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21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies
College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026
Tomorrow, the 156 student nurses of Batch Avelora will take a monumental step forward in their nursing journey. Thoughtfully blending the Latin avฤre (โto long forโ) and elora (โGod is my lightโ), their batch name reflects a shared and earnest desire to be a guiding light for others.
Knowing that patients will meet them during moments of vulnerability and fear, Batch Avelora has embraced a solemn vow: to meet that darkness with steady comfort, hope, and healing. For these 156 future nurses, their education is far more than a career pathโit is a deeply purposeful mission to serve humanity.
As they receive their caps, badges, and light their candles, they anchor this sacred milestone to their signet song, "I See the Light" from Disney's Tangledโa poetic reflection of finding clarity, hope, and direction as they step into their true calling.
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21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies
College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026
In keeping with the proud tradition of the College of Health Sciences, the honor of carrying the lamp is awarded to the senior Nursing student with the highest academic standing. This year, Level IV BS Nursing Student Mr. Prince Chan R. Florendo earns this distinction as Batch Curatio Lucisโ Nightingale (2027). While the role is traditionally held by female nursing students, Mr. Florendo proudly stands as only the third male Lamp Bearer in the college's history.
A time-honored icon of care, compassion, and commitment, the lamp rekindles the legacy of Florence Nightingale, representing the beacon of hope a nurse becomes for patients in their darkest hours. Fittingly, this yearโs bearer draws inspiration from St. Camillus de Lellisโthe patron saint of nurses and one of the first recognized male nursesโwhose life exemplified courage and selfless devotion to the sick and suffering.
For our candidates, the ceremonial lighting of the lamp marks a solemn commitment to their education and chosen calling. It signifies the start of a lifelong journey where their sense of responsibility and wholehearted kindness will transform lives.
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21st Capping, Badge Investiture, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies College of Health Sciences | August 24, 2026
A proud alumna of Mindanao State UniversityโIligan Institute of Technology (BS Nursing, Batch 2011), Justin C. Colocar-Andaya returns to inspire the next generation of nurses.
Currently serving as a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Nurse and Nursing Training Faculty Member at Northern Mindanao Medical Center, Nurse Colocar-Andaya brings over 13 years of extensive experience in critical care and cardiovascular nursing. Her dedication to nursing education, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care exemplifies true professional devotion.
As an Acute Coronary Emergency Response Team Leader and former AHA-Certified BLS Instructor, Nurse Colocar-Andaya has led vital clinical initiativesโincluding developing standardized emergency fibrinolysis protocolsโand consistently directs multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes critical situations. Grounded in integrity, mentorship, and servant leadership, her journey stands as an inspiring model for aspiring healthcare leaders.
We are honored to welcome her back as this yearโs guest speaker.
14/08/2026
๐๐๐๐๐: Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), through its Gender and Development Center and College of Health Sciences, in partnership with the City Health Office-Iligan City, successfully hosted "Shared Care, Healthy Beginnings: A Breastfeeding Awareness Month Celebration" on August 12, 2026, at the MSU-IIT CHS Hall. The extension activity welcomed 76 participantsโ48 from the external community and 28 internal university attendees. The program featured insightful lectures on the first 1,000 days by Ms. Camila Theresa C. Albao, milk expression and storage by Asst. Prof. Nona Krislin Jopillo, and overcoming breastfeeding hurdles by Asst. Prof. Queenie Jane Ramel, alongside contributions from DOH and Rotary Club Iligan Bay. Members of the MSU-IIT Studentsโ Initiatives for Nurturing Advocacy and Growth (SINAG) actively assisted in the successful conduct of the event, reinforcing a strong community-wide effort to support maternal and infant health.
13/08/2026
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The MSU-IIT College of Health Sciences officially welcomed and oriented 160 BS Nursing freshmen today at the University Gymnasium.
As our new cohort was guided through essential academic, discipline, and clinical standards, they took their first defining step as a batchโformally pledging their dedication, integrity, and heart to the healthcare profession as future IITian Nurses.
Welcome to the CHS family Batch 2030!๐คโจ
13/08/2026
13/08/2026
Stay hydrated everyone ! ๐
๐ก๏ธ HEAT INDEX FORECAST | AUGUST 13, 2026
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โ ๏ธ 43ยฐC โ HIGH (DANGER)
The MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency reminds everyone to take extra precautions against the dangerous effects of extreme heat.
At 43ยฐC, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely, while heat stroke is probable with continued exposure.
โ๏ธ Stay safe from the heat:
๐ง Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
๐ Limit outdoor activities, especially during the hottest hours.
๐ณ Stay in shaded, cool, or well-ventilated areas.
๐ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
๐จ Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and seek immediate medical attention when needed.
๐ก The MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency is closely monitoring updates and advisories from DOST-PAGASA to help keep the MSU-IIT community informed and prepared for heat-related risks.
Letโs stay alert, hydrated, and protected from extreme heat. Your safety comes first. โค๏ธ
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay resilient. โค๏ธโ๐ฉนโ๏ธ
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Building a safer, prepared, and resilient MSU-IIT community.
13/08/2026
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Meet the Staff ๐ฟ๐
Just like creating a safe therapeutic environment for patients, a successful academic journey relies on a strong support system behind the scenes.
Welcome, Batch 2030!
Today, meet the dedicated staff of the College of Health Sciencesโthe admins, lab custodians, and support teams who keep our facilities, operations, and student services running seamlessly. ๐ผ๐๏ธ
๐ See post to meet our support team
12/08/2026
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The College of Health Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to our nursing students recognized by the Center for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS), under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, as qualifiers for the prestigious ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐พ๐๐๐๐.
With just two semesters left, these exceptional scholars are firmly on track and running for the highest Latin honor award:
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2. ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐. ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
We salute your unwavering commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and integrity as you approach your final year. They will formally be inducted into the Society by August 13, 2026.
Congratulations on this prestigious honor!
Your CHS family is immensely proud of you!
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12/08/2026
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