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It has been the tradition of the UP Open University (UPOU) to hold a blood donation drive every April. This 2019, the UPOU Blood Donation Drive was held on 10 April at the UPOU Oblation Hall in Los Banos, Laguna. Of the 78 volunteers, there were 45 successful blood donors. Despite a decrease in the number of successful donors compared to previous years, most of the donors this time were employees of the university. This somehow reflects the stakeholders' continuous support for extension work and public service initiated by UPOU. The initiative is spearheaded by the UPOU Faculty of Information [...]

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), together with the Guidance and Counseling Division of the Office of Student Affairs, UP Los Banos (UPLB), conducted Life Coaching Seminar-Workshops on 11 and 18 March 2019. The Seminar-Workshop aimed at assisting University faculty members, staff and personnel in helping students thrive and develop positive life skills through a mentor-mentee relationship. UPLB-OSA staff members facilitated the events, led by Ms. Janett A. Dolor, Head of the Guidance and Counseling Division; with Dr. Erick Vernon Y. Dy, Head of the International Students Division and OSA Consultant [...]

A free eye checkup was organized by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) through the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO). This was arranged in cooperation with Soltura Optical Clinic and was held on 20 February 2019 at the UPOU Oblation Hall in Los Banos, Laguna. UPOU employes, Student Assistants and even students who are on-the-job trainees with UPOU availed of the free service. The free eye checkup was organized as part of the university's aim to ensure the health and wellness of its employees. Anchored under the flagship [...]