๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | The Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) holds a simultaneous flag hoisting ceremony in various areas within the campus, 14 October.
The administrative staff of the University as well as students, staff and faculty members from the College of Business and Management (CBM) gather in front of the Learning Resource Center, while the College of Agriculture (CAF) community flock together in front of CAF Building for the flag raising.ย In addition, the members of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) community assemble themselves in front of CAS Bldg while faculty members, non-academic staff and students from College of Engineering and Technology (CET), together with the College of Education (CEd), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the Laboratory School, have their flag-raising at the LS grounds.ย The University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, along with the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VP-ASA) Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, grace the flag-raising event at the said venue.
At the CAS ceremony, Dr. Sherwin S. Alar, CAS Dean, mentions the upcoming pre-survey visit for the program of Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDC) staged today, hoping that if everything goes well, the College will eventually prepare for the first level of accreditation of the said program next year.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sinamar Estudillo, CAF Dean, reminds everyone about this weekโs midterm examination, thus calling upon the attention of students to study and review well to pass their exams. She also reminds them to always wear their prescribed uniform with their ID.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #FlagRaising #SDG4 #SDG16 #SDG3
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | In continuation of last weekโs event celebrating this yearโs 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme "Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes,โ the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) community resumes the month-long Sportsfest to foster teamwork and camaraderie through various games, 20 September.
Despite the drizzly weather, the faculty and non-teaching staff take part in the activities at the TAU oval, covered court, and other sports facilities inside the campus, showcasing their athleticism and strategies in badminton, volleyball, darts, table tennis, and mobile legends.
With only one day left for the main event on September 27, the teams make sure to maintain the momentum by capturing meaningful moments and celebrating sportsmanship, aiming for it to conclude in harmony with the bigger mission of the Philippine Civil Service: to be agile and future-ready as Filipinos face the new challenges of the coming decade.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #SportsFest #CSC #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | TAU employees' adrenaline and competitive spirit are at an all-time high as they gather at the University Athletic Oval, 13 September, for a tug-of-war match.ย The atmosphere is charged with excitement as the four teams, made up of employees from various offices and departments, demonstrate their strength and solidarity.ย
Laughter and cheers echo in the air as the rope is tugged in opposite directions, with both contending teams pulling back and forth with all of their might. As teammates-turned-fans scream their hearts out, encouraging their specific teams with chants and cheers, the tug-of-war becomes a metaphor for the daily tasks that employees face in their respective offices, where success is typically determined by pulling together and supporting one another while fostering the camaraderie and collaborative spirit that defines the TAU workplace culture.
In the end, it all boils down not to which team pulled the most of the rope, but it becomes about the experience and the friendships created through that friendly rivalry. The event ends with smiles everywhere because participants and spectators alike enjoy the happiness of being together for some fun and friendly competition, grass-stained knees and elbows, and the understanding that teamwork goes far beyond the TAU office walls.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #CSC #SportsFest #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG11 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | Four teams from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) electrify the crowd with their three-minute yells as part of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) SportsFest Kickoff on 13 September.
With drum-guided chants, synchronized moves, and creative flair, each team performs a unique sequence that captures the audienceโs interest and sets a festive atmosphere. More than just a showcase of competitive spirit, the TAUians show how the eventโs broader themes of collaboration and resilience echo throughout the halls of the University.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #CSC #SportsFest #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG11 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | Grooving to the beats of popular OPM hits โSalamin, Salaminโ and โSelos,โ energetic and enthusiastic dancers from four different teams take to the stage for the Zumba showdown during the Civil Service Commission (CSC) SportsFest Kickoff, 13 September.ย
Without any practice, the performers come up with improvised choreography while generating wild cheers and applause from their teammates. Their spontaneous moves embody the creative spirit of TAUians and demonstrate the importance of physical fitness and camaraderie among TAU employees.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #CSC #SportsFest #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG11 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | TAU kicks-off CSC Anniversary celebration via Sportfest 2024
Administrative staff, faculty members and non-teaching personnel of the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) gathered at the University's Gilberto O. Teodoro Multipurpose Center, 13 September, for the launching of a three-day Sportfest 2024, marking the beginning of a series of events celebrating this yearโs 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.
Anchored on the theme "Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes," the 2024 Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration aims to highlight the importance of agility and readiness in public service while fostering camaraderie and promoting physical fitness among TAU employees.
