Ateneo Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Offerings for the Second Semester, SY 2025-2026

The IS Department proudly announces "On the Edge" by AJ Raymundo who completed his AB-IS degree with tracks in Cultural Heritage and Art Management. He will present his "Project-in-Progress" as part of Habi Projects which received a Sandbox Grant from Arete. His exhibit is based on his Senior Thesis which he successfully completed and defended last May, 2025.

Congratulations to Georgina Ann Hernandez Yang, honored as a TOWNS 2025 Awardee for her remarkable Leadership in Innovations in Local Governance and Education.
Her dedication and vision continue to uplift communities and inspire future leaders. We celebrate her well-deserved recognition!

Your IS family is proud of your achievement!

Read more: https://bit.ly/TOWNS2025Awardee

Two students from the Interdisciplinary Studies Department represented Ateneo de Manila University at the Asian Undergraduate Symposium (AUS) 2025, which took place at the National University of Singapore from June 6 to 19.

Out of 40 project proposals submitted across Asia, Project AGOS by Group V was selected as one of only ten (10) initiatives to receive a monetary grant for implementation.

Project AGOS is a community-led initiative that aims to revive the Estero de Paco through the use of Bokashi Balls—small spheres made of locally sourced effective microorganisms (EM), molasses, rice bran, and soil—to improve water quality.

Danielle Alexandra Mariano (Tracks: Economics and Communication) represented Ateneo as a member of Group V, alongside Renzel Bana (University of the Philippines–Manila), Aien Aisyah binti Jefridin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam), Peter Anthony Laciste (Central Luzon State University), Xiong Lu (National University of Singapore), Shiori Sato (Tokyo Woman’s Christian University), Pham Dao Phuong Uyen (Nagoya University), and Ernest Yu (National University of Singapore).

Meanwhile, as one of the project proposals, DECKlare: A History-based Card Game by Group A is a collaborative, strategic, campaign-based roleplay card game that revolves around anti-colonialism and aims to educate players about the rich, indigenous history of different countries through immersive, story-driven gameplay.

Representing Ateneo in this group was Reigne Dee S. Barbasa (Tracks: Psychology and Communication), who collaborated with Muhammad Khairul Suryonegoro (Institut Teknologi Bandung), Zahrin Dzakiyya Anwar (Universitas Indonesia), Vong Piseth (Royal University of Law and Economics), Aadit Pahuja (Hindu College, University of Delhi), Mio Sasaki (Tokyo Woman’s Christian University), and Neiro Watanabe (Tokyo Woman’s Christian University).

These are the links related to the recently concluded AUS Conference:

- NUS News Article: https://news.nus.edu.sg/crossing-borders-shaping-minds-asian-undergraduate-symposium-marks-a-decade-of-nurturing-youth-leaders/

- Seed Grantees Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/177r5y3A65/

Once again, Congratulations, Lexie and Reigne!

Their participation highlights the department’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and global engagement.

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Dr. Soledad S. Reyes on being recognized as one of the outstanding individuals in the 2025 Ateneo de Manila University Traditional University Awards.

The awarding ceremony will be held during the Special Academic Convocation on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at Hyundai Hall, Areté. Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Campus.

Your IS family is proud of your achievement!

Read more: https://www.ateneo.edu/news/2025/08/15/outstanding-individuals-chosen-2025-traditional-university-award

Discover the translation works of Soledad Reyes—powerful stories that bridge cultures and generations.

Get your copies now at Fine Philippine Books and enjoy an exclusive 5% OFF—valid today only!

Don’t miss the chance to add these literary treasures to your collection:

𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘸𝘢 by A.C. Fabian, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘢 by Liwayway Arceo, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘸, 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘺? by Rosario de Guzman Lingat, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘰 by Patricio Mariano, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳 by Antonio G. Sempio, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘈𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘔𝘦! by Precioso Palma, translated by Soledad Reyes
𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘬-𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘸 (𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯) by Soledad Reyes

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This year’s officers of the Interdisciplinary Studies Association took charge of the School of Humanities Booth at EdEx for Ateneo Senior High School held on August 7-8, 2025! Organized by the Office of Admissions and Aid, the 2-day event aims to provide information on Ateneo’s undergraduate programs for 1,000 prospective students.

The Ateneo Department of Interdisciplinary Studies thanks ISA leaders who designed posters and labels, created the presentation deck for the SOH Dean, and set up the display using materials lent by the Department of Fine Arts, the IS Department, and the Literature and Cultural Studies Program to showcase student works and publications in the arts and Humanities. It is inspiring to see students taking the lead in sharing their experiences and insights and communicating with fellow youth as only they can. Good job ISA!!

Thanks are also in order for IS Dept. Chair Dr. Nikki Carsi Cruz, and IS staff Racky Tizon and Maegan Monterde Abundo, and Dean Patricia Panganiban and the SOH Dean's Office staff, for supporting ISA with materials, assistance, and guidance!

Congratulations to our AB Humanities and AB Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of SY 2024-2025 as they marched at their graduation rites today!

Extra recognition was given to the Latin Honors Awardees whose hard work and dedication have borne fruit and have been recognized as their names were called in the graduation rites.

Congratulations and we in the IS family are so proud of all of you!

Congratulations to our AB IS students Yuki Patricia A. Abion and Julienne Ariel J. dela Cruz, whose senior theses were recognized at this year’s Ateneo Service Learning Conference (ASLC) and Ateneo Socio-Civic Engagement for National Development (ASCEND) Awarding Ceremony.

Yuki is the AB IS Program Awardee and received the ASCEND Excellence Award for College Thesis - Individual Research for "Justice Lived and Negotiated: Examining the Perceptions and Landscape of Justice in Three Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks".

Ariel is a Finalist for the ASCEND College Thesis - Project, and received the Sustainable Engagement and Environmental Development Through Service Learning (SEEDS) Grant for "Lokalpedia Translated: A Website Platform and Archive of Philippine Ingredients and Gastronomy".

Your IS family is proud of you, Yuki and Ariel!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our IS Students who were nominated as finalists for this year's PAGHAHANDOG 2024-2025