CLSU at 117: Championing Inclusivity, Trailblazing Innovation for a Better Community

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) successfully mounted its 117th Founding Anniversary celebration with events centered on the theme promoting inclusivity and innovations for the community participated in by its stakeholders from April 7-14, 2024. Student-led activities alongside the events prepared by the university provided an array of activities which catered to the varied interests of the participants like the street party, chalk art, mural painting, busking, dance craze, photobooth, color run, quiz bee and debate, gabi ng parangal, and a music festival, making the celebration more meaningful and memorable for everyone. On the other hand, faculty and staff were also treated with wellness activities, free blood chemistry examinations, and competitions promoting camaraderie like the laro ng lahi, basketball cup, and a tennis tournament among partner-agencies within the Science City community. Meanwhile, the KAMALIG Tiendesitas was opened for the faculty and staff to avail the produce of the Techno Village beneficiaries from different partner-barangays while the Kapehan ng OSA, an event where students and University officials meet and discuss the concerns of the students and faculty was also held. In its 117 years of providing an enabling environment to its constituents, new facilities were also launched including the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), College of Science building, the International Studio, and a new Light Bus was blessed as the newest addition to the university vehicle fleet. Expressing his profound gratitude to everyone, University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella addressed the CLSU community during the special flag raising ceremony held on April 12 and ended his foundation message with the unveiling of the theme and logo of the 60th Universityhood celebration set on June 17-18, 2024. “For more than six decades, we have consistently demonstrated our value to the scientific community and beyond. As we continue to foster a culture of excellence, we look forward to commemorating this momentous occasion and reflecting on our journey of growth and achievement.” Dr. Abella said. Thereafter, the Service Recognition and PRAISE Award where nearly 300 faculty, staff and retirees were honored for their outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the university, followed by the community fiesta which opened the campus cottages for everyone creating a fitting festivity for CLSU’s 117 years of serving the community.