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EU AMBASSADOR LUC VERNON PAYS VISIT TO CSU

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By Office of the University President | Posted on January 22, 2024

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His Excellency Ambassador Luc Veron, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines, visited Cagayan State University (CSU) today, January 22, 2024. A brief program was organized at the university conference hall for the courtesy visit.

Engr. Arthur G. Ibanez, CEO of Carig campus, represented the university President, Dr. Urdujah G. Alvarado, in welcoming the EU delegation. As he greeted the visitors, he expressed his excitement about exploring potential avenues for collaboration with the European Union, capitalizing on the academic expertise, research capabilities, and cultural resources of CSU.

During the program, Ambassador Veron discussed some of the important initiatives the European Union has been undertaking to create opportunities for the Filipino youth and advancing Philippine higher education institutions. These include scholarship programs for both students and faculty. He also engaged in conversations with the university officials, discussing topics ranging from the internationalization of education and research to some pressing issues confronted by the global community at present.

His Excellency arrived at CSU with his spouse, Madame Nicole Weissman, accompanied by Ms. Cynthia Hendaoui and Ms. Michiko Quinto. They were warmly received by university officials, including Fr. Ranhilio C. Aquino (University Consultant), Dr. Giged T. Battung (VP for Administration and Finance), Dr. Theresa B. Dimalanta (VP for Internationalization, Partnership, and Resource Mobilization), Dr. Junel B. Guzman (VP for Research, Development, and Extension), Prof. Ramon Henry O. Kanapi (CEO of Andrews Campus), Prof. Kristinne Joyce A. Lara (Director for Domestic and International Partnership), Dr. Lirio Gudina C. Mangawil (Director of Instruction), and Andrews Campus officials, Prof. Terence Alfred Tejada and Dr. Arvin Alonzo.