Baliuag University is excited to announce its upcoming Centennial Celebration, a significant event commemorating 100 years of dedication to academic excellence, community service, and student development. Scheduled for February 8-21, 2024, this milestone celebration will feature a month packed with activities that celebrates the university’s rich heritage and vision for a radiant future.
The Baliuag University Alumni Association (BUAA) invites alumni to join and witness the First Legado Festival featuring a parade of floats and a motorcade of BU graduates from yesteryears. This event marks the first major BUAA engagement and activity aimed at building a strong BU community of stakeholders.
Founded in 1925, Baliuag University has transformed from a small educational institution into a leading academic hub in the Philippines, as it transformed from Baliuag Institute to Baliuag Junior College, Baliuag Colleges and to what is now known as Baliuag University . This CHED-recognized autonomous university is renowned for its innovative programs and commitment to producing professionally competent, technologically-adept, socially responsible, culturally sensitive graduates, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
A main highlight of the centennial celebration is the BUAA Gala Night, which will be held on February 14, 2025. As BUAA President Richard G. Raymundo stated, the jubilarians of Baliuag Institute, Baliuag Junior College, Baliuag Colleges, and now Baliuag University will have a truly memorable night.
The Centennial Celebration will include alumni reunions and motorcades, BU Fiesta, pageantry, lectures from distinguished speakers, cultural presentations by students, and other programs highlighting the university’s achievements over the past century. This February program of events is just the first of a series of year-long activities to honor BU’s 100 years.
The BU Alumni Association (BUAA), led by its president, Mr. Richard G. Raymundo (rightmost), has gathered alumni who will showcase their talent through a “rigodon de honor” dance performance during the Gala Night on February 14, 2025.
“We are overjoyed to commemorate this extraordinary milestone, honoring our rich history, embracing our dynamic present, and inspiring a bright future ahead,” stated Dr. Patricia Bustos-Lagunda, President of Baliuag University. “This celebration is not only about reaching the age of 100; it is about recognizing the contributions of our students, faculty, personnel, alumni and partners throughout the years.”
The first lecture series lined up for the centennial year took place on January 28 at the BU Assembly Hall. As part of its community service program, a seminar titled “Turning Mandates into Action: Addressing Data Privacy Compliance in LGUs and Education Sector” was held to benefit local government units of Baliwag City, Bustos Municipality, and nearby towns, as well as students and personnel from private companies. Resource speakers were Mr. Hilarion C. Yanza II (MMPM Vice President for Internal Regulations, Organization of Data Privacy Professionals Inc.) and Mr. Randolfo C. Yanza (President and Founder of Organization of Data Privacy Professionals Inc.).
Members of the Baliuag University community, including students, alumni, faculty, academic partners and supporters, are not just invited but encouraged to participate in this historic event. This is a celebration for all of the stakeholders, a time to come together and honor the school’s shared history.
The Data Privacy Office of Baliuag University headed by Atty. Susan Bustos-Jacinto with the assistance of Mr. Jonathan Santiago spearheaded the seminar on Data Privacy Compliance. BU will hold more lectures and workshops on various topics of interest and relevance throughout the centennial year.
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