Notable Stories From May 2024
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- DOST-PTRI Partnership Launches First Textile Design Workshop
- Benilde Partners with DepEd Manila on Deaf Advocacy Through Community Engagement
- Exploring Innovative Approaches to New Media Through Benilde’s Benchmarking Initiative
- Benilde Students Achieve 2nd Place at the 4th Wetland Center Design Competition
- Benilde Hosts Canadian Students and Educators for Exchange Workshops and Sessions
- Benilde Open Updates
- NCAA Season 99 Women’s Volleyball Champions
- Benilde Fun Run Photos are Out!
- Singer Callum Scott Visits Benilde
- UNITE 2024: Chromafest Dazzles Benildean Community
- Excellence Like No Other! New AUN Accreditations
- 83.33% Passing Rate for Benilde Antipolo LEPT Examinees
- Heads Up: BS-HRIM Hospitality Track is now BS-HLM
- Need Help? Chat With Beni!
- Chef Station is Back!
- Admission Updates
- In Case You Missed It
- Upcoming Events
DOST-PTRI Partnership Launches First Textile Design Workshop
Last May 4, the Bachelor in Textile Design program at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde hosted the workshop “Colors of Nature: Natural Dye Talk and Workshop.” It drew Senior High School students interested in pursuing a design career from various institutions.
Benilde Partners with DepEd Manila on Deaf Advocacy Through Community Engagement
On May 14, 2024, Benilde and DepEd Manila formalized a significant partnership to collaborate on community engagement programs at Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle. This collaboration will span five academic years, starting in AY 2023-2024 and continuing until AY 2028-2029.
Exploring Innovative Approaches to New Media Arts Education Through Benilde’s Benchmarking Initiative
Benilde continues to advance its educational landscape by embracing innovative methodologies and learning environments, exemplified during the recent U.S. Benchmarking where Maria Sharon Mapa Arriola, Dean of Benilde’s School of New Media Arts (SNMA), explored top institutions in the United States, aiming to integrate the best practices into their curriculum and infrastructure.
Benilde Students Achieve 2nd Place at the 4th Wetland Center Design Competition
Benildean student designers secured 2nd Place with their design “Isnawa” at the 4th SCPW Wetland Center Design Competition, organized by the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands.
Benilde Hosts Canadian Students and Educators for Exchange Workshops and Sessions
On May 13, 2024, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde welcomed students and faculty members from Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) for a series of exchange and collaborative workshops at the Design+Arts Campus. The visit included various photography and new media-related workshops and sessions, such as darkroom techniques, slow photography, animation, virtual reality, hand-coloring, and plant-based developing. The visit concluded with the unveiling of an exhibit on May 24 at the 11th Floor Photo Gallery at the Design+Arts Campus.
This event is part of a partnership between Benilde and OCAD U aimed at promoting international and intercultural understanding and academic exchange. The collaboration seeks to develop and carry out joint academic activities, including educational, creative, and research initiatives. These activities encompass exchange programs for faculty, staff, and students.
Future collaborations from the partnership will include the exchange and collaboration of faculty and staff for research, teaching, and professional development, as well as the exchange and collaboration of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels through study-abroad programs, degree articulation, degree completion, and other related initiatives. Additionally, the partnership will facilitate the exchange and collaboration of academic and professional administrators, the collaborative development of teaching resources and innovative teaching approaches, and the organization of joint conferences, workshops, and training programs. Collaborative research and publications will also be a key focus.
This productive visit marks the beginning of a promising relationship between the two institutions. A feature article detailing the visit will be released soon.
Selected Proposals on Exhibit Until June 30
Students and stakeholders of the Benilde community, along with designers and artists, celebrated the much-awaited announcement of Benilde Open Design and Art grantees and Best of Benilde students at the Benilde Open Design + Art media launch.
Upcoming Events at Benilde Open
NCAA Season 99 Women's Volleyball Champions
Message from the Office of the President:
Winning three consecutive championships is no easy feat and requires a tremendous amount of skill, dedication, and teamwork. What makes this three-peat sweeter is having a remarkable 40 to 0 win-loss record at the NCAA. The Lady Blazers have shown time and time again that they have what it takes to consistently perform at a high level and come out on top. Their hard work and perseverance have truly paid off, and they deserve all the recognition and congratulations for this incredible achievement. Hats off to our Lady Blazers and to Coach Jerry Yee.
We also wish to congratulate Cloanne Mondoñedo for having been named as NCAA Season 99 Women’s Volleyball Best Setter and Season MVP.
The Lady Blazers’ triumph is a result of the collective effort of everyone involved in the team, from the players to the coaches headed by Coach Yee and the support of the fans and community, all these played a crucial role in the team’s success.
Congratulations Lady Blazers and thank you for inspiring the Benildean Community. Animo Benilde!
The College honored the Benilde Lady Blazers’ incredible third NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship with a Mass Celebration held last May 27. Their historic journey and success are truly like no other.
