On a beautiful and promising morning, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and anticipation to the ISU Roxas – Matusalem, Oldsite grounds, students, professors, and staff gathered for the much-anticipated Campus Kick-off and Orientation 2025, under the theme “Panag Rang-ay 2025: Nurturing Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow,” the event aimed to encourage both new and returning students to pursue the path of personal development, academic advancement, and community involvement.
The Kapagayan Dance Troupe opened the event with an Opening Salvo that instantly created a sense of unity and excitement with their synchronized and dynamic performance. Everyone in attendance was enthralled and reminded of the vibrant campus life that lay ahead by their vibrant costumes and rhythmic motions, which reflected the cultural diversity and youthful dynamism of the ISU community.
Following the festive opening, the OSAS Director, Dr. Jane C. Caliboso, took the stage to give the Opening Remarks, stressing the value of perseverance, teamwork, and resolve in the pursuit of academic excellence with warmth and conviction. Emphasizing the inspirational slogan, “Kaya ko, kaya natin” (I can, we can), the message struck a deep chord with the audience and reaffirmed the notion that shared accomplishments are made possible by both individual tenacity and group work.
Moreover, the Campus Administrator delivered an inspiring message that encouraged students to fully embrace their learning journey at ISU Roxas. He shared three essential tips to make the most of their college experience: embrace opportunities that come their way, commit to excellence and resilience in all endeavors, and always remember that their future is being built here. With passion and conviction, he reminded everyone that every challenge is a stepping stone, every lesson a building block, and every moment on campus a chance to shape the person they aspire to become.
As also part of the program, the Program Chairs formally introduced the campus faculty, staff, and university officials. As the committed teachers and support staff were presented one by one, the audience enthusiastically applauded each one. The talk strengthened the campus’s sense of community and approachability while also introducing students to the people who would mentor and assist them over their academic careers.
Following the presentation, the campus Academic Affairs Director, remind students that success in college is determined by their decision to live their lives as responsible, morally upright people rather than only by their grades and academic accomplishments. Values, discipline, and respect are important, she said, adding that character is just as important in determining one’s destiny. The Director also discussed the importance of being careful when using the internet, bringing up recent problems with teachers and kids that have been making the rounds on media sites. With these reminders, she called on everyone to use social media as a tool for progress and optimism and to be responsible digital citizens.
As the program comes to an end, it is as a unifying reminder that education is a path of fostering greatness and crafting a brighter tomorrow, as the common subject of “Panag Rang-ay,” which means progress, development and prosperity.
More than just a formal welcome, the 2025 Campus Kick-off and Orientation at ISU Roxas-Matusalem-Oldsite was a celebration of fresh starts and a strong exhortation for all students to take on the challenge of being not only today’s scholars but tomorrow’s leaders.
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