04/12/2024
The Investiture of the 4th University President, Hon. Noel Marjon E. Yasi, Psy.D., was held yesterday afternoon, December 3, at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex, with all of the honorable guests present to deliver their salutation speeches.
The inauguration was attended by many notable individuals, including CHED Commissioner Hon. Shirley C. Agrupis, NORSU Board Members Hon. Jose Edwin Martinez and Hon. Atty. Jennifer Simone J. Tinagan. On behalf of Gov. Chaco Sagarbarria, Hon. Maiza Sagarbarria was in attendance, along with the CHED Director of the Negros Island Region, Dr. Raul C. Alvarez, and former CHED Commissioner Dr. Aldrin A. Darilag. Also present were OIC President Dr. Peter T. Dayot, and the first Negros Oriental State University President, Dr. Henry A. Sojor, who delivered his salutation message before Dr. Joel P. Limson provided the closing statement of the event. Other notable attendees included the presidents of state universities in Dumaguete, Sr. Mila Grace A. Silab of Saint Paulβs University, Dr. Mira D. Sinco of Foundation University, Dr. Steven J. Sumaylo, President of Siquijor State College, and NORSU faculty members. The aforementioned guests were acknowledged by Dr. Edwin F. Romano, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension, followed by the welcoming remarks of Dr. Merivic G. Catada, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration and Finance. NORSU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Rose Marie T. Pinili, led the presentation of the president, followed by the installation of the presidentβs academic gown.
The venue filled with applause as Dr. Yasi delivered his inaugural address as the 4th University President, outlining his future projects and plans for the betterment of the university.