PNU student summit fosters academic excellence

THE Philippine Normal University in Manila held the Student Summit 2024 with the theme “High Impact Leadership and Sustainable Advocates: Future-ready PNUans,” highlighting student achievements and advocacies.

The first State of the Council Address, or SOCA, was highlighted during the opening program of the daylong event on February 7 at the PNU grounds, providing a platform for various student sectors to share accomplishments about their advocacies and mandates.

Student booths and pop-up events catered to students’ interests, and workshops on topics such as self-positivity, creativity, resilience and fostering academic excellence were conducted.

Vice President for Student Success and Stakeholders Services Denmark Yonson said, “The event supported PNU’s goal of facilitating holistic development of preservice teachers.”

Student Affairs and Services Office Director Merimee Siena enjoined the PNU community to support the student activities and visit the more than 50 booths prepared by various organizations.

PNU President Bert Tuga emphasized the importance of constantly increasing the participation of PNU students in the university’s planning and decision-making activities.

He acknowledged the firm capacity of PNUans in supporting and leading various advocacies that have lasting impacts on the partner communities of the university. He concluded by affirming the administration’s commitment to keeping lines of dialogue open for students’ concerns.

The report of accomplishments of University Student CouncilCentral Student Council chairman Radj Dylan San Miguel highlighted the afternoon activity.

The summit ended with the Students’ Night, where various performing groups and local bands took the spotlight for the students.