Benilde Fun Run Photos are Out!
Thank you Benilde Fun Runners! Your presence made Benilde Fun Run so much more exciting, fun, and meaningful!
The Benilde Fun Run 2024, held last May 19, is presented in partnership with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Alumni Association. Proceeds of the run will go to the Benilde scholarship fund.
Singer Callum Scott Visits Benilde
British musician Calum Scott recently got together with Filipino Deaf students from Benilde to champion inclusivity through music. They shared an exclusive screening of the ASL version of Scott’s song ‘Biblical,’ spreading a powerful message of boundless love. Scott also learned basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL) and spent time with the students during his visit.
UNITE 2024: Chromafest Dazzles Benildean Community
The gleaming gates of Chromatica swung open to welcome the vibrant and excited Frosh students into the Benildean Community for the much-anticipated UNITE 2024: Chromafest. The Sports and Dormitory Complex transformed into a spectacular canvas of colors celebrating unity and creativity.
Excellence Like No Other!
The ASEAN University Network (AUN) has granted accreditation to the Benilde Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Information Systems programs.
Other programs accredited by AUN include Hospitality and Luxury Management (formerly BS-HRIM Hospitality Management Track, Business Solutions and Applications (formerly BSBA Major in Computer Applications), and Export and Global Business Management.
The AUN-QA ensures quality in ASEAN higher education, promoting high standards and collaborating with regional and international bodies for the benefit of the community, and this recognition reflects Benilde’s commitment to excellence in education, like no other.
83.33% Passing Rate for Benilde Antipolo LEPT Examinees
Congratulations to our Benildeans who passed the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT)!
We are proud of you, Benildean Educators! ANIMO BENILDE!
Heads Up: BS-HRIM Hospitality Management Track is now BS-HLM
SHRIM takes it a notch higher with the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Luxury Management, formerly named Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management–Hospitality Management Track.
The transition to BS-HLM reflects our Institution’s strategic response to the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, which increasingly demands expertise in luxury management alongside traditional hospitality principles.
BS-HLM offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates hospitality management fundamentals with specialized coursework in luxury brand management, catering to the growing demand for professionals who can excel in both areas.
Need help? Chat with Beni!
Beni is now also on BigSky and the Benilde Website! For immediate assistance, look for the Chat with Beni button on the lower right corner of your screen when you log into your BigSky Homepage and anywhere on the Benilde Website.
Chat with Beni is powered by the Center for Institutional Helpdesk, in partnership with the Center for Educational Technology.
Chef Station is Back!
Chef Station resumed operations on May 20, 2024, for its 3rd Term AY 2023-2024 batch of practicum students. Chef Station is open Monday to Thursday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission Calendar Updates
Admission is extended for late applicants for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs until July 31, 2024. Please see the Admissions Page for the procedures for late application.
Batch 3 application is still open for Senior High School until June 28, 2024.
SHS Sneak Peak
As part of the College’s recruitment campaign for Benilde Senior High School, a Sneak Peek event was held on May 18 at the Augusto-Rosario Gonzalez Theater at Taft Campus. The event showcased SHS strands, including the new STEM strand, and provided a glimpse of what it’s like to study at Benilde.
In Case You Missed It
- People Organization and Development Office (PODO)
- The application for the Advanced Study Grants for enrollments covered by the 3rd Term of Academic Year 2023-2024 is now open through an Online Form. Prepare and submit the necessary requirements.
- PODO announces a series of upcoming training programs scheduled from May to August 2024. These programs are designed to enhance professional skills and further your development within our esteemed Community. Kindly register here: PODO Upcoming Training Programs. We encourage you to secure your spot early.
- The results of the Annual Physical Examination (APE) conducted last March 2024 are now available for claiming.
- The Mid-Year Performance Evaluation Results for AS/SS for AY 2023 – 2024 are already accessible for viewing through this link https://apps1.benilde.edu.ph/ratings/.
- PODO shares the Maxicare’s affiliated clinics and hospitals as of May 2024. With the ongoing network curation process, the affiliation per provider may change without prior notice, thus, we highly recommend to still call the provider to check prior to any availment.
- Resumption of the use of office uniform starts on June 3, 2024.
- Center for Social Action (CSA)
- We are looking for Associates to volunteer as an adviser for the Benilde’s Community Service Program, Term 3 (A.Y. 2023-2024) who share our passion for community service and are ready to make a tangible impact on our partner communities. Interested associates can register by clicking on the this link.
- Are you a Transferee Student who had completed their NSTP-1 and NSTP-2 in their previous school? Are you an International Student? If so, then you are REQUIRED to register for the Community Service Program (CSP) of the Center for Social Action. The Online Registration for the CSP will be from 29 April – 15 May 2024 only. Register by filling out the online form and sign in using your Benilde Mail to access the form.
