2401 Issue 5
Transcript of 2401 Issue 5
DLSU Sagip Metro 3 sends relief to flood victims
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2 2 A U G 2 0 1 205VOLUME 44
NUMBERTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Interdependent response to disasters
Graduate research colloquium
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2401 (twen´te fôr´,o, wun) is a landmark number along Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La Salle University, home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace of luminaries in business, public service, education, the arts, and science. And 2401 is the name of the official newsletter of DLSU, featuring developments and stories of interest about the University.
2012 Star Scholars recognition held
Internship programwith Wrigley
Students, administrators, and faculty members converge for DLSU’s relief efforts.
F A C T S a n d F I G U R E S
Lasallian volunteers led by the University Student Government (USG) and the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) joined efforts for
DLSU Sagip Metro 3, a relief operation for thousands of families in 24 DLSU partner
communities severely affected by the recent monsoon rains.
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Graduate research colloquium
Interdependent response to disasters
De La Salle UniversityNumber of partner communitiesThe Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) has existing programs with different communities across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. These communities were the initial beneficiaries of its disaster relief efforts, dubbed as Sagip Metro 3.
Sharing his expertise on inoperability input-output modeling (IIM), scientist Dr.
Joost Santos gave a talk on “Identifying Critical
System Interdependencies in Disaster Preparedness”
at DLSU last July 13. IIM is an approach for assessing
the impacts of disruptive events, such as disasters, on
interconnected economic systems.
A foremost authority on the subject, Santos is involved in
collaborative research with DLSU faculty members Dr. Raymond
Tan, Krista Danielle Yu, and Dr. Kathleen Aviso on IIM software
for the Philippines, analysis of the resilience of energy supply
chains, and the development of a novel resilience index for
interdependent infrastructure systems.
To promote graduate research and scholarship
through scholarly yet informal discourse, a Graduate Research
Colloquium (GRC) was conducted this month on campus.
Sponsored by the College of Education Research Council and
Graduate Student Council, the GRC is a conference held every
trimester showcasing the work-in-progress of graduate students
in the college.
This term’s event focused on issues and challenges faced by
students in conducting their research rather than on reporting the
results of completed work, like in previous GRC activities.
The event also provided graduate students an opportunity
to learn from their peers and to engage in collaborative
research. About 150 graduate students attended the
plenary session of the colloquium. A total of 12 papers
were offered, presented, and discussed in the four concurrent
sessions, each facilitated by a faculty expert.
The work is envisioned to include faculty exchange
between DLSU and the George Washington University, where
Santos is a faculty member of the Department of Engineering
Management and Systems Engineering. He received the Leontief
Memorial Prize from the International Input-Output Association
(IIOA) in 2009 and is currently being co-hosted by the School
of Economics and Gokongwei College of Engineering Center for
Engineering and Sustainable Development Research through
DOST’s Balik Scientist Program.
Source: COSCA
---St. John Baptist de La Salle
Preach by example and practice before the eyes of the
young what you wish themto accept
On its 14th year, the DLSU Star Scholars Program welcomed fourteen new scholars who were selected from the top
100 examinees of the University’s College Entrance Test.
The scholars, who underwent a rigorous screening process,
were presented during recognition rites held on July 13. They
were Paul Angelo Arcega (BS-PSYC), Julio Fajardo III (BS-
STAT), Ma. Lourdes Isabel Justiniani (PSM-APC), Paul Abraham
Lozada (MEM-BME), Aldrich Aldwin Mayoralgo (CIV), Christine
Joy Octavo (BS-STAT), Joelle Sophia Peña (BSPHYFI), Ana
Riza Quiros (ECE2), Ritchelle Anne Quiros (BSA), Frank Niccolo
Santiago (BS-STAT), and Beryl Anne Louise Tan (HUM-BIO).
Previous Star Scholars were also honored that night, including:
Jeffrey Bernardo (MBA), John Paul Udarbe (MBA), Jaime Miguel
Leogardo (ACM), Stephanie Kim Reasonda (CPE) honorable
mention, Juan Leandro Ysmael (AE-BSA) magna cum laude,
Nicolas Miguel Elicaño (MEM-MR), Carlo Luis Lee (BS/MS CHE)
honorable mention, Maria Dominique Rustia (BS/MS IE) cum
laude, Kurt Gerrard See (BS-AEC) summa cum laude, and Abigail
Crystel Sy (HUM-BIO) magna cum laude.
Since its establishment in 1999, the DLSU’s Star Scholars
Program has gained the reputation of being the most
comprehensive and innovative scholarship program in the
country. It offers an integrated undergraduate and graduate
scholarship to the best and the brightest graduating high school
students from all over the Philippines.
World scientific book project co-edited by University Fellow
New faculty lodging unveiled
University Fellow and Chemical Engineering Full Professor
Dr. Raymond Tan recently co-edited a book with faculty members
from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia,
Dominic Foo, and Texas A&M University,
Mahmoud El-Halwagi.
