Cebu Normal University (CNU) will commemorate its 124th Founding Anniversary on June 27 through a series of activities highlighting recovery, resilience, and institutional renewal.
Dubbed Foundation Days 2026, the celebration honors the University’s long-standing legacy of excellence while underscoring its collective journey toward rebuilding, transformation, and sustainable growth.
Carrying the theme, “Celebrating Community, Culture, and Well-Being: Pioneering University Renewal and Recovery,” this year’s observance seeks to strengthen solidarity among stakeholders, promote holistic well-being, and encourage active participation in the University’s continuing recovery initiatives.
The two-week celebration, scheduled from June 16 to 27, will feature academic, cultural, wellness, community engagement, and capacity-building activities designed to foster unity and institutional pride.
The festivities will open on June 16 with Arts Day and Exhibits, showcasing local creativity and artistic expression through various visual arts displays.
On June 17, the University will host the Community Tabo, a market fair featuring local products, delicacies, handicrafts, pre-loved items, and livelihood initiatives from partner communities and university stakeholders. The day will also include a Financial Literacy Talk, the Showcasing of Extension Projects, and a University Procurement Workshop aimed at reinforcing accountability and good governance.
Activities on June 18 will continue with the Community Tabo, interactive talks on Food as Medicine and Growing a Business, and the extension projects exhibit. The day will culminate with Sports Day, highlighted by “Lihok Alang sa Kaayohan: Strengthening Wellness, Unity, and Recovery Through Sports,” a celebration of wellness, camaraderie, and the CNU spirit through sports, fitness activities, and traditional Filipino games.
On June 19, employees and students may participate in Wellness Day, which includes learning sessions, wellness booths, free medical consultations, and basic laboratory services. A Free Legal Clinic will also provide legal counseling, guidance, and notarization services. The Community Tabo and extension projects exhibit will likewise continue.
From June 23 to 24, members of the university community will take part in the Balik Eskwela Clean-Up Drive and Bring-a-Plant Project, a collaborative effort to prepare campus facilities for the opening of classes while promoting environmental stewardship. A Fire Drill will also be conducted to strengthen disaster preparedness and safety awareness.
The celebration will continue on June 25 for the Students Advocacy Day with Gugmahan sa CNU 2026, followed by a Musical by Sector on June 26, featuring performances from the RCAF and NCAF.
Foundation Days 2026 will conclude with a Closing Ceremony, highlighting alumni performances, scholarship and community outreach fundraising initiatives, recognition of competition winners, and the honoring of partners and stakeholders who have contributed to the University’s growth and recovery.
Through the celebration, CNU aims to reaffirm its commitment to community, culture, well-being, and excellence as it continues to move forward stronger and more resilient than ever.
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