The College of Information and Communication Technology (CICT) held its Gold Gear Awarding and Freshmen Orientation on August 29, 2023, at Valencia Hall. The United Student Bodies (USB) spearheaded the events, with the Local Student Council (LSC) leading.
After three years, CICT has finally held its long-awaited face-to-face Gold Gear Awarding Ceremony. The Gold Gear Awards are given to exemplary students who excelled in academics and extracurricular activities.
The GGA started at 6 AM, with the ushers distributing the pins and certificates to the awardees. The ceremony continued with Dean Keno Piad giving his opening remarks. โ I asked the organizer, our college secretary Mr. Lester, to involve the freshmen as part of the Gold Gear Awards, para magkaroon tayo ng inspiration and motivation that, sabi nga nila โgulatin moโ, na next year kung gaanong karaming freshmen and nandirito, hopefully, sa Gold Gear Awards natin next year […] ay ganito ring karami,โ he motivated the present freshmen.
The event then proceeded with the awarding of the Deanโs Listers, students with no grades lower than 2.00. The queue started with the 4th years of the academic year 2022-2023 and continued until the 2nd years were awarded.
Continuing, the keynote speaker, Atty. Allan Romero discussed how important it is to have time to enjoy and the time to work hard. โIf we are inspired, if we are embroiled with passion, people around us will be inspired, โ he elaborated on a quote from John Wesley.
Finally, the Presidentโs Awardees and Special Awardees had their turn to be on stage. Presidentโs Award is given to students who not only have no grades lower than 2.00 but also have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.20 and above. Special Awards are given to students who showed marvelous feats in national and regional competitions, as well as exemplary student leaders in the university.
Afterwards, Engr. Lester Phil Cruz, the college secretary, gave his congratulatory message to the awardees, as well as a welcoming message to the attending freshmen.
The freshmen orientation followed the GGA, starting with a presentation of the overview of the university student services.
Dr. Ma. Adora C. Tigno, representing Associate Professor Joseph Roy F. Celestino, who couldn’t attend due to work commitments, extended a warm welcome to the attendees.
Dr. Analiza Mercado shed light on the state of student guidance and counseling, while Ms. Arianna Marie B. De Jesus, the Student Regent, emphasized the potential of CICT to generate innovative ideas.
Engr. Lester Phil M. Cruz introduced department administrators and faculty, detailing course specializations. The event gained momentum with the electrifying performance of the FRX Dance Crew.
The Celestine band entertained during intermission, followed by CTRL S.
Gov. Elia De Guia closed the event by introducing the United Student Bodies, expressing gratitude for its creation.
The event concluded with the BulSU March, leaving participants inspired and ready to embark on their academic journey within the CICT community. – Ryan Carlo Gomez, Nikita Marie Tenorio, and Janella Christine Carrillo