- Center for Student Life (CSL)
- Join our STAR Workshop as we journey through the different kingdoms, from the vibrant blooms of the Flower Queendom of art, to the rhythmic beats of the Vines Kingdom, to the enchanting moves of the Aquatic Queendom, to the dramatic performance of the Mushroom Kingdom, and the Calathea Quingdom for a new experience. Register now and be immersed in the nature of art! Registration Form for Benidean Students: STAR WORKSHOP 2024 Registration Form For Benildean Associates and Barangay Partners: STAR WORKSHOP 2024 – Associates and Brgy. Partners.
- Do you want your activity to be CSBGRAD accredited? Events scheduled on or before July 29, 2024 can be applied for CSBGRAD accreditation this term. Deadline of application is July 15.
- As part of our commitment to transparency and inclusivity, all the members of the Benildean community is invited to provide feedback and suggestions for the improvement of our governing document, the Benilde CSG Constitution. Send your comments, suggestions, and recommendations to csg@benilde.edu.ph.
- The Benilde Central Student Government and Social and Academic Guild for Architecture are excited to announce the upcoming Benilde League 2024! This year’s event will feature a mix of physical sports and esports competitions. Your valuable feedback through the survey form will help us tailor the event to suit your interests and preferences. Let’s come together and make this year’s league the best one yet! Access the survey form.
- Center for Institutional Helpdesk (CIH)
- Starting this term, the CIH, in partnership with the Center of Educational Technology,announces that Chat with Beni is now on BigSky Benilde. You can find the Chat with Beni button when you log into your BigSky Homepage.
- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics (OVCA)
- The OVCA announces the appointments of School Deans, School Director, School Associate Deans, and Program Chairpersons for the 3rd Term of Academic Year 2023-2024.
- Center for Learning Resources (CLR)
- Due to its upcoming renovation, the CLR Audio Visual-Taft office will be relocated from the 2nd Floor to 3rd Floor of the Mutien-Marie Hall at Room M304. The local number 1483 will be temporarily unavailable. For AV inquiries or reservations, email us at clr@benilde.edu.ph or chat with us during our service hours, Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
- Center for Restorative Discipline (CRD)
- Visit the respective CRD offices in the different campuses to claim your lost item/s from May 8-31, 2024 between 9am to 4pm only. Bring your proof of ownership for verification purposes. All unclaimed item/s after May 31 will be turned-over to the Center for Built Environment – Logistics and Inventory Management (Non-Cash) and the Finance Department (Cash) for College funds for proper disposal.
- Office of the President (OP)
- The Benilde Open Design + Art is pleased to announce this year’s roster of grantees. These proposals were selected from over 300 submissions by an esteemed selection committee and are a testament to Filipino curiosity. Save the date for the exhibition which runs from May 23 to June 30, 2024, in synergy with De La Salle University and the Embassy of Switzerland. #BenildeLikeNoOther #BenildeOpen
- Congratulations to our Lady Blazers! Winning three consecutive championships is no easy feat and requires a tremendous amount of skill, dedication, and teamwork. What makes this three-peat sweeter is having a remarkable 40 to 0 win loss record at the NCAA. The Lady Blazers have shown time and time again that they have what it takes to consistently perform at a high level and come out on top. Their hard work and perseverance have truly paid off, and they deserve all the recognition and congratulations for this incredible achievement. Hats off to our Lady Blazers and to Coach Jerry Yee. We also wish to congratulate Cloanne Mondoñedo for having been named as NCAA Season 99 Women’s Volleyball Best Setter and Season MVP.
- Join the “Creatives & Science Innovation in Technology Business Incubators” with Dr. EJ Sajo of UP SILBI DOST-TBI on Thursday, May 30 at 10 – 11am, live on Zoom and Facebook.
- Office of the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (OIER)
- Your feedback is highly important in improving our campus cafeterias and stores, guiding us to refine our dining and take-out services across all four campuses. You may scan the QR Code available on each cafeteria table to share your feedback directly, whether you are dining in or grabbing a take-out or at your convenience – anytime, anywhere, and on any day, fill out the google form.
- Benilde Well-Being Center (BWC)
- Everyone is invited to attend a parenting event entitled “ACHIEVING FAMILY DIGITAL AWARENESS AND WELLNESS” on June 8, 2024, Saturday, from 9am to 11:30am which will be held at the Ideation Hall, the Atrium@Benilde Campus and via Zoom. This will be facilitated by Mr. Ricson Singson Que. He is a Digital Transformation Consultant/Information Security Consultant, Data Protection Officer/Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer/Chief Digital Officer.
- SHRIM – Chef’s Station (SHRIM-CF)
- We are resuming our operations on May 20, Monday, with the new batch of PRACTI students for this term.
- School of Environment and Design (SED)
- The School of Environment and Design and HIFI invites all to attend the Joint Design Talk on Co-Designing Sustainability presented in collaboration with The Taiwan Design Research Institute on June 3 (Monday) 1 – 5pm at the 5/F Theater, Benilde Design+Arts Campus.
Upcoming Events
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