The kick-off program commenced with an opening prayer and the national anthem. Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), then delivered the welcome remarks, setting a positive tone for the event. This was followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, the University President, who emphasized the role of sports in building teamwork and resilience among public servants.
Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VP-ASA), acknowledged the participating teams and their leaders, highlighting the spirit of unity and competition. The official declaration of the opening of the 2024 TAU Sports Festival was made by Dr. Emerson B. Cuzzamu, Director of Sports and Development.
The participants then recited the Oath of Sportsmanship, led by Dr. Angelo P. Guillermo, Assistant Director of Sports and Development, underscoring the values of fairness and respect that are central to the event.
The Sportsfest featured non-competitive Zumba showdown, yell competition, and tug-of-war, all involving enthusiastic participation from various teams. These activities are designed not only to entertain but also to promote physical fitness and team spirit among the university faculty and staff.
The Sportsfest 2024, which will resume on September 20 and 27, is a testament to TAU's commitment to nurturing future-ready servant-heroes, aligning with the broader goals of the Philippine Civil Service of developing physically-active and socially-engaged public servants ready to face the challenges of the next decade.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #CSC #SportsFest #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Office of the TAU President
University operations are temporarily suspended tomorrow, 6 September. Besides classes and other academic activities, work at TAU is canceled as continuous rains and possible flooding may impede transportation to and from the university.
Further caution is advised for everyone. Stay safe and dry, TAUians!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Tarlac, TAU cohost Green SONA, convene Filipino environmental advocates
In cooperation with Green Convergence (GC), Energy Development Corporation, the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT), and several other partners, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) has once again proven its longstanding commitment to advancing sustainable development in the Philippines as it collaborated in facilitating the Green SONA (State of the Nature Assessment), despite limited preparation time, at the TAU Student and Alumni Center on 28-29 August.
Assembling hundreds of in-person and virtual participants, the 2024 Green SONA lectures focused on issues relevant to Tarlaqueรฑos. Mr. Teddy Baguilat Jr., president of Angat Kalikasan Pilipinas, explained how every individual's moral choices contribute to global warming while University of the Philippines professor emeritus Dr. Guillermo Tabios III discussed the importance of floods and watersheds.
Meanwhile, Ms. Joyce Anna O. Manuel from TAU College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) shed light on the effects of drought on food security. Ms. Celia Esteban, a representative from Tarlacโs Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), reported on local government unitsโ (LGU) waste management practices. Also, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga delivered a keynote address, zeroing on the causes and implications of climate change in the country.
The afternoon of day 1 featured the launch of childrenโs books on Philippine Native Trees (PNT), led by GC officers, which was immediately followed by a series of talks on: upcycling by Ms. Michelle B. Taรฑada of National Council of Women of the Philippines (NCWP); household cooperatives by Ms. Conchita Palencia of the Province of Isabela Green Ladies Association, Inc. (PIGLAI); carbon neutral farming by Ms. Bernice Darvin of Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA); SMART Agriculture by Mr. Christian D. Robillos of TAU; enhanced environmental education and awareness by Dr. Alma M. Corpuz of Tarlac State University (TSU); and regenerative path by Ms. Agnes C. De Jesus of First Philippine Holdings Corporation.
The afternoon session was also made more special by the closing remarks of Tarlac Governor Susan A. Yap whose speech dwelled on the dangers and downsides of overcommercialization. A ceremonial tree planting of PNT seedlings capped off the events for the first day.
For the second day, Dr. Angelina P. Galang spearheaded the presentation of โAko ang Bukasโ Movement, a cross-sectoral environmental coalition whose grassroots campaign on climate neutrality is gradually gaining momentum. A multi-sectoral workshop, facilitated by Mr. David Dโ Angelo of GC and Ms. Charmaine Lace Q. Pascua of TAU, wrapped up the two-day conference.
Founded in 2007, GC remains as one of the nationโs prime movers in promoting sustainability while striving to balance social and economic progress with ecological health. According to its website, GC has conducted Green SONA since 2006 โto spread the ecological paradigm and to provide a platform for discussion of local / regional issues contextualized in the current national situation.โ
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #GreenSONA #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG13 #SDG14 #SDG15 #SDG17
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Photos | Golden Harvest [Jay Noel DL. Cerezo, John Lloyd A Pabloreรฑa, John Paul P. Madriaga, Hobert B. Parinas, and Marlie P. Tomas] and Planning and Development Office
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Office of the TAU President
Due to heavy rainfall warnings for Tarlac and neighboring provinces issued by PAG-ASA, classes at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 3 September are suspended per announcement by LGU Camiling.
