By Cyrus A. Natividad

 
A re-enactment of the Christmas story during the Christmas party of the University Kindergarten.

“Tis the season to be jolly” is a line from a favorite carol we often hear as Christmas season in the Philippines sets in. Christmas brings with it parties and fellowships with friends and colleagues. Units and departments in CPU celebrated Christmas this year with particular themes and concepts, making the party more enjoyable and memorable.

This year, the Office of the University President held its Christmas Party on December 13, at the CPU Educational Media Center (EMC). There were games, raffles, and prizes, but everyone was clearly the most excited for the videoke challenge. This has been the case every year since the technical staff, headed by Mr. Donald Lebrilla, were able to put up a videoke system at the EMC. Contestants were selected from each assigned group. Everyone did their best to outdo each other and emerge the winner.

CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles with his wife Angel enjoyed the fun and dinner with the staff. Dr. Robles thanked everyone for their support and cooperation. He reminded them to be thankful that despite the current economic situation they still had their jobs.  He also shared his gratefulness in spite of the K-12 program of the government, the university has so far survived. The Christmas party for the President’s Office was hosted by Miss Carmelle Frances Romero, Administrative Officer, Office of the President.

Other units also celebrated their Christmas parties before this week were the University Kindergarten on December 8, Saturday; the University Elementary School and University Junior High School students on Wednesday, December 19; and the Junior High School faculty and staff on December 20 at the EMC.

The CPU Rank and File Labor Union members held their Christmas Party on December 14 at the newly constructed Elementary Covered Gym. RAFLU President, Amalia Campos, expressed her gratitude to University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles for the support continuous benefits given to the rank and file employees.

The whole CPU Family (all faculty and staff) will celebrate Christmas in a grand party on Friday, December 21, at the University Gym. Before the Christmas party, faculty and staff who have served the University for a certain period of time will be presented with service and cash awards at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.