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CLSU Holds Global Expert Lecture Series Featuring URI Technology Experts

Jun. 06, 2024

Paolo Carl Soliven | IAO

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) marked a significant stride towards internationalization as it hosted the Global Expert Lecture featuring esteemed visiting professors from the University of Rhode Island (URI) on June 13, 2024, held at the Academic Affairs Amphitheater. Professor Michael Rice, from the Department of Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Science at URI took the podium with his lecture centered on Rhode Island's century-long journey, highlighting its profound impact on sustainable development within aquaculture. Meanwhile, Professor Kang-Won Wayne Lee, an esteemed professor from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Brain Pool Fellow at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), shed light on the innovative strides made in environmental and civil engineering, particularly in addressing the pressing issue of sustainable transportation and carbon neutrality. The event commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President who expressed gratitude to the visiting professors for their invaluable contributions. Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Vice President for Academic Affairs, further emphasized the strong ties between CLSU and URI, underscoring the collaborative spirit driving academic exchange. An interactive session ensued after the lectures allowing fisheries, and engineering students to pose queries and engage directly with the experts, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and knowledge. The Global Expert Lecture Series stands as a testament to CLSU's commitment to internationalization which aims to elevate the university's academic exchange programs onto the global stage. The first lecture series was spearheaded by the International Affairs Office (IAO) in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), together with the College of Fisheries (CF), and the College of Engineering (CEn).

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