Saint Louis University’s (SLU) School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) marked the BA Communication Program’s 55th year with a week-long event themed “COMM at 55: From Campus Conversations to Global COMMversations.” From 20 to 25 April 2026, the student-led event showcased first- to fourth-year students’ skills, demonstrating how students’ talents extend beyond the four walls of the classroom and into global conversations.
An early kick-off event, “COMM-On Ground: Tagpuang Pelikula at Balita,” was held on 18 April, during which second-year students spearheaded a skills-sharing session on broadcasting and film by student creatives.
Officially opening BA Comm Week on 20 April was the launching of the third-year Communication students’ Social Media advocacy campaigns. Student advocates held video-making competitions, a photography contest, and a call for submissions, all of which ran until 25 April. The advocacy campaigns included A+ Production, which championed Cordilleran cuisine; Evergreen Productions, which promoted eco-friendly practices; Dalumat Productions, which discussed mental health; E-Luminate, which empowered reading literacy; Kul2ra Network, which shared the rich Cordilleran culture; and Wander Works, which worked for animal welfare.
On 23 April, “InkSights: Upskilling through Journeys that Matter” commenced, highlighting the talent and skills of sophomore communication students through discussions on broadcasting, film, and content creation.
Student-produced films were featured at “COMM-Reel 2026: The BA Comm Film Fest” on 24 April, screened via Facebook Live. This was followed by a talkback session and forum with the student actors and directors, featuring fiery passion and upskilled talent.
To bring BA Comm Week to a close, the BA Communication Seniors gathered for “Community Alumni for COMMversations” on 25 April, which served as a dialogue on on-the-ground experiences across various fields of communication and media. Although celebrated digitally, COMM at 55 was further highlighted at the Communication Awards Night on 24 May 2026.
Since its launch in 2025, the BA Comm Week has served as an avenue for BA Communication students to showcase their skills, talents, passion, and creativity through various works and campaigns, helping promote the BA Communication program in both digital and physical realms. 55 years since 1971, this milestone honored the conversations that have shaped the history of BA Communication across industries and cultures.
The event aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals). The event is also aligned with the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) JEEPGYs Engaged Citizenship and Youth Empowerment. (Article by: Geriane Elaine M. Tomas, SLU Communication Society | Photos by SLU ComSoc)
