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March 2014
March 8 (Saturday)
March 18 - 21
March 3 - 8
DIALOGUE. The SLU Administration and the SSC-KASAMA engaged in a clarifying and meaningful exchange of views during the consultation meeting on the academic calendar change proposal held on February 12, 2014. Dr. Noel De Leon, VP for Academic Affairs, led the administration team in that dialogue, and SSC-KASAMA president Mr. Allan B. Castro headed the various student groups.
Final Exams
Research and Inventions Exhibit
The 2014 Gawad Awards for Students
4:30 pm
Prince Bernhard Gym
March 7 (Friday)
CAMPUS Recruitment Ayala Property Management Corp.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rm C013, CCA Bldg.
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The research entitled “Improving the Waste Collection System in Baguio City through Optimization of Waste Collection Routes” by the Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture won the championship in the Research Competition at the Northern and Central Luzon, Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers Student Congress in Malolos, Bulacan last February 23, 2014. (Back row, L to R): Mark Kevin Florendo, Raphael Razote, Engr. Bonifacio Dela Peῆa (SEA DEAN), Ms. Julita Baniaga (IE Department Head), Alyssa Michele Bahni, and Dr Cynthia Posadas (SEA Associate Dean). (Front Row, L to R): Mrs. Geraldine Nerona (adviser), Fr. Jessie Hechanova (SLU President), and Adel Castillo.
Licensure Examination for
Physicians
February 2014
SLU passing rate: 4/6 (66.67%) National passing rate: 425/815 (52.15%)
SLU passing rate: 23/28 (82.14%) National passing rate: 793/1,442 (54.99%)
Congratulations!Congratulations!
Dr. Cheryl D. Taclawan (Head, Department of Political and Social Sciences) and Mrs. Jennifer C. Aquino (Adviser-Political Science Academic Society) together with their students at the 6th Annual National Convention of PSSAP, Inc. held in Cagayan De Oro City on February 6-9, 2014. They brought home the following awards: 1. Gracia Mae Beronilla and Rhobee Jyn Benan - 6th place and 8th place, Ten Outstanding Political Science Students of the Philippines; 2. Stephanie Baucas, Rhobee Jyn Benan and Kathlyn Torres - First Runner Up, Debate; 3. Stephanie Baucas - Best Speaker, Debate; 4. Kim Austine Padilla - 2nd Runner Up and Best in Evening Gown, search for PSSAP Ambassadress; 5. Albert Jude Padlan - Mr. Congeniality, search for PSSAP Ambassador; 6. Jan Gonzales was elected as the Vice President for Luzon, Political Science Students Association of the Philippines, Inc.
Licensure Examination for
Architects
January 2014
University Relations
Students from the Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture won first runner-up in the Quiz Bee Competition at the Northern and Central Luzon Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers in Malolos, Bulacan last February 23, 2014. (Back row, L to R): Engr. Bonifacio Dela Peῆa (SEA Dean), Brinomar Taguiang, Ms. Julita Baniaga (IE Department Head), and Dr. Cynthia Posadas (SEA Associate Dean). (Front row, L to R): Lovely Ann Buting, Mary Love Ferrer, Mrs. Geraldine Nerona (adviser), Fr. Jessie Hechanova (SLU President), Mary Jane Petilla, and Faye Duclayan.
The SLU-Center for Culture and the Arts represented by Dr. Noel De Leon, VP for Academic Affairs, and Mrs. Rebecca Nulud, Director of SLU-CCA, signed an agreement with Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The program called “Kaisa sa Sinining: The CCP Regional Art Centers and University Art Associates,” aims to strengthen a dynamic partnership between the organizations and universities in promoting arts and culture.
The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. hailed Saint Louis University with the 2013 PAARL Outstanding Academic / Research Library Award, given on January 30, 2014 at the National Library of the Philippines. (photo credit: Rudolp G. Esquilon)
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University Relations
As a result of the MOU signed in Thailand between the SLU-School of Teacher Education and Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRRU) in August 2013, our Thai partners came over to SLU on January 29, 2014 to discuss collaborative programs. Photo above (L to R): Dr. Phasuk D. Boontham, Head of the English Education Program, faculty of Education, Ms. Jutharat Jitpranee, Vice-Director of International Academic Collaboration Center, Mr. Albert Lisec, Director of International Academic Cooperation, Dr. Poramin Aridech, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Sornchai Mungthaisong, VP for Academic Affairs, Rosario Marzo, OLEP Director, Dr. Noel B. De Leon, VP for Academic Affairs, Ms. Evangeline O. Trinidad, VP for Finance, Dr. Felina Espique, Dean of the School of Teacher Education, Dr. Jane K. Lartec, Associate Dean of STE, and Mr. Miel Albert Laoyan, Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Studies. Right side photo: Dr. Sornchai Mungthaisong received the SLU Centennial coffee table book from SLU President, Rev. Fr. Jessie M. Hechanova, CICM.
