The Development Communication Society (DevCom Soc) has bagged 4 awards out of its 5 nominations, including individual awards, in the recently-concluded 13th Magis Awards. Here’s a rundown of the recognitions awarded to the co-curricular organization of the department: Fr. William Masterson, SJ Community Project Award and Fr. Francisco Madigan, SJ New Project Award for The…
The Development Communication Society (DevCom Soc) has bagged 4 awards out of its 5 nominations, including individual awards, in the recently-concluded 13th Magis Awards.
Here’s a rundown of the recognitions awarded to the co-curricular organization of the department:
Fr. William Masterson, SJ Community Project Award and Fr. Francisco Madigan, SJNew Project Award for The #SML (Social Media Literacy) Project
The Social Media Literacy (SML) Project worked on fostering behavior change among the youth towards the social media through an awareness campaign online and back-to-back conferences and workshops. The project was a result of observations on the young people’s behavior online – among which are sharing and/or engaging in unverified, if not, hate speech contents. In line with the university’s goal on social engagement and the DevCom Department’s UN SDG-inclined activities, this project took a bold move to be in the frontlines of advocating for responsible use of the social media. This project believes that addressing UN SDG #4: Quality Education, is not only about education in the classrooms, but also in a platform where the young people are mostly in these days – the social media. With a plethora of information that young people encounter every day and in this time where proliferation of hate speech, fake news and related issues are pervasive, there couldn’t be a more perfect time to educate these people about the responsibilities that come with their power to access information online. Bringing the organization’s banner message this year, “Twisting the Kaleidoscope,” The #SML Project worked towards shedding light towards this need.
Projects recognized in Magis Awards depict the university’s thrust of forming men and women for others and of providing preferential option for the marginalized.
Fr. Luigi Moggi, SJ Award Outstanding Moderator for Ms Rechelle Ann T Barraquias
Aside from being the moderator of the DevCom Society, Barraquias is also the Chairperson of the Development Communication Department. The #SML (Social Media Literacy Project) was her brain child, which is among her most notable contributions in the society.
Fr Luigi Moggi, SJ Award for Outstanding Moderator is conferred on a moderator who embodies the spirit of magis in his/her exercise of leadership and service. The awardee demonstrates Ignatian ideals of service and excellence and effectively steers his/her organization towards the attainment of its vision and mission. On top of his/her regular work load in the University, he/she promotes holistic development to the members of his/her organization and has done valuable service for the community.” (text from XU Magis Awards)
AMDG Outstanding Student Leader Award to Karlo Jess Abecia
Abecia, as a young leader, have always had that desire to serve. As president of DevCom Soc, he made sure that everything in the organization is taken care of. He has that innate skill to make his subordinates act on their assigned tasks by showing them that he is also doing his part of the process. He is also not one to shy away on opportunities that would take DevCom Soc closer to its set vision and mission. The major projects and activities in the society, including its banner project, The #SML Project, would not have been possible without his constant “sweet” reminders online and offline.
The AMDG Outstanding Student Leader Award is conferred on a student leader who embodies the spirit of magis in his/her exercise of leadership. The AMDG awardee demonstrates Ignatian ideals of service and excellence and effectively steers his/her organization towards achieving its vision and mission. On top of his/her academic accomplishments, he/she promotes holistic development to the members of his/her organization and has made significant contribution to the community. (text from XU Magis Awards).
Magis Awards is an annual search for outstanding projects, student organizations, and individuals who demonstrate Ignatian ideals of service and excellence.
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