Other university-wide and college-based student events and activities scheduled for tomorrow are also canceled. Please wait for updates from concerned TAU personnel/ officials for further announcements regarding the resumption of regular classes.
Be safe, TAUians!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Advance Cadets from the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) take part in the 4th RESCOM PA-WIDE Simultaneous Blood Donation Activity with the theme โDugo ko, Buhay mo, Alay ng Tagapagbuo ng Hukbong Mamamayan para sa Bagong Pilipinasโ, at Zone C, Covered Court, San Miguel, Tarlac City, 25 August.
With the guidance of PFC Mark Mendoza PA, ROTC Unit coordinator, nine advance cadet officers engage in the blood-letting program conducted in coordination with the 302nd Community Defense Center 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (3RCDG) Reserve Command Philippine Army and TAU.
Back at TAU, the cadet officers gather in front of the Learning Resource Center for a proper dismissal from Sgt. Jessa Mae Villamor PA (Res), ensuring that the blood donors have received proper instructions and guidance.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ROTC #PhilippineArmy #Bloodletting #SDG3 ย #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | TAU athletes, creatives showcase athleticism, artistry in regโl SUC fest
Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) made a grand entrance at the State Colleges and Universities Faculty Association Region III (SCUFAR III) Sports and Cultural Festival hosted by Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) as its officials and employees joined the parade and participated in the opening ceremony, 20 August.
Led by TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, the TAU delegates proved their commitment to fostering solidarity with their fellow public servants from state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Central Luzon as well as upholding sportsmanship and the appreciation and conservation of arts and heritage.
Dr. Joseph Paul T. Abad, TAU-United Faculty Association (UFA) president, expressed his gratitude to the administration of Dr. Salunson and the steering committee of the regional event. โOn behalf of the TAU faculty, I am extending my sincerest gratitude to the organizers of the SCUFAR III Sports and Cultural Festival, especially to the President of SCUFAR III, Hon. Divina C. Ladrillo, the PSAU faculty regent. I would also like to thank the faculty and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) for its support.โ
Furthermore, Dr. Abad said he was proud in witnessing the sportsmanship and camaraderie of all the players from different SUCs as he hoped that this kind of healthy competition would continue to strengthen the bond among all SUCs, not only in Region III but throughout the entire country.
Also, Ms. Judith F. Espiritu, TAU-Faculty Association (FA) president, and her association also contributed significantly to this annual assembly, highlighting their active involvement and collaborative spirit.
Meanwhile, Ms. Jenah B. Sotero, the NASA president, was equally grateful for the chance to represent TAU at such gatherings. โTo be part of the SCUFAR III is very heartwarming. We are very thankful to the UFA, especially to Dr. Abad, for giving NASA members the opportunity to compete. I hope that this partnership will continue,โ she said.
Under Dr. Salunsonโs leadership, TAU will remain steadfast in upholding the ideals of good sportsmanship, cultural identity, and regional unity championed by SCUFAR III. This reflects the university's dedication to excellence in all aspects of its institutional mandates.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #SCUFAR #UFA #FA #NASA #PSAU #SDG3 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | TAU undergoes disaster-readiness assessment
Proving their commitment to providing proactive, efficient, and effective disaster response, key personnel of the Tarlac Agricultural Universityโs (TAU) University Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (UDRRMO) gathered at the TAU - AgriTourism Hostel Function Hall, 19 July, for the Regional Field Evaluation as the University is one of the shortlisted candidates for the Best Higher Educational Institution Category in the recently concluded Central Luzon CY 2024 Gawad KALASAG (GK) Special Awards for Excellence in Disaster and Management and Humanitarian Assistance Desk Evaluation.ย
The Central Luzon Gawad KALASAG Awards honor universities and institutions for their dedication and performance in disaster risk reduction and management. TAUโs nomination is an attestation of its commitment to ensuring the safety of its community.
Through the leadership of Gender and Development (GAD) Office Director, Dr. Ma Theresa B. Nardo; Student Services and Development Director, Dr. Marianne P. Villaruel; and National Service Training Program (NSTP) Director, Dr. Joven D. Valdez, in coordination with the Medical and Dental Clinic, the assessment was carried out effectively as the materials and documents related to DRRM were readily available. The Planning and Development Office - Infrastructure Development Land Use and Zoning (PDO - IDLUZ) also showcased the evacuation plan routes available in the classrooms and offices around the campus.
