UV Golden Z Club and Zonta Club of Cebu 1 Host Scholarship Turnover Ceremony
- September 19, 2024 |
- The Visayanian Publication
THE University of the Visayas' Golden Z Club, in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Cebu 1, held a significant scholarship assistance turnover ceremony on September 16, 2024, at the Doña Andrea Multimedia Center of UV-Main Campus.
The event signifies the continued partnership aimed at supporting exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of higher education.
The scholarship program, initiated by ZCC1, not only provides financial assistance but also encourages recipients to maintain excellent academic performance throughout their studies.
This program embodies Zonta International's commitment to empowering women through service and advocacy, with education as one of their advocacies.
Dr. Mathea Baguia, supervising director of the Education Committee, spoke on behalf of ZCC1, emphasizing the club’s dedication to supporting students in need.
"Education is the only investment that no one can take away from you," Dr. Baguia remarked, underscoring that the partnership with UV enables ZCC1 to extend its mission of creating the country's future leaders.
"It is with great pride that the [Zonta Club of Cebu 1] forges partnership with the University of Visayas in the creation of the Golden Z Club from the College of Education," Dr. Baguia added.
The event was graced by several notable attendees, including Dr. Rosemarie C. Español, UV Vice President for Finance; Dr. Analou C. Cabuenas, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Aileen C. Costas, Dean of the College of Education; and Ms. Juliena Diaz, SIPP Coordinator and Golden Z Club Adviser.
Zonta Club of Cebu 1 officials were also present including ZN Melita T. Ramos, ZCC1 President; PP Jane Panganiban, Immediate Past President; PP Tess Chan, Area 3 Director; ZN Maria Barbara Fernandez, Treasurer; and PNP Major Ma. Luisa Rendon, Secretary.