Agricultural Engineering students join PAEStigan

Rolando B. Barlizo, Halcy Lemon P. Orquina, and Albert Y. Terante, fifth year BS in Agricultural Engineering students, represented the Cavite State University (CvSU) in the PAEStigan at the EE Building, University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB), College, Laguna on 28 January 2011.PAEStigan is the First Annual Inter - Luzon State Colleges and Universities Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES) quiz contest.

The quiz contest was sponsored by the University of the Philippines Society of Agricultural Engineering Students (UPSAGES), a pioneer academic organization in the College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology and duly recognized by the University of the Philippines – Los Baños. The activity aimed to challenge the proficiency of agricultural engineering students with PAES, to expose the students to the actual application and development of these standards, and to promote camaraderie between and among participants.

Participating state colleges and universities were the following: Benguet State University (BSU), Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Nueva Viscaya State University (NVSU), Pangasinan State University (PSU), Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) and Cavite State University (CvSU).

CvSU ranked fourth while NVSU, BSU and CBSUA, concluded as the champion, first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. (EFPapa)

GE students participate in AutoMATHic 2011

Six sophomore General Engineering students, namely: Ralf Loren Angeles, Geejay Bartolome, Rodnel Rick Cervantes, Jumel Hernandez, Rodney Javier, and Kevin Lungcay, represented the Cavite State University (CvSU) in AutoMATHic 2011 on 15 Januray 2011 at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB), College, Laguna.

AutoMATHic 2011 is an invitational intercollegiate mathematics quiz contest established in 2000 that aims primarily on contributing improvements in Mathematics in the Philippine education system. The University of the Philippines Civil Engineering Society (UPCES) in cooperation with the UPLB Mathematics Division sponsored the event and it was participated in by more than 20 public and private universities nationwide.

Teams from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) – Manila, and TIP – Quezon City emerged as the champion, first runner – up and second runner – up, respectively. They received plaques, certificates and a cash prize of PhP 30,000, PhP 20,000, and PhP 10,000, respectively.

Engrs. Edison E. Mojica, Liezl R. Montaron, Jaykie Homer P. Hernandez, and Mr. Gerry M. Castillo served as the coaches of the CvSU team. (GMCastillo)

DAFE and DCE revisit Gawad Kalinga

The Department of Civil Engineering (DCE) and Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) headed by Engrs. Marcelino A. Dagasdas, Jr. and Cesar C. Carriaga, respectively, revisited Gawad Kalinga Inc. in Rosario, Cavite on 21 January 2010.

The activity was part of the extension services of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) wherein they served the Gawad Kalinga by doing construction works in their housing project which was participated in by 57 students enrolled in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and six faculty members from the two departments.

The group first visited the site on 25 November 2010. (EFPapa)

CEIT and CAFENR join together for GK beneficiaries

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) and the College of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR) headed by Engr. Renato B. Cubilla and Dr. Adolfo Manuel Jr., respectively, joined together for an outreach activity to the beneficiaries of Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation in Aguado, Trece Martires City on 19 December 2010.

Dr. David L. Cero, CEIT Research and Extension coordinator, spearheaded the collection of funds and preparation of gift items for this endeavor.

Faculty members from various departments and units of both colleges sang Christmas carols before they gave the gifts to each GK household. Engr. Leopoldo G. Talatala, GK-Cavite Director, thanked the delegates from the two colleges during their Christmas program. Children from the beneficiaries also gave thanks by actively performing their dancing skills. (GMCastillo)

CEIT holds thanksgiving party

In view of the Christmas season, the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) headed by Engr. Renato B. Cubilla, held its thanksgiving party on 20 December 2010 at the terrace of the CEIT Building. The Department of Civil Engineering headed by Engr. Marcelino A. Dagasdas, Jr., served as the host unit for this year’s celebration.

Lots of gifts from various donors were given to each member of the college through raffle draws and fun activities such as family apir, pinoy henyo, beer-drinking contest, and others. Talent presentations of each department and unit of the college highlighted the celebration.

The faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) and the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering (DCEE) showcased their talents in dancing. Moreover, the faculty members of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) displayed their talents in singing while the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology (DIET) performed both talents. DCEE headed by Engr. Edwin R. Arboleda emerged as the winners of the talent presentations. (Photo courtesy of Engr. Efren R. Rocillo) (GMCastillo)