Photo during the CEU Sampaguita Interlude 2023

Centro Escolar University (CEU) is set to stage its annual Sampaguita Interlude, a cherished tradition that marks the transition from student to graduate. This year, the event will be held on July 17, 2024, for the Manila campus and July 18, 2024, for the Makati campus at the CEU North Quadrangle. CEU Malolos will hold its interlude on July 19, 2024 at the CEU Centrodome.

For the Manila campus, the interlude will begin with the School of Medical Technology, School of Science and Technology, and School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music at 9:00 a.m. The School of Nursing and School of Optometry will follow at 11:00 a.m. The School of Dentistry will hold its ceremony at 3:00 p.m., and the School of Pharmacy, School of Accountancy and Management, and School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management will conclude the day at 5:00 p.m. Each cluster's ceremony will start with a Baccalaureate Mass at the Librada Avelino Auditorium.

That of CEUMakati campus will start at 9:00 a.m., and CEU Malolos campus will be at 8:00 a.m.

The Sampaguita Interlude, held few days before the graduation rites, is an event unique to CEU. During the interlude, senior and junior students gather to create beautiful flower formations while singing songs that celebrate the sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines. This event symbolizes the unity and continuity within the CEU community. A highlight of the ceremony is the symbolic transfer of responsibility. Graduating students pass sampaguita garlands to their junior partners, symbolizing the handing over of duties and responsibilities to the next batch of senior students. This tradition not only honors the achievements of the graduates but also inspires the incoming seniors to uphold the values and standards of CEU.

The Sampaguita Interlude is more than just a ceremony. It is a rite of passage that strengthens the bond among CEU students and fosters a sense of pride and belonging within the Escolarian community. As graduates move on to the next chapter of their lives, they carry with them the values and lessons learned in CEU, embodied by the delicate yet resilient sampaguita flower.

This year’s Sampaguita Interlude promises to be a memorable event, celebrating the accomplishments of the graduates and the enduring spirit of the CEU community.

For more information about CEU, please visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph. You may also follow CEU on Facebook at @theCEUofficial, @CEUMalolosofficial, @CEUMakati05; on Twitter at @CEUmanila, @CEU_makati05, and @CEUMalolos; on Instagram at @ceuofficial; on Youtube @CEUofficial; on Tiktok at ceuofficial_; and on Spotify at EscolarYAN Talks.

Photo courtesy of Forbes

Centro Escolar University alumnus Ramon Christian Larga popularly known as Arshie Larga made it to the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024 for the Media, Marketing and Advertising Category.

In an Instagram video post, Arshie shared his joy after receiving the good news in his email. He expressed how thankful he is to God, to the one who nominated him and the people who continue to support him in his advocacy. For him, they are the ones who made this all possible.

With more than 4 million followers on TikTok, Arshie Larga became known for his dynamic presence in the digital media on safe medicine use. Aside from his very informative content, he also utilized his platform to raise funds to pay the pharmaceutical bills of his customers who cannot afford to pay them.

Arshie is a proud graduate of CEU Makati, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. As a licensed pharmacist, he works in their family owned pharmacy in Marinduque.

Forbes’ “30 Under 30” is an esteemed annual list that highlights 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and notable individuals from various regions who are under 30 years old.

For more information about CEU, please visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph. You may also follow CEU on Facebook at @theCEUofficial, @CEUMalolosofficial, @CEUMakati05; on Twitter at @CEUmanila, @CEU_makati05, and @CEUMalolos; on Instagram at @ceuofficial; on Youtube @CEUofficial; on Tiktok at ceuofficial_; and on Spotify at EscolarYAN Talks.