Ruby plus three, and yes, the Mariano Marcos State University continues to serve the public by being a center of quality education and committed and dedicated service.

This year, the celebration was themed ACHIEVE-ing for the Next Normal that retells a redirected, recalibrated, and strengthened MMSU. Key activities to be conducted for the celebration include the Thanksgiving Service at the Teatro Ilocandia and the Opening of Garden Show at the S&T Park on January 6; the PRAISE Awards, University Convocation and Consultation Forum with DA Secretary William D. Dar at the Teatro Ilocandia on January 15; the Ay-ayam ti Kailokuan at the Sports Complex and the Virtual Students Day on January 22; and the virtual Alumni Day and Stakeholder’s Forum at the Teatro Ilocandia on January 29.

Student performances and competitions organized by student bodies will also be simultaneously aired through Facebook Live by the official FB accounts and pages of said groups.

Key officials and heads of partners agencies are indulged to join these activities, in person or virtually. Through their messages and insights, the University roots for the sustained and solid support of all partners to continue ACHIEVE-ing in this new normal.

The University enjoins everyone to participate in these activities by watching, commenting, and sharing the live sessions to be aired. By engaging the public through this virtual convergence, the University involves everyone in a celebration of compassion, commitment, and dedication that lives the MMSU core values of knowledge. Inclusiveness, professionalism, and spirituality and social responsibility.

Hold high the green and gold!

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