Meaningful bonds and illuminating conversations filled the Saint Louis University (SLU) Talged Center on 30 April 2026 as the Center launched “Stringing Sessions Episode #1.”
The first of its kind, the session brought together students from two programs — Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Psyche Society — aimed at bridging understanding and partnerships despite the differences in disciplines.
According to Talged Center Head, Ms. Geraldine Sanil, this session featured Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) and Psychology students in line with the Center’s goal to collaborate with student organizations towards programs on mental health.
Talged Center Assistant, Ms. Justine Latawan further illustrated this by highlighting the essence of the Stringing Sessions saying, “Like a piece of thread, we will intertwine your programs so that you will be able to find friends or allies that are outside your program.”
The session began with a “Braiding Ritual” where representatives from both programs and the Talged Center weaved strings that symbolize unity.
Following this, interactions enthusiastically began which were facilitated through binding questions that encouraged the participants to share about the core principles of their programs as well as the impressions they have of the other. Various topics were welcomed, going in depth on each other’s views, cultures, and motivations as students.
The audience was also given the floor to ask their own questions, fostering inclusivity within the conversation. The episode concluded with the final set of binding questions that brought out hopeful and meaningful sentiments when it comes to defining their programs.
Putting the session to a close, representatives from each of the programs shared their parting insights and expressed how the session helped to disprove misconceptions, leading to broadened perspectives .
In line with the CICM Advocacy of dialogue and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and 10 (Reduced Inqualities), the Stringing Sessions pioneered the promotion of interaction between the different programs in the University, as a means to interdisciplinary collaboration and student connection. (Article by Kassandra Marie Lucero I Photos by Zen Aundri Carreon)
