CEIT celebrates silver anniversary

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), headed by Engr. Renato B. Cubilla, celebrated its 25th founding anniversary on 22-23 September 2010 with the theme “CEIT @ 25: Sustaining Commitment towards Academic Excellence.”

Parade, fun games, academic and socio-cultural contests and an ecumenical thanksgiving were conducted on the first and second day, respectively. Student achievers and loyal faculty and staff were also given recognition by the college dean. He was accompanied by the University President, Dr. Divinia C. Chavez, and the Vice – President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lorna L. Penales, in awarding the certificates of recognition. Dr. Hernando D. Robles, Vice – President for Administrative Support and Services was also present during the recognition program.

CEIT students, faculty and staff showcased their talents in their respective variety shows on 23 September 2010. A short party for the students of the college followed the faculty and staff variety show. (GMCastillo)

DAFE profs perform at CEIT variety show

CEIT faculty and staff displayed their talents in a variety show during the 25th year anniversary celebration of the college on 23 September 2010 at the University Gymnasium. Students cheered intensely on their instructors while watching them throughout the presentations of each department and unit of the college.

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) profs spoofed Bear Brand’s Choco na Gatas on their commercial presentation. Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar, Dr. Leyma L. Cero, and Engr. Liezl R. Montaron along with Ms. Editha Depano of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), participated in the evolution of dances presentation by dancing Madonna’s Like a Virgin. Mr. Gerry M. Castillo, played as one of the Kanto Boys together with Mr. Noel M. Digma, Mr. Michael Jeffrey Añonuevo, and Mr. Marlon Cruzate , from DIT by dancing Backstreet Boys’ As Long As You Love Me. Engr. Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez and Engr. Ervin F. Papa together with faculty members from other departments danced Lady Gaga’s Poker Face.

Prof. Jaime Q. Dilidili, serenaded everyone in the gymnasium by singing a medley of love songs by Frank Sinatra and Rey Valera. He also made everyone dancing by singing Pinoy Ako of Orange and Lemons. DAFE’s “Equation Boys” consisting of Engrs. Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez, Ervin F. Papa and Mr. Gerry M. Castillo, also serenaded everyone by singing love songs of Jericho Rosales, David Cook, and Richard Marx. They also danced Hagibis’ Katawan which was heavily applauded by the audience. (GMCastillo)

CvSU holds Agricultural Engineering alumni homecoming

The Cavite State University (CvSU) held a Grand Alumni Homecoming for its Agricultural Engineering graduates at the University Quadrangle on 10 September 2010.

The homecoming was part of the 25th Founding Anniversary of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT). It was participated in by CvSU graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, mentors and guests.

It was a whole-day affair and consisted of following activities: motorcade around the town of Indang, merienda and kapihan, business meeting, cocktail dinner, games and raffles.

During the program, Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar gave the invocation followed by the singing of the National Anthem led by Engr. Lani S. Rodis. Prof. Renato B. Cubilla, Dean of CEIT, welcomed the guests and participants and Dr. Leyma L. Cero presented the brief history of the College which started as the Department of Agricultural Engineering 25 years ago, as one of the four departments of the Don Severino Agricultural College (now CvSU).

In her message as guest of honor and speaker, Dr. Divinia C. Chavez, CvSU President, recalled her memories when she was one of the teachers of the alumni of agricultural engineering program.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ruperto S. Sangalang, President of CvSU Alumni Association, Inc., shared also his message about the program. It was followed by messages from selected faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE).

In the afternoon, an orientation program was conducted followed by a business meeting wherein the Agricultural Engineering Alumni Association was organized and its officers were selected.

The whole day was spent for bonding of the participants wherein various games were held and several raffle prizes were awarded. Souvenir pictures by batches and by the attendees were also taken. (EFPapa)

JQD serenades AE alumni

Cavite State University (CvSU) - Agricultural Engineering Group headed by Dr. Ruel M. Mojica and Engr. Sally Pelle, held its first grand alumni homecoming on 10 September 2010 at the University Quadrangle. The activity was celebrated as part of the 25th year founding anniversary of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) on 22 – 23 September 2010.

One of the activities of the event is the variety show wherein each batch showcased their talents mostly in singing. After the batch presentations, Prof. Jaime Q. Dilidili, faculty member of DAFE, serenaded the AE alumni through Moonlight Serenade by Frank Sinatra and followed by a medley of love songs by Rey Valera. He also encouraged everyone to dance as he sang Pinoy Ako by Orange and Lemons. Lastly, JQD inspired AE alumni on his talk which focused on four major commitments in life according to priority: (1) commitment to God; (2) commitment to family; (3) commitment to work; and (4) commitment to social network. (GMCastillo)

CAP participates in iSchools SPW Training of Trainors

Dr. Camilo A. Polinga, a faculty member of DAFE, participated in iSchools Project Sustainability Planning Workshop - Trainers’ Training for Project Managers held on 12 -15 August 2010 at the Brentwood Hotel, Baguio City. The training was hosted by Benguet State University and funded by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT). It was attended by the iSchools Project Managers from the 32 SUC partners of CICT nationwide.

The workshop objectives were the following:

•To review Sustainability Planning concepts and principles;

•To provide the participants with the methods in conducting Sustainability Planning Workshops for PHS; and

•To draft the plan for the conduct of the National SPW Training Workshops. (CAPolinga)

CAP and JQD attend “Methane to Market” Trainors’ Training

Dr. Camilo A. Polinga and Prof. Jaime Q. Dilidili, faculty members of DAFE, participated in the Trainers’ Training on Methane Capture and Use held on 17 - 20 August 2010 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), Tagaytay City. The training was conducted in connection with the project entitled “Capacity Building for Methane Recovery and Use for Agro-Industries in the Philippines” which aims to promote methane recovery and utilization in the agro-industries sector.

The training focused on “Biodigester Development for Pig Farms in the Philippines” with emphasis on CDM methodologies and tools accepted by the world carbon market. Foreign experts provided by United States Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) were the trainors. Methane to market project is a partnership between World Bank and the US Environmental Protection Agency. It is implemented in the Philippines by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development – Department of Science and Technology. The training was participated by biogas experts and researchers both from the government and private sectors.

The other participant from CvSU was Mr. David Almazar of the CvSU-AREC. (CAPolinga)

DAFE participates in tree planting activity

A total of 500 kaong (Arenga pinnata) plants were planted in two barangays of Indang, Cavite, namely Alulod and Bancod, during the tree planting activity sponsored by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) on 14 August 2010.

The activity was conducted as part of the environmental protection program, one of the minimum standards for the NSTP common and specific modules by the Commission on Higher Education (CED). According to the new Implementing Rules and Regulations of NSTP, all first year students are required to undergo the 25-hour common module phase in NSTP 1 subject before undertaking their preferred program, CWTS or ROTC.

The event was participated in by the students of Criminology and General Engineering programs headed by Mr. Emmanuel Magdaong and Mr. Carlos Rodil, 14 ROTC officers, and 10 from the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) including Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar, the Dean of Office of Student Affairs (OSA) who is also the over-all head of NSTP program. Other participants were the barangay officials headed by Hon. Natalio Escalante of Brgy. Bancod and Hon. Telmo Rosarda of Brgy. Alulod. Kaong seedlings were provided by the University “Kaong” Research Development Program under the supervision of Dr. Lorenzo C. Lapitan. (JHPHernandez)