12/08/2026
UNIVERSITY NEWS | CHMSU welcomes Freshies as FOSTER Week 2026 commences
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) formally opened its doors to new students through the celebration of the 2026 Fresher’s Orientation Seminar Towards Educational Responsibility (FOSTER) Week at the University Gymnasium, August 11.
With the theme: DAGAMI: Pagtanom sang Paglaum, Pag-ani sang Matahum nga Palaabuton (Sowing Hope, Reaping a Better Future), the week-long celebration will allow students to get in touch with the CHMSU community and familiarize their respective programs and colleges.
In the opening ceremony, University President Dr. Norberto Mangulabnan emphasized in his opening remarks the value of fostering connections and the importance of education.
“You may come to CHMSU thinking that your greatest achievement will be your diploma, but along the way, you may discover a passion you never knew you had, a talent you never recognized, a friend who will become part of your family, or a purpose that will change the direction of your life,” said Mangulabnan.
Alongside the opening ceremony and the general orientation, the university hosted the ribbon-cutting for the Club Expo and two additional pocket activities to welcome the students: “Share with Freshies! Freecycle initiative” and an Open Mic, both of which will be open until August 13.
Orientations of various colleges will follow on August 12 and 13, and a culminating program that will end the week-long festivities will be on August 14 at the University Gymnasium.
| via David Adrian Adraneda, Mark Gamboa, Ryedenah Licera, The Technopacer-Talisay
