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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT celebrates ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s 63rd Founding Anniversary

by Kassandra Buenafe, OfCom  | Aug 31 2024

 

Since its inception in 1961 to provide accessible education and foster peace in the Mindanao region, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will celebrate its 63rd Founding Anniversary on September 1, 2024. This year’s theme is “Fostering a Harmonious Balance Between Technology and Humane Learning.”

To show support and strengthen the integration of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT and other ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø campuses within the historical fabric of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø system, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT had a whole-day pre-celebration of the Founding Anniversary at the campus on August 31, 2024. 

The day kicked off with an early motorcade around the city followed by an opening program organized by the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Alumni Association - IIT Chapter at the University Gymnasium. The program started with a Zumba dance where ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT constituents, in unity, showed off their energetic moves. The event also welcomed the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø President, Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno, and the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Alumni Association - Iligan Chapter.

Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan, in his welcome address, emphasized the theme and stated that it encapsulated the significance of blending cutting-edge technology with the core values of human learning. According to him, technological advancements revolutionized how we learn. 

 “²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is at the forefront in integrating innovative tools and digital resources in our curricula, making education more accessible, more interactive, more engaging,” he said. 

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø President Mapupuno also delivered an inspiring message and expressed his gratitude to the alumni who organized today’s event. He added that this celebration is a way to renew the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø system’s commitment to the future. 

 “As we make our way into this season of celebrations, let us remember that founding anniversaries are not just about looking back; they are also about looking forward. We honor our past, but we must also renew our commitment to the future,” said the President. 

Messages were also given by different ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø alumni to express their appreciation and gratitude for the University. 

After the program, University officials proceeded to the hallway of the old SET building for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the opening of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT’s One ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Gallery, which showcased the 11 campuses of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Simultaneously, the gymnasium buzzed with excitement as the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Trivia and Pakulo events unfolded.

In the afternoon, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT constituents enjoyed various rounds of children’s games on campus as part of today’s activity and a podcast with an ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø pioneer aired online. 

Tomorrow, on the official Founding Anniversary, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-IIT’s Resident Cultural Groups will take the stage at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø-Marawi for the highly anticipated Rawaten Gala.

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