Catanduanes State University - Saussurean Society

10/11/2025

We are happy to announce the Saussurean Society's partnership with Catanduanes CareLink, a volunteerism group! We're teaming up to make a difference in our community.

If you're interested in supporting their cause, please follow and share their page. Your donation can help make a big impact! Thank you!

Together, let's spread kindness and support!

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!📣
𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐰𝐚𝐧 has hit our island hard — especially the coastal communities, where storm surge, strong wind, and flood destroyed homes, livelihoods, and shattered lives.

Families are displaced. Children are sleeping without roofs over their heads. Farmers watch helplessly as years of hard work are buried under floodwaters. Parents struggle to feed their families. Seniors and the sick face nights of fear, cold, and hunger.

Yet, even in the face of such devastation, the spirit of the Catandunganon people remains unbroken. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲.

✨ “𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻” is more than a donation drive.
It is a call for kindness, a reminder that no one should face tragedy alone, and a movement that unites every Catandunganon heart — near or far — to bring relief, hope, and a chance to rebuild.

Your help, no matter how small, can make a real difference.
A single act of generosity — a peso, a canned good, a blanket — can ripple across the island, turning despair into strength, and tears into gratitude.

💗 Stand with them.
💗 Share your blessings.
💗 Be part of helping Catanduanes rise again.

Together, we can lift the island back on its feet. Together, let’s say it with one voice — Bangon, Catandunganon!💪

🤝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

💸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
GCash: John Paul S.
Number: 09388914596

Contact Person: Quicy C. Tubice ([email protected] / 09388914596)

📦 𝗜𝗻-𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Drop-off Locations: Main Building of CatSU (Main Campus, Virac)
For coordination and inquiries: Ren Saceda (09637806190)

Donation Drive Period: Nov 10 - 26, 2025

💌 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞.
For transparency, here's the donation drive tracker:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JLWVURxdubORqezGvRKUgate-P68oEpghtisahQ-EcY/htmlview =0

Let’s keep the Bayanihan spirit alive and help Catanduanes rise stronger, together.

15/08/2025

𝖢𝖺𝗍𝖲𝖴 𝖡𝖠𝖤𝖫 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗀𝗋𝖺𝗆 𝗅𝖺𝗎𝗇𝖼𝗁𝖾𝗌 "𝖠𝗅𝗐𝖺𝗒𝗌 𝖮𝗇 𝖳𝗂𝗆𝖾" 𝖨𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾, 𝖾𝗆𝖻𝖾𝖽𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗉𝗎𝗇𝖼𝗍𝗎𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖺𝗌 𝖼𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗏𝖺𝗅𝗎𝖾

Declaring punctuality a non-negotiable pillar of professionalism and respect, the Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL) program at Catanduanes State University (CatSU) officially launched its groundbreaking "BAEL's Time: Always On Time" initiative yesterday, August 13th. The kick-off occurred during the BAEL orientation program held at the CatSU Extension Services Training Hall, marking a significant shift towards actively cultivating timeliness as a defining characteristic of its student identity.

The initiative arises from a recognition that while the BAEL program equips students with critical analytical skills, advanced communication proficiency, and deep cultural understanding essential for careers in education, media, publishing, and beyond, academic excellence alone is insufficient. Chronic student lateness, identified as a persistent issue, disrupts learning, burdens peers and faculty, and fundamentally contradicts the professional ethos the program strives to instill.

The program detailed the tangible negative impacts of habitual lateness: fractured focus during lectures and presentations, implicit disrespect for the time of instructors and punctual peers, undermined professionalism, operational inefficiency, and unnecessary personal stress.

The initiative's justification emphasizes that being consistently on time is a clear indicator of proactivity, requiring foresight and planning. Furthermore, it positions punctuality as foundational to professional ethics – demonstrating reliability, responsibility, accountability, and a strong work ethic. Crucially, it frames timeliness as a fundamental act of respect for the finite time of others – professors, peers, and staff.

