Adamson University (AdU) recognized its employees and retirees through institutional awards "Araw ng Parangal" last March 12.
Photo from Adamson University Facebook page
In his speech, University President Fr. Marcelo Manimtim C.M. stated that the employees and retirees’ hard work made Adamson the university it is now.
“Since you are all scattered throughout the departments of the university, we can truly say with your efforts and grace, as much as with sweats and tears, you have made Adamson University what it is today,” he said.
He acknowledged the burden the employees had to endure during the online setting.
“I also realized the heavier burden that doing things virtually or online have added to your load of work. I have been informed that for some offices the work has doubled and even tripled,” Fr. Manimtim stated.
Furthermore, he gave recognition to the retirees for their dedication in the AdU community during their stay.
“What I would like you to keep in mind is that we will remember you for the work and dedication that you have given to [the] Adamson community in the offices and posts that you have occupied. In the name of the whole Adamson community I would like to assure you that we are grateful for the enviable service you have rendered,” he said.
The awardees expressed their gratitude towards Adamson in which Information Technology and Information Systems Department Faculty Archie Santiago said that the university has been his second home.
“Adamson has been my second home. Imagine, 15 years of being faculty plus four years in college. Being an alumnus and employee of Adamson University makes me proud and happy to give my loyal service in return,” Santiago said.
Chemistry Laboratory Faculty Elena Alberto, who will be retiring in July, shared the contributions AdU had given in her life.
“I have served Adamson University for 40 years, eight months, and 15 days to be exact. In return, Adamson University has contributed so much to my life in terms of my personal development, educational benefits of my children, career enhancement, economic status, and religious formation,” she said.
Meanwhile, Fr. Manimtim C.M. said that the ceremony was supposed to be held in February but was moved due to changes in schedule.
“February last year, we were forced to forego the university anniversary celebration including the awarding ceremony. This year, due to the succession of changes in the calendar, the awarding ceremony has been postponed for a month,” he said.
He clarified that awardees from last year were also included this year because of the postponement caused by the pandemic.
“The awardees we are honoring today includes those of last year. We hope that this virtual awarding ceremony [conveys] our earnest desire…to our appreciation of each of our awardees,” he stated.
He emphasized how exciting it would have been if it were conducted on the usual physical setting.
“I am sure we would much rather have this awarding ceremony at the theatre, in a physical face-to-face setting. The excitement of the awardees would have been much greater as they go up the stage,” Fr. Manimtim said.
The university celebrated its 89th Founding Anniversary through a three-day culmination of events including “Araw ng Parangal.”
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