Sunday, July 19, 2009

On Text Message (SMS) Regarding Suspension of Classes July 19 2009

For Immediate Release

TO: ATENEO COMMUNITY

FROM: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

RE: On Text Message (SMS) Regarding Suspension of Classes


There is a text message circulating that the University has suspended classes until July 29. The text message (SMS) is false. Please be reminded that official announcements on suspension of classes are generally posted as memoranda published in bulletin boards and University website. Announcements are also sent via e-mail and SMS.

FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY DELIVERED DIRECTLY ON YOUR SMART MOBILE PHONES, PLEASE ENROLL YOUR NUMBER AT THE ADDU INFOBOARD. For students and parents interested to join the ADDU Textcast, follow the following steps using your Smart mobile:

STEP 1: Key in ADDU (space) REG (space) YOUR NAME/YOUR PROGRAM OR DEPARTMENT or if parent, put PARENT/ ID NO and send to 717ADDU. You will receive a reply from the system.

STEP 2: After you have received a text reply, key in ADDU (space) PUSH (space) ON and send to 717ADDU.

You can also inquire about suspension of classes through telephone (82) 221.2411.

If you want to be included in the email-cast, please write an email to pres@addu.edu.ph expressing your intention to be part of the recipient list of memoranda coming from the University.

A memorandum has been released by the University regarding Influenza A (H1N1) cases in campus. A primer released by the University's Integrated Health Services is posted in the website for information and guidance of parents, students, faculty and staff.