For the upperclassmen, August marks the
start of another semester of college drama involving bags of academic workloads
and surprise quizzes. For the freshmen, it is the beginning of unexpected
friendships and knowledge unheard of.
On
August 6, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) opened its arms to
a new batch of freshman students by preparing various activities for them with
the help of different student organizations. Among these organizations, The
UPLB Genetics Society (GeneSoc) participated in the warm welcome of the new Iskolars ng Bayan.
AlmOSAlan 2018
AlmOSAlan 2018
As
early as 6 o’clock in the morning last August 7, 2018 (Tuesday), the Copeland
Gymnasium was already bustling with activity for the annual AlmOSAlan. From
hotdogs on sticks to rice on paper plates, a variety of foods was prepared for
the freshman students by the participating student organizations. GeneSoc took
part in the said activity by giving emergency number card, and by offering chocolate drinks and
hot pandesal.
IBS Freshman Orientation
IBS Freshman Orientation
Later
in the afternoon, the Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS) held the Freshman
Orientation at IBSLH Main which teemed with new BS Biology students. Dr. Merlyn
Mendioro, the IBS Director, gave the welcome address. This was followed by the
presentation of IBS and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) videos. Then, the
CAS Policies was explained by the College Secretary, Prof. Ivan Marcelo Duka,
while the BS Biology Curriculum was explained Prof. Joseph San Pascual.
Finally, Dr. Lucille Villegas, the IBS Deputy Director, gave the closing
remarks.
IBS Freshman Tour
After
the orientation, the volunteers from various IBS organizations were tasked with
one of the six blocs (B2, F1, U1, U2, W1, and WX1) of freshmen for the IBS
Freshman Tour. Of the six blocs, U1 was entrusted under the care of GeneSoc
volunteer members. The tour is comprised of nine stations situated at places
where most of the freshmen’s classes will be held. These include the CAS Bldg.,
PhySci Bldg., CAS Annex 2, NCAS, and Wings A, B, C, and D of IBS. Each station
has its own game which tested the creativity and knowledge of the freshmen
students. After the tour, all the blocs were gathered for a grand photo
opportunity and short video of freshmen shouting, “One IBS!”
IBS
Acquaintance Party
On August 15, IBS held an acquaintance party for BS Biology freshies at CAS
Annex 2 MPH 1. Numerous IBS orgs worked together and volunteered for the
program. GeneSoc was one of the orgs who catered food to the freshmen. The
event was kicked-off by Prof. Jickerson P. Lado and Prof. Ronilo Flores who
both hosted the acquaintance. Prof. Faith Maranan welcomed the freshmen with
her opening remarks. Then, the introduction of professors of IBS was held
wherein each professor shared what they teach and what they do outside the
classroom. Next, IBS orgs were introduced by their respective members wherein a
cheer is made afterwards. GeneSoc chanted the ‘Puso at Talino’ cheer during
this activity. Games were also held to stimulate the interaction between
freshmen. Prof. Evangeline Pascual gave the closing remarks.
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