The 1st Graduate School Assembly and National Conference

CEBU, Philippines - Spearheaded by Dean Rouel A. Longinos and a powercast of professors, the Graduate School of Health Science, Management and Pedagogy of Southwestern University is inviting everyone to the 1st Graduate School Assembly and National Conference on April 28-30. Anchored on the theme: "Graduate Education: Opening Doors of Excellent Opportunities," the conference plenary will be held at the SM Trade Hall and SM Cinema 1, while the assembly and parallel sessions will be held in the university campus.

Conference speakers include Dr. Isagani R. Cruz, Dr. Margie Holmes, Atty. Bruce V. Rivera, Prof. Schubert Austero, Regional Directors of the Executive Departments in Government and SWU Graduate Professors.

Topics include "Breakthroughs in Science and Technology: Benchmarks for Academic Research", “Academic Freedom: The Law and the School", "Understanding and Managing Adult Depression", "Paradigm Shift in Graduate Education: Teaching the Adults Beyond the Usual", "SWU-GS: Harnessing Talent and Potentials for the New Economy", "Cultural Education: the SWU-GS Experience", "Strengthening Values Education in HEIs", "Understanding the Deaf Culture/Workshop on Sign Language", "Biomechanics: Applications in Dance and Athletics", "Visayan Dances: A Workshop", "Telltale Signs for Physiatric Evaluation in Sped Classes", "The Health Sector and Issues in Health Care Delivery", "Nutrition Status and Issues in the Philippines", "Health, Culture and Society", " Instrumentation in Research and Quantitative Data Analysis", "Culinary Vignettes: Demonstration and Workshop", "Teaching as a Mission", "Utilization of Researches in Higher Education Institutions", and "Managing People, Providing Opportunities".

A spectacular festival presentation awaits participants in the morning of April 29 at the Aznar Coliseum grounds. Performers include the Cofradia del Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, Abellana National School and Southwestern University Dance Troupe and Choir.

Fellowship and Appreciation Dinner on the third evening will be hosted by Ana Maris Igpit and Marc Kenneth Stuart.

Pre-registration is encouraged through [email protected] or call (032) 255-5370.