MSU System Embraces Bollywood Magic at Inaugural Night

Delegates from all thirteen campuses came together for the Bollywood-themed Welcome Night at the 2024 MSU System Finance Summit, which took place on October 27, 2024, at the Marcian Convention Center in Zamboanga City. Executive Assistant Ret. PMAJ Eduardo M. De Guzman represented Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe as he delivered the mayor’s welcome address. In his speech, he warmly welcomed all guests to Zamboanga and highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration within the MSU System. MSU-TCTO Chancellor Prof. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali, PhD, warmly recognized the attendees' presence. She emphasized the significance of fostering meaningful connections and expressed her enthusiasm for embracing the event’s theme as a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity. The program proudly showcased a vibrant Bollywood dance performance and an engaging serenade by MSU-TCTO employees. This event fostered an exceptional sense of community, camaraderie, and shared purpose among the MSU System and its campuses. #OneMSU #BollywoodNight #MSUFinanceSummit2024 #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives

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