The validating team consists of representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Furthermore, the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO)-Tarlac through the leadership of Mr. Marvin F. Guiang showed their usual support to TAU in this activity as attested by their presence during the validation.
TAU has long been committed to integrating DRRM into its protocols, ensuringย streamlined disaster plans, and providing training and drills to its employees, promoting a safer community.
In line with this, TAU is set to participate in the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month with the theme โBantayog Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning Kahandaanโ from 23 to 31 July 2024.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #DRRM #Kalasag #DPWH #BFP #OCD #PDRRMO #SDG3 #SDG11 #SDG13
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Office of the University President andย Admission and Registration Services
Per Executive Order No. 20, S. 2024, issued by the Office of the Governor of the Province of Tarlac, classes in all levels and work in government are suspended on 26 July.
For their safety as floodwaters have not receded in some areas, enrollees (BS Business Administration) for tomorrow, 26 July, are advised to transact with the Admission and Registration Services (ARS) on 1 August instead, while Grade 12 and late enrollees from the Laboratory School (LS) will be entertained on 29 July.
Also, faculty and non-teaching staff needing assistance related to the calamity may contact the Office of the University President (OUP).
Safety first, always, TAUians!
Post is updated on 25 July at 11:30 PM GMT+8.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ARS #OUP #Carina #SDG3 #SDG11 #SDG13
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Office of the University President andย Admission and Registration Services
As the Malacaรฑang Palace announces the work suspension in government offices and all academic institutions in Regions III, IV-A and NCR on 25 July 2024 due to continuous rain caused by Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Carina, all office transactions at Tarlac Agricultural University are CANCELED, including its ongoing enrolment for 1st semester of academic year 2024-2025.
Students enrolling in BS Agribusiness, BS Entrepreneurship, and BS Psychology who were initially scheduled for 25 July should come back on 31 July instead.
Kindly keep posted for further notice. Stay safe, TAUians!
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ARS #OUP #Carina #SDG3 #SDG11 #SDG13
Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN) Socio-cultural and Sports Festivalย
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | To strengthen solidarity with SUCs in the Northโฆ
TAU employees join mid-year festival in Isabela Province
Led by Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, the 125-strong TAU delegation gathered for the Sociocultural and Sports Mid-year Festival at Isabela State University (ISU) in Echague, Isabela from 1-5 July.
The annual assembly of faculty and non-teaching staff from state universities and colleges (SUCs) north of Metro Manila, steered by the Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN), showcased friendly games and competitions, celebrating the distinct heritage of Northern and Central Luzon provinces, and fostering the advancement of sports culture and promotion of health and wellness among SUC workers.
Proving their unparalleled skills, TAUian athletes earned first-place finishes in several categories. Ms. Rizafel B. Salcedo and Ms. Jenah B. Sotero outmaneuvered their opponents in the Table Tennis Doubles Women (40 Above), while Mr. Angelo P. Guillermo aced his games and captured the top spot in Table Tennis Men (39 Below). Dr. Joven D. Valdez and Engr. John Leonard M. Constantino also triumphed in their respective divisions in lawn tennis. In addition, Mr. Danilo F. Dela Cruz proved his dominance in Shot Put Men (46 Above).
Dr. Emerson B. Cuzzamu, OIC Director of the Sports Development Office, attributed these victories to the playersโ commitment and discipline. โWith consistent practice and support from the TAU administration, our athletes will surely secure more recognition in the future editions of ASCU-SN,โ Dr. Cuzzamu said. To ensure that the University continues to produce top-caliber athletes, Dr. Cuzzamu shared that his office is looking into the possible implementation of long-term sports development programs tailored for TAU employees.
The TAU artists were also all-out in their campaign to bring home the coveted trophy in the Retro Dance Craze contest. Fueled by their passion for dance, 16 performers impressed both judges and audience in their much-applauded interpretation of 60s, 70s, and 80s music and trends.
โI want to congratulate our team for the hard work and painstaking efforts we exerted,โ Ms. Grace Kelly G. Dela Cruz, team member, shared. Furthermore, Ms. Cecile L. Lapitan, OIC Director of Sociocultural Development Office, commended the group members for their sacrifices during the preparations. โWe are thrilled with this award. Our team did not give up even if we were up against more prominent teams from established names in performing arts,โ Ms. Lapitan remarked.
