July / August 2013 - De La Salle Araneta University

Volume
The Furrows
05
Number
02
The Official Institutional Newsletter of De La Salle Araneta University
July-August 2013
Mr. Balbuena
and Mr. Aniñon
receiving the
certificates and
the weather
monitoring
system.
Plowing in this issue
3
The President’s Message:
What does it take to become a
great university?
4
Glimpses of the 3rd UCSAA Opening
5
Feature unit:
Lasallian Language Center
6
Research Head shines in
ADB Climate Change Conference
DLSAU Salikneta Farm granted
a weather station
Mr. Archilles Aniñon, Farm
Resources Manager of the De
La Salle Araneta University
Salikneta Farm, represented
DLSAU in the De La Salle
University’s workshop on
Students Involved in
Geophysical, Weather, and
Atmospheric Studies (SIGWA).
The workshop was conducted
on 2-3 August 2013 through
the DLSU Office of the Vice
Chancellor Office for Research
and Innovation Challenge
Grant Project, University
Research Coordination
Office, and the DLSU Center
for Natural Science and
Environmental Research.
In the workshop, aside from
training, Salikneta Farm
was given an Air Weather
Observation System (AWOS)
kit, which was subsequently
installed in the farm for
actual use. Through the
AWOS kit, weather observation and data collection will
be done with the help of
Salikneta students.
Meteorological variables to
be measured by students
using AWOS include: temperature, relative humidity,
wind speed and direction,
and rainfall observation and
historical data. Currently,
there are 40 AWOS stations
around the country. Mr.
Aniñon was joined by Mr.
Electro Balbuena, first year
BS Agriculture student and
holder of National Certificates 1 and 2 in Computer
from TESDA.
DLSAU joins renewed call for transparency,
accountability in government
In the late 1950’s The Furrows was the name of the official
student publication of the Araneta Institute of Agriculture (AIA).
This institution was first known as AIA when it started as an
agricultural school in 1946. The concept of The Furrows was
adopted once more in 2002 when Gregorio Araneta University
Foundation (GAUF) became a full-fledged member of the
Lasallian Family; and henceforth, ‘twas called the DE LA SALLEARANETA UNIVERSITY. Since the turnover up to school year
2005-2006, it became the official institutional newsletter.
Today, De La Salle Araneta University, now enriched with the
heritage of Lasallian schools and a partnership with a 334-year
old educational tradition that has its roots in Rheims, France,
has recreated and revived The Furrows, as it informs its
collaborators and stakeholders through its regular publication
and dissemination.
On 26 August 2013, students, faculty
members, personnel, and administrators
of De La Salle Araneta University joined
the other members of the Philippine
Lasallian community in Luneta for the
#MillionPeopleMarch, a mass action
calling for the abolition of the Priority
Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)
and a serious investigation on the alleged multi-billion pesos PDAF scam.
see page 2
DLSAU joins renewed call, from page 1
Led by the De La Salle Philippines
Lasallian Justice and Peace Commission, hundreds of Lasallians
from Luzon congregated at the
De La Salle University’s Cory
Aquino Democratic Space before
marching together to Luneta to
join other groups assembled.
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We thank too our NSTP students
(Photo on the cover)
The bearer of the DLSP Flag was and facilitators under the headship of Mr. Davin Feria for actively
DLSAU’s Cadet Officer Raymund
Nicolo Derafera (BSBA Fin Mngt-II). responding to this call for solidarity.
While the DLSAU Flag was carried DLSAU’s Asst. Sports Coordinator,
by Cadet Officer Bon Jovi Sebas- Mr. Rhenze Hu and Presidential Assistant for Lasallian Mission, Mr. Rj
tian (BSHRM-I). The ROTC group
Angeles led the delegation.
was led by Sgt. Allan Valeriano.
Korean Institutions strengthen ties with DLSAU
De La Salle Araneta University strengthened its external linkages anew
with new partnerships with two more Korean educational institutions.
On July 27, 2013 a MOA was signed to intensify the partnership between
our community and Ansanhak Research Institute Foundation in carrying
out the “Globalism and Multiculturalism Leadership Program.” Dr. Lee
Pil-Sang, donated P40,000 to the DLSAU’s scholarship program.
On August 2, 2013 Daegu Health College (DHC) through Dr. Kim Kyong
Yong, DHC International Relations Center Director, met with Mr.
Christopher Polanco, DLSAU Chancellor. DHC and DLSAU entered into
a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of exchanges
of information and resources and other forms of cooperation and
project-collaboration.
