CSU-Office of Internationalization, Partnership, & Resource Mobilization

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡

The Exit Conference for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology interns was held at the Office of the Vice President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization. Student interns Vince Shinneth F. Dizon, Yeeshen Acebedo, and Desiree S. Bueno successfully completed their 250 hours of On-the-Job Training, which started on July 1 and concluded on August 15, 2024.

During their internship, they participated in IPRM initiatives, including the PATHESCU Annual Conference, the Post-Conference for AUS-NUS and UiTM Exchange Programs, MOU Signing with Warmadewa University, and the Youth Futures Exchange Program & Lecture Series.

Dr. Giged T. Battung, Vice President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization applauded the interns for their commendable performance and provided guidance on their future careers.

Wishing you all the best!
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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 & 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

Visiting students and faculty from UMSU and UITM, Malaysia, and Warmadewa University, Indonesia participated on their featured activity on the call of SDG 13 Climate Change, E-trike Tour and SDG 15 Life on Land, Tree Planting Activity at CSU - Carig Campus.

The Team was headed by VP Giged Tong-Battung, Vice President for Internationalization, Partnership and Resource Mobilization, Assoc. Prof. Kristinne Joyce A. Lara, Univ. Director for Domestic and International Partnership and Dr. Andy L. Catulin, Univ. Director for Business and Resource Mobilization.

Special thanks to Engr. Roger Rumpon, CEO – Carig Campus represented by Dir. Mac Lagundi, Dir. Denis Policar of IPRM, Prof. Crizaldy Binarao, Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and to all the specialized organizations of the College.

The activity was also participated in by student leaders of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who prepared the planting site and assisted in the tree planting activity.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐬

Last August 16, visiting students from Malaysian and Indonesian engaged in the Painting Session with the supervision of Ms. Jane P. Quilang, a faculty member from the College of Industrial Technology, CSU-Carig Campus.

The exchange and local students were encouraged to explore their creativity through painting, with a focus on themes related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The event not only provided an opportunity for cultural exchange but also highlighted the importance of youth involvement in global sustainability efforts. By using painting as a tool for dialogue and expression, the students contributed to a broader conversation about the urgent issues addressed by the SDGs, reinforcing the notion that creativity can drive meaningful action in the pursuit of a better future.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Cagayan State University - Aparri Campus thru Campus Executive Officer Dr. Audy R. Quebral, welcomed and hosted students from Malaysia and Indonesia for their Cultural Immersion Program held on August 16, 2024.

As part of the Student Learning Journey of the participants, the seven (7) foreign students who are from Universitas Warmadewa, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara immersed themselves in the fishing activity in the campus’ production pond and toured around Aparri’s coast at Ammaleran, Dodan, and Punta.

CEO Quebral led the event together with Dr. Giged T. Battung, Vice President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization, Assoc. Prof. Kristinne Joyce A. Lara, Director for Domestic and International Partnership, Prof. Christopher Tulauan, IPRM Coordinators, Campus officials, and YFEP facilitators.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Cagayan State University (CSU) recently held an engaging Youth Futures Thinking Workshop on August 15, 2024, joined by the visiting students from Universitas Warmadewa, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara.

The workshop featured a series of insightful presentations from distinguished speakers.

Dr. Giged T. Battung, CSU's Vice-President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization, kicked off the event with a compelling talk titled "Empowering Youth Leaders Through Futures Thinking." He emphasized the importance of preparing the youth for leadership roles in shaping a sustainable future.

Ms. Nina Katrina D. Matammu challenged participants with her philosophical exploration in "Beyond the Now," where she posed the question, "Why Tomorrow Starts Today?" Her discussion encouraged attendees to reflect on their responsibilities in shaping the future and the necessity of immediate action.

In her presentation "The Change-Maker's Toolkit," Ms. Trixie Joy B. Gano provided practical strategies for creating a lasting impact. She focused on the significance of innovation, collaboration, and a proactive mindset in driving positive change within communities.

Mr. Jianel B. Alfaro concluded the session with his insights on "Action Driven Aspirations: The Role of Student Leaders." He highlighted how student leaders can be powerful agents of change, urging them to transform their aspirations into actionable steps that benefit their communities and the wider world.

Overall, the workshop not only facilitated knowledge sharing but also inspired participants to think critically about their roles as future leaders.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫

As part of our exchange program, we had a Provincial Museum Visit at Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center through the history of Cagayan to experience our vibrant culture and rich history.

