UV Celebrates Pasko sa UV 24'
- December 8, 2024 |
- The Visayanian Publication
THE University of the Visayas (UV) celebrated its annual Pasko sa UV celebration last December 6, 2024, at the University of the Visayas Main Campus.
The event featured festivities that showcased unity, creativity, and talent among students and employees.
It began with the opening of booth exhibits on the second floor of the Inday Teresing Building, kicked-off by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the UV Supreme Student Council, where students enjoyed activities such as karaoke, photo booths, and a peryahan (fair).
A highlight of the event was the Talents Galore competition, which marked its first appearance in the Pasko sa UV celebrations.
Organized by the Cultural and Athletics Department, led by Dr. Cresencio L. Mejarito, and supported by the Manager of UV Culture and Arts, Ms. Tricia Ivy R. Gullas, with assistance from the UV Supreme Student Council, the event brought together participants from UV's main and satellite campuses.
In her opening statement, Ms. Gullas emphasized the significance of the event,
"It is important to note that this event aligns with our institution's commitment to fostering outcomes and emphasizes analytical and critical thinking."
Students and employees performed impersonations of famous celebrities through dance, light singing, and lip-syncing, representing 11 groups from various departments, including the College of Allied Health and Sciences (CAHS), College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture (CETA), College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Business and Administration (CBA), College of Maritime Education (COME), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and College of Education (COED) from the Main Campus, as well as satellite campuses including Dalaguete Campus, Toledo Campus, Compostela Campus, Minglanilla Campus, and Pardo Campus.
The winners of the Talents Galore competition were as follows:
- 1st Place: Toledo Campus
- 2nd Place: College of Maritime Education
- 3rd Place: Dalaguete Campus
Furthermore, the program included intermission performances by the UV-Drums, Lyre, and Bugle Corps (UV-DLBC) and the UV-Filipiniana Dance Troupe (UV-FDG).
The event concluded with the awarding ceremony and recognition of the winners of the competition, as well as acknowledging the Baby Lancers for claiming the championship (15 Under category) during the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 2024.
Present were the members of the Executive Board, guests, senior leaders, faculty, and students.
The event was hosted by UV alumnus Mr. Dionysus Rond "Leeno" Medel of 90.7 Brigada News FM Cebu and UV Supreme Student Council President Neslen Canonigo.