300+ Tamaraw nurses, officials reunite in Chicago

More than 300 US-based nurses and officials from Far Eastern University (FEU) marked their reunion with educational sessions and other activities from August 6 to 8 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Rosemont, Chicago.

Hosted by the FEU Nursing Alumni Foundation, Inc., the 19th Grand Reunion began with a welcome night featuring Dr. Moira Uy of the FEU Nursing Department as guest speaker. Highlights of the first day included a parade of all graduates, starting with the earliest batch to the most recent—class of 1959; the giving of Presidential Special Awards; updates from the FEU Alumni Relations Office (ARO); and the awarding of Best in ‘70s and ‘80s Costume.

Educational sessions were held on the second day, followed by “class nights,” where various batches organized their own activities.

The three-day reunion, themed “Bridging the Gap Towards Healthy Aging,” concluded on with a general assembly, the induction of officers, Nursing Excellence Awards, the awarding of Jubilarians, and a Gala Night. Juan Miguel R. Montinola, president of FEU, was the guest speaker at the Gala Night. He provided the Tamaraws with updates on developments at the university and shared its aspirations in line with its upcoming 100th founding anniversary.

Juan Miguel R. Montinola, FEU president, gives his message during the Gala Night of FEUNAF, Inc.-USA’s 19th Grand Reunion. ARO
Dr. Moira Uy, Dean of Nursing, delivers her message. ARO
Dr. Celmer Santos, Director of ARO, provides updates about his projects. FEUNAF, Inc.- USA.
Dr. Celmer Santos, director of ARO, FEUNAF USA Chicago Chapter president Juliet Macaranas, FEUNAF-USA PRO Robb Desierto, and FEUNAF USA treasurer Glenda Ramos-Gagante receive the FEUNAF’s Presidential Special Awards from president Emily Danuco. FEUNAF, Inc.- USA.
In photo (L-R) Roger Bueno (Awards committee member), Mellie Bayani Watanabe (Awards committee member), Hazel De Leon (2025 Nurse Excellence Awardee), Aida Imperio (2025 Nurse Excellence Awardee), Dr. Lydia A. Palaypay (Former FEU Vice President and Dean of Institute of Nursing), Allan Cabisaga ( 2025 Nurse Excellence Awardee), Warlie Galzote ( Awards Committee Member), Alexis Rodriguez (Awards Committee Member), Emily Danuco (FEUNAF, Inc. Immediate Past President) , and Lettie Ramos (Awards Committee Member). FEUNAF, Inc.-USA
Immediate past president Emily Danuco gives her President’s Report during the General Assembly. FEUNAF, INC.-USA