Renewal of the MOU signed between the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) and SLU was done on February 15, 2014, exactly two years after the first MOU was signed, also in SLU. This year, FCCH President-Elect and SLU alumnus Mr. Paul G. Alimbuyao signed the MOU for FCCH while Atty. Arnulfo S. Soriano, SLU VP for Administration, signed on behalf of the SLU President. Looking on are (L to R) FCCH President Ms. Maria A.F. Etrata, Mayor of the City and County Mr. Kirk Caldwell, Philippine Consulate General of Honolulu Mr. Julius Torres, and SLU VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Noel B. De Leon. A cultural program was presented by the Center for Culture and the Arts Performing Groups for the delegates of
the FCCH 24th Trade Mission to the Philippines. A tour of the SLU Museum followed after the program. Shown
in photo are the delegates of the FCCH and members of the SLU community.
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed on February 10, 2014 in SLU between SLU and Adamson University (AdU), Manila and between Saint Mary‟s University (SMU), Nueva Vizcaya and Adamson University. On top picture, seated L to R are the university presidents: SMU - Rev. Fr. Renillo H. Sta. Ana, CICM, SLU - Rev. Fr. Jessie M. Hechanova, CICM and AdU - Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, Jr., CM. (Standing L to R): Rosario M. Marzo, OLEP Director, Dr. Marilyn P. Perolina, SMU Dean of Student Affairs and Services, Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, SMU VP for Administration and External Affairs Officer, Dr. Moises Alexander T. Asuncion, SMU VP for Academic Affairs, Atty. Arnulfo S. Soriano, SLU VP for Administration, Bro. Henry E. Escurel, CM, Ph.D, AdU VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Noel B. De Leon, SLU VP for Academic Affairs, and Sr. Maruja S. Padre Juan, MSCS, AdU Director of Office for University Relations.
Study in Australia – University of Newcastle (UoN) together with Aussie Pinoy Edu. Com Corp (APECC), the official representative of UoN in the Philippines, held an information session in SLU on January 25, 2014. UoN and the Department of Architecture of SLU became partners in 2012. (L to R) Rosario Marzo, OLEP Director, Arch. Cristito Valdivia, faculty of the Department of Architecture, Arch. Lord Byron Gonzales, Head of the Department of Architecture, Ms. Hope Tancinco, Business Manager for Asia of the Academic and Global Relations Divisions, International Office at UoN, Ms. Agnes Q. Balderrama, APECC Director, Ms. Pinky N. Waga, APECC Managing Director, and Ms. April Santos, APECC Vice-President for Operations.
To the left, the Football Friendship Games for the 3 partner universities that were held on February 9, 2014 at the Melvin Jones Football Field. Shown in photo are the AdU and SLU football teams. AdU won both games against SLU and SMU.
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Dr. Noel Pabalan (3rd from left), researcher, was invited by the Royal Thai Government with support of the World Health Organization (WHO) to the Prince Mahidol Award Conference from 27-31 January 2014 in Pattaya, Thailand. Dr Pabalan represented Saint Louis University as plenary panelist along with the Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health and the WHO Director-General of Health Systems and Innovation. Dr Pabalan presented his case of integrating the meta-analytical approach in Transformative Learning for Health Equity, which was the conference theme. His conference paper, titled, “Transformative Learning in Health Education with the Meta-Analysis Approach” is currently considered by the WHO as one innovation to implementing health equity.
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Ma. Clarissa B. Mabitazan, M.Eng Communications and Media Assistant
Louisians are concerned for the environment. Louisians know how to cooperate with others.
Both of these truths were illustrated last February 17 and 18 during the Free Smoke Emission Testing for vehicles, as a part of the SLU
Clean Air Campaign. This was a joint initiative of SSC-KASAMA, LEMAC and NSTP, together with the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO). It was the onset of a policy to ban
smoke-belching vehicles from entering campus.
Jeffrey M. Centeno, Ph.D Director
Spirit of Love Catholic Community SLU Campus Ministry
PROGRAM FOR MARCH, 2014 Venue: SLU HOSPITAL CHAPEL
Mar 01 (Sat) 5:15 PM
“Sunday Mass” Mass Presider Fr. Liber Ortega
Mar 06 (Thur) 5:15 PM Holy Hour
Mar 07 (Fri) 5:15 PM Penitential Rites followed by First Friday Mass
Mass Presider: Fr. Sanny Paguio
Mar 08 (Sat) 5:15 PM Be Reconciled to the Imperfections of Life
Preacher: Bro. Chito Jongco
Mar 15 (Sat) 5: 15 PM “Sunday Mass” Mass Presider: Fr. Persiuz Decena, OAR
Mar 23 (Sun) 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lenten Recollection Preacher: Bro. Ed Villacorte Venue: Sta. Catalina Convent
Mar 29 (Sat) 5: 15 PM Lenten Reflection Preacher : Fr. Dan Cancino, MI
Mrs. Rosalind Camat, president of the Retirees Association of SLU (RASLU), awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to McDonald‟s franchisee Mike del Rosario, represented by his marketing manager Mark Lorenzo Mangaoang, for sponsoring RASLU‟s Christmas „Foster Parent for an Evening‟ treat for the 14 boys of the Sunflower Halfway Home last December 13, 2013. Also in the photo are (L to R) Sunflower social worker Ronan Marquez, RASLU vice presidents Esther Fernandez and Dindo de los Reyes. (photo by Nito Meneses)
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