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Friday, October 21st, 2005DS People of the World Unite!
A lot of graduates ask me how the Development Studies Program is doing whenever they get in touch so I thought I’d start a DS blog just to let everyone know (and for posterity’s sake) what’s been happening around these parts.
The first semester has been over for about a week but we just did our last two thesis defences this morning. Ralph delos Santos successfully defended his thesis evaluating a microfinance institution and as soon as he submits his paper, he’ll be officially the 250th graduate of the Development Studies Program. (That sounds like a number we should celebrate!) Yam Velasco is also scheduled to graduate this semester so she’ll be the 249th graduate of the program.
The other defence was Ge Angeles’ proposal defence. His thesis also evaluates a microfinance institution. This year, we’re experimenting with a one year thesis program and so far, the outcomes have been promising. (You’ll know how old you are based on your thesis experience. If you had your thesis in the second semester, you’re very old!)
Next year, we’ll be celebrating our 20th birthday as a Program so please expect some activities involving the alumni.
