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Sports parade opens U-Day Celebration 2018

By Cyrus A. Natividad

The CPU Junior High School during the Opening Parade.Photo Credit: CPUR.

The intramurals for the University Days celebration for 2018 began with a sports parade at 3 PM last September 6, 2018. Athletes of each unit and college in their respective sports uniforms walked around the campus before proceeding to the University Covered Gym.

The opening program started as soon as the college teams settled. The Sari-Saot Dance Troupe delivered the opening prayer through a dance interpretation. It was followed with the Pambansang Awit by the CPU Symphonic Band.

The College of Engineering Titans showcasing a “Wonderman” theme in their parade costume.Photo Credit: CPUR.

Victory shouts filled the gym as names of the colleges and units were called by host Angelo Yulo, CPUR Senator. Each group made a short presentation for the audience. The parade was covered by a drone camera, and the opening program at the gym was featured live on the CPUTV Facebook Channel with Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director of the Office of Communications, directing his crew for the show.

The College of Business and Accountancy mascot are all smiles during the parade.Photo Credit: CPUR.

The fun-filled event also signaled the month-long 113th University Foundation Celebration. Highlights include the 2018 Alumni Homecoming and General Assembly on September 29, Saturday at the Rose Memorial Auditorium; the Alumni Night, also on September 29, at the Grand Xing Hotel, Iloilo City; and the Foundation Day Memorial Service on October 1, 2018 at the Philippine-American Cemetery in Jaro, Iloilo City.

CPUR: Wear your feelings

Wear your heart on your sleeve—On February 14, 2018, Central Philippine University Republic encouraged Centralians to wear their feelings. With ten colors to choose from, there is an option for every emotion and a hugot for every Centralian. Red is worn by those happily in-love while black signifies heartache. The trend is an annual tradition for Centralians.

Stalls filled with chocolate and flowers welcome the students as they walk through the half-moon on Valentine’s Day. A dominant white fills the university, expressing the opinion on love of the majority of the students.

As the celebration of Valentine’s Day comes to another close, may Centralians be reminded of the greatest love of all—the love of Christ.

“We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).

“Two people are better than one, because they can reap more benefit from their labor. For if they fall, one will help his companion up, but pity the person who falls down and has no one to help him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself? Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).

May our relationships be centered on Christ, the Author and Creator of love.