The Reflection

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 I Talaturus are back on campus for their first day of classes as Academic Year 2026–2027 officially began today, June 8.

The first week of classes serves as an orientation period, allowing students to familiarize themselves with course requirements, set expectations for the semester, and prepare the necessary materials for their subjects.

Photos by Maylyn Secretaria

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 I Holy Angel University (HAU) announces alternative learning mode on Wednesday, June 10.

In honor of the official proclamation of the Holy Rosary Parish (Pisamban Maragul) as Minor Basilica on June 10, HAU released an advisory that all classes will switch to alternative learning routes to observe the celebration.

On-campus activities will resume on June 11.

𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗨 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗜 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

John Gerald Pedere, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics (BSEd-Mathematics), expressed his hope in completing the education program with a specialization in Mathematics.

To help ensure that the specialization is offered, Pedere encouraged his blockmates in the English specialization, which currently has the highest number of enrollees, to shift to Mathematics. Under the department's policy, a major must have at least 10 enrolled students for it to be opened.

𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗨 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗜 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

First-year Eduk student Rhona Mae Daza, a graduate of Eastern Porac National High School (EPNHS), shared that she initially felt nervous but later felt relieved and happy halfway through the event.

Daza also stated that the upperclassmen's energetic welcome left a positive impression on her, making her optimistic that her stay at the university will be enjoyable.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 ’𝟮𝟲

The School of Education (SEd) student organizations took part in the Organization Festival on June 2, welcoming and engaging first-year Talaturus as they began their university journey.

This academic year, the event carried the theme “SPELLBOUND: Freshman Orientation and Student Activities Festival 2026,” inspired by the fantasy novel Harry Potter.

In line with the theme, the College Student Council of SEd (CSC-SEd) initiated a collaboration among the student groups of the department, assigning each group to one of the four Hogwarts houses.

Participating groups included CSC-SEd, The Kaleidoscope (KLDS), The Reflection (Reple), and The Scienzophiliacs (Scienzo), which represented Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, respectively.

Prior to the organization fair, freshmen gathered at the University Chapel alongside students from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) for an invocation. The program opened with welcome remarks of Ms. Rowena Sibal, followed by an inspirational message from Rev. Fr. Omar Niño V. Defensor, University Chaplain.

Afterward, the freshmen orientation took place at the University Theater. Covering university policies, academic regulations, grading systems, learning platforms, scholarship opportunities, student leadership, and other essential university information.

Following the orientation, SEd organizations welcomed freshmen through their interactive booths, allowing students to explore different organizations and discover opportunities to develop their interests and skills beyond the classroom.

To conclude the activity, CSC-SEd guided the freshmen on a campus tour, highlighting the facilities, laboratories, and learning spaces within the SEd department. Freshmen were also introduced to the SEd’s academic programs, majors, and student organizations, providing them with a broader understanding of the opportunities available throughout their academic journey.

Such an initiative, headed by the Eduk Council in collaboration with SEd student groups, aimed to assist first-year students in the department as they transitioned into university life.

News by Angel Faderagao
Photos by Maylyn Secretaria, Cassy Timbol, Scienzo, and KLDS

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Incoming student leaders for the Academic Year 2026-2027 formally took their oath in a ceremony organized by the University High Court and the University Student Government–Commission on Elections (USG-COMELEC) at the Chapel of the Holy Guardian Angel.

Officers of the College Student Council–School of Education (CSC-SEd), The Kaleidoscope (KLDS), and The Scienzophiliacs (Scienzo) were present, along with the full Editorial Board of The Reflection (Reple).

The ceremony was also attended by elected student leaders from various student governments, student publications, and student-led organizations.

Caption by Rexiene Cubelo
Photos by Maylyn Secretaria

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡, 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬? 🦉💙

Your journey aboard the HOWLGWARTS Express has only just begun!🚂

As you explore the wonders of the School of Education, make a stop at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻's Ravenclaw-inspired booth, where wit, wisdom, and curiosity take center stage.

Put your mind to the test through fun and engaging activities, meet the people behind the official student publication, and discover the magic of storytelling, journalism, and creativity.

Like every great wizarding adventure, every great story starts with a curious mind. Perhaps your next chapter begins here. ✨

We'll be waiting for you, freshies!





Caption by Joelle Marih Tupas
Layout by Joecel Sanchez

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗜 𝗛𝗔𝗨-𝗦𝗘𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

In Memorandum Circular No. 14, s. 2026, it is officially announced that Dr. Alma M. Natividad will take a concurrent role as the Dean of both the School of Education (SEd) and the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

During an interview, Dr. Natividad clarified that the new administrative arrangement is not a departmental merger, explicitly differentiating the current arrangement from the 2016 merger that previously formed the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASEd).

When asked about her thoughts on her new role, she expressed a positive and enthusiastic outlook on the shared leadership structure.

“We just extend our love to SAS. I welcome all the changes, I take it as a challenge,” the dean stated.

As part of this logistical move, Dr. Natividad will be moving her office to the SAS faculty area. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether she will maintain one office or two.

The concurrent deanship is formally set to run for the coming 2026-2027 academic year, but at the present time, no formal indication has been given of the future of this dual role in subsequent years.

Her term as dean of both departments is set to begin on June 1, 2026.

News by Kim Christian Naguit
Photos grabbed from Holy Angel University, CSC-SAS, and Reple
Layout by Joecel Sanchez