The "BAEL's Time: Always On Time" initiative positions CatSU's BAEL program at the forefront of embedding essential professional conduct within its academic framework, aiming to produce graduates distinguished not only by their linguistic and analytical prowess but also by their unwavering respect for time and commitment.

01/08/2025

𝐤ʷ𝐢𝐝 𝐛ʰ𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢?

Last Tuesday, July 29 at 4:00 PM, the first meeting was held at CCH, headed by Joselle Upod. It was a meaningful start filled with shared visions, open discussions, and the excitement of new beginnings.

As we move forward, we carry with us not just plans but purpose. This is only the beginning of what we are about to bring together.

28/06/2025

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬

With hope and determination, 21 aspiring students took the BAEL qualifying exam, proctored by Ma'am Romeleen Go-Vela. Interviews followed, led by Ma'am Rome and Dean Jimmylen Tonio.

The Bachelor of Arts in the English Language, a growing family of passionate learners and mentors, stood ready to welcome them. Supporting the process were the Saussurean Society officers, led by newly elected president Joselle Upod, who ensured the day was smooth, meaningful, and encouraging.

|via NiCks & Francine Tabinas

25/06/2025

📣 Attention, BAEL students!

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 🗣

Hey BAEL students!
The Scriptorium is looking for a 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕 who can make our pubmats look less...cursed.

Specifically, someone who can make a pubmat that doesn’t look like it came from the medieval era.

You’ll be doing:
– Digital art and pubmat design
– Rescuing layouts from design disaster
– Gently telling us “No” when we suggest glow text
– Making things look cool without using six different fonts

You get:
– Full credit
– Creative freedom (within reason, please)
– Maybe snacks
– The right to roast our old pubmats and be applauded for it

No resume. No cover letter.
Just send us your samples. If it’s good, we’ll probably cry (in a good way).

📩 DM us before we accidentally invent a new dark age of design.

14/06/2025

Happy Birthday to Our New President, Joselle Upod! 🎉

As you begin your journey leading the Saussurean Society,
we celebrate not just your special day —
but the vision, strength, and passion you bring.

May this year be full of growth, purpose, and beautiful beginnings.
We’re proud to follow your lead.

22/05/2025

Tired from finals? In need of rest, drama, and a little bit of artsy showcase?

Join us this May 23, 2025, 5pm onwards, at the CatSU grounds for the "Year-End Literary Gathering and Busking Afternoon/Night"—a chill and creative space brought to you by the Central English Club in collaboration with Kulturalang Catandungan, Inc. (SurTe) and Lakbayin Records.

Expect a night filled with:
• Poetry recitals
• Live busking performances
• Bonding with friends and classmates!

All CatSU students are welcome to perform!
Bring your literary pieces, your musical notes, and all that creative energy—and take the spotlight on our humble stage! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

20/05/2025

Happy 19th Birthday to our amazing P.I.O.! Glenn Tejada 🎉 May your special day be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We're so lucky to have you as part of our team. Here's to another year of success and adventures! Greetings from your BAEL family!

16/05/2025

𝐒𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘: 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴

Every year, students have the opportunity to select a new set of officers who will lead them to an academic year full of innovative and exciting events.

On the 16th day of May, 2025, the Bachelor of Arts in English Language students held an election and selected their new leaders at CatSU Library-Little Theater, supervised by Mr. Francis Tatel, the CHUMSS-SaurSoc Adviser.

The listed names below are the newly elected officers of the SAUSSUREAN SOCIETY. Let's offer them our unwavering support as they lead students towards an exciting and prosperous year ahead.

SAUSSUREAN SOCIETY OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Joselle Upod

VICE PRESIDENT: Abbygail Malgapo

SECRETARY: John Vince Zafe

BUDGET SECRETARY: Glenny Santellices

TREASURER: Maria Syd Vecilles

AUDITOR: Francine Tabinas

P.I.O: Chronicle Panti

PEACE OFFICERS:
Francis John Madrid
Anabel Torrecampo

SENATORS:
Faith Bautista
Zen Josh Alberto
Lyka Bolivar
Kristel Jane Sapico
Suzette Olarve

A warm congratulations to the new set of officers.

16/05/2025