The Furrows
The Furrows is published monthly by the Office of Marketing and Communications
2/F Office of the President, Life Sciences Building, DLSAU, Malabon City, Philippines.
(+632)330.9128 to 33 Loc. 144
Editors:
Contributors:
Mr. Erick Reyes Mr. Eimann Evarola
Dr. Maria Corazon Mendoza
Ms. April Alyson Pedracio
Art Director:
Photographer:
Engr. Ricardo Mercene III
Mr.John Kenneth Panlilio
Contributions may be e-mailed thru
erick.reyes@dlsau.delasalle.ph
Materials may be edited for space and clarity.
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The University President’s Message
Dear Lasallians,
The creation of De La Salle Araneta University as a
GREAT university is hinged on a number of important
elements.
•Centrality of STUDENTS
as our focus for this educational enterprise
•A highly COMPETENT faculty
•Abundant RESOURCE
(finance, infrastructure, facilities and spirituality)
•GOVERNANCE that puts premium to the fulfillment
of the VISION-MISSION
We have all these elements. Will we make the grade?
Br. Jun Erguiza FSC
President
8 DLSAU students in the 1st Student Media Congress
Eight DLSAU students from TINIG Student Publications Office, along with the DLSAU’s Office of
Marketing and Communications, attended the
first Student Media Congress on 26-27 July 2013,
organized by the De La Salle University Student
Media Office in partnership with DLSU Culture
& Arts Office, and DLS-CSB Student Publications
Office.
Over a thousand delegates from all over the
Philippines attended this two-day Congress on
July 26-27, 2013. With the theme Exploring
Media Breakthroughs, the Congress was a
two-day event that included workshops and
talks on the different potentials of media.
Part of the Congress’ objectives was to gather
student media practitioners, campus journalists, and communicators in one venue to
forge long-term relationships for the development of student media and for the delegates
to improve their ability to manage multiple
content across multiple media platforms, experience successful media convergence, and
make the most of the data revolution.
The 44 talks and topical workshops featured
notable speakers in the industry. Among those
present were Maria Ressa, Rappler CEO; Boy
Abunda, TV Personality; Ted Failon, ABS-CBN
news anchor; Marites Danguilan-Vitug, co-founder of the Philippine Center for Investigative
Journalism; Val Victa, multi-awarded actor; and
Ramon Bautista, actor, director, and author.
The Congress concluded with an acquaintance
party and awards ceremony at the Forum of the
Philippine International Convention Center.
Loud and out at the UCSAA Opening Ceremonies
During the August 23 - UCSAA opening ceremonies and first round of
basketball games, our DLSAU PEP Squad and cheering community,
though grossly outnumbered, arguably cheered ‘louder’ for the
team. Win or lose, the sense of ‘school spirit’ was evidently intense.
Even in defeat we all were victorious. And that was the ‘Animo!’
Keep the faith! ‘And never shall we fail!’
D ---- LS ---- A - U ---- Animo La Salle!!!
Highlights of UCSAA Season 3 Opening Day
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LASALLIAN LANGUAGE CENTER . . .
FOUR YEARS AND MORE TO GO!
In June 2009, the International
Language Center (ILC) started operating as a learning center catering
to the English language needs of
English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
learners. The Center was housed
in the fourth floor of the PE Building and was then managed by the
Korean officials of Jabez International Educational Center, Inc.
Center for English Language Learning
(CELL) of De La Salle University,
Manila. Teams were formed to ensure that quality education is provided to the students of the Center. In
addition, teachers were assigned to
specific teams supervised by a Team
Coordinator to better monitor every
teacher’s teaching performance. To
ensure that teachers improve their
professional knowledge, a Training
In June 2010, when Br. Jun Erguiza
Team was also formed.
assumed the Presidency of DLSAU,
the Center underwent several
Presently, the Center has three main
changes. The name was changed
teams: the Administrative Team comto Lasallian Language Center (LLC) posed of the Director, the Assistant
and was officially made a Special
Director, Ms. Esther Hyun, and the
Unit of the University. This special Head Teacher, Ms. Lorena Porca, the
unit was placed under the director- Academic Team, and the Training
ship of Dr. Maria Corazon Mendoza, Team. In addition, the Office Manwho was former Director of the
agement Team and the Business
Team have their respective responsibilities and tasks. There are
also six teaching teams composed
of 12 to 18 language instructors
each. Each team is supervised by
a Team Coordinator who directly
reports to the Head Teacher. The
Head Teacher then reports to
the Assistant Director and to the
Director.
