News by Julian Carlos B. Gatchalian and Olivia M. Tan
Adapting the beauty and wisdom of the Roman gods and goddesses, the UP School of Statistics (UPSS) celebrated its 69th anniversary last October 23 to 31, 2022, with the event entitled “FERIAE STATIVAE: THE 69TH XENUM” (UP School of Statistics Student Council, 2022a). The anniversary event, in line with the 33rd National Statistics Month’s theme: “Boosting the Country’s Recovery with Informed Decisions, Better Policies," was packed with exhibits, educational seminars, and game activities for the UPSS community.
At the commencement of the week-long celebration, the school looked back on its past milestones through the exhibit opening “Janus’ Journey” on October 23. The exhibit toured the community in a museum featured in a video followed by a 360° view virtual room.
A two-part webinar was then held via Zoom on October 24 entitled “Minerva’s Miscellany” with the theme “The Role of Statistics in Creating a Data-Driven Future” featuring Mx. Sen Dylayn Bantigue and Mr. Mark T. Catague (UP School of Statistics Student Council, 2022b). In the first part of the webinar, Mx. Bantigue addressed the worrying situation of information literacy in the Philippines and emphasized the importance of accessibility to quality information. Meanwhile, Mr. Catague talked about the role of statistics and data-driven decision-making in developing policies and programs for Philippine society.
Battles of wits and fortune among the batches were ignited in Chillgames: Fortuna’s Favors. The games Jumble, Prompts Against UP Statistics, and Legions’ War: Battle of the Best were held nightly in the UPSS Community Facebook Group from October 26 to 28. The winners were announced on October 31, proclaiming the Freshies as this year’s overall champion and the Juniors as the overall 1st runner-up (UP School of Statistics Student Council, 2022c).
Due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the arrival of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng in the Philippines, Phoebus’ Phenomena: Culminight 2022, supposedly scheduled on October 29, was postponed and subsequently cancelled.
REFERENCES
UP School of Statistics Student Council. (2022a, October 18). FERIAE STATIVAE: THE 69TH XENIUM. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/UPStatSC/posts/pfbid02LWEn5JndYonctyEFrUynDWzmG5KDinP3Y9XygyJqskt43K6RZtJmYyqoh4ah96vbl
UP School of Statistics Student Council. (2022b, October 25). Minerva’s Miscellany: The Role of Statistics in Creating a Data-Driven Future. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/UPStatSC/posts/pfbid02WjuR11XWASUkHPFaDRBjaiuEwPMHJqd4CbM3Cqr3ssYZp6f9JEkTpp9Hz9qy6hX8l
UP School of Statistics Student Council. (2022c, November 1). CHILLGAMES WINNERS. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/758459411388265/permalink/1279187859315415/
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