CoS Dean urges graduates to go beyond ‘Galing Science’
By: Agatha Rei Gomez and Tobey Fhar Isaac Calayo
UST College of Science (CoS) Dean Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD reminded Thomasian scientist graduates on the valuable contributions of the natural sciences in nation-building during the CoS solemn investiture rites held last June 15 at the Quadricentennial Pavilion.
He emphasized the importance of the role of Filipino scientists in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and encouraged the graduates to also contribute to this ambition.
“Mahalaga ang papel na ginagampanan ng agham upang siguraduhing matibay ang saligan ng ating ekonomiya, [ng kalusugan] ng bawat Pilipino, at maayos nating mapakinabangan ang ating mga likas na yaman. Ang dunong at galing na inyong taglay ay may direktang ambag sa ating lipunan,’ Dean Papa said.
The dean also expressed confidence and faith in the competence and capabilities of the graduates while also reminding them to always choose good over excellence in their commitments as a scientist.
“Kahit na alam kong hindi lingid sa inyong kaalaman ang paggamit natin sa Kolehiyo ng Agham ng mga katagang ‘Galing Science, Galing Science,’ nais kong ipaalala sa inyong lahat na higit pa sa galing sa agham, aming panalangin na inyong unahin ang pagiging mabuti at maayos na alagad ng agham,” he said.
Dean Papa reminded the graduates to always uphold Thomasian values by choosing to act according to conscience and the Christian faith and respecting all creation.
“Kung kayo ay malagay sa sitwasyon kung saan papipilin kayo kung kayo ay magiging mabuting siyentista o magaling na siyentista, lagi niyo sanang piliin ang pagiging mabuti dahil dito ninyo maipapakita ang inyong pagiging Tomasino,” the dean said.
A total of 607 Thomasian scientist graduates were conferred with their degrees during the solemn investiture. They are part of the over 7700 Thomasians graduating this June and July.
