SCODI conducts gender sensitivity training in line with Code and Rules
The School Committee of Decorum and Investigation (SCODI) attended a Gender Sensitivity and Onboarding Training on January 16 in compliance with the University Code of Decorum and Administrative Rules on Sexual Harassment, Other Forms of Sexual Misconduct, and Inappropriate Behavior (Code and Rules). The training covered topics such as the effects of sexual and gender-based violence, an overview of the Code and Rules, and University processes and guidelines for handling sexual violation complaints. Gender and Development Focal Point Chair Maria Elissa Lao, PhD served as the host and moderator of the training session. Meanwhile, University Gender Hub representatives Angelique Villasanta and Mira Alexis Ofreneo, PhD served as resource speakers alongside Loyola School Legal Counsel Atty. Nina Patricia Sison-Arroyo and Employee Relations and Engagement Head Atty. Alma Pavia. Allianza O. Pesquera
Ateneo launches GASFI Scholarship
On February 8, University President Roberto Yap, SJ, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Marissa Oca of the Gig and the Amazing Sampaguita Foundation Inc. (GASFI) to launch a new scholarship program. GASFI is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 to honor Ambrosio Gregorio “Gig” Oca Robles IV, an altruistic student set to enroll at the Ateneo de Manila University for a legal career. Although the organization began as a book donor program to encourage and promote reading, GASFI has since expanded its advocacy to provide various scholarships for a number of students across the country. With the GASFI scholarship, one Loyola Schools student will be able to study full-time at the Ateneo for four years. The recipient must come from a seafarer or street vendor family, as well as enroll in a pre-law course such as Philosophy, Sociology, Economics, or Legal Management. Moira V. Cayabyab
Ateneo Tulong Sulong aids marginalized communities with entrepreneurial development initiative
The Office of the Vice President for Social Development and the Ateneo Magis 2020 Grand Alumni Hopecoming Committee, in collaboration with four social enterprises from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, launched entrepreneurial development initiative Ateneo Tulong Sulong on November 6, 2020. This program aims to provide livelihood opportunities for the select marginalized communities whose sources of income were disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the groups plan to train community members to start their own micro-enterprises. On February 7, the groups reached out to their first beneficiary, the members of Jesus Lord of Divine Mercy Church in Mapayapa Village 1, Quezon City. Alongside the training, the groups have also organized a donation drive that seeks to raise Php 15 million for the communities. As of press time, they have garnered a total of Php 2,608,300.00. Mina Mata
Ateneo expands partnership with Boston College
University President Roberto Yap, SJ signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Boston College (BC) President William Leahy, SJ to expand the Ateneo’s prior partnership with BC. The expanded agreement was established in an effort to provide new educational and research opportunities for students of both academic institutions. The partnership currently includes enriching both universities’ Theology, Environmental Science, and Education departments. Along with this, joint programs for the universities’ respective Global Public Health and Entrepreneurship programs are also in the works. Yap shared that he is confident the programs will succeed in improving students’ formation. “Both Ateneo de Manila and Boston College are grounded in a Jesuit upbringing. […] It is this shared thread that connects us, and through the years, has allowed us to help mold the lives of our students for service and meaning” he said. Billie Asuncion
