Last April 13, the new College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) Student Council (SC) took their oath of office in the presence of Dean Elpidio M. Agbisit, Jr., marking the beginning of their term as the representatives of the CAFS student body.

The new set of CAFS SC officers are:

• Benedict Kyle Barber, Chairperson;
• Rosebeth Faye Mundo, Vice-Chairperson;
• Justise Raymond Ocampo III, College Representative to the University SC;
• Michael John Flores, Councilor;
• Elijah Margaux Bergado, Councilor;
• Deo Francis Delos Reyes, Councilor;
• Christianne Lei Golena, Councilor;
• Janna Regina Lim, Councilor;
• Christian James Nicolasora, Councilor;
• Hazel Marie Nicolas, IAS Representative; and
• John Acosta, Jr., IWEP Representative.

In his opening remarks, Dean Agbisit expressed his gratitude to the outgoing CAFS SC for their service. Likewise, he encouraged the incoming SC to maintain good communication and coordination with the Office of the Dean for harmonious collaboration.

Outgoing CAFS SC Chairperson, Josea Carmel Lazarte, also delivered a message in which she challenged the new set of officers to continue prioritizing the rights and welfare of the CAFS student body in all activities, programs, and projects.

After the actual oath taking ceremony of the officers, incoming CAFS SC Chairperson, Benedict Kyle Barber, shared a message. He said that it will be a challenge for their term to surpass or even maintain the level and quality of service that the previous term offered. However, this will be their goal in their journey of serving the College and the University.

Also present in the event was CAFS Secretary, Dr. Roselyn F. Paelmo and CAFSama Niyo Kami Committee Chair, Dr. Katherine Ann C. Israel.

The oath taking ceremony was livestreamed on CAFS YouTube channel and Facebook page. It can still be viewed through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myO-6cUnxLc&t=2058s

(By AKS Mojar)