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

Development Studies students’ service-learning project wins special mention at the Uniservitate Awards

The service-learning initiative "Project Banyuhay” was recognized at the 2024 Uniservitate Awards.

MCLE Lecture Series

The Fr Joaquin Bernas Institute for Continuing Legal Education of the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law is proud to present the MCLE Lecture...

Registration for the 6th Katipunan Conference is now open

Registration is now open for attendees of the 6th Katipunan Conference! We are excited to announce that interested attendees may now sign up for the...

Gina Hechanova-Alampay delivers talk on supporting the mental health of our youth

Following her recognition as a Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino for 2024, Dr Maria Regina “Gina” Hechanova-Alampay delivered a lecture on supporting the mental health of...

Special Academic Convocation on 6 November 2024 (HE Memo#Y2.64)

HE Memo#Y2.64 8 Oct 2024 TO: The Higher Education Community FROM: [Sgd] Maria Luz C Vilches, PhD Vice President for Higher Education SUBJECT: Special Academic...

Ateneo Philosophy faculty and students lead and present at first Philippine Society of Education and Philosophy conference

The Philippine Society of Education and Philosophy (PhilSEP) held its first conference recently last September 20-21, 2024 at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. With...


Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Ambassador Rodolfo C Severino Jr Endowment Fund Lecture 2023: The European Outlook on the West Philippine Sea Issue and Its Influence on Philippine Foreign Policy

Mon, 04 Sep 2023

Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus

The Department of Political Science, European Studies Program, and School...

Orientation / Information Session

Onboarding Session on the Code and the Rules for Student Organizations (OSCARS): Ensuring Safe Spaces

Sat, 02 Sep 2023

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

The Office of Student Activities (OSA) and the Council of...

Live Event / Performance

Antigone

Sat, 26 Aug 2023

Tanghalang Onofre Pagsanghan (Dulaang Sibol), Ateneo de Manila High School

Tickets are now available for Dulaang Sibol's production of Antigone...

Live Event / Performance

Antigone

Fri, 25 Aug 2023

Tanghalang Onofre Pagsanghan (Dulaang Sibol), Ateneo de Manila High School

Tickets are now available for Dulaang Sibol's production of Antigone...