Entitled “Recent Advances in Sustainable
Process Design and Optimization,” the
book features 21 state-of-the-art chapters
contributed by leading researchers and
practitioners in process systems engineering from
Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Some
topics covered were theoretical aspects and industrial
applications of pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and
resource conservation. The book forms part of a three-volume
series called “Advances in Process Systems Engineering,”
Conceived by the editors in 2006, it was published by World Scientific
Publishing Company earlier this year. Copies of the book, including
CD-ROM copies of selected programs, models, and software developed by
contributors, were donated by Tan to the University Library.
Best poster in Biophysical Chem confab
2012 Star Scholars recognition held
A faculty member from the Biology Department was awarded best poster in
the First International Conference on Biophysical Chemistry (ICBC) held last June 13-
15 at the Ardabil University of Medical Sciences in Ardabil, Iran.
Academic Service Faculty Glenn Oyong was cited for the poster
presentation of his paper, “Threonine-Serine Protein Kinase B-Mediated
In Vitro Cytoprotection by White Radish Aqueous Extract on Lidocaine-
Induced Neonatal Fibroblast Injury.” The findings of his paper are
relevant in anesthesiology research.
Aside from presenting his poster, Oyong also served as facilitator and trainer
during the ICBC key workshop entitled, “Genetic Transformation of E.coli HB101
Using Recombinant gfp.”
Organized by Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, in cooperation with the
Iran Society of Biophysical Chemistry and the International Union of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, the ICBC aimed to contribute to the transfer of scientific
information and research results to practical applications, particularly in the subject of
diagnostics and treatment of deleterious human diseases via biophysical approach.
A new guest house at the DLSU Science and Technology Complex was unveiled last July 24 with
a ceremonial blessing. A unique octagonal structure
featuring 12 bedrooms, the guest house will serve as
a lodging facility for University faculty and guests.
Each bedroom is equipped with a toilet & bathroom.
There is also a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The
construction of the guest house commenced last April,
and the interior finishing is at its final stage.
The ceremony was hosted by DLSU-STC Associate Vice
Chancellor for Academic Services Karen Hebron. It was
attended by former DLSU President Br. Narciso Erguiza Jr.,
DLSU-STC Chancellor Dr. Julius Maridable, faculty members, and
other administrators. The blessing was officiated by Fr. Rolo Alcasid SDB.
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The 2012 Star Scholars with Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations Br. Bernard Oca FSC and Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Myrna Austria
Artist’s perspective of the DLSU-STC guest house
Volunteers sort donations at the Conservatory.
Internship program with Wrigley To provide Applied Corporate Management (ACM) students meaningful work experience while in school, De La Salle
University taps Wrigley’s Philippines as an internship partner. The company joins several other partner organizations involved with
the ACM program’s three-term internship component. The collaboration with Wrigley was facilitated by its National Sales Director
and DLSU alumnus Jerry Lim.
With the ACM internship program, students are expected to expand knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and apply
these to substantive work situation. Graduates are expected to develop competencies in creative and critical thinking, effective
communications, and technology utilization. They are also expected to maintain service excellence standards in an ethical and
socially responsible manner, embark on personal development, and work effectively in teams.
As of August 13, a week after it launched the operations, DLSU was
able to receive Php 132,980.00 in cash and check donations.
An average of 600 volunteers participated daily in the sorting,
repacking, and loading of relief goods, which were distributed
to 5,948 families in the following areas: Caloocan City, Malabon,
Valenzuela, Manila, Rodriguez, Rizal, San Mateo, Navotas, Pasay
City, and Quezon City.
In addition, the University was able to provide relief to 131 DLSU
faculty members, staff and contractual employees.
For the second week of DLSU Sagip Metro 3, the University
scheduled visits to another 4,672 families in selected communities
in Lian, Batangas; Bagac, Bataan; Bay, Laguna; Pasig City; Manila;
and Marikina. An additional 101 of its faculty members, staff, and
contractual personnel would also be provided immediate relief.
Help rebuild livesThe University continues to call on its members to support the recovery of our fellow Filipinos affected by recent calamities. Donations in kind may be dropped at the DLSU Southgate, DLSU HRDO Staff Lounge, SPS Canteen, or the Center for Lasallian Social Formation and Engagement (formerly known as the Bagong Tuluyan Center).
For cash or check donations, please send to the following: UCPB PESO Acct # 120-1147119 (Account name: De La Salle University) or UCPB DOLLAR Acct # 01-120-300035-8 (Account name: De La Salle University) SWIFT CODE: UCPBPHMM. Donors may also send their cash/check donations thru COSCA.
COSCA would also conduct psycho-social interventions in
partnership with the Psychology Department, and consult
selected partner-LGUs on how to assist in their rehabilitation
efforts.
Volunteers sort donations at the Conservatory.
Learn a new language!Center for Language
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Details http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/ced/cell/
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