DNSC Learning Resource Division

📚✨ WORD OF THE WEEK: ERUDITE

Erudite (adjective | AIR-yuh-dyte) describes someone who possesses or demonstrates extensive knowledge gained through careful study and learning.

Libraries help shape erudite individuals by providing access to valuable information, history, literature, and lifelong learning opportunities. 💚💛

Read more. Learn continuously. Share your knowledge!

📢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟭, 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Commission on Higher Education has issued the policies, standards, and guidelines for the Framework on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. This issuance supports the responsible, ethical, inclusive, and human-centered use of AI in teaching, learning, research, governance, and institutional operations.

The DNSC community is encouraged to read the memorandum and stay informed about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education.

🔗 Access the CMO through this link:
https://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2026-CMO-21_AI-in-Higher-Education.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawUYfYVwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXRSZWJ3VmhiVXRjUGlWNzJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebtD1uf4GOBYJF0PuuflS7VtPYjUM71fX_pw38uQAvrKEikDdT_FXMPmqx14_aem_sg5ikBsx7hf-Z32Ut6QNww

📚💚 A SMALL GESTURE. A BIGGER IMPACT.

The Davao del Norte State College – Learning Resource Division extends its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa, SUC President III of Davao del Norte State College, for her generous donation of valuable books to the LRD collection.

The donated materials include:

📖 The Philippines Nation Builders Honorary Awards 2024
📖 Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards: Be Earth-Wise, Volume VII
📖 A Mission of Love
📖 Jing Si Talinghaga
📖 My Beautiful Encounter with China

These meaningful resources will further enrich the Learning Resource Division’s collection and provide learners, faculty members, and researchers with diverse materials that promote knowledge, history, culture, leadership, compassion, and lifelong learning.

Your continued support reflects the true spirit of shared knowledge and service, strengthening DNSC’s commitment to building a culture of reading, learning, and discovery.

💚 Thank you, Dr. Sorrosa, for your generosity and for inspiring a stronger learning community.

📚💚 A SMALL GESTURE. A BIGGER IMPACT.

The Davao del Norte State College – Learning Resource Division gratefully acknowledges Ms. Danna Faye M. Cahapay, a 4th Year BS Entrepreneurship student from the Institute of Business and Public Affairs, for generously donating two books to the LRD collection:

📖 Forgotten Voices of the Second World War by Max Arthur
📖 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

These valuable additions provide our learners with opportunities to explore history, literature, society, and diverse human experiences, enriching the resources available to the entire DNSC academic community.

Thank you, Ms. Cahapay, for sharing the gift of knowledge. Your generosity demonstrates that every contribution—big or small—can help build a stronger culture of reading, learning, and shared knowledge. 💚💛

📚 A SMALL GESTURE. A BIGGER IMPACT.

The Davao del Norte State College – Learning Resource Division extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Sabar G. Hasan, Faculty Member of the Institute of Teacher Education, for generously donating a copy of Communicating with Sensitivity: A Guide to Gender-Fair Language by Vanessa Joy Z. Judith, PhD.

This valuable addition to our collection strengthens our commitment to providing learning resources that promote inclusive communication, gender sensitivity, respect, and responsible use of language within the academic community.

Your generosity helps enrich our library collection and creates more opportunities for meaningful learning and discovery. May this thoughtful gesture inspire others to share resources and contribute to a stronger culture of learning at DNSC.

Thank you, Dr. Hasan, for supporting the Learning Resource Division! 💚💛

📚✨ WORD OF THE WEEK: PERSPICACIOUS

Perspicacious (adjective | per-spuh-KAY-shus) describes someone who possesses keen insight and can understand difficult ideas or situations quickly and clearly.

A perspicacious learner looks beyond the obvious, evaluates information carefully, and selects reliable sources to support sound conclusions. 💚💛

Keep reading, thinking, and discovering!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Leah! 🎂✨

The Learning Resource Division (LRD) Family warmly extends our heartfelt greetings to Ms. Leah Christine A. Alvarez, RL, Institute Librarian of IC & IAAS, on her special day.

Your unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing quality library services have made a meaningful impact on the DNSC Community. Your continued support and guidance have empowered our students, faculty, and staff in their pursuit of knowledge and academic success.

Thank you for your passion, generosity, and selfless service in making the Learning Resource Division a welcoming space for learning and growth.

May your birthday be filled with happiness, good health, and countless blessings. May you continue to inspire others through your dedication and commitment to service. 💚💛

Happy Birthday, Ms. Leah! 🎈📚

With warmest wishes,
Your LRD Family 💚📖✨

📚 WORD OF THE WEEK: MAVERICK

Dare to think differently! A “maverick” is a person who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group—a true nonconformist who chooses an independent path.

🗣️ Maverick (noun) | MAV-rik

💬 Example: “Ayo has always been a bit of a maverick in the fashion world, inventing new trends rather than following them.”

Are you a maverick in your own way? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Ma. Melanie N. Edig! 🎂✨

The DNSC – Learning Resource Division warmly extends our heartfelt birthday greetings to our very supportive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Your unwavering dedication, inspiring leadership, and continued support have greatly contributed to our institution's growth and excellence. Your commitment to empowering the academic community inspires us all.

May your special day be filled with happiness, love, and countless blessings. May you continue to inspire others as you lead with passion, wisdom, and compassion.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Ma'am Mhel Lanie! 💚💛

📚 WORD OF THE WEEK: VITUPERATE

Words can inform, inspire—or wound. “Vituperate” means to criticize or censure someone severely or abusively, or to use harsh and condemnatory language.

🗣️ Vituperate (verb) | vye-TOO-puh-rayt

💬 Example: “They were vituperated for betraying their friends.”

Let us expand our vocabulary while remembering to use our words thoughtfully. Can you use “vituperate” in a sentence?