TSU, South Korea’s TSCECPR seal partnership through MOU, creative workshop

Anchored on the goal to expand its global academic collaboration, Tarlac State University (TSU) formally inked its partnership with The Story Christian Education and Counseling Psychology Research Institute (TSCECPR) of South Korea through a ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Creative Workshop on Pipe Cleaner Flower Art held on 4 June, at the CFTR AVR. 

The event was steered by the Office of International Affairs and Linkages (OIAL), in collaboration with the College of Education – Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (CoEd–BTLEd).

On behalf of Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg, Dr. Aloysius T. Madriaga, Dean of the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) delivered the opening remarks and welcomed the TSCECPR delegation. “By working with an organization like TSCECPR, we now open new doors for students, faculty, and partner communities to engage in meaningful programs and impactful research initiatives,” Dr. Madriaga said.

Subsequently, Dr. Grace N. Rosete, Director of OIAL, officially introduced the TSU officials present. She also highlighted the internationalization efforts and activities that both institutions have prepared for the coming years.

On the other hand, Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, TSU President, expressed his immense gratitude for the partnership, specifying its significance for the global engagement and innovation of TSU. “We are committing that we’ll be giving our very best in all our might just to make this partnership a successful one,” he also emphasized.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jiyoung Lee, General Director of TSCECPR, shared her optimism about the partnership, affirming the growing potential of such collaboration to foster creativity, academic exchanges, and intercultural understanding.

Concluding the first part of the event, Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza, Dean of the College of Education closed the program by acknowledging the joint effort of both institutions and encouraging students to embrace global learning experiences.

Immediately after the ceremonial signing, a Creative Workshop on Pipe Cleaner Flower Art took place. Headed by TSCECPR trainer and speaker Ms. Jihyeon Loh, the event became an avenue for a hands-on session of cultural and artistic exchange. Participants were able to create visually appealing flowers by just using everyday items such as pipe cleaners and paper cups.

Through this initiative, both TSU and TSCECPR have fortified their commitment to advancing their community through global linkages, academic collaborations, and internationalization efforts.

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