By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

Dr. Myrna T. Luceño, recipient of the Genaro & Evelina Bermejo Professorial Chair Award, gave the response in behalf of the awardees.

25 faculty were named recipients of the University Professorial Chair and Incentive Awards School Year 2020-2021 during its virtual awarding ceremony on February 26, 2021.

The invocation was led by Dr. Carmen N. Hernandez, Faculty, Graduate School. CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles gave the welcome and greetings.

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles said, “We acknowledge some of our faculty members for their scholarly achievements and contributions, their support to university activities and their excellent conduct of classes.” He also emphasized that he hopes that members of the faculty will be inspired to carry out the university’s vision of Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL).

Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, University Professorial Chair and Incentive Awards Committee Chairperson gave the Rationale and the Background for the said event.

Prof. Rodmar Lilia and Dr. Joy Raso were the hosts for the virtual awarding ceremony.

The meditation speaker was introduced Dr. Maredil Ambos, Coordinator, Professional Education Subjects.

Office of Communications Director Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on gave a short meditation about keeping the faith. He emphasized the importance of integrating Christian values in subject matters and connecting it to the vision of the university in producing people who are good examples of being a Christian.

After the awarding proper a response was given by Dr. Myrna T. Luceño, recipient of the Genaro & Evelina Bermejo Professorial Chair Award.

The prayer of blessing and dedication to the awardees was led by Rev. Jalando-on. Committee members Dr. Joy G. Raso and Professor Rodmar Lilia were masters of the ceremony during the program.

There were 5 recipients of the professorial chair awards and 20 recipients of incentive awards.

Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on talked about keeping one’s faith during the short meditation.

The awardees are chosen for their outstanding contributions and performance through teaching competence, involvement in professional organizations, published research, service to the community and the university.

Professorial Chair Awards Recipients:

Prof. Ann Marie P. Alguidano-(College of Arts and Sciences)-Ivan Palma Suansing Professorial Chair Award
Atty. Salex E. Alibogha- (Dean, College of Nursing) College of Nursing Professorial Chair Award
Prof. Edgar A. Eriman (Principal-University Senior High School)- Mr. Eleuterio Plagata Professorial Chair Award
Dr. Myrna T. Luceno- Genaro & Evelina Bermejo Professorial Chair Award
Prof. Melba C. Sale- College of Nursing Professorial Chair Award

Incentive Awards Recipients:

Prof. Joan Iven J. Abello (College of Education)- Dr. & Mrs. Francis Rose Incentive Award
Dr. Charlie D. Baldon (College of Nursing)- Class of 1969 Loreto Tupaz Incentive Award
Prof. Liza V. Do-oma (College of Education) – Spring of Joy Incentive Award
Prof. Liza O. Giron (College of Nursing)- Estate of Esther I. Salzman Incentive Award
Prof. Jun Ozbert M. Haguisan (College of Arts and Science)- Dr. Alicia Alteros Riego Incentive Award
Dr. Margen A. Java (College of Education/ School of Graduate Studies)- CPU EXCEL Incentive Award
Prof. Joy B. Lacson (College of Nursing)- College of Nursing Incentive Award
Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on (Dean, School of Graduate Studies)- Joseph T. Howard Incentive Award
Prof. Necil C. Magno (College of Education) – Dr. Alfredo P. Catedral & Esperanza Catedral Incentive Award
Prof. Cynthia J. Mendoza (College of Nursing)- Ethelyn Swallow Incentive Award
Rev. Dr. Bernabe C. Pagara (Dean, College of Theology) Joseph T. Howard Incentive Award
Prof. Rita E. Penaso (College of Nursing) -Loreto D. Tupaz Incentive Award
Prof. Ma. Alina C. Pescadera (College of Education), Ben H. Kapili Incentive Award
Prof. Ma. Lourdes N. Sampiano (College of Nursing)- College of Nursing Faculty Incentive Award
Prof. Novie Joy C. Soledad (College of Nursing)- College of Nursing Faculty Incentive Award
Ms. Evamer G. Ruegg (Elementary Department) -Ramon Sr & Rosario Doromal Incentive Award
Prof. Rea Angelica F. Villeza (College of Theology) -Mrs. Soon Ng Gim Eng Award
Prof. Janette E. Yap (College of Nursing)- Magdalena Sapareira Incentive Award
Ms. Jeneth C. Zante (Elementary Deparment)- Estate of Esther I. Salzman Incentive Award
Prof. Lizel D. Zata (College of Nursing)- College of Nursing Faculty Incentive Award

Professorial Chair and Incentive
Awards Committee 2020-21

Chairperson: Dr. Stella G. Fernandez

Members:
Dr. Maredil R. Ambos
Dr. Carmen N. Hernandez
Prof. Liezl C. Castroverde
Prof. Clarissa M. Chavez
Prof. Jayner F. Cornel
Prof. Josephine P. Gales
Prof. Benjie Ne F. Gallinero
Dr. Henry D. Gonzales
Rev. Rodmar B. Lilla
Prof. Nellie Ann C. Mesa
Engr. Margie Rose Parreno
Dr. Joy G. Raso
Prof. Victoria Seredrica
Prof. Hannah C. Siosan
Prof. Denie Erwin Tan