Freshman Orientation

How long has UST-CASA been around for?

• nearly 2 decades

• nearly 4 decades

• nearly 8 decades

• nearly 5 decades

Answer explanation

The UST-Communication Arts Students' Association has been around for nearly 5 decades, with its 50th anniversary coming up in 2024.

Fill in the blank: "UST-CASA has been serving the University and the nation through the practice of communication as an ___, a _______, and a _______ to the community through the various projects and activities it holds."

Answer explanation

This comes from UST-CASA's Vision statement, which continues on with the following: "Moreover, the Association envisions itself as a redefining medium for its members to become competent and adept members of the media industry that advocate for social transformation through their line of work."

Who is the sitting Department Chair of the UST Department of Communication and Media Studies?

• Asst. Prof. Jose Arsenio J. Salandanan

• Asst. Prof. Jose Arsenio J. Salandanan, MS

• Asst. Prof. Jose Arsenio J. Salandanan, MA

• Asst. Prof. Jose Arsenio J. Salandanan, MFA

Answer explanation

Asst. Prof. Jose Arsenio J. Salandanan, MS is lovingly known by his students and us CASAns as Sir Nicky. He holds a degree as Master of Science in Advertising from UST.

Who are the newest Faculty members in the Communication program?

• Mr. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, MA & Mr. Danilo D. Pascual, MS

• Mr. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, MA & Asst. Prof. Jennifer Rebecca L. Ortuoste, PhD

• Mr. Jose Justin P. Mojica, MA & Asst. Prof. Jennifer Rebecca L. Ortuoste, PhD

• Mr. Danilo D. Pascual, MS & Mr. Jose Justin P. Mojica, MA

Answer explanation

Mr. Mendoza holds a Master of Arts in Political Science degree from De La Salle University and is currently a candidate for his Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication degree in the University of Canterbury, NZ.

Asst. Prof. Ortuoste holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication degree from University of the Philippines Diliman.

What are the 3Cs of the University?

Answer explanation

The 3Cs of UST are its core values that must be embodied by its students and personnel.

UST's Communication degree program is a proud Center of Development in Communication, accredited by CHED.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How long is UST's streak as School of the Year in IABC Philippines' Student Quill Awards?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

Answer explanation

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines holds its annual Student Quill Awards to celebrate exceptional talent by students and student organizations in works related to marketing, advertising, television, and the likes.

The University has held a 7-year streak, brought about and held afloat by UST-CASA, TMN, and TOMCAT.

UST-CASA promotes c_________, v__________, r________.

Answer explanation

As practitioners of communication and media studies, we are students that are future leaders in vastly different fields: marketing, advertising, public relations, film & television, events management, etc.

Who is the current President of UST-CASA?

• Jenina Bea C. Jazul

• Nathanael M. Monte

• Ranch M. Ramas

• Louise Elaine F. Legaspi

• George Matthew T. Medallon

Answer explanation

Jenina Bea C. Jazul, more known by her constituents as Jeia, is the sitting President of the UST-CASA Executive Board 2022-2023. She is set to graduate in June 2023.

What is the new building of the Communication degree program inside the University?

Answer explanation

An article published by The Varsitarian on December 19, 2020 detailed that the degree programs of Communication, Journalism, and the entire College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) will be moved to the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. (BGPOP) Building when limited face-to-face (LF2F) classes resume in the University.

The Department of Communication and Media Studies will occupy the 11th floor of the building, closer to the University's Communications Bureau headed by its Director, Mr. Philippe Jose S. Hernandez, MEng and its Assistant Director, Asst. Prof. Faye M. Abugan, MA.