This activity was participated by the Exchange Students from Universitas Warmadewa, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) – Shah Alam, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara facilitated by Cagayan State University team.

Following this, Tuguegarao City Tour with the delegations, admiring the town, observing beautiful culture here in the Philippines. The exchange students said this was an interesting experience.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

The Cultural Show and Friendship Night of the Youth Futures Exchange Program, held on August 14, 2024, at the CSU-Claude Andrews Convention Center, was a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange and unity. The said event brought together visiting lecturers and exchange students from three universities: Universitas Warmadewa (UNWAR), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) – Shah Alam, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara (UMSU).

The evening commenced with a heartfelt welcome from Mr. Ramon Henry Peregrino O. Kanapi, the Campus Executive Officer of CSU Andrews Campus. Following his remarks, Dr. Giged T. Battung, Vice-President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization, inspired attendees with a statement emphasizing the importance of cultural collaboration and the shared journey of the participants.

A standout feature of the night was the captivating performances by the Athena Performing Arts Bureau (APAB), the Dionysian Trio, and the CSU Rondalla Ensemble. These performances showcased a rich array of cultural expressions, fostering a sense of friendship and unity among all attendees, making the event not just a showcase of talent but a celebration

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐁𝐄𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐇𝐌: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The recent Youth Futures Exchange Program brought together aspiring professionals from the College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy (CBEA) and the College of Hospitality Management (CHM) for an enlightening Lecture Series: Training on Sustainable Tourism Development and e-Marketing Towards Internationalization. Held on August 14, 2024, at the CSU Conference Hall, Andrews Campus, this event was a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and networking among the faculty members.

The event kicked off with a spirited rendition of the national anthems of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Dr. Lianne T. Abuan, Dean, College of Hospitality Management welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance of sustainability in today’s tourism landscape.

In his topic “Sustainable Tourism Development: The Bali Experience”, Dr. I Made Suniastha Amerta, Director for Internationalization of Warmadewa University captivated the participants with insights from Bali, illustrating how the island's tourism practices can serve as a model for sustainable development.

Meanwhile, I Made Toni Hendrawan, a visiting student from Warmadewa University, Indonesia delivered his topic, Student’s Life at Bali: A Basis for Developing Exchange Program for Internationalization. The shared experiences of him, highlighted how student life in Bali can inspire the development of exchange programs aimed at fostering international ties.

Dr. Eri Yanti Nasution, M.Ec., a visiting lecturer from Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera, Malaysia presented the topic, Leveraging the Power of Micro and Nano Influencers: Strategies for Authentic and Effective Marketing.

The event concluded with remarks from Prof. Antonia Josefa A. Taguinod, Dean of CBEA, emphasizing the collaborative spirit fostered throughout the series. This lecture series not only provided valuable insights into sustainable tourism practices but also encouraged participants to critically assess the future of tourism in an increasingly interconnected world.

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 – 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

On August 14, 2024, Cagayan State University (CSU) through OIC President Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez, enthusiastically welcomed Visiting Lecturers and Exchange Students from Universitas Warmadewa, Universiti Teknologi Mara – Shah Alam, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara for the Youth Futures Exchange Program and Lecture Series.

This exciting event, held at the Claude Andrews Convention Center, centered around the theme "Intergenerational Fairness and Sustainability."

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✍️ Mike Aresta

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐕𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐑𝐌!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐥! 🎀

Your kindness and unwavering commitment to your work have made a significant impact on all of us. You embody the spirit of service and support, always going above and beyond to help others. Your dedication inspires everyone around you, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

May this year bring you as much joy and happiness as you have given to those fortunate enough to work with you. Here’s to a year filled with exciting opportunities, personal growth, and all the love you deserve. Enjoy your special day to the fullest!

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐕𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐑𝐌!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿!🎉

Your leadership in fostering domestic and international partnerships at Andrews Campus inspires us all. May this special day be filled with joy, laughter, and the recognition you truly deserve. Here’s to another year of making impactful connections and guiding us toward new horizons! Enjoy your day to the fullest✨

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐯𝐞𝐞! 🎉

Today, we honor not just your birthday but also your remarkable contributions as an exceptional staff in the Office of the Vice President for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization.

You are an outstanding educator in the College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy. Your unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on all of us.

Enjoy your special day to the fullest, Sir Jayvee! May it be a celebration of your achievements, a reflection on your journey, and a promise of even greater things to come. Happy Birthday!