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

[Hot Off the Press] Retrieving the Past

New Release from the Ateneo Press showcases Philippine social history and activism through a personal lens A new release from the Ateneo Press Retrieving the...

[Hot Off the Press] The Frailty of Growing Old

New Release from the Ateneo Press shines a light on the inner worlds of elderly Filipinos Everybody tells us to listen to our elders. But...

ASOG, ANU, and Ateneo Law conduct roundtable on Philippine foreign relations

On 02 May 2024, the Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) with the Australian National University (ANU), and the Ateneo School of Law (Ateneo Law) held...

Charting the Course: Ateneo School of Government holds annual faculty and staff conference in Cebu

The Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) held its annual Faculty and Staff Conference in 2024 at Blue Water, Maribago, Cebu from 24 to 26 April...

Roundtable discussion on strategic alliances and disengagements: An in-depth analysis of the Philippines’ international relationships

On Thursday, 2 May 2024, a roundtable discussion was held and organized collaboratively by the Australian National University (ANU), Ateneo School of Government (ASOG), Ateneo...

National Movement of Young Legislators holds special executive legal course for 2nd batch of participants at Ateneo Law

The Ateneo School of Law, with the National Movement of Young Legislators (NYML), recently hosted a three-day seminar designed to enhance the understanding and skills...


Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Election Law Series: Election Contests & Offenses

Mon, 14 Feb 2022

Online

The Ateneo Law School’s Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas SJ Institute...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Competition Policy for Economic Development

Wed, 09 Feb 2022

Online

As part of the Ateneo Department of Economics and ACERD...

Other Event

Call for Nominations for the SOSS Outstanding Graduate Research Awards

Wed, 02 Feb 2022

Ateneo de Manila University

Dear Faculty and Graduate Students of the School of Social...

Exhibit

Ligalig: Art in a Time of Threat and Turmoil

Sat, 14 Aug 2021

Mr & Mrs Chung Te Gallery, UGF Ateneo Art Gallery

The Ateneo Art Gallery Collection grew through the decades to...