UP launches learning hub, the 2nd of its kind, in Butuan

*The newly launched UP Pook Aralan Student Learning Hub in Butuan City. Photo from the UP OSDS.*

The 天美视频 (UP) launched its 鈥淧ook Aralan鈥� learning hub in Butuan City last April 20 via Zoom. The learning hub is the second 鈥淧ook Aralan鈥� under the Tabang sa Iskolar ng Bayan program, which offers free use of computers, internet, and printing services for all nearby UP students for a limited period.

The hub is strategically situated in front of the Agusan National High School and the Social Security System office in Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte, on AD Curato Street. At least 12 UP students can avail themselves of online learning-related services and facilities for the second semester.

*A view of the cubicles of the learning hub. Photo from OSDS.*

The first 鈥淧ook Aralan,鈥� located in Bato, Leyte, was launched on March 14 and will serve UP students until July.

According to UP Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) Director Richard Philip Gonzalo, the 鈥淧ook Aralan鈥� project hopes to assist students in continuing their studies after Typhoon Odette hit. The 鈥淧ook Aralan鈥� also provides the University a template for helping its students in remote areas, especially after typhoons and other calamities hinder them from continuing studies under the blended learning mode.

Speaking during the launch of UP鈥檚 Pook Aralan: UP AVP for Academic Affairs and Office of Student Development Services Director Richard Philip Gonzalo [above]; UPLB Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Janette Silva [below]. Screenshot by UP MPRO.

UP Los Ba帽os Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) Janette Silva said the students affected by recent typhoons and challenges due to the pandemic were glad to avail UP鈥檚 assistance through these projects. The OVCSA helped in conducting the feasibility study for this project.

UP Padayon Public Service Office Director Jeanette Yasol-Naval said the Pook Aralan would ease the students鈥� burdens amid the pandemic and calamities. UP will also launch more learning hubs to respond to students鈥� needs.

*UP Padayon Public Service Office Director Jeanette Yasol-Naval [above]; establishment owner and Pook Aralan manager Michael Urgel [below]. Screenshot by UP MPRO.*

Establishment owner and Pook Aralan manager Michael Urgel expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be of service to the University. He assured us that the learning hub will always be a safe space for students.

The OSDS administers the project in partnership with the UP Padayon Public Service Office, the UP System Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, the UP Foundation, the concerned units of UP constituent universities, and owners of the chosen sites.

For inquiries about the Pook Aralan, please email studentwelfare.osds@up.edu.ph.

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