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CLSU Partners with WSU, FDA, and New AFTBI Incubatees

Nov. 14, 2024

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To continuously expand partnerships and establish stronger collaboration outside the university, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) entered into several Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with local and international institutions on November 12, 2024. Through the initiative of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE), CLSU signed a partnership with Washington State University (WSU) to establish linkages in areas of academics and research collaboration for students and faculty. University President Evaristo A. Abella led the MOU signing with Dr. Elmar Villota, Faculty of College of Engineering, while on behalf of WSU is Dr. Manuel Garcia-Perez, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University. Moreover, to address public safety and achieve inclusive economic growth, a partnership between the Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST) and the Food and Drug Authority (FDA) formalize their partnership that aims to help the MSMEs or the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises and other stakeholders to comply with the food safety regulations that reduce risk in consumers. The MOU was signed by President Abella alongside the Dean of the College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI) Dr. Celyrah B. Castillo, and Dr. Geraldine B. Tayag, Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology. The FDA was represented by their OIC-Deputy Director General, Dr. Jesusa Joyce N. Cirunay RPh representing their Director General, Samuel A. Zacate. Furthermore, the Agriculture and Food Technology Business Incubator (AFTBI) also formalized its partnership with Core Gateway College Inc., Talavera National High School, and an Artic Balm Online Shop as new incubatees. The MOU signing was led by University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella together with the Director of AFTBI, Dr. Pablo J. Rafael. Core Gateway College Inc. was represented by their President, Dr. Danilo S. Vargas, and the Talavera National High School was represented by Ms. Clarissa M. Mariano, Head Teacher VI-Science, and a private company namely Arctic Balm Online Shop. All these MOUs will strengthen the partnerships in academic, research, exchange programs, and other initiatives between CLSU and its partner institutions that will bring new opportunities for students and faculty and enhance the overall presence of the University.

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