Second ‘Mechatronics’ batch get degrees from Taiwan Univ
Date Posted: June 26, 2019 at 03:46 PM
Adamsonians soared high as the second batch of the Mechanical Engineering (M.E.) major in Mechatronics Engineering dual-degree program graduated last June 16 at the International Conference Hall of the Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Taiwan.
The batch composed of 16 M.E. students who finished the two-year Mechatronics degree in MUST had their tassel-turning ceremony in the morning and graduated along with other students in the afternoon.
“We will carry on with pride the second batch of M.E. dual-degree program students,” batch president Jerome Cedric Keng said in his graduation speech.
“We will carry on hope that this M.E. program promises,” he added.
The program began with a prayer led by Sr. Maruja Padre Juan, MSCS, director of Adamson University’s Office for University Relations (OUR). Sr. Maru, as she is known in Adamson, is representing Adamson President Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM.
MUST’s Dr. Jen-Chao Tai, an Associate Professor of the M.E. Deparment and Dr. Alex Liarng, director of the International Exchange Center delivered the Opening remarks and Congratulatory Message, respectively.
Engr. Arnaldo Valino, the Chairperson of Adamson’s Mechanical Engineering department, also gave an inspirational message to the graduates.
Along with Keng, the students who graduated from the said program are: Aniel Cabrera, Erjohn Magsombol, Vincent Archie Umandal, James Patrick Palencia, Honey Grace Regalado, Michaelangelo Barroga, Enrique Miguel Gungon, Jaya Jane Gabutero, Randolf Matthew Lazaro, Martin Clarence Samson, Sean Philip Cruz, Rogelio Cartagena III, Mike Angelo Ngo and Lyzander John Ganapin.
Gratitude also flooded the halls of the ceremony as both graduates and their relatives have nothing but thanks for MUST and Adamson.
According to Sr. Maru, “ Discussions by the officials of MUST and Adamson University present at the graduation ceremony indicated the gratitude and joy of the parents and the students about the way the two institutions are implementing the M.E. dual degree program. “
She also lauded the performance of the batch which was at par with the pioneers of the program.
“Like the first batch, the second batch excelled in their academic performance while at MUST. As expected, everyone graduated on time, meaning they have successfully taken the two years of the M.E. double-degree program without hurdles.“
She also noted the support system that the two batches built with each other, saying that the success of the latter was partially because of the support of the former.
More relatives and friends were also welcomed this year as 92 loved ones of the graduates were allowed to witness the momentous event.
“ It was only for the students of Adamson and MUST’s dual-degree program where parents, relatives and friends were allowed to attend,“ Sr. Maru said.
“When we interviewed the parents, they said they were indebted to Adamson and MUST for this very important stage in the life of their children and how this is going to upgrade their education,” she added.
Along with Sr. Maru and Engr. Valino was Engr. Basil Aloysius Bautista, an Associate Professor of Adamson’s Mechanical Engineering department.
MUST Chairman Shaw-Chun Chang, President Dr. Chii-Ruey Lin, School of Engineering Dean Dr. Ming-Feng Lu, Dr. Tai and Dr. Liarng compose the representatives from the host school.
The dual-degree program requires students to take a two-year program in MUST for the Mechanical Engineering, major in Mechatronics program. Upon graduation, they will come back to Adamson and finish the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.
