26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

National Seafarer’s Sunday First reading: Nm. 11:25–29 The LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Taking some of the spirit that was on Moses, the LORD bestowed it on the seventy elders; and as the spirit came to rest on them, they prophesied. Now two men, one named Eldad and the other … Continue reading

USC celebrates Mental Health month

The University’s Counseling and Development Center (CDC) is spearheading the virtual celebration of the Mental Health month in October 2021. This year’s celebration carries the theme, “Reinforced Directions: Coming back stronger, braver, and wiser.” This year’s celebration features webinars, contests, games, and the resumption of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) series. Schedules are shown in … Continue reading

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First reading: Wis. 2:12,17–20 The wicked say:    Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us;        he sets himself against our doings,    reproaches us for transgressions of the law        and charges us with violations of our training.    Let us see whether his words be true;        let us find out … Continue reading

BAI reaccredits USC animal facility

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has renewed the animal welfare registration of the University’s Laboratory Animal Facility (LAF-0022) until July 2024. The USC Laboratory Animal Facility houses around 50 rats and 50 mice in its BAI-accredited breeding facility. Among the registered animal facilities in the region, only USC has the authority to breed rats … Continue reading

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First reading: Is. 50:5–9a The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. The Lord GOD is my … Continue reading

Foundation offers STEM master’s degree scholarship

Application deadline extended to October 29, 2021. The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation is offering a Master’s degree scholarship called TeachSTEM. The scholarship is available to any incoming or current graduate education student specializing in STEM. Current (non-scholar) students may apply for the scholarship by October 15, 2021. Prospective students who intend to start in the 2nd … Continue reading