OBJECTIVE:

– in response to the University’s fifth mission which is “to promote and strengthen our Filipino culture and values”, the office of the Culture and Arts is established. It is the cultural arm of the University which aims to preserve our intangible cultural heritage in the form of dance, theatre, music and visual arts.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:

ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE CULTURE & ARTS  OFFICE:

The following organizations undertake performances and activities in and outside the University that showcase our rich Filipino cultural heritage.

DANCE: Cultural (Institutional)

Ignacian Cultural Dance Troupe

Ignacian Musical Ensemble (Rondalla & Percussion)

DANCE: Contemporary

Alternative Groove

FACES

MUSIC: (Institutional)

UIC College Chorale

UIC String Orchestra

THEATRE:

UIC Literary Club

VISUAL ARTS:

Enhance the Creativity

BENEFITS OF MEMBERS:

• Tuition Fee discuont incentive
• All costumes is provided by the University
• opportunity to represent the University to Local, Regional, National, and International Culture and Arts events
• opportunity to perform and travel to Local, Regional, National, and International Culture and Arts events
• free training/workshop for skill improvement
• MAY BE exempted in PE class
• MAY BE awarded the “MOTHER IGNACIA CULTURE AND ARTS AWARD” a Gold Medal honor given during Graduation

CULTURE AND ARTS EVENTS PARTICIPATED BY UIC:

Local and Regional:

• DACUN C&A events
• DACS C&A events
• APSCUR C&A events
• Kadayawan sa Dabaw Show
• Araw ng Dabaw Show
• Local school related conferences and conventions

National:

• NCCA Sayaw Pinoy Touring Concert
• NAMCYA
• National school related conventions

International:

• Cultural Immersion to ASEAN Universities
• Culture and Arts Expo

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mr. Rene M. Babiera II

Culture and Arts Coordinator

Tel. No. 221-80-90 local 134;

227-15-73 local 231

Email: rbabiera@uic.edu.ph

caaoffice@uic.edu.ph