CAST CHRONICLE

by Christine Inez Aquino

Pangasinan State University commemorated its 15^th Biennial Foundation last July 22-24, 2009 at its main campus in Lingayen, Pangasinan highlighting its theme, “PSU at 30: Sustaining a Culture of Responsibility, Integrity and Excellence.”

The campus level was held on the first day conducted at the different components of PSU.  The celebration featured various activities participated in by the students which includes film viewing, parlor games, videoke contest, and variety show contest.

The biyearly festivity was formally opened on July 22. A motorcade which marked the beginning of the four-day festivity paraded in the nearby community. It was participated by the administration officials, faculty and staff, together with the students and the candidates for Mr. and Ms. Biennial 2009. Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated at PSU – Lingayen Convention Hall and was immediately followed by the opening program.

Hon. Reynaldo A. Villar, Chairman of the Commission on Audit, graced the opening program as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In recognition of his contributions for the development of the community as a public servant and a man who believes that education is the only way to empower our people to know their choices and have education the proper understanding on how to make their proper choice, he was conferred the degree Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Dr. Victoriano C. Estira, PSU President, Dr. Lauro B. Tacbas, PASUC and UNP President, Dr. Caridad O. Abuan, OIC Director of CHED Region 1. Turning of funding check for the operation of the Pangasinan Institute of Enviromental Governance was given by Engr. Federico E. Puno, President and CEO of TEAM Energy Foundation Inc. to Dr. Victoriano C. Estira and Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr.

In recognition for the services of the past PSU Presidents and Officials, an Award of Distinction was awarded to them by Dr. Estira together with the Vice Presidents. And a plaque of recognition for the zealous effort of providing quality education, was awarded to the PSU faculty and personnel.

The opening program was highlighted by the releasing of Pear-Anniversary Balloons by the representatives from the administration, staff, alumni, faculty, students and stakeholders. Afternoon was allotted for the street dancing cultural competitions participated in by the representatives from the different components of PSU.

That very evening was highlightened by the search for Mr. and Ms. Biennial ’09. Eight lovely ladies and handsome gentlemen from the eight campuses of PSU Asingan, Bayambang, Binmaley, Infanta, Lingayen, San Carlos, Sta. Maria and Urdaneta, gathered together, vying for the title. Lingayen campus reigned supreme as they once again grabbed the coveted crowns.

The second day of celebration featured various activities starting with a fun run activity, faculty, personnel, sports fest, and  the most awaited part, the announcement of winners for the raffle draw. That night of that same date, the faculty and the personnel highlighted the evening as they showcased their talents during the “Gabi ng Pasiklaban at Kasayahan.” (Cultural Variety Show).