Meanwhile, Dr. Salunson also took his oath as the new Vice President of ASCU-SN after being elected by his fellow presidents during the board meeting on 2 July. โTAU will always be an active partner of ASCU-SN-member SUCs as we advocate for collaboration, not competition,โ Dr. Salunson mentioned during the opening ceremony, acknowledging the value of synergy in collective actions.
Meanwhile, the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte will host the assembly next year.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ASCUSN #ISU #Echague #Isabela #SDG3ย
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | During the Socio-Cultural and Sports Festival of the Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN) 2024 event, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, University President of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, Officer In-Charge (OIC) Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) at TAU, and Atty. Romano P. Cammayo, Vice President for Finance and Services at Isabela State University (ISU), engage in a lively banter exchange, showcasing their camaraderie and setting a positive tone for the competitions-filled day.
The three officials also join their respective delegates on the third day of the ASCU - SN 2024 hosted by ISU in Echague, Isabela.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ASCUSN #ISU #Echague #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG11 #SDG17
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | TAU Sociocultural Development Office
Letโs help Tarlac Agricultural Universityโs (TAU) candidates ace the Mr. and Ms. ASCU-SNโs Peopleโs Choice Award. Like, share, and comment using the following links to amplify their online presence.
Together, letโs cheer for Mr. Joennel Z. Cunanan (https://bit.ly/MrASCUTAU) and Ms. Jaira M. Miranda (https://bit.ly/MsTAUASCU) as they hoist the colors of TAU at the pageant stage of the ASCU-SN Socio-Cultural and Sports Festival at the Isabela State University (ISU), 4 July.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ASCUSN #SDG3 #MrandMsASCUSN
Poster courtesy of ISU Socio-Cultural Affairs Facebook Page
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Tarlac Agricultural University
After taking his oath of office at the Presidentsโ Night yesterday, 2 July, TAU President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson is now the new Vice President of the Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN).
The Presidentsโ Night is part of the ongoing ASCU-SN Socio-Cultural and Sports Festival currently being held at the Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง! ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ , ๐๐๐!
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ | TAUโs winning performance in the ASCU-SN Retro Dance
Relive the golden moment as Tarlac Agricultural Universityโs (TAU) team charms the crowd with its high-spirited interpretation of rock and roll and pop and rock music eras during the Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN) Socio-cultural and Sports Festival, 3 July.
TAU claims a resounding victory at the Isabela State University (ISU) Echague Amphitheater, after competing with seven other state universities and colleges (SUCs). The University of the Northern Philippines (UNP) ranks second, while host ISU settles for third place.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ASCUSN #ISU #Echague #SDG3 #RetroDance
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | No rain or heat can stop the TAU Kalabaws from waving their University banner as they march to the Isabela State University (ISU) - Echague Grandstand on 2 June as part of the parade and opening ceremony of theย Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN) Socio-cultural and Sports Festival.
The TAU delegation is led by its president, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, who also takes his oath as the new Vice President of ASCU-SN.
Earlier that day, Dr. Salunson also visits the quarters of TAU delegation, checking on the generous accommodation facilities extended by the host university.
Bringing together state universities and colleges (SUC) from four regions north of Metro Manila, ASCU-SNโs midyear festival has become an annual tradition that serves as an avenue where SUC employees hone and show their creative and athletic skills.
#SmartTAU #GreenandGlobal #ASCUSN #ISU #Echague #SDG3
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | CHEDRO RQAT assesses TAUโs new course offeringย
A representative from the Commission on Higher Education - Regional Office III (CHEDRO III) Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) visited Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 26 June to evaluate its documents and facilities in preparation for the opening of the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science (BSESS) degree program.
Dr. Anatalia N. Endozo from Angeles University Foundation (AUF) represented CHEDRO III - RQAT in the opening session. She was greeted by University President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson who expressed his full support for the BSESS program. โThe BS Exercise and Sports Science will catapult TAU to become not just a favored host of sporting events but also a leader in academic excellence in sports and related disciplines,โ Dr. Salunson said.
Dr. Salunson also stressed the importance of giving students more career choices. โWe are allowing students to explore and discover their passions. This educational diversity enhances career preparation by honing skills, encouraging interdisciplinary learning, and promoting personal development,โ Dr. Salunson explained.
