Turn-over Ceremony

On December 30, 2010 at the Farmers' Training Center of Central Mindanao University, Dr. Victor M. Barroso (OIC) will formally turn over the responsibilities and the university leadership to Dr. Maria Luisa R. Soliven, as the next president of the university.

Below is the program:

Part I - Ecumenical Mass (8:30 am)

Part II - Turn-over Ceremony (10:00 am)

Invocation (multimedia)
National Anthem (multimedia)
Opening Remarks-Dr. Anthony M. Penaso (VP for Research& Extension)
Turning-over of University Leadership - Dr. Victor M. Barroso (OIC)
Acceptance Speech- Dr. Maria Luisa R. Soliven (Incoming University President)
Awarding of Plague of Appreciation to Dr. Victor M. Barroso by the CMU Regents
Message - Hon. Alica P. Resus, Municipal Mayor, Maramag
Closing Remarks - Dr. Lordino G. Cabigon (VP for Administration)
Community Singing (CMU Hymn) - Dr. Lourdes B. Bago (conducting)

Master of Ceremony: Dr. Joy M. Jamago

CMU has a new PRESIDENT!

Dr. Maria Luisa Rupac Soliven of Laur, Nueva Ecija yesterday was elected by the CMU Board of Regents as the 8th President of the university. She also holds the distinction of being the First Lady President. Currently she is the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Previously, she was then Dean of the College of Agriculture and was also the First Lady Dean of the College of Agriculture.

The CMU community prayed for God's anointed. Congratulations Ma'am Malou. We are behind you. Continue to have a servant's heart. We pray that God keeps you safe from all harm and evil. May He give you wisdom, more than what He gave Solomon. May God be your closest advisor. Cheers!

Enrollment this week until next week...

Enrollment this week. A bit crazy. But keep your cool people :D

CMU to MASCUF 2011

The university will send an "athletes-faculty coaches delegation" to Surigao del Norte which hosts MASCUF 2011 sometime between January and February. With a huge delegation, the university sports committee has agreed to approach individuals and agencies to become CMU partners (sponsors & benefactors) for this matter.

We will be preparing the communication, proposal, and guidelines, among others on this matter as soon as we could. For interested parties, you may email us at cmulinkages@gmail.com.

Many thanks.

Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

On September 17, 2010 at the College of Nursing Hall, the LTLO-USSCO-OSA hosted the Smart Community Care-Northern Mindanao and People2Outsource guests/resource persons who conducted the following talks/workshops to about 50 graduating seniors:

1. Interview Tips
2. Writing Resume
3. Power Personality Development
4. Observing Social Graces

This is the first of several workshops that we hope to establish with SCC-NM and People2Outsource as part of the efforts to link with industry partners for student development.

More info and hopefully some pics next week.

Initial talks with Smart Community Care...

One recent development is a possible partnership with the Smart Community Care-Northern Mindanao and Central Mindanao University. The details of a Memorandum of Agreement will be laid out and ironed out soon...

Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio is CMU Adjunct Professor

Dr. Glenn Borja Gregorio,
a senior scientist/ plant breeder of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), who is also a CMU alumnus is now an adjunct professor of the Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture of CMU.
Dr. Gregorio was one of the Ten Outstanding Youth Scientists of the Philippines (TOYSP) in 1980 and was one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines in Plant Breeding and Genetics, in 2004. These are just two of the long list of accolades given to Dr. Gregorio. We formally welcome him to Central Mindanao University!(pic is courtesy of http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/368498158_e939c9e434.jpg)

Congrats to Cyd!

Congratulations to Ms. Cherisse Cyd Gayonan (BSA Soil Science, Cum Laude 2010) who is leaving for the National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan on Sept 1 to start her International Masters' Program in Agriculture (IMPA). She is the first scholar accepted to the program as assisted by the Linkages and Technology Licensing Office.
For Fall 2011, the LTLO will start information dissemination on the first month of the 2nd semester, SY 2010-2011. However, anyone interested may just visit the LTLO for any inquiry, or email us at cmulinkages@gmail.com.

An open letter to the CMU Alumni...

Dear Alumni,

One of the things that had been discussed since last year, especially that CMU will celebrate its centennial year on September this year, is how we can actively involve the alumni for the continuous growth of the university as it starts its second century. You are one of the most important stakeholders of the university.

The LTLO has in the pipeline, some projects that you, perhaps, would be interested to support. A few weeks from now, we will unveil these plans. We strongly believe that we are one in heart, mind, and spirit to see our beloved university go more distance.

As it had nurtured you when you were here for some years, it is banking on your generosity and commitment to help your Alma Mater continue to nurture the present and future students who seek to grow in its environs.

Sincerely,

JMJamago, Director-LTLO

To Strengthen Academe-Industry Linkage...

In the 10th PASUC Mid-Year Conference from June 21-23, 2010 at Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City, CMU was represented by Dr. L. Cabigon (VPA), Dr. L. Simborio (Faculty Regent), Mr. B. Visayan (BOR Secretary), Mr. J. Gabule (OIC, BMRDO), and Dr. J. Jamago (Director, LTLO).

One of plenary topics was on the "Academe-Industry Linkage". Dr. V. Singh of Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore was the resource speaker and shared of the NYP experience.

The university through the LTLO will certainly take the lead in strengthening the CMU-Industry Partnership.

More Pics from the CHED SUCs Fair

Dr. Angeles of CHED and former OIC of CMU, Dr. Malunhao came to check out the CMU booth. Cheers!

CMU at the CHED SUCs Products Fair 2010

Central Mindanao University participated in the CHED-organized SUCs Products Fair held from May 17-22, 2010 at the CHED Office, Quezon City. LTLO Director, Dr. Joy M. Jamago (not in photo) was one of the members of the team that represented CMU.
The CMU booth also promoted the university's centennial year and had quite a number of visitors. In the photo are Dr. Judith Intong, Prof. Jose Valmorida, and Mrs. Josefina Vaguchay with students and faculty adviser from a private university in Metro Manila.

MOU Signing: CMU and ICRISAT

April 6, 2010. Right after the graduation ceremonies. Onward CMU. In the photo, L-R: Stephanie (NOMCARDD Staff), Dr. Anthony M. Penaso (VPRE), Dr. William D. Dar (ICRISAT, Director General), Dr. Maria Luisa R. Soliven (VPAA), Dr. Victor M. Barroso (OIC, CMU), and Dr. Luzviminda Simborio (Faculty Regent).

Organizational Chart

MOU with ICRISAT

On April 6, 2010, immediately after the rites of the 56th Commencement Exercises of Central Mindanao University at the University Convention Center, Dr. William D. Dar, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Dr. Victor M. Barroso, Officer-in-charge of the university, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ICRISAT and CMU.

Such MOU serves as the blueprint for a 5-year partnership in sharing strengths and resources to further build up CMU to become a stronger university. This MOU was spearheaded by Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, Vice-President for Research and Extension, and facilitated by the Linkages and Technology Licensing Office.

Another step towards growth...

This is what we believe the new Linkages and Technology Licensing Office (LTLO) is about. The university is taking another step towards growth and development. It is high time to establish an office that would consolidate all its efforts in partnership establishment. Aside from which, an arm that would actively source out partnerships.

Its dual function is to review technologies generated from CMU researchers that could be potentially licensed. Hence, it is our job to help facilitate these things.

Overall, it is our hope that we serve the university well. So kindly let us know how we may serve you. You can email us (cmulinkages@gmail.com) or just post a comment in this blog.

Cheers all!

Joy Membreve Jamago, Ph.D.
Director, LTLO