commemoration

Caraga State University commemorates Proclamation No. 4 passed by American Governor General Francis Burton Harrison in 1920 that reserved  232-hectare land in Ampayon, Butuan City, which was instrumental in the inception of the university 105 years ago.

Faculty, staff, and students from Butuan and Cabadbaran Campuses participated in a short parade, wreath-laying, and reading of the university history in front of Governor Burton's statue. The program closed with a community dance.

The Caraga State University Community observes the commemoration of Proclamation No. 239, s. 2011, today, August 16. This proclamation granted ownership of certain parcels of land in Ampayon, Butuan City, that is the ground where the university thrives today.

Golden paddlers, both students and personnel, gathered for a short program, which included a wreath laying, overview of the university history and community dancing.