Also present during the preliminary conference at the Office of the President (OP) Conference Room were Dr. Sonny DC. Torres, OIC vice president for Academic Affairs (OVPAA); Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, OIC vice president for finance and administration (OVPFA); and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dean Dr. Sherwin S. Alar,
Before analyzing the files, Dr. Endozo conducted an ocular inspection of TAUโs physical plant and laboratories. Assisted by the BSESS Team involving Prof. Lorena P. Bermillo, former director of Sports Development Office (SDO); Mr. Angelo P. Guillermo, SDO assistant director; and several members of the Physical Education (PE) teaching force, the representative from RQAT surveyed the complex of sporting and academic infrastructure to establish and verify the Universityโs readiness.
During the closing meeting, Dr. Endozo commended the University for its willingness and preparedness. โKumpleto po ang documents andย facilities. May mga minimal suggestions lang po which I will also relay to CHEDRO,โ Dr. Endozo told some members of CAS faculty and Administrative Council (AdCo).
Moreover, Dr. Alar thanked Dr. Endozo for her insights and shared that he is planning to offer BSESS this upcoming academic year. โThe spirit of the team is high. Weโre excited to welcome the first batch of BSESS students, hopefully this August,โ Dr. Alar remarked.
Once the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) is issued, CAS then can start a special admission process for BSESS applicants, especially that the TAU College Admission Test (CAT) was already administered and qualified applicants for existing courses are already in the advanced stages of admission.
#TAU #GreenandGlobal #BSESS #CHEDRO #RQAT #SDG3 #SDG4
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Committed to fostering a healthy workplace where all its employees maintain optimal health and well-being, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), through its Medical and Dental Services Unit/Office, initiates the week-long Annual Medical Examination (AME) at the Farmers' Training Center (FTC) on 3 June to 7 June.
The Medical and Dental Unit encourages the participation of everyone in the AME, covering electrocardiogram (ECG), full-abdomen ultrasound, x-ray, urinalysis, blood chemistry, and drug test, as this is a proactive step towards ensuring a healthier, happier, and more productive TAU community.
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WEBINAR ON Reproductive Health & Teenage Pregnancyย
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Webinar on "Rice Awareness Month Celebration": Quality Rice. Quality Life.
A free webinar about Knowing the Rice Morphology and Rice Growth Stages, Weed Management on Rice Production, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Nutrient Diagnostic Tools hosted by the Tarlac Agricultural University - College of Agriculture and Forestry.
TIK-TALK: Transformative and Informative Knowledge Talk
TAU - College of Education hosted the TIK-Talk (Transformative & Informative Knowledge Talk) Webinar Series 03 with the topic "Mental Health and Well-Being".
R3HiEd BAYANIHAN Free Webinar
Commission on Higher Education in collaboration with the Tarlac Agricultural University hosted a free webinar for Higher Education Administrators, Program Heads, and Faculty Members entitled "Mental Health Support for Teachers", and for Guidance Councilors and Guidance Associates entitled "Delivery of Guidance and Counseling Services in the New Normal.
International Webinar Series for Students
STIKI Malang, through its Office of International Affairs in collaboration with Tarlac Agricultural University (Office of External Linkages & International Affairs and Office of Student Services & Development), Iloilo Science and Technology University, and Kolej Komuniti Selayang hosted an International Webinar Series for Students on July 23-24, 2020.
ANTONETTE V. CASTAรEDA, a TAU student from theย College of Arts and Sciences delivered a lecture on "Fostering Mental Health Wellness in the Midst of COVID19 Crisis."
Mental Health in
an Unequal World
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month 2021, Tarlac Agricultural University - Guidance and Counseling Office conducted a Webinar Series on Mental Health in an Unequal World with the following topic: Teachers as Partners in Promoting Student's Mental Health, Maintaining Mental Wellness while Studying at Home, Maintaining Mental Well-being while Pursuing Graduate Studies amidst the Pandemic and Understanding and Managing Parental Burn-out.
Back to School Starter Pack Webinar Series
The Tarlac Agricultural University - Office of Student Services and Development Student Welfare Unit conducted a series of webinar for students with the topics on Flexible Learning and Google Classrooms, Effective Study Habits and Time Management in the New Normal, and Coping Stress and Anxiety in the New Normal.