Regent Hon. Dennis Norman T. Go encouraged the TSU community to be relevant in the community and be a catalyst of progress and development during the university's second charter anniversary celebration last April 11, 2024, at the TSU Hotel in Lucinda Campus.
Looking back to the university's milestones for the past two years, Hon. Go lauded the Laboratory School reopening, attaining academic freedom, progress in ICT and research, and conducting extension services to the marginalized sector, which are included in the new charter (Republic Act No. 11695).
He said that these noble undertakings will make the institution actualize and realize its existence as a university.
"We should always be relevant to our community, a catalyst of progress and development," Hon. Go said.
"Despite the challenges we face today in TSU, let us not forget to be inspired and be motivated to serve our institution and our greater or larger community of our external and internal environment – an avenue for professional growth," he added.
Hon. Go was part of the committee that studied the recent TSU charter revision and was involved in the previous charter (RA 6764), which converted the Tarlac College of Technology to TSU.
"We always believe that in union there is strength, divided we fall. So, let us continue working together because we are all in unity. That is why the letter 'U' in our core values is 'Unity' in diversity. Despite our differences, we are still working together," Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg said.
VP Macaraeg said the university is very grateful to have officials, led by TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, for their efforts to the university.
Meanwhile, the TSU Alumni Association organized a seminar for the university's employees titled "TSU Alumni Building Bridges: Navigating the Safe Space Act and Workplace Ethics" held on the same day at the Alumni Center.
TSU alumni Mr. Jeremiah Paul Silvestre and Atty. Jeah Melocotones were the seminar speakers. Mr. Silvestre tackled navigating the Safe Spaces Act and upholding work ethics, emphasizing the importance of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713). On the other hand, Atty. Melocotones discussed the Safe Space Act in the workplace in line with RA 11313.
The daylong celebration commenced with a Holy Mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Rex Morales at the Interfaith Chapel.
The students also participated in the celebration by holding a talent competition in front of the TSU Hotel. The TSU Performing Arts Dance Troupe and Hip-Hop Dance Group rendered performances during the opening program. (jlmm-OPA)
Photos by Eduardo F. Laxamana Jr., Jodie Andrea G. Pangilinan
