Two faculty members from the University of Huelva (UHU), SpainโProf. Sarrah Ben Abdennebi, a professor of Psychology in the Nursing program, and Prof. Rocรญo Carrasco, an English Literature professorโvisited Benguet State University (BSU) on May 5โ6, 2025, as part of the ongoing faculty mobility program between the two institutions.
The visiting professors were formally welcomed during BSUโs Monday flag-raising ceremony, where they were introduced to the university community. BSU President Dr. Kenneth A. Laruan extended a warm welcome during a courtesy call. They were joined by International Relations Office (IRO) Director Dr. Rex John G. Bawang, Deputy Director Dr. Doreen I. Allasiw, and the IRO staff.
During the courtesy meeting, the itinerary of activities was discussed, highlighting academic engagements and cultural immersion. The guests toured BSUโs main campus and key research facilities, including the Cordillera Regional Apiculture Center (CRAC), and the Institute of Highland Farming Systems and Agroforestry (IHFSA). They also had a brief stop at the Benguet Museum for an overview of the provinceโs rich cultural heritage.
In the afternoon, the professors visited the Museo Kordilyera at the University of the Philippines Baguio, where they explored exhibits on indigenous Cordilleran culture and traditions.
To conclude the day, a cultural dinner was hosted. The BSU Center for Culture and the Artsโ Rondalla Club serenaded the guests, while the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) students presented a series of Philippine folk dances and a demonstration of Arnis, the countryโs national martial art.
Professors Ben Abdennebi and Carrasco are the second batch of faculty members from UHU to participate in the mobility exchange this year, following the visit of Ms. Erika Martinez in January 2025.//GBPalberas
