Friday, October 10, 2008

Boholana is nat’l BYEE finalist

Marie Nickie Bolos, a fourth year BS Computer Science student of the University of Bohol and a resident of Barangay Biking, Dauis, Bohol is adjudged recently as one of the twelve national finalists of Bayer Young Environmental Envoys for 2008 (BYEE).

As BYEE finalist, the young boholana will implement a project consisting of 500
X 200 meter marine sanctuary in Barangay Biking. The project duration is three months beginning June 10 to September 9, 2008. Should this project be adjudged as one of the top four projects, Bolos will be given an all expenses paid educational tour to Germany on November 11-8, 2008.

The project advisers include Mrs. Jean Cirunay, Science Area Coordinator, Dr. Lino Garsuta, CWTS Coordinator, Mrs. Gina Lopena, Community Extension Services Officer, and Dean Nomi Pamaran- Cañuto, Student Personnel Services.

The selection of Bayer Young Environmental Envoys – 2008 is a joint initiative of Bayer and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

(By: LEO ARMANDO B. BONCALES, Public Relations Officer)