BukSU Language and Letters Department

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.
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𝐎𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐂𝐎𝐈𝐋) 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐳𝐚 (𝐂𝐏𝐒) 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

In her welcome remarks, Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, highlighted that the COIL project embodies collaboration, cultural exchange, and collective growth. She emphasized that both institutions share a mission to help students and faculty “𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴”

Dr. Salome Escalona, Director of the ODeL Office, then presented the rationale, describing COIL as “𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺-𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮” where learners from both countries can co-create knowledge, exchange ideas, and develop 21st-century skills.

In her inspirational message, Dr. Joy M. Mirasol encouraged participants to cultivate global awareness that empowers both teachers and students to become more adaptive and reflective. Dr. Osvaldo Succi Junior, COIL Director, followed with a heartfelt message, reminding everyone that “our perspectives are becoming important on the global stage.” He urged participants to “build knowledge together and come up with solutions,” noting that “𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘶𝘴.”

Dr. Grenna Marie Joy P. Simene, Department Head of the Language and Letters Department, and Dr. Maria Claudia Nunes Delfino, COIL Specialist, introduced the participants, followed by a virtual campus exchange that showcased the technological readiness and learning environments of both institutions.

As the program continued, Dr. Maribel G. Valdez, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, reaffirmed BukSU’s commitment to global engagement, expressing optimism that the partnership would enrich students’ learning experiences and strengthen ties between the Philippines and Brazil. Dr. Neusa Haruka Gritti, COIL Specialist, further emphasized the importance of listening, respecting differences, and communicating clearly.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Rizza R. Consad congratulated both institutions for the successful launch of the COIL partnership. She said that although Brazil and the Philippines are geographically distant, they are now bound by a shared commitment to learning and friendship. “𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳," she concluded.

Hosted by Ms. Rachel Anne S. Valera, the program ended on a hopeful note, setting a strong foundation for global collaboration, cultural understanding, and the co-creation of knowledge between BukSU and CPS.

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. A heartfelt tribute to their boundless passion, unwavering commitment, and inspiring role in shaping young minds. Through songs of gratitude, the officers express their deep appreciation for the mentors who continue to illuminate the path of learning with wisdom and care.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 💐📚❤️

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲!

As alumni of the 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐁𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, you are respectfully requested to accomplish the BukSU 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 through the QR code/link provided below. Your participation is very important for the Tracer Study currently being conducted in line with our application for 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐎𝐄) status.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could submit your response at the soonest possible time.

Thank you very much for your kind cooperation and continued support to BukSU.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨-𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. The event served as an introduction to the first semester of SY 2025–2026 and an inspiring day of learning, connection, and motivation for those embarking on their graduate journey. Students from the Master of Arts in Sociology (MA-Socio), Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling (MA-GC), Master of Arts in English Language (MAEL), and Doctor of Philosophy in English Language (PhD-EL) programs attended the event.

The program opened with the singing of the National Anthem, prayer, and the BukSU Hymn. In her Welcome Address, Dr. Valdez captured the essence of graduate life by comparing deadlines to “𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀”—challenging but possible to overcome with determination. She reminded students that in graduate studies, curiosity is not just welcome but required, and that their mentors are there to guide and push them toward their fullest potential.

This message of shared growth was echoed by Dr. Manlagaylay, who delivered the rationale. She emphasized that the orientation was “𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭” that brings faculty and students together. Graduate studies, she said, is a transformative journey that lays the foundation for professional growth and underscores that education is “not a solo endeavor but a shared journey within a community.

The introduction of faculty was led by Dr. Colegado, followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Abejuela. Dr. Abejuela highlighted that graduate education is anchored in research and extension and that CHED envisions graduate students as 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬.

The morning session was filled with meaningful discussions. Dr. Paulican shared about extension and community outreach, urging graduate students to translate knowledge into real community impact. Dr. Verbal talked about prioritizing mental wellness, helping students recognize and manage stress. Ms. Recente, Research Director, clarified research requirements, particularly on publication and REC standards. The session concluded with an open forum and the awarding of certificates.

The afternoon was dedicated to research mentoring. Dr. Gaylo guided the graduate students through the essential parts of a thesis or dissertation, while Dr. Luzano explored how generative AI can be used to sharpen research questions, objectives, and frameworks. Open forums and workshops kept the sessions interactive, allowing students to apply ideas and ask practical questions.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Salome L. Escalona, Program Chair of MAEL, emphasized that graduate education is about completing requirements and becoming ethical, innovative researchers, and committed professionals.

By the end of the day, the event left the graduate students motivated, reassured, and ready to embrace the challenges ahead. The orientation successfully set the tone for graduate education. This experience is marked by collaboration, curiosity, and commitment, where each student is pursuing a degree and contributing to sustainable development and meaningful community impact.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!📣

You are warmly invited to the 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 of the College of Arts and Sciences on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠) at the 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. Please disseminate. See you there! 📖

Note: All MAEL and PHD EL students are REQUIRED to attend.