Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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The University strives to make positive contributions to society, and to achieve this, it engages with various stakeholders across different sectors. Within the University, all students are given proper representation through student councils, while employees are represented by the employee's union, faculty, and staff organizations.

The Ateneo Center for Education Development, Gawad Kalinga, and the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability are a part of the university's Social Development Cluster, which works directly with regional stakeholders on social development initiatives. This strategy makes sure the university stays actively involved with the larger community and aids in the advancement of constructive social change.

Guided Community Engagement: OSCI's Role in Social Formation and Co-Curricular Programs at Ateneo

The Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) at Ateneo de Manila University is responsible for the social formation of undergraduate students. OSCI promotes meaningful connections between students and members of underrepresented communities as well as those tackling social problems like poverty. In order to improve students' social awareness and involvement, OSCI offers opportunities for them to participate in these experiences as part of the Integrated Ateneo Formation (InAF) Program. These activities are an important component of the undergraduate co-curricular program for the students, and they follow rules to guarantee responsible and meaningful interactions.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the majority of the three main OSCI programs—NSTP11–Punla, NSTP12–Bigkis, and Binhi—will be conducted off campus. As per safety procedures, most operations are overseen by deputized Ateneo personnel or OSCI Formators. In the event that a student is unable to attend off-campus events, there are alternatives that are available either on campus or online. These exchanges ensure that student involvement in communities is consistent with the university's General Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities. In this methodical approach, the safety and quality of the students' experiences are prioritized.

OSCI Policies

News and Features

MCLE Lecture Series

The Ateneo Law School's Fr Joaquin G Bernas SJ. Institute for Continuing Legal Education invites you to the MCLE Lecture Series.

Nominations for the 2025 Traditional University Awards (Memo U2425-072)

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Open Call for EDSA@39 Calendar of Events (VPMI Memo)

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Events

Launch / Opening

Launch of the Martial Law Digital Library

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

5/F First Pacific Hall (New Rizal Library), Loyola Heights campus

Everyone is invited to the launch of the Martial Law...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

"Climate Voices on the Ground: Perspectives from Different Sectors" for 2024

Wed, 03 Apr 2024

Online

A webinar series in April 2024 to share perspectives and...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Understanding and Evaluating Government Policy

Thu, 14 Mar 2024

Room 102, Pacifico Ortiz Hall

The Ateneo School of Government through the Ateneo Policy Center...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Makinig at Makipag-usap 2: Conversations on Sexuality and Gender in the Catholic Church

Wed, 13 Mar 2024

Leong Hall

The Department of Theology of Ateneo de Manila University, through...