CLSU Launches New Facilities of COS and IAO; Adds Light Bus to University Fleet

Central Luzon State University launched the new College of Science (COS) building, International Studio under the International Affairs Office (IAO) and unveiled the Rosa Light Bus as the newest addition to the university facilities and vehicles during the 117th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the University on April 11, 2024. The COS building which houses the Dean's office, a conference room, and a smart classroom, amounts to a total of P13 Million including the equipment which was supported and partly funded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Science City of Muñoz, headed by City Mayor Baby Armi L. Alvarez, and Vice Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez, PhD, who also served as dean of then College of Arts and Sciences. Meanwhile, the International Studio (IS) which was built to address the need for a state-of-the-art facility for online learning and multimedia production was also launched making the International Affairs Office at par with its foreign partner institutions. The IS which received a funding support from Senator Sonny Angara will provide an enabling environment for local and foreign students under the student mobility endeavors of the university. On the other hand, a 29-seater Rosa Light Bus joined the fleet of university vehicles increasing the capacity of CLSU to provide transportation services to students, faculty and staff who are representing the university outside the campus and in various competitions. Dr. Evaristo A. Abella, University President expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the establishment of the two buildings, specifically those who provided funding support as well as the previous Administration of Dr. Edgar A. Orden, former President and currently the VP for Research and Extension, and Dr. Renato G. Reyes, former VP for Academic Affairs, who started the conceptualization and realization of these projects during their term. City Councilor Vincent L. Alvarez who represented Vice Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez provided a response and commended the recent infrastructure developments in CLSU compared to the time when he was still a student. Councilor Alvarez then emphasized that the strong collaboration between the LGU and CLSU should be maintained to continuously benefit the whole Science City community. The blessing and thanksgiving ceremony was led by Rev. Father Rufo Ramil H. Cruz, PhD., University Chaplain with university officials, faculty, staff and LGU officials as witnesses.