Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) will celebrate its 4th University Foundation Week from May 10 to 16, 2026, across all four campuses.
Held under the theme “Honoring Our Past, Future-Proofing Our Journey to GREATness,” the week-long event reflects the institution’s deep roots and its forward-looking commitment to excellence.
The theme draws from three guiding pillars. Honoring Our Past pays tribute to the visionary individuals and defining moments that shaped CHMSU into the institution it is today. Future-Proofing Our Journey underscores the university’s commitment to sustainability, adaptability, and relevance — anchored in its vision, mission, and core values. GREATness, meanwhile, directly reflects the university’s promise to its students: to nurture graduates who are Green-skilled and globally competent, Resilient, Ethical and environmentally responsible, Adaptable, and Team collaborators.
The celebration opens on May 10 with the All Roads Lead to CHMSU Fun Run at 4:30 in the morning.
From May 11 to 15, the university will host a rich roster of activities, including the CHMSU PRIME Fiesta, the SDG Village Expo, Uni-Tindahan, and Daily Open Mic Sessions across all campuses.
May 12 features a Thanksgiving Mass, the blessing of the GAD Childminding and Breastfeeding Area in Binalbagan Campus, the blessing of the St. Padre Pio Grotto at the Talisay Main Campus, and the Paghanduraw: Balik CHMSU reunion reception reception in all university libraries.
The University Skills Fest across all campuses and the Faculty and Staff Fellowship Games at the Alijis Campus take center stage on May 13, followed by Physical Education and Wellness Day on May 14.
May 15 is packed with TABBEA Fellowship Games, Punsyon sa CHMSU, and culminates with the much-anticipated CASCA / ExCELSIOR Night — a grand cultural showcase bringing together all campuses at Talisay.
The week closes on May 16 with Bionihan and CHMSUyanihan, a community service initiative embodying the university’s spirit of giving back.
Pocket events organized by the University Student Government and various student organizations will further animate the celebration.The entire CHMSU community and the public are warmly invited to join in marking this milestone.
