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

“Akay sa Paglakbay” receives 2024 ASCEND Excellence Award for Undergraduate Research

This year’s ASCEND Excellence Award for Undergraduate Research was bestowed upon a mixed group of Ateneo students from several courses, along with two international students from Lady Doak College in India, for their study entitled “Akay sa Paglakbay: A Participatory Action Research in Strengthening the Youth and Kapitbahayan Governance of GK St. Joseph”.

Bringing energy transition and interdisciplinary collaboration into light in MCR-Ateneo Climate Research webinar

On 08 May 2024, the My Climate Risk – Ateneo de Manila University (MCR-Ateneo) Regional Hub, which is hosted by the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability...

Women’s human rights focus of Climate Research webinar

On 03 May 2024, the My Climate Risk – Ateneo de Manila University (MCR-Ateneo) Regional Hub, which is hosted by the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability...

Understanding investments on renewable energy technology in MCR-Ateneo webinar

On 24 April 2024, the My Climate Risk – Ateneo de Manila University (MCR-Ateneo) Regional Hub, hosted by the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, organized a...

SÚGAT Podcast on ‘Haiyan Afterlives’ highlighted in Climate Voices webinar

On 17 April 2024, the My Climate Risk – Ateneo de Manila University (MCR-ADMU) Regional Hub, hosted by Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, organized a webinar...

Power of stories and activism: MCR-Ateneo commences 2024 Climate Voices webinar series

On 03 April 2024, the My Climate Risk – Ateneo de Manila University (MCR-Ateneo) Regional Hub, which is hosted by the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability...


Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Graduate Colloquium in Sociology and Anthropology

Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Online

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology (DSA) and the Anthropological...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Baka Naman Pwede? - The Duterte Legacy: Gains and Challenges in the Urban Poor Agenda

Thu, 09 Jun 2022

Radyo Katipunan 87.9FM / Online

In this episode, we will discuss and assess how the...

Ceremony

University Scholarly Work Awards 2022

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

Auditorium, Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus

The Vice President for the Loyola Schools and the Vice...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

To Be Queer and Christian in the Philippines

Fri, 13 May 2022

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus

To Be Queer and Christian in the Philippines” is a...