The Institute of Computer Science is introducing a FREE SMS or text messaging service for use by all academic and administrative units in the university. It is intended to facilitate communications within UPLB community and with our partners in the academe, research and extension services.

The first phase of implementation for the service will be done at the Cashier's Office. The Cashier will use the service to notify UPLB employees, students and suppliers about the availability of allowances, honoraria, benefits, refunds and other payments.

To facilitate the eventual UPLB-wide implementation of the service, all UPLB units are requested to provide the mobile numbers of all their employees and student assistants who wish to receive cashier's notices through text messaging, by completing a request form. The form should be received by the ICS or the Cashier's Office not later than February 21, 2008. The form may be faxed to 536-2302.

As an incentive for the timely completion of the forms, the ICS MIT students in cooperation with the UPLB Sports and Recreation Committee is offering free updates on game schedules, scores, and standings in the upcoming UPLB-Siliman University Dual Meet. The update service will cover all employees who have submitted their data on the deadline, and will start on February 21 and end on the evening of February 23, 2008.