By Asst. Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr.
Some of the outreach activities conducted during the University Outreach Week, held from December 1ĢƵ6, 2025, were organized by various colleges, departments, and student organizations.
December 1ĢƵ6, 2025 is recognized as the University Outreach Week. During this period, students, faculty, staff, and alums are encouraged to participate in community outreach and engagement initiatives. This annual celebration, held every first week of December, complies with Republic Act No. 7722, also known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, which mandates extensionĢƵalongside instruction and researchĢƵas one of the fundamental functions of higher education institutions in the country. Extension involves transferring knowledge, skills, and technology to develop communities.
Here is the list of the outreach activities and engagement initiatives orchestrated during the University Outreach Week:
- CAS-Department of Language, Mass Communication and Humanities, ĢƵDedication Ceremony of CPU-Kinaadman Reading Development and Diagnostic ServicesĢƵ;
- College of Medical Laboratory Science, ĢƵThe ABCD of Safety: Knowledge is Power-A Youth Symposium for HIV Prevention and CompassionĢƵ;
- Junior High School ĢƵSpiritual Enrichment, Team Building and Fellowship Program for IRPIS Teaching and Non-Teaching PersonnelĢƵ;
- CPU-Association of Political Science and Public Administration, ĢƵEDUQUEST 2.0: Mathematical and Literacy Skills for Grade 6 students;
- College of Education, ĢƵTeacher Din Ako ProjectĢƵ;
- CPU-Department of Life Sciences, ĢƵEnvironmental Literacy: Mangroves, Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Waste Management;
- CPU Female Society, ĢƵ Tabang Ta, Baha Bala: A DRRM Outreach and Donation Drive in CapizĢƵ; and
- CAS- Department of Language, Mass Communication and Humanities, ĢƵProject LEAP-Literacy, English, Access, and ProgressĢƵ. And among others.