Foundation University celebrated its 17th annual Digital Expo, Digital Dumaguete 2025, at Robinsons Dumaguete on February 27-March 1.
The collaboration between FU and Robinsons Dumaguete showcased the innovative minds of students from different colleges, allowing the audience to witness the creativity and technological skills of the university’s brilliant minds.
Students, faculty, and visitors were immediately surrounded by a vibrant environment filled with futuristic displays, interactive booths, and hands-on demonstrations. Each college showcased its uniquely designed booth, reflecting the diverse skills and talents of their departments.
Throughout the event, viewers were treated to a series of activities, with each department organizing their own interactive events.
The CODE IT competition, organized by the College of Computer Studies, invited Senior High School students to showcase their problem-solving skills, programming logic, and coding skills. With three challenging stages, the competition tested participants’ ability to think critically and creatively, offering a glimpse into the future of software development.
Meanwhile, the IE-TECHLYMPICS organized by the School of Industrial Engineering and Technology, introduced an exciting twist to the expo. It was a series of fun activities that challenged participants' knowledge of the engineering design process. By tackling real-world problems with strategic planning and teamwork, students showed the immense value of creative thinking and innovation in engineering.
For those in the field of hospitality and tourism, the CHM Cup: Tourism and Hospitality Management Skills Olympics, provided a mix of exciting challenges. Students from the College of Hospitality Management presented their skills in cake decorating, flower arrangement, and a tourism and hospitality quiz bee. These activities emphasized creativity, precision, and service in the world of hospitality.
Sustainability took center stage at the Sustainable Innovation Challenge hosted by the College of Business Administration. The challenge was to design, prototype, and pitch a sustainable product within two hours using raw materials from a mystery box. These materials, designed to support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, highlighted the university's commitment to socially responsible innovations for a more sustainable future.
The Crime and Combat: A Showcase of Precision, Strategy, and Mastery event, hosted by the College of Criminology, was a showcase of precision, skill, and strategy. It featured demonstrations of marksmanship, Arnis, crime scene simulation, and mixed martial arts. The event showed the College’s commitment to preparing students for careers in law enforcement and criminology through hands-on applications and skills development.
The Click of Talents, presented by Foundation Preparatory Academy, showcased the limitless potential of its students. The event demonstrated the talent and creativity of the Academy’s students, showing that excellence is promoted at all levels of education in the university.
Attendees also enjoyed Docathon 2.0, a documentary filmmaking competition organized by the College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Greyhound Innovations and Make A Difference Courses. With the theme “Everyday Heroes,” this activity featured inspiring stories of people and organizations making impacts in their communities through acts of kindness, service, and resilience.
Other exciting activities were the Cardboard Beam and Bamboo Truss Destruction Esquisse, where students from the Department of Architecture showcased their resourcefulness by constructing beams and trusses from everyday materials, testing their strength-to-weight ratios.
Agri Henyo: Agri to Dis-Agri, organized by the College of Agriculture, showcased sustainable farming practices and highlighted the importance of agricultural innovation.
The CEista of the College of Education celebrated artistic expression through dance, presenting a mix of different dance styles that captivated the audience with their energy and creativity.
Another memorable moment was The Nightingale Jam, a performance show hosted by the College of Nursing. The students showcased their diverse talents in music, dance, and other forms of performance art, offering a refreshing break from the technical and academic aspects of the Expo.
On the last day, attendees experienced the beauty and richness of Filipino culture through Celebrating Cultures, an event by the Office for Culture and the Arts. The lively performance of music, song, and dance united students from various backgrounds to celebrate the country’s rich traditions and artistic heritage.
Ultimately, Digital Dumaguete 2025 was more than just an event—it was a testament to creativity, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, preparing students to become future leaders, innovators, and change-makers. (With reports from Broadcast Communication students, Ciarrah Lois Castillon and Princess Daling)