Setting another momentous precedent, the second phase of CSSP's pre-internship undertaking was commenced by 26 graduating sociology students with a theme, "Pà mà nyulung: The Advancements and Progress of Sociological Studies Beyond Limits."
In her welcoming remarks, Dr. Nelly N. Pilao, Dean of CSSP, highlighted the responsibilities that the sociology students carry as they wear their pins, which are "to promote social justice, to amplify the unheard voices, and to contribute to the betterment of society as a whole."
She then ended her speech by reminding the fourth-year students that their insights have the potential to bridge gaps, challenge norms, and create an empathetic world for all.
The event was then followed by the first pinning ceremony of the pioneer batch of the Department of Human Services with the theme, "Servitium et Compassio: Long Live the Human Services Pioneers of Compassion in Lighting a Path."
Richard N. Briones, the university's Director for Admission, Guidance, Testing, and Services Office, shared his inspirational speech, bringing encouragement to the fourth-year students of the said department.
"Remember the true essence of your future career lies beyond the theories and strategies you've learned. It's in the genuine connections you will make with people around you and in (the) society," the director cited.
It must be noted that the graduating students of Human Services expressed their gratitude towards their parents as they danced to the tune of Long Live by Taylor Swift and sang the song Glowing Inside by Nikki Gil for them.
Meanwhile, in the afternoon session, the Department of Social Work concluded the 2-day event with a total of 157 students who marked their pinning, vesting, and candle lighting ceremonies.
Despite the two consecutive blackouts, the department still carried on with its program.
Notably, CSSP has been the first college to conduct such a college-based pre-internship event this academic year.
Report by John Jerome Santos | The Industrialist
Photo by Estiffany Shane Carlos |The Industrialist
