CSU College of Forestry and Environmental Science Local Student Government

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Dogs have a way of becoming part of our everyday lives. Whether they’re waiting by the door, following us from room to room, or quietly keeping us company. International Dog Day gives us a chance to appreciate these little routines and the bond we build with them over time.

It’s also a reminder that loving a dog comes with responsibility. Proper food, regular care, a safe environment, and patience all matter just as much as the affection we give them.

Today, we celebrate our dogs by giving them the care and appreciation they deserve.

🔗: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/08/nx-s1-5667604/genius-dogs-learn-new-words-eavesdropping

Something 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑯 is coming… and it’s made for the newest faces of CoFES.

𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔. 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔.
And this is only the first glimpse.

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Today, we recognize the blind dogs who continue to enjoy life in their own way. Being blind doesn’t stop a dog from playing, exploring, learning, or forming strong bonds with the people around them.

This day is also a reminder that animals with disabilities still deserve patience, care, and a chance to be loved and included. So, if you meet a blind dog, remember—𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

With their other senses helping them navigate the world, blind dogs can still recognize familiar people, places, and routines. Let’s give them the patience and support they need to keep exploring, playing, and being the happy dogs they are.

🔗: https://www.muffinshalo.com/blogs/news/how-do-blind-dogs-get-around?srsltid=AfmBOope6eLxi0UdMo7sL6UJfjSLGMRCfe23Wh2RZ4eb1x6Q81i8GdMo

𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐘 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Today, we commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day in remembrance of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and the events surrounding his return to the Philippines and assassination in 1983.

His story remains an important part of our country’s history, reflecting a period that continues to shape how Filipinos understand our nation today. Remembering him gives us an opportunity to honor his role in that chapter of our history while also looking back on the events, challenges, and circumstances that shaped the Philippines during his time.

As we remember, let us take time to learn more about our history and understand the past beyond the names and dates we see in textbooks. Sa pag-alala, mas nauunawaan natin ang kwento ng ating bansa.

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Did you know honey bees have their own way of giving directions? Through the waggle dance, a scout bee can communicate the distance and direction of a newly discovered flower patch to other members of the colony.

From one bee finding a flower patch to the rest of the colony following its directions, honey bees rely on communication to make the most of the resources around them. Their waggle dance is a small but fascinating part of how an entire colony works together.

Today is a good time to take a closer look at these tiny pollinators and the surprisingly complex way they communicate, cooperate, and find their way through the world.

🔗: https://gardens.si.edu/gardens/pollinator-garden/

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒, 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐀 𝐀. 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐉𝐎!

Today, we celebrate another year of your life and the meaningful contributions you continue to make to the CoFES community. Through your leadership, talents, and dedication, you inspire those around you to grow, serve, and do better.

May this new chapter bring you greater opportunities, meaningful experiences, and fulfillment in all that you do. May you continue to share your talents, inspire others, and make a lasting impact in the community.

Once again, happiest birthday, Althia! May your special day be filled with joy, love, and countless blessings.

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐘

Small, persistent, and usually unwelcome at 2 a.m., Mosquitoes are easy to dismiss as nothing more than a nuisance. But these tiny insects are also part of ecosystems, serving as food for fish, birds, bats, and other animals.

As annoying as they may be, mosquitoes have a role in nature that goes beyond the bite. And interestingly, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝. The ones that do are female mosquitoes, which need the nutrients from blood to help develop their eggs.

So, before we declare war on every tiny buzz we hear, maybe there’s a little more to mosquitoes than we give them credit for.

🔗: https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/about/index.html

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘

What if the forests had their own gardeners? Orangutans help shape the ecosystems around them by eating a wide variety of fruits and dispersing seeds throughout the forest. In doing so, they contribute to forest regeneration and help maintain plant diversity.

The name “orangutan” comes from Indonesian and Malay words meaning “person of the forest.” Fittingly, these remarkable great apes share many similarities with humans, including complex social behavior, learning abilities, and sophisticated tool use.

Every forest needs its gardeners, and orangutans play that role in ways we may not always notice. By protecting them, we also help preserve the forests and the life they support.

🔗: https://www.britannica.com/animal/orangutan

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐨𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐆 𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐑

The College of Forestry and Environmental Science Local Student Government (CoFESLSG) proudly congratulates 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 on 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 as the 𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Through the approval of the 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟔𝟐𝟕–𝟎𝟎𝟒, her appointment recognizes her qualifications, commitment, dedication, and willingness to serve the Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry student body. As BSAF Councilor, she will help strengthen communication between the students and the student government, address concerns, and represent the voices and interests of the BSAF community.

Congratulations, Angel Mae! May you serve the BSAF and CoFES Community with dedication, unity, and purpose.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐨𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘

The College of Forestry and Environmental Science Local Student Government (CoFESLSG) proudly congratulates 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐀. 𝐌𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Through the approval of 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟔𝟐𝟕-𝟎𝟎𝟑, her appointment recognizes her commitment, qualifications, and willingness to take on a vital role in the student government. As Executive Secretary, she will play an essential part in maintaining organized documentation, official records, and correspondence, while providing valuable support to the COFESLSG Office in its operations and decision-making processes.

Congratulations, Alche Mae! May your service create a lasting impact for the students and the CoFES community.