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ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ Builds Hope on Mission Trip to the Philippines

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ Students, Faculty and Staff Build Hope on Mission Trip to the Philippines

Published: June 24, 2024.

A group of ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ students and faculty recently returned from a transformative mission trip to Bacolod, Negros Occidental, in the Philippines. This marked the university's first return to the Philippines since the pandemic and the first trip under ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ's leadership, after taking over the 20-plus year university mission program.

From May 13 to 26, the group partnered with , a Christian organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through housing security, education, and social and economic enterprises.

The mission participants stayed at a retreat center on the campus of the and worked alongside local volunteers to build homes for families in need.

The participants included

  • David Abrutis (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Anjelika Angosta (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Hunter Brough (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Edson Chipalo (Faculty/Staff, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Thomas Dupre (Faculty/Staff, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Payton Goudreau (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Brandon Hoeft (Faculty/Staff, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Michelle Kioltyka Heredia (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)
  • Matthew Little (Student, South Suburban College)
  • Colin McCay (Student, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ)

ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, ÃÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.



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