UP Halcyon

UP Halcyon is an undergraduate socio-civic organization at University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College in Tacloban City. It is a college-wide organization that promotes Friendship, Service and Excellence and also as its core values.

UP Halcyon
FoundedNovember 23, 2004 (2004-11-23)
University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
TypeService
ScopeUniversity Wide (Tacloban City)
Mission statementTo create a lasting society of friends, peers and colleagues who share a common experience and aspire in the promotion of community service and excellence, within and outside the UPVTC.
Vision statementA well-established organization supported by a strong alumni association.
MottoIn Friendship we find strength,
In Service we find joy,
and in everything we do, we strive to Excel"
Colors  Sky blue

  Rose pink

  White
SymbolKingfisher (bird) Halcyon (genus)
Members Philippines = 200+ collegiate
Cardinal PrinciplesFriendship, Service
and Excellence
HeadquartersTacloban
Philippines
WebsiteUP Halcyon at Facebook

The society is known informally as "Halcy."

History

Halcyon was established on November 23, 2004 at the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College in Tacloban City, Leyte. It was however, not formally recognized by the university until 2006. Halcyon was founded by Laser Blitz Sumagaysay and 22 other students who were his close friends.

Programs

The programs of the organization are centered around developing its three cardinal principles: Friendship, Service, and Excellence. The resident members plan several local service projects throughout the year, including leadership programs, several outreach programs, and contests. Signature projects include the annual Shindig!, which is usually held on the third week of September, and the Citywide Youth Leadership Training in January.

Shindig!

The Shindig! is Halcyon's flagship event. It is a large, lively party, that has been held in the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College since 2012. During the latest Shindig! held last September 24, 2018, the organization was able to invite Reese Lansangan to perform at the University's Arts & Sciences Campus.

The previous Shindig! themes are as follows
  • Shindig! 2012: Soaring High at 39
  • Shindig! 2013: Code Red
  • Shindig! 2014: UP Rising
  • Shindig! 2015: Light 'Em UP!
  • Shindig! 2016: Breaking Bounds
  • Shindig! 2017: Transcendence
  • Shindig! 2018: Coalesce
  • Shindig! 2019: Resplendence

Citywide Youth Leadership Training

The Citywide Youth Leadership Training (stylized as CWYLT) is a leadership development program organized by UP Halcyon in Tacloban City. The Citywide Youth Leadership Training program is geared towards imparting wisdom and knowledge and fostering leadership development in today's youth. The program focuses on skills that will help the participant be a successful leader and team member in their surroundings and in life.


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