The subject offerings are: Oral
Communication, Composition
Writing, Current Issues, Skills in
Stage Presentation, Culture and
Society, Effective Listening, MultiMedia English, Speaking Skills for
TOEIC.
With the continued growth in
student population and with the
positive feedback from Korean
University officials, the LLC is
The LLC has 128 students taught
by 88 teachers for the September- determined to continue being of
December term. LLC is now using service to our foreign students as
three centers – Harvard (4th floor they strive to develop confidence
of PE Building), Yale (3rd floor of in their English language skills.
PE Building), and Cambridge (1st
September 5, 2013
and 2nd floors of Salvador Araneta
Building).
Written by the Director
and the Head Teacher
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The Lasallian Language Center of the De La Salle Araneta University is offering – for
free – short courses in conversational Korean. Around 100 Korean students of the
LLC have volunteered to teach as a gesture of friendship and gratitude to the
Filipino Lasallians of the DLSAU.
This is open to students, faculty, and personnel.
Dates: September 7, 14, 21, 28 (Four Saturdays)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Venue: 1st Floor, Salvador Araneta Building (Lasallian Study Center)
Please confirm participation at the OSA or register directly at the Admin Office of the
Lasallian Language Center, 4th Floor, P. E. Building (Monday to Friday).
AN1MO PRIDE
URC research scientists in Chiang Mai Conference
The head of the University Research Center, Mr. Glenn Banaguas, with his
first-rate junior research scientists attended the International Conference
on Interdisciplinary Research and Development (ICIRD 2013) in Imperial
Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand on 6-10 August 2013.
Mr. Banaguas, the youngest and the only Filipino Plenary Speaker in the
Conference, shared his thoughts on Global Climate Change and Disaster
Risk in a Plenary Session moderated by Dr. Piamsak Menasveta, Royal Institute. The junior research scientists, who were also the youngest oral presenters in the conference, were Raeyan Ramos, Victor Angelo Fuentebella,
John Abdul Rahman Naguit, Karina Bernert, Angel Lee, Joyce Maghacot,
and Vincent Dominic Belza.
The Conference aims to strengthen progress in R&D for all disciplines and
to exhibit, share, and promote the advancement and experiences of scholars from around the world leading to their usages for humankind.
Research Head shines in ADB Climate Change Conference
DLSAU Head for External Research, Mr. Glenn
Banaguas, received accolades for his edifying
presentation on impacts and risks of long-term
climate variability on agriculture, the poorest
and most vulnerable sector in the country, in the
seminar entitled “Building Critical Mass Awareness about Climate Change - Engaging Media, Advertising & Entertainment Sectors” organized by
the Asian Development Bank on 22 August 2013.
Mr. Banaguas was one of the resource speakers
along with some of the country’s top scientists and
researchers. The seminar aims to stimulate the
dialogue and cooperation in mitigating and adapting
to climate change through multi-sector partnerships
between different sectors. This was sponsored by
ADB, Swedish Int’l Development Cooperation (SIDA),
National Youth Commission (NYC), Clean Air Asia,
ANC, Lopez Holding Corp., and the OML Center.
It has been a way of life in the NSTP courses to celebrate the Holy Mass every Saturday before the start of any lecture. The Holy Masses have
been lively partway due to the choir and music accompaniment. The NSTP choir is customarily organized through volunteers from different
courses or NSTP clusters. This scholastic year the singing group named LA pSALLEmist (The Psalmist) was formed unexpectedly. While the socalled would-be members waited for their turn to undergo the school-sanctioned drug testing they began playing the guitar and singing contemporary songs. Little did they realize that they will later be singing and practicing songs for the NSTP Masses. Way to go, LA pSALLEmist!
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Let’s Support Our Team! AN1MO!!!
More Highlights of UCSAA Season 3 Opening Day
TechVoc programs now accepting enrolees!
DLSAU is offering technical courses once more this academic year! For current students, a 5% tuition fee discount will be
given for every successful referrals to the TechVoc programs. For the first 40 enrolees, a uniform and DLSAU backpack will
be given for free! For inquiries please contact Ms. Janine Maniego at (02) 330-9128 to 33 Loc. 130 or 128.
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Starting this month, the schedule of Entrance Examination for AY 2014-2015 is every Monday, 8:30 AM.
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examination fee and photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate.
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