FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL SCIENCES

FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL SCIENCES

The University of Santo Tomas (UST), Department of Social Sciences will hold its First National Conference on Social Sciences with the theme The Role of Social Scientists in Response to Issues and Challenges of the Filipino Nation in Transition on April 2-4, 2014 at the AMV-COA Multipurpose Hall, University of Santo Tomas (UST), España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila.

The Conference aims to:

1. provide concepts, principles and practices in the varied fields of social sciences and present the changes and developments which have been made;
2. present social issues affecting directly or indirectly the Filipino nation vis-a-vis the appropriate methods used to investigate such issues;
3. promote the implementation of various strategies used in addressing social concerns and challenges; and
4. strengthen the educational connection between the Thomasian Community and other universities, colleges, public and private organizations.

The target participants to this activity are the social sciences academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students from both public and private schools.

Participation from both public and private schools shall be subject to the no-disruption-of-classes policy as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 entitled Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith.

More information may be inquired from any of the following:

 Associate Professor Arlen D. Calara
Chair, Department of Social Sciences
University of Santo Tomas (UST), Room 109, Ground Floor, Main Building
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila
Telefax No.: (02) 749-9779
Mobile Phone No.: 0917-805-9141
Email Addresses: arlenefeb11@yahoo.com; ust.socsci.secretariat2014@gmail.com

 Associate Professor Nancy C. Castro
Director, Social Sciences National Conference
Department of Social Sciences
University of Santo Tomas (UST), Room 109, Ground Floor, Main Building
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila Mobile Phone No.: 0917-863-0596
Email Addresses: ust.nancy.castro@gmail.com; ust.socsci.secretariat2014@gmail.com

Mr. Ronald Manalastas
Officer Staff, Department of Social Sciences
University of Santo Tomas (UST), Room 109, Ground Floor, Main Building
España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila Telephone No.: (02) 406-1611 local 8236
Telefax No.: (02) 749-9779
Email Address: rsm_1012@yahoo.com
Website Address: www.ust.edu.ph

DepEd Advisory No. 514, s. 2013
December 6, 2013