dei District.

As he steps forward to contest the DEI Open Seat in the 2025 By-Election, DWUWHSA acknowledges all intending candidates and respectfully wishes Mr. Baffinu Bradley Wak the very best in his campaign. May his journey be guided by wisdom, integrity, and a true heart for service.

DWUWHSA stands proud of our Patron and wishes him every success.

If this were a Regional By-Election for Western Highlands Province, we would call upon all Western Highlanders to unite in support of his campaign and election. However, as this is a District-level election for Dei, we encourage DWU students from Dei District to take the lead in showing their appreciation and support, in recognition of the contributions he has made—especially to our association.

While some of us may have relatives or personal connections among other contestants, we urge everyone to reflect carefully and cast their votes wisely.

Your choice, your future.

A big thank you to our 2025 executive team for your hard work, commitment, and service to DWU WHSA. You have been great leaders and role models for all of us. We truly appreciate everything you have done for our association.

Welcome to our 2026 executives!

We are happy to welcome our new 2026 executive team, led by Raymond Jonah as president. Raymond was our treasurer in 2025 and also served in the Highlands Regional Cultural Committee. Together with the new team, he is ready to lead with unity, positivity, and a heart to serve.

To all WHSA members, let’s continue to support each other and work together to make 2026 a year of growth and success for our association.

To our final-year students, we wish you all the best in your future career plans. Keep shining and never stop chasing your dreams!

It is with great pleasure that we share some exciting news with you, which requires your cooperation and participation.

By now, all of you have witnessed the exceptional leadership of our very own SRC President, Mr. McKoi Malt. He has been an outstanding student rep who has initiated significant changes, particularly in policy reform and giving power back to the SRC body.

In his term as president, he has shown remarkable commitment and dedication to student affairs and institutional progress. However, he will soon complete his studies and may not be here to enjoy the fruit of his labor since his final year is near.

With that, we am please to announce to you all that in this year's SRC election, one of our very own and true son of WHP has raised his hand to contest for the SRC President for this year moving on to next year.

He does not need any formal introduction since you all know him and heard him on many special occasions organized by this very institution and other programs on campus as well.

With the full endorsement and support of the WHSA Club and our Club president, Mr. Wilson Pati, we present you Mr. Ken Jacob Pungi, as one of the intending candidates for the 2026 DWU Presidential Contestant.

Your support won't be an act of nepotism or tribalism. As you all know, Mr. Jacob is an outspoken person who has the leadership quality to get the job done.

As the Western Highlanders, we wholeheartedly request that we unite as one and support our brother.

✍️ Kingsford Park
2025 DWU WHSA Chairman

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DWU Western Highlands Students for Christ Fellowship night.

Hello esteemed elites of Western Highlands Province
Pleasant greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank God for His unconditional love and sustenance upon our lives.
Though we are faithless, God is true to His Word and is still faithful.
When you pause for a while and look back at the journey you've traveled, through the ups and downs, the thick and thin, you will see and appreciate that He was in every detail of your story.

I hereby kindly notify everyone that we will have our usual Fellowship this coming Saturday.

Venue: AJA Hall
Date: Saturday 30th August
Time: starts at 6:30 pm

We humbly ask that let's come together, united in heart and spirit in the presence of God: the One Who is in our story.

Blessings
Liturgy Office of DWU WHSA
Japheth Kerowa

☕ WHPSSA 2025 COFFEE NIGHT is HERE! ☕

Come for the coffee, stay for the vibes – and celebrate the spirit of the Western Highlands in style!

🗓 Date: 15th August, 2025
📍 Venue: Kibung Peles
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

🔥 What's Brewing?
🎯 Dart Throwing Challenge
🎨 Traditional Face Painting
📸 Fun Photobooth
🍖 BBQ Treats & Drinks for Sale
🎤 Karaoke Time
🏉 NRL Live Telecast

✨ Come with your friends and fam – “Kam Sarim Kofi Wantaim Ol Kange Na Ambuge!”
Let’s sip, sing, and celebrate our WHP pride! 💚💛❤️

Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Below is the flyer for the official fellowship we will have this week on Saturday.

All the Western Highlands students must know that you are a covernant child of God. Therefore, let's not forget the God of our ancestors and our fathers. The God that who brought you here, the God that becomes your provider, shelter, shield, and everything .

Let's come together to worship this great God of ours.

Remember, your two hours is worth more than treasures because this is an eternal investment.

You are all welcome in Jesus' Name.

Regards,
Office of liturgy

Dear esteemed Western Highlanders, Pleasant greetings

God has been so good to us in all our lives since the beginning of the year, and I humbly thank God. If you've been through some tough times, remember, that the Lord was with you, and He's still with you. It's part of progress in life.

It's a pleasure for me to announce that we (Western Highlands Students of DWU)will have our second Fellowship this week on Saturday evening.
I, on behalf of the office of the executives and the Liturgy reps., humbly welcome you all.

Details:

Venue: AJA Hall
Date: 12th April 2025, Saturday
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Regardless of your religious backgrounds, come and refresh yourself with a sense of unity in the presence of God.

Blessings

✍ Japheth Kerowa

DWU WHSA President Mr. Wilson Pati receiving a gift from the East Sepik Students Association after his visit to their Fundraising (Coffee) night at Kibung Peles on the 15th of March, 2025.

Photo Courtesy: Rickson Waraba
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Congratulations DWU WHSA Graduating class of 2025!
Wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Below is a pictorial list of both postgraduate and undergraduate students.
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DWU WHSA Freshmen (1st Years) Meet and Greet Night.
All Western highlanders can make your way to the venue as stated on the flyer below before the commencement of the occasion.