As the first semester progresses, the University looks ahead to several significant events that enrich not only academic life but also the intellectual, spiritual, and communal character of the University.
St. Francis Feast
The University community will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi over the weekend of 3–4 October 2026. The celebration will begin with the Transitus of St. Francis on Saturday, 3 October, followed by the main Feast on Sunday, 4 October. Since the Feast falls on a Sunday, Monday, 5 October, will be observed as a University holiday, with classes resuming on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The celebration offers the University community an opportunity to reflect on the Franciscan ideals of simplicity, fraternity, peace, and care for creation.
Philosophy Day
On Friday, 20 November 2026, the University will commemorate World Philosophy Day, an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) dedicated to fostering philosophical reflection, dialogue, and critical thinking. As an institution committed to philosophical formation, the University recognises the day as an important occasion to celebrate the enduring value of questioning, dialogue, and the search for truth. Activities will include debates, academic presentations, and other intellectual engagements.
End-of-Semester Examinations
The first semester will conclude with the final examinations, scheduled to run for two weeks beginning in the second week of December 2026. The examinations will mark the culmination of a semester of study, reflection, and intellectual formation, bringing students to an important moment of academic assessment and growth.
By Friar Martin Mamfunda O.F.M. Conv.