University bids Ad(ie)U to 815 Mid-year grads
Date Posted: January 24, 2020 at 04:48 PM
The University sent-off 815 new Vincentian professionals as it held its 33rd Mid-year Commencement Exercises at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall, January 24.
Fr. Agustin Advincula, CM presided the Baccalaureate Mass which kickstarted the ceremonies. Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM, University President, Fr. Rafael Eloriaga,CM, VP for Finance, Fr. William Azul Encelan, Director of the Campus Ministry Office and Fr. Rowen Carlos, CM concelebrated in the momentous occasion.
Fr. Advincula, in his homily, reminded the graduands to remember the value of doing good deeds, especially the little things.
“We are not asked to be heroes, but in a small way, we can change the world,” he said. “You will not appear on the television, you will not be called heroes but you will experience love, care and understanding.”
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, the event’s Commencement speaker, echoed Fr. Advicula, saying everything boils down to man’s mindset.
“Mas masarap na problema ‘yung ikaw ang humahanap ng tutulungan mo; ang mahirap na problema, hindi mo alam kung sino ang tutulong sayo,” the 44-year old mayor said. “Be a man for others.”
The graduation ceremonies featured the traditional presentation of degrees to the candidates led by Asst. Prof. Emilia Vicencio, University Registrar. Fr. Manimtim then conferred the said degrees.
Dr. Catherine Castaneda, Dr. Venusmar Quevedo, Fr. Andrew Bayal, CM, along with the different college deans, meanwhile, administered the presentation of academic and special awards, as well as the distribution of diplomas.
Angelica Barrera, an Academic Merit awardee from the College of Education and Liberal Arts, delivered the address of petition while another Academic Merit awardee from the College of Science, Ellen Rose Salazar gave the address of thanks.
The fresh graduates then pledged their alumni oath before Engr. Hubert Q. Temprosa, president of Adamson University Alumni Association, Inc.
