Kristalyca Babao - Gamallo

I always remind myself of the backpack theory—that letting go isn’t losing something, it’s making space for something lighter. For so long, I thought holding on meant strength, that keeping every memory, every person, every feeling was proof of how deeply I cared. But over time, the weight became too much. What I once carried with love slowly turned into something that drained me, something that made every step forward feel heavier than it should be. And I realized, not everything I hold onto is meant to stay—some things were only meant to teach me, not travel with me forever.

— Balt

I am inviting 3rd- and 4th-year students of Caraga State University from all programs to participate in our thesis study titled:
“The Interrelationship of Mindset, Filipino Coping Strategies, and Wellbeing: A Multivariate Analysis.”

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your participation will contribute valuable data to this research.

🔗 https://forms.gle/VLGquqi485NCTvAn9

The Caraga State University (CSU) extends its application for 𝗧𝗪𝗢 (𝟮) 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 to serve as members of the Board of Regents (BOR). To view qualifications and documentary requirements, scan the QR Code below or click this link: https://bit.ly/CSUBORPrivateRepresentative
Interested applicants or nominees must submit application documents on or before March 6, 2026. You may also contact the CSU - Office of the University and Board Secretary at [email protected].

🌸 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 🌸

The Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Caraga State University proudly spearheads HERstory, a university-wide recognition honoring exceptional women from the student body, academic sector, and administrative workforce.

This initiative celebrates women whose stories reflect resilience, excellence, leadership, and strong advocacy for gender equality, inspiring the CSU community and beyond.

Search Categories:

Administrative Personnel Category – Recognizes women in non-teaching positions who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and meaningful contributions to service delivery, leadership, and gender-responsive initiatives.

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/ySeKz3cZE11h1XVi6

Academic Personnel Category – Honors women faculty members who excel in teaching, research, extension, and mentorship while advancing gender equality and inclusive education.

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/zqk2AFJAGqJXiPc18

Student Category – Celebrates outstanding women students who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, community involvement, and advocacy for gender and social justice.

Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/WRxXbQCrM6avNPnh9

The nomination period will run from February 9 to February 27, 2026. All submissions must be made within this timeframe to be considered.

📌 For complete guidelines on the search, deliberation, and awarding process, kindly refer to:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j6ykwHluFtLdt76KimJ6En1PmnKr1FdF/view?usp=sharing

Let us honor the women who shape our present and inspire our future.

Nominate now and be part of HERstory!

𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗔𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Visit https://myadmission.carsu.edu.ph/ today to secure your slot in the upcoming Caraga State University Admission Test (CSU-AT) 2026.

Complete the required details in the application form, verify your slot and application number, and prepare all necessary documents before proceeding to your assigned testing location starting January 24, 2026. Slots are limited for each date and testing location, and their availability depends on the number of examinees selecting each option.

See you at the testing centers soon. Bugsay, future Golden Paddlers!

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 1: 𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 🧡

Wear orange. Capture hope. Speak against violence.
Let your photo stand for a VAW-free community .

𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑻𝑶 𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵?

1. Wear any orange clothing/accessory and take a creative photo.
2. Upload your entry to Facebook and set it to PUBLIC.
3. Tag CSU – Gender and Development page.
4. Follow CSU-GAD page and mention 3 friends.
5. Write a short VAW advocacy caption with hashtags:
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𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑮𝑼𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑺:

🏆 1 WINNER PER WEEK
💰 ₱200 GCash Prize
📅 Deadline: Sunday | 11:59 PM
📣 Winner Announcement: Monday

𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑩𝑨𝑺𝑰𝑺:

The Facebook post with the most ❤️ Love/Heart reactions, a meaningful caption, and the best-themed orange photo will be declared the Weekly Winner.

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒍𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝑽𝑨𝑾-𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚.

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼!

Tomorrow will be our Career Expo 2025! We are excited to invite our Golden Paddlers to join this insightful event.

The event will take place on November 26, 2025 (Wednesday), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the CSU Gymnasium.

Note: Those enrolled in SE 105 are encouraged to join the event in reference to the signed OVPAA Memorandum Order No. 315, s. 2025. Schedule per section is already posted in the MasaoLMS.

See you!

The university’s Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) invites all Golden Paddlers and other interested attendees to the Virtual Awareness Campaign for the Vulnerable Population of CSU on November 19, 2025, Wednesday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom and will be livestreamed through the OCCS page.

This campaign aims to raise awareness and understanding of the unique challenges faced by our Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Indigenous Peoples (IPs), members of the LGBTQIA+ community, socio-economically disadvantaged students, and mental health-challenged individuals, among others. We hope to bring their voices and stories to life, further championing empathy, strengthening support systems, and promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity within our university community.

See you virtually!

📢 Important Update for SE 106!

This is to inform you that the updated learning materials for SE 106 are now uploaded. These are simplified and more direct to the point for easier understanding. Some videos, though equally important, were removed to prevent glitches and ensure smoother access.

Please begin reading the materials and working on your final requirements as soon as possible. Thank you!