ABEO Launches Its First-Ever Series of Seminar-Workshops

By Ian T. Jacob

The Department of English in cooperation with the AB English Organization (ABEO) of MSU- Iligan Institute of Technology announces the launching of the ABEO Seminar-Workshop Series for the Academic Year 2012-2013. The goal of this endeavor is to enhance and develop the honed speaking and writing skills of students, to mold their God-given talent and skills in the arts, and to prepare them for employment. Experts and professionals are invited as guest speakers to ensure that the attendees from the different schools of Iligan City and its nearby Municipalities will get the updated, valid skills and knowledge from the said activities. Below is the list of seminar-workshops with its corresponding registration fees, deadline of pre-registration and the guest speakers.

Seminar-Workshop	Date of Preregistration, Seminar and Fee	Guest Speakers
Journalism	(July 10)- July 16, 2012 80 Php	Prof. Maria Theresa Panzo Prof. Mara Barbra Nanaman Mr. Rex Ortega
Creative Writing	August 6)- August 20, 2012 80 Php	Dr. Anthony Tan Dr. Christine Ortega Dr. Steven Fernandez
Public Speaking	(Sept. 3)- Sept. 17, 2012 80 Php	Prof. Rabindranath Polito Prof. Mara Barbra Nanaman Ms. Fatimah Joy almarez
Photography and Film Making	(Nov. 26)- Dec. 3, 2012 100 Php	Prof. Jez Orbe Prof. Boylie Sarcina
Theater Arts	(Jan. 9)- Jan. 21, 2012 100 Php	Prof. Jean Graciela Peñola Mr. Amado Guintuo
Job Employment	(Feb. 18)- March 4, 2012 80 Php	Prof. Boylie Sarcina Prof. Rudy Yu Prof. Venus Parmisana

High School and College students are invited to attend the series of seminar workshops; everyone is encouraged to sign up in all of the abovementioned activities for a complete experience. Details on the program of each seminar workshop will be sent upon request.

Students should pay 50% of the registration fee on or before the pre-registration date at the Department of English. The registration fee includes certificates and seminar-workshop materials.

If you have questions and suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Rabindranath S. Polito and at mobile no. 09177160039 and e-mail add  rabindranathspolito@gmail.com or Prof. Rosemarie B. Purganan, Chair of the Department of English, at mobile no. 09051336892 and office number 223-3806.