The UP Open University (UPOU) in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education(CHED) is launching the First Philippine Higher Education Internationalization Award. Our goal is to recognize institutions of higher learning who were able to implement internationalization initiatives that are INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE, INCLUSIVE, and SUSTAINABLE.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
How to submit your nominations:
1. Accomplish the nomination form: https://forms.gle/edgXumrbWVE86DAg6
2. Support your nomination with the following:
- A 2-minute video showing the testimonials and evidence of the outputs/outcomes and impact. It can be from the direct participants of the Internationalization program or from a partner institution
- Supporting documents (e.g. MOA with a partner institution, approved project proposal, etc)
- Endorsement of the University/College President
Extended Deadline of nomination: 5 May 2021
Awarding Ceremony: 20 May 2021 during the CHED Anniversary Celebration.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrate your significant contributions even during a time of major disruption in education.
#UPOpenUniversity
The 7th AAWS Congress concluded with a closing ceremony. ![]()
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Dr. Sylvia Estrada Claudio, AAWS Council Member, wrapped up the event with a thoughtfully articulated synthesis highlighting the key insights and important points, reflections and challenges from the sessions.![]()
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An awarding ceremony was also held to recognize outstanding contributions presented during the congress, and named the Best Exhibit, Best Poster, and Best Paper. ![]()
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The Best Community Fair Showcase was awarded to LATCH Los Baños.![]()
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The Best Poster was given to Loise Anne C. Aquino, Destiny SM. Lutero, Vannessa E. San Juan, Francesca Isabel N. De Vera, Rea Divina C. Mero, and Ellaine Rose A. Beronio for the study entitled "Assessing Gender Mainstreaming at UPLB: The Case of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP);” ![]()
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The Best Paper (First Place) was given to Irish Joy G. Deocampo and Maritess D. Cruz with the study entitled “You Should Always Be Safe Here: Applying Feminist Care in Reimagining 2 Communication Against Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education;”![]()
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The Best Paper (2nd Place) to Alice C. Prieto-Carolino with the study entitled “Filipino Women Polychaete Fishers’ Lives from the Lens of Feminist Political Ecology;”![]()
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The Best Paper (3rd Place) was given to Renalyn C. Figueroa for the study entitled “From Womb To Tomb: The Intersectionality of Women in Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters;”![]()
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And Best Paper Finalist to Princess Sheryn A. Mamucao for her study “Bangsamoro Women’s Roles in Conflict Resolution in the Bangsamoro Region (BARMM).”![]()
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Asst. Prof. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the conference as a testament to the community’s commitment to advancing gender studies. She highlighted how the event fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solidarity among participants, serving as a meaningful conclusion to the 7th AAWS Congress.![]()
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