IN PHOTOS: UP Cebu Unang Siglo celebration

| Written by UP Media and Public Relations Office

May 3 is the culmination of UP Cebu’s centennial celebrations, which carry the theme “Unang Siglo: Halad sa Katawhan, of Academic Excellence and Public Service,” featuring the unveiling of a gratitude wall for UP Cebu donors, inauguration of the UP Presidents’ markers at the new Oblation Square, awarding ceremonies, and a grand centennial “cookout” on the open grounds. #UPCebu100

 

UP officials welcome VIPs to UP Cebu.
UP officials welcome VIPs to UP Cebu.

 

UP Law Class ‘86, first donors to UP Cebu centennial fundraising, assist Chancellor Liza Corro in unveiling the gratitude wall.
UP Law Class ‘86, first donors to UP Cebu centennial fundraising, assist Chancellor Liza Corro in unveiling the gratitude wall.

 

UP presidents Alfredo Pascual and Francisco Nemenzo pay respects to each other.
UP presidents Alfredo Pascual and Francisco Nemenzo pay respects to each other.

 

UP Professor Emeritus for Film and former Chancellor of the UP Open University, Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso, explains her design of new UP Cebu Oblation.
UP Professor Emeritus for Film and former Chancellor of the UP Open University, Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso, explains her design of new UP Cebu Oblation.

 

From left to right: Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso, Jose Paolo Soriano, son of UP President Emanuel Soriano, UP Los Baños Chancellor Dr. Fernando Sanchez, UP President Alfredo Pascual, UP Cebu Chancellor Liza Corro, UP President Francisco Nemenzo, UP Open University Chancellor Melinda Bandelaria, Faculty Regent Patricia Arinto, Vice President for Administration Nestor Yunque, Regent Frederick Mikhail “Spocky” Farolan, Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay, Jr.
From left to right: Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso, Jose Paolo Soriano, son of UP President Emanuel Soriano, UP Los Baños Chancellor Dr. Fernando Sanchez, UP President Alfredo Pascual, UP Cebu Chancellor Liza Corro, UP President Francisco Nemenzo, UP Open University Chancellor Melinda Bandelaria, Faculty Regent Patricia Arinto, Vice President for Administration Nestor Yunque, Regent Frederick Mikhail “Spocky” Farolan, Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay, Jr.

 

New UP Cebu Oblation with former UP President Alfredo Pascual and university officials
New UP Cebu Oblation with former UP President Alfredo Pascual and university officials

 

UP Cebu high school students welcome guests to the evening events at UP Cebu performing arts auditorium
UP Cebu high school students welcome guests to the evening events at UP Cebu performing arts auditorium

 

Cultural multimedia performance led by UP Cebu Professor Ligaya Rabago-Visaya.
Cultural multimedia performance led by UP Cebu Professor Ligaya Rabago-Visaya.

 

The Centennial Gawad Chancellor Awardees
The Centennial Gawad Chancellor Awardees

 

Former UP President Alfredo Pascual, Chancellor Liza Corro, with UP Cebu Serenata Singers and Coach
Former UP President Alfredo Pascual, Chancellor Liza Corro, with UP Cebu Serenata Singers and Coach

 

Student vocal group performing for cookout
Student vocal group performing for cookout

 

Fireworks enlivening the cookout party
Fireworks enlivening the cookout party

 

Students improvise group dancing with professors, officials and guests
Students improvise group dancing with professors, officials and guests

 

Chancellor Liza Corro and batchmates in UP Law dance in the cookout party.
Chancellor Liza Corro and batchmates in UP Law dance in the cookout party.

 

UP Cebu Centennial cookout party serves as bonding moment for entire community and its friends.
UP Cebu Centennial cookout party serves as bonding moment for entire community and its friends.

 

Text by Jo. Florendo Lontoc, UP MPRO

Photos by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO