Grade schoolers off to Children’s Museum and Library Incorporated competition

Selected Carolinian grade school students will represent USC to the national Children’s Museum and Library, Incorporated (CMLI) at the Teacher’s Camp in Baguio City on August 30th to September 3rd 2008. The national competition will include skills like singing, writing, drawing, and public speaking.

The following is the list of participants:

COMPETITIONS FOR EXCELLENCE

Declamation Krizamae Barabat (Filipino) and Meca Gabutan (English)
Essay Writing Dave Almagro (English) and Tudor Balbon (Filipino)
Extempo Speaking Rex Cabanilla
News Writing Jesmaine Diamante (English) and Krisha Aytona (Filipino)
Poetry Writing Tudor Balbon (Filipino) Josh Abugan (English)
Pop Quiz Hot Shots Rex Cabanilla and Ian Singco
Poster Making Celina Paredes
Spelling Bee Ian Singco and Jason Pepito
Story Telling Venice Surban

COMPETITIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT

OPM Solo Singing Nikka Marie Gelbolingo
VJ Hosting Karen Ancajas
Radio Drama Elysha Ouano, Lyka Aldemita, and Niña Lapa
Kirstene Galaroza, Patrick Bulan, and Yenna Deliman
Maui delos Angeles, Luil Delgado, and Akita Pepito
Mr. Graders Con 08 Josh Abugan
Ms. Graders Con 08 Monique Sasam
Talent Variety Show all delegates

CMLI 2008 theme: “Human Rights, Human Rights, Bakit ka Ginawa? CMLI: Empowering the Filipino Youth as Steward against the Deprivation of Children’s Rights.”

Filipino scholars off to UK

The University of San Carlos Office of External Affairs has announced the names of the three grantees of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program - Philippines . The grantees come from Central and Eastern Visayas.

The Filipino scholars will be sent to universities in the UK to take up further studies.

1. Noeme del Migues
Program Coordinator
Social Apostolate Center
Southern Leyte
MA Social Work
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

2. Michael Cañares
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City
MA Development Studies
London School of Economics, United Kingdom

3. Laricel Jarenzo
Capiz Province
MSc Practicing Sustainable Development
University of London, United Kingdom

Board Exam Schedules 2008

Some of you asked for the Schedules of PRC Board Exams for 2008. PRC has the official document of the schedules of licensure/board examinations for 2008, the cities where they all be held, the dates and places, including the deadline in filing applications.

Schedules of PRC Board Exams for 2008 in PDF format.

USC- Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council

So there is a website for the University of San Carlos Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council (USC-IFSC)! I found it in Wiki.

The website is not complete though and some links redirect to an image hosting site for the site photo gallery. Few fraternity links were tied to spam "ad" sites. I tried to search for the exact office location, but it only says "USC-TC" with no room number. A mobile number and email address are provided, however.

I wrote a couple of weeks ago a post "Where's Greek Life in USC". I mentioned why links to fraternity websites are not included in the main university site. Fraternities and Sororities must be acknowledged for they are part of "student life" or "campus life" as well. I couldn't imagine how many students these organizations have helped through the years! There may be bad news thrown here and there, but what the heck! They should count the fun and happy days too and, sure, the bad news are outnumbered.

Do you know how many Fraternity and Sorority groups are there in USC? There are 55 of them.

* ADAMAS NU OMEGA
* ALPHA CHI UPSILON
* ALPHA CHI UPSILON SIGMA
* ALPHA ETA OMICRON
* ALPHA KAPPA RHO
* ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
* ALPHA OMEGA SIGMA SORORITY
* ALPHA PHI EPSILON
* ALPHA PHI IOTA SIGMA
* ALPHA PHI OMEGA
* ALPHA PHI UPSILON
* ALPHA SIGMA GAMMA
* ALPHA SIGMA OMEGA
* ALPHA SIGMA PHI
* ALPHA TAU OMEGA
* ALPHA TAU RHO SIGMA
* ALPHA XI EPSILON
* ALPHA ZETA EPSILON SIGMA
* BETA SIGMA BETA
* BETA THETA EPSILON
* DAUGHTERS OF JOB'S
* DELTA EPSILON
* DELTA GAMMA BETA
* DELTA GAMMA RHO
* DELTA PHI EPSILON
* DELTA PHI OMEGA
* EPSILON CHI SIGMA
* EPSILON NU SIGMA
* GAMMA EPSILON
* GAMMA KAPPA PHI
* KAPPA MU TRI-EPSILON
* KAPPA NU SIGMA
* KAPPA RHO SIGMA
* KAPPA SIGMA
* KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (COUNCIL NO. 8148)
* LAMBDA BETA PHI
* MEGALITH NU SIGMA PHI
* OMEGA BETA DELTA
* OMEGA PHI SIGMA
* ORDER OF DEMOLAY
* PHI OMEGA CHI
* PI RHO SIGMA
* RAINBOW FOR GIRLS
* ROYALE BROTHERHOOD OF TRI-SIGMA CLAN
* SCOUTS ROYALE BROTHERHOOD
* SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
* SIGMA KAPPA BETA SIGMA
* SIGMA PHI
* SIGMA PHI ZETA
* TAU GAMMA PHI
* TAU KAPPA PHI UPSILON
* TAU RHO LAMBDA
* TRI-OMEGA
* UPSILON PHI SIGMA
* ZETA DELTA GAMMA

With this number of Fraternity and Sorority organizations existing in USC, why can't they even get a link?

Fraternity leaders and members must raise this concern to the USC website admin. A link to the USC-IFSC website should be the best option!

Note:
USC-IFSC is THE CAMPUS MARSHALL OF THE UNIVERSITY founded on August 15, 1995.  The USC-IFSC is the umbrella organization which recognize and oversees all Fraternities, Sororities and Non-Greek Organizations on the University of San Carlos Campus. Members strive to increase cooperation and communication between the Greek Community and Non-Greek Organizations and the rest of the University. The USC-IFSC seeks to educate its members about Anti-Hazing Policy, Community Service, Multi-Cultural Issues, and Organizaiton Management. The goal is to allow members to become educated, involve and active in their respective organizations and to the USC-IFSC as well.

USC - College of Education announces Grand Alumni Homecoming

In celebration for its 70th anniversary, the University of San Carlos College of Education is inviting all CoEd alumni to a Grand Alumni Homecoming.

When: 26 July 2008 (Saturday)
Where: Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center in the South Campus (the old USC Girl's High)

For more info, you can contact the South Campus through number (63)(32) 254-0117 (connecting all departments).

University of San Carlos, 2nd best performing school in Pharmacy board exam

The University of San Carlos is ranked as the 2nd best performing school in the July 2008 Pharmacy board examinations.

USC had a passing mark of 85 percent (30 out of 35). National passing percentage is 55.94 percent or 631 out of 1128 examinees.

Here's a complete list of USC successful board passers.

1. Ampo, Aikho Neil Laurel
2. Atienza, Jessica Marie Parcutilo
3. Bandala, Zara Marie Tamse
4. Batan, Vhirley Joy Pilarca
5. Boldero, Raya Lorraine Mañanita
6. Carim, Shayma Guro
7. Casilan, Nerija Ortega
8. Causin, Mayenne Pranza
9. Dalogdog, Hosannah Marie Doldolea
10. Deiparine, Syrico Juan Carlo Go
11. Dycoco, Florjomar Cainong
12. Gesite, Joyme Balan
13. Guigayoma, Abigail Flores
14. Kintanar, Catherine Peteros
15. Lim, Joyce Borromeo
16. Lopez, Maria Corazon Soberano
17. Magbanua, Ginny Lee Hondanero
18. Manugas, Rae Phoebe Amarille
19. Micairan, Kristine Camille Rose Tan
20. Miro, Mary Martinae Lim
21. Monares, Eydie Marie Go
22. Nebril, Lyerha Grace Bongo
23. Pleras, Ehrick Martinito
24. Primacio, Pearl Tayapad
25. Ramirez, Divina Ghea Punay
26. Rendon, Cherie Clare Luna
27. Timol, Keshia Acosta
28. Tiro, Mae Quenie Abadingo
29. Yap, Mary Grace Torres
30. Yu, Kristine Antisoda

Congrats to all!

Pat Jason Leonos Meracap: USC grad tops architecture board

A graduate of the University of San Carlos (USC) placed 4th in this year’s licensure examination for architecture, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.

Pat Jason Leonos Meracap got a rating of 81.40 percent. Of the 1,279 graduates who took the licensure test last month, only 528 passed.

Here is a list of the Top 10 Architecture board exam passers:

1. Emannuel Franz Lisandro V. Medillio Plan - 84.60 % - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

2. Arturo Isidro Tolento Jr. – 83.00 % - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

3. Kristoffer John Manalo Harina - 81.80 % - Batangas State University-Batangas City

4. Pat Jason Leonos Meracap – 81.40% - University of San Carlos (USC)

5. Mark Kenneth Caluza Flores – 81.00% - Saint Louis University

6. Maria Isah Christine Guinto Mendoza – 80.70% - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

7. Emereauldine Teñido Eliseo – 80.50% - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

8. Gilbert Conde Revil – 80.40% - University of the Philippines-Diliman
Mark Jeffrey Samson Sio – 80.40% - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

9. Anya Acebron Raquin - 80.20% - University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

10. Zaldy Soriano Imperial – 79.50% - Adamson University

Congratulations to Pat Jason Leonos Meracap! Congratulations to the USC-CAFA department!

For the complete list of the Architecture Board Exam Results 2008, visit this site.

Dr. Michael Cullinane connects with the Cebuano Studies Center of USC

The assistant director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dr. Michael Cullinane, is presently in Cebu to do a research project entitled "The Urban Origins of the Cebu Political Elite, 1757-1940". He is connected with the Cebuano Studies Center of USC.

The research will focus on the emergence of an urban elite in Cebu City's Parian, especially from the 18th century to 1860, and more broadly throughout the city since the 1860s. Emphasis will be placed on the movement of urban-based elites into various municipalities of Cebu Province during the 19th century and on the impact these movements had on transforming local social and economic elites.

The project will also delve on the subsequent impact of the political institutions implemented in the 20th century by the Americans, in particular the introduction of municipal and provincial elections, resulting in a province-wide politics that was soon dominated by urban-based families with strong links to the municipalities.

Dr. Michael Cullinane is on a Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship.

USC: 54th Grand Alumni Homecoming

The University of San Carlos, through The Carolinians Incorporated, will hold its 54th Grand Alumni Homecoming this 24th of August 2008 at the South Campus (the old Girls’ High) Pentagon. Registrations will start at 3:00 p.m.

All USC alumni, wherever you are on the planet, are invited. There is a registration fee of P400 (around $10) for dinner and door prizes.

For more info, please contact any of the following:

Analie at (+63)(32) 2537507 or analiebosquit@yahoo.com

Daday at (+63) 09209256068 or cigohetia@yahoo.com

April at apriltudtudramos@yahoo.com.

CAPPACOPEE: A coffee shop inside USC

A coffee shop inside the University of San Carlos? Awesome! This is a very good idea, not to mention a good business. Being the first of its kind in the campus, this will surely sell to students. Visiting Starbucks or Bo's coffee in the malls, you'll see that they are populated by coffee-loving students. The best market for coffee -- students!

CAPPACOPEE is located at the new Law and Business Building, and managed by a group of BA students. The shop was an idea that came out from their "Businesses Administration double major in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship" thesis.

With the temperature in Cebu around mid 30s, who doesn't want a cappuccino, cookies and cream, and chocolate blended and chilled?

They have room-to-room delivery. Just text:
NAMEORDER LOCATION (what room, etc.) AMOUNT and send to 09236431477. Look for Stevens or Kyshia.

Go CAPPACOPEE!

Where's Greek Life in USC?

Greek life inside the University of San Carlos is alive. Greek Life means Fraternities and Sororities that abound and has been existing in the university for so long. These groups carry names in Greeks - like Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Epsilon, Teta and so on. But why are they not listed in the official USC website?

If you go to the link "Campus Life" found on the left sidebar of usc.edu.ph, you will see a list of clubs which are mostly, if not all, academic-related. Nothing about Greek Life. Nothing about Fraternities and Sororities. Why?

Greek Life in most U.S. schools are highly acknowledged. They even have their own offices and they play big roles in almost all university events. But that is also what fraternities and sororities are doing in USC, isn't it? We often see frat members participating and volunteering in student events, inside or outside school premises. It is time that they get listed as part of Campus Life.

Just because few of us have become witnesses of frat wars in school, this doesn't mean the groups have to be feared. Greek life must be given a chance to prove their worthy cause.

Are you a member of a campus frat or sorority? How does Greek Life affect you as a student? Please leave a comment.

University of San Carlos famous alumni

I was reading about Vicente Sotto, one of the greatest Cebuanos of the 20th century and the "Father of Cebuano Literature", and found out that he actually finished his secondary education at the University of San Carlos (formerly Colegio de San Carlos).

I searched for more notable alumni of USC and saw this from wiki:

* Sergio Osmeña - second president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines

* Christopher Go - Filipino astronomer who discovered a new red spot on Jupiter, an achievement recognized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

* Jesus Estanislao - former secretary of the Department of Finance. He is the recipient of the 2002 International Corporate Governance Network Award (first and only Filipino to receive such award to date) and the Philippine Legion of Honor in 1992. He was the founding Dean (1998) of the Asian Development Bank Institute in Tokyo. He also served as the founding president (1992-1997) of the University of Asia and the Pacific, which grew out of the Center for Research and Communication, of which he was the founding Executive Director (1969-1981). Dr. Estanislao holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he was also a Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow. He obtained his MA in Economics from Fordham University, and his AB in Economics and Ph.B. (summa cum laude) from the University of San Carlos.

* John L. Gokongwei, Jr. - Filipino industrialist and tycoon; founder of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGSHI) and Chairman Emeritus effective January 1, 2002; #34 of Southeast Asia's 40 Richest (2005)

* Augusto W. Go - president and founder of the University of Cebu

* Pablo Garcia - former Governor of the province of Cebu

* Mariano Jesus Cuenco † - Representative, 5th district; Philippine Legislature Senate; In office as a Senator 1912-1928, 1941-1964.

* Ramon Fernandez - former Philippine Basketball Association or PBA player

* Emilio Mario Osmeña or Lito Osmeña - founder and chairman of PROMDI Party (Probinsya Muna Development Initiative or Provinces First Development Initiative) where he ran for the position of President in the 1998 elections but lost to Joseph Estrada.

* Senator Sergio Osmeña, III - incumbent Senator of the Philippines (1995-present); did not graduate at USC

* Senator John R. Osmeña - Senator of the Philippines

* Congressman Raul del Mar - member Philippine House of Representatives, Representative of the 1st district of Cebu

* Congressman Orlando Fua, Jr. - member of Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the lone district of Siquijor

* Congressman Oscar G. Garin - member of Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the 1st district of Iloilo

* Commissioner Michael "Mike" Francis Acebedo Lopez - Commissioner-at Large of the NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION and member of the appeals committee of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), youngest Presidential Appointee in Arroyo government at age 22

* Verns Buckley - International Supermodel

* Maria Karla Bautista - Bb. Pilipinas World 2004, Miss World 2004 4th Runner Up

There you go. If you know more USC alumni excelling somewhere, just leave a comment.

A Mosaic of Visions: Inaugural Speech by Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda

(Inaugural Speech delivered by Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD, during his Investiture as the 10th President of the University of San Carlos, July 5, 2008, held at the Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center, South Campus, J. Alcantara St. Cebu City. Via USC.)

Introduction. For those attuned to its symbolisms, the toga I wear today represents both a departure from, and a continuation of, a tradition. It departs from tradition because most theological schools in Rome, already used to the clerical garb, saw no further need for an academic dress. But because the tradition of the University of San Carlos demanded it, I chose to design a new one in deference to the custom of investiture. The crimson bands refer to the discipline of theology, as does the STD after my name. Theology also explains the Scriptural allusions, religious metaphors, and patterns of moral discourse.

1. Education as Inculturation. My work as theological ethicist engaged me in a particular movement called inculturation, whose ideal is to so lodge faith at the heart of culture to the extent that it becomes its very principle of life and operation. Perhaps this can be made more concrete in terms of the principles which guide the process. The first was indigenization, which is nothing more than rediscovering one’s voice, after centuries of being taught – badly - that all there is to speak must come from someone else’s discourse. The second was contextualization, which is inserting one’s understanding in one’s native soil, and one’s historical period. If that sounds abstruse, think of it more simply in terms of a current slogan, “think global, but act local.” The third was the choice of a procedural approach, allowing the issues to shape the methods by which they could be solved. One did not only drink from one’s own well; one did so with a coconut shell. What I learned in theological circles about the value and possibility of unlearning years of pursuing an agenda on inertia I now apply to education, in the conviction that learning’s purpose is best achieved by asking questions of questions, by taking the learner seriously, and by pressing the issue of the common social good. In other words, for the University of San Carlos to recover its reason for being it has to weave again the core processes of education, which are to facilitate learning, to advance knowledge, and to make both serve human flourishing.

2. Revisioning as Educational Conversion. The liberal tradition of education decisively lays the emphasis on the learning process and the value of learning transfer more than it does on content and function. Nonetheless, relevance demands of education that it balance the functional and the processual components, much as Aristotelian philosophy grasped the dynamicity of matter and form, or the complementation between the phenomenological and the ontological, or in more popular terminology the interplay between theory and practice. Among the serious challenges which any educational institution faces at the cusp of the third millennium is the need to return to the basics, something which is not feasible without a keen sense of history. The refounding of the University must begin at its most elemental units, such as the department, which needs to reconnect with the principles of its foundation. Reflection on the history of academic units reveals that none of them is ever straightforward but is a blend of mission and response to need, as well as of the accidents of personalities and resources ready to hand. Whatever the process, the department acquires an identity that is the product of its history, and a heritage that it can enrich only by bringing it forward and beyond. Revisioning is a sort of retrieval, a revisiting of the past in order to refresh the sense of what one’s essential nature always was. This reaching backward into the past is, in religious language, no more than a program of conversion.

3. Envisioning a multitude of educational mansions. Those in the know agree that our present Board of Trustees is a rather activist group, engaged not only in refining existing policy, but in crafting fresh ones. It was due to its initiative that the Long Range Plan was conceived and a Roadmap designed. Wisely the Board urged that a roadmap can only provide generic directions, and that it was now the proper task of future administrations to bring it down to the level of execution. In that light one can imagine university as a commons where disciplines are cultivated separately and yet in tandem. Alternatively one can think of the university through the metaphor of a round-table, with accent on dialogue within the disciplines and among the departments, replete with the cacophony of debates and the choruses of agreement. Finally one can employ a paradigm of the university as a living entity where cells grow into tissue, tissues into organ, organs into systems until all constitute a single total organism. But like all living beings, the university needs an animating principle, a character, a soul. The task awaiting every department, whether they come from the natural sciences, the social sciences, or the integrative sciences, is to settle on a vision or metaphor which conveys how it imagines itself to be a decade from today. Over time it will also have to undertake the systematic outlining of the steps and resources it will need to arrive at that future vision. One thing is clear: the vision of USC’s future will have to be as unified yet diverse as a mosaic of visions, not unlike Jesus’ promise of many mansions.

4. Discerning the Signs of the Educational Times. Between the legacy of the past and the destination of the future each department must craft its future in conjunction with all the pressures being brought to bear on education today. At the turn of the millennium the principal source of anxiety was Y2K, which eventually dissipated as an empty threat. Strategic Planners of governments and transnationals do not plan for short but long periods, imagining for example, fifty years from now, the state of a country’s water resources, the remaining supply of oil, the shape of the religious landscape, the strength of future super-powers relative to each other, the ageing rates of populations and so on. I cannot presume to see that far into the educational landscape, but in what we have come to accept as the knowledge era, some signs of the future are already emerging. One is the segmentation of the labor market, where we increasingly see notable shifts from pre-industrial factory workers to industry professionals, or to post-industrial sub-specialists, leading to a greater demand for vocational training and technical expertise. Another is the increasing commonplace of computer literacy as a standard requirement in the workplace, itself governed less and less by the bundy-clock and more and more by flexi-time. Today the buzzwords are tech-voc, ladderization, verticalization, cross-border and the like. Increasingly the priority demand on department chairs is not only management skillfulness but critical discernment of the signs of the educational times.

5. Parallels between religious refounding and University Revisioning. In the not so distant past there was serious talk in church circles about the “refounding of consecrated life,” focused on the crises of religious vocations. The concern continues, but without the sanguine optimism of that period, tempered by the realities of the contemporary world and the realization that dreams can only become real given certain conditions. For the University of San Carlos two come immediately to mind. Firstly, we will need the collaboration of the community. Communities require leadership, of which they will need various types at all levels of the organization; but institutions do not perpetuate themselves – they survive in those who gather as disparate individuals joined by a shared purpose. No effort at refounding the University of San Carlos can gain traction without the cooperation and collaboration of its faculty and staff. Secondly we will also need what some call luck and others serendipity, but which the religious in me prefers to call grace. The early missionaries founded Colegio de San Ildefonso as a logical offshoot of their faith; that it survived as Colegio y Seminario, real o conciliar across the centuries could only be explained in terms of a certain hope; as University of San Carlos it will have a future beyond ourselves if we believe in God’s mission of love more than in our perceived talents or capacities. We of the Society of the Divine Word are reminded today as never before that the mission is never ours alone, but God’s in the first place. We thank all of you who are here today to share in our joy at the many fruitful years behind us, thanks to towering pioneers and nameless contributors. We thank all of you as well for wishing us well as we face the future challenges of Philippine education.

To conclude: Leadership as Stewardship – Feeding Christ’s lambs. Philosophers spontaneously try to integrate all of human knowing into a single system, only to discover that sometimes all you can hope for is a window into the world of knowledge, constructed out of one’s discipline knowledge. One should not begrudge the architect for looking at the Church, for example, as dwelling-place, or a technophile for seeing social change as engineering. As questions are posed on how we wish to formulate our program of leadership for the university in the next triennium all we can offer is an image of stewardship along the lines of the greatest Teacher who ever lived. Jesus taught about the kingdom of God in the form of parable. My invitation to each member of the academic community, whether student or faculty, staff or administrator, to join in the challenge of unfolding, within each academic department, service unit, or administrative level, what the Kingdom of God means for the University of San Carlos. The role of the President of any Catholic university, in my considered view, can only echo that of Peter, in an academic context, to be sure. Asked thrice by Jesus whether he loved him, Peter’s affirmations were met by a repeated mandate: Feed my lambs. The University President, more than any other academic, is tasked to lead those who come to these halls of learning to the source of truth – about human life, in this world, as a family, in its many nuances. It is in light of this entrustment that I respectfully accept the task of leading so that the Lord can become our way, our truth, and our life. At root this is the mission of the University of San Carlos, then, now and tomorrow; I can only make it also my own. Thank you for your confidence, and may God bless this, our shared beginning.

Congratulations Fr. Dionisio Marcelo Miranda, SVD!

Congratulations to our newly installed University President, Fr. Dionisio Marcelo Miranda, SVD.

Update: Installation of Father Dionisio M. Miranda

Take not of the date: Saturday, July 5, 2008. This weekend is the Installation of Father Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD as the 10th USC President.

More details will be furnished to the USC Community.

Ontario Carolinians Christmas Celebration

This blog features Carolinian videos from all types of events. You can submit your video links by leaving a comment. Here is a video from Ontario Carolinians Christmas Party 2007.

via febedb.

USC Diamond Charter Day Celebration

The University of San Carlos is known to be the oldest school in Asia (413 years as a school).   This July 1st, USC celebrates its 60th year (Diamond Charter Day) as a university!  Join the celebration as we take pride of being Carolinians!

Here is the schedule of events from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Planning and Development.

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University of San Carlos
Diamond Charter Day
1948 First of July 2008

Sixty years a university, Four hundred thirteen years a school

In gratitude, we celebrate.

Thanksgiving Masses:

Main Campus Chapel: 8:30 am
Talamban Campus Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph: 4:45 p.m.
North campus: 8:00 a.m.
South Campus:

Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 7:40 a.m. for 1st Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year High School
South Campus Chapel: 9:00 a.m. for College of Education
Rudolph Rahmann Cultural Center: 10:30 a.m. for Grade 6 and 2nd Year High School

11:00 a.m. Unveiling of Vital Historic Documents of USC
Main campus lobby

11:30 a.m. Press Conference with Father President Dionisio M. Miranda SVD
President’s Conference Room, 4th Floor Arthur Dingman SVD Bldg., Main Campus

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lecture and Opening of Exhibits: “Boljoon in the 16th Century”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus

3:00 – 4:30 pm Book Launching
“Visual Fragments: The Rahmann-Maceda Photographic Collection, 1954-1964”
Theodore Buttenbruch Hall

We can see forever
When the vision is clear
In this moment
Each moment
We give thanks.

USC Code of Ethics - Teachers and Staff

Someone asked for the code of ethics for USC teachers. Below is a repost of what you can find at the university's website. Please see Code of Ethics for Students on the sidebar. Thank you.

Unified Code of Ethics: Academic and Administrative Employees, University of San Carlos

The Code of Ethics of the University of San Carlos aims for an exemplary standard for the moral conduct of its academic and administrative personnel, as expressed in the USC Motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio. This Code is built on the understanding that the University,

* as a Catholic institution, shall foster in word and in deed the teachings of the Catholic Church

* as an SVD institution, shall promote the spirituality and missionary ideals of the Society of the Divine Word

* as a Filipino institution, shall inculcate the values and traditions of the Filipino people, and cultivate respect for the beliefs of other faiths and cultures.

CORE VALUES

Academic and administrative employees of the University shall observe the following standards of personal and professional conduct in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities:

Integrity. Academic and administrative employees shall reflect in their personal and professional life the ideals of the Catholic university as “an academic community, which, in a rigorous and critical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research, teaching and extension services to the local, national and international communities” (Apostolic Exhortation Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 1990).

Excellence. Academic employees shall constantly strive to attain the highest standards in their respective fields; administrative employees, the highest quality of service in support of the University’s educational mission.

Commitment. Academic and administrative employees shall bear in mind that the ultimate goal of the University is the transformation of communities, especially in the Visayas and Mindanao, through the provision of quality basic and higher education.

Social Responsibility. Academic and administrative employees shall strive to provide themselves and the students an understanding of and effective tools for addressing the prevailing social realities in the country. As far as possible, they shall volunteer their expertise and contribute to effective social and civic programs in the local community, through initiatives organized by themselves, their respective departments and relevant external organizations.

Evangelization. Academic and administrative employees shall seek to understand the values and mores of local cultures and enrich them through gospel values and the teachings of the Church. In a privileged manner, they shall, in solidarity with the Philippine Southern Province of the Society of Divine Word, support the missionary apostolate in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Leadership. Academic and administrative employees, not only in positions of authority but also in their own personal capacity, shall strive to set the conditions for reflection and learning on their respective educational tasks, both in their departments and in the local community, foster norms of behavior befitting a Witness to the Word and exhibit these norms in their own way of life.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1. Employee Attitude

o At the start of employment at the University, an employee becomes a member of a Catholic University and as such is expected to respect the ideals, beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church and the Society of the Divine Word.

o The employee shall be accountable in the appropriation and use of the University resources.

o The employee shall be encouraged to further his own professional growth through continuing education.

Section 2. Employee-Administrator Relationship

o The employee shall, in expressing his concern or disagreement with a decision or policy, direct this concern through proper channels.

o The employee shall, in the instance that he feels he is not given a reasonable hearing by his immediate superior, bring the issue to the next level of authority, provided he informs the immediate superior.

Section 3. Employee-Employee Relationship

o The employee shall set a good example through a professional and personal life worthy of his position.

o The employee shall keep confidential information in regard to fellow employees. In the case of a breach of professional conduct by fellow employees, he shall be discreet in discussing the breach until such matter is resolved.

o The employee shall be open to constructive criticism from fellow employees.

Section 4. Employee-Community Relationship

o The employee shall support and, where feasible, participate in activities of professional, civic, and religious associations in the community at large.

o The employee shall refrain from involving the University in his personal transactions, financial or otherwise.

o The employee shall be aware of the implications of all his activities on the environment.

PROHIBITIONS

1. The employee shall not assume a responsibility or seek outside employment that impairs the effective discharge of his regular functions.

2. The employee shall avoid the following conflicts of interest:

o Authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies or contract services from a business establishment or an agent in which he or his family has an interest;

o Recommend the hiring of a member of his family as an employee for a position or as a consultant for a project supported by funds administered by or through the University.

3. The employee should not:

o Market the results of University-sponsored research projects for personal gain;

o Use or communicate unpublished information or official documents of the University for personal advantage.

4. The employee shall not hinder the student’s right to independent pursuit of learning and the holding of a different viewpoint.
5. The employee shall not:

o Unduly embarrass, or disparage the academic performance of, a student;
o Unfairly discriminate against a student on the basis of tradition and ideals, in culture and language, and in race and religion.

o Use a professional relationship with a student for personal advantage;
o Disclose information about a student unless required by due process in school, court or other agencies of law.

6. The employee shall not disclose confidential information exclusively reserved by the Administration to itself, particularly employee and student information as well as University plans and finances.
7. The employee shall not indulge in gossip or idle talk that may damage the honor and reputation of a co-employee.

USC College of Education Grand Alumni Homecoming

There'll be a grand Alumni Homecoming for the USC College of Education in celebration for its 70th Anniversary.

When: 26 July 2008, Sunday
Where: USC South Campus (formerly called the USC Girls’ High)

Registration will be held at noon.

The event will also feature the Awarding of Outstanding Alumni. For more information, please call any of the following numbers:

Physical Education at (6332) 253-1000 local 184;

Teacher Education (6332) 254-0117 local 13;

Science and Mathematics Education, (6332) 344-3801 local 325 or (6332) 344-3512;

Home Technology Section at (6332) 254-0117 local 34

Today's Carolinian - what happened to it?

Today's Carolinian is the official student publication of the University of San Carlos. But what happened to it? Is it still existing?

I never missed a copy of the paper in each and every release. Most of the articles were very controversial that issues had gotten the ire of the Father Administrators. But students love controversy. Students like to read what's hidden behind, to know what the Administrators never revealed.

I just hope Today's Carolinian will continue its publication. It has showed campus press freedom at its best! I think it has carried the interest of the students by exposing the truth.

Let the paper serve the Carolinians!

Here is an old link of the paper.

USC website sports a new look

The University of San Carlos (USC) website is now sporting a new look. It looks better now with a much wider green header than the previous one. The green and gold colors of the university really works for the header combination.
But that is just for the homepage. The rest of the pages stay the same, which I think must be changed too.

If you browse through the pages, e.g. college engineering page, you'll be confronted with promo banners of past activities (like 3 or 4 of them). The webmaster must look into this to keep the banners updated.

The lists of faculty members are not even up-to-date. There are names of faculty members who had long been gone from teaching service and yet still listed as faculty members. This has to be checked too.

More soon.

Cisco Systems, Inc. now Hiring: Network Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc. is looking for a Network Consulting Engineer.

Network Consulting Engineer
Discipline: Other Engineer
Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Ad posted: June 19, 2008

Job Description:
Cisco Systems, Inc. is accepting resumes for Network Consulting Engineer positions in New York, NY. Ref#: NY1EJ

Contact:
Please send resume with job reference # to Cisco Systems, Inc.; Attn: Jasbir Walsh, 170 W. Tasman Drive, Mailstop: SJC 5/1/4, San Jose, CA 95134. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship.

USC in YouTube: USC Law's Cool

Via lansiaoboy. A video showing clips of what a typical day might be like during AY 2005-2006 in the University of San Carlos College of Law, Cebu City. Also shown are the old faculty room, classrooms and law library.

Submit videos and be featured here. Just leave a comment with the link of your videos. Go Carolinian!

USC wins 1st Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition

Five students from the University of San Carlos were hailed as champions in the 1st Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition held at Metro Sport- Vertigo Climbing Center, Lahug last April 3-5, 2008.

The team was composed of Vim Lorenz Dela Calzada- BS Entrep 2, Jong Chiu- BSBA DM:ME 3, Eva Dyne Endico- BS Entrep 3, Rose Jusayan- BTM 3, and Noel Butil- ACT 2.

The competition was divided into three categories namely: teams, individual men's and individual women's. Endico and Jusayan garnered 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively, in the individual women's category.

"We spent hours of training for a week before the competition and we're really happy that our hard work paid off," Dela Calzada said. "We're proud to be the pioneering champs of this event," Chiu added.
They are looking forward to the next year's Ultimate Wall Climbing Competition.

Author: Marven Mandin

USC new President Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD

Fr. Salazar leads turnover rites for new Cabinet

Fr. Salazar leads the concelebrated Mass during the turnover ceremonies

Outgoing President Fr. Roderick Salazar, Jr., SVD, handed over the mace to new President Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD, to formally symbolize the change of administration just before the Mass ended during the turnover ceremonies held at the Main Campus Chapel, 4:30 pm, 31 May 2008.

During the dinner program which followed after the Mass, Salazar and other members of past administration were honored and new ones were officially introduced to the Carolinian community.

Fr. Salazar hands over the mace to the new USC President Fr. Dionision Miranda

A noted moral theologian, Fr. Miranda has been serving the University as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The new President is joined by new members of the University Cabinet: Fr. Felino Jabines, Jr., SVD, Vice-President for Academic Affairs; Fr. Cyrus Mercado, SVD, Vice-President for Finance; and Fr. Carlos Jimenez, SVD, Vice-President for Administration.

This was the first time that the change of administration was celebrated in a formal ceremony in the campus.

Author: Web Office
13 / June / 2008

USC: Code of Ethics for Students

The Code of Ethics for Students is a set of moral standards aiding Carolinians to embody the principles of Scientia (Science), Virtus (Virtue) and Devotio (Devotion) as they strive for excellence in their respective academic fields and build the character needed in their personal and professional lives.

The Code of Ethics aims to develop the sensitivity of students to moral issues in contemporary life, to strengthen their courage and ability to speak out and act on these issues and, thus, to hone their sense of personal identity as Witness to the Word.

The groundwork of this Code is that students would achieve and maintain a level of maturity required of responsible and effective citizens of the country and the Church by the observance of this Code.

CORE VALUES

The Core Values of the University given in the By Laws of the Corporation serve as a frame of reference for the Code of Ethics for Students and, accordingly, afford them inspiration in complying with the Duties and Responsibilities below.

Integrity. In their personal and academic lives, students display behavior congruent with the values they espouse as members of a Catholic University. They do this through honesty and truthfulness in dealing with others—administrators, faculty, employees and other students, the respect afforded the intellectual property rights of others and the vigilance shown in not compromising the integrity of their own work. As Carolinians, they value and nurture this integrity in all circumstances of their lives.

Excellence. Students strive to achieve excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular activities commensurate with their respective gifts and aspirations. In meeting the standards of the University, they are not complacent in early success or discouraged by occasional setbacks. Accordingly, they recognize the truth of Aristotle’s words: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”

Commitment. Students are actively engaged in the process of their own learning as well as in the internalization of the ideals of the University. They demonstrate this by sincere interest, hard work and perseverance in their studies as well as by maturity of their behavior reflecting these ideals. In both endeavors, they strive to bring honor to the University—the alma mater that nurtures their young adult Catholic lives.

Social Responsibility. Since the contribution they make to society will be built on the social responsibility exercised during their formation, students recognize the University as a community in which to develop sensitivity to the rights and needs of others and to take effective action in responding to them. They learn to be vigilant also to social, economic and political conditions in the real world: the need of the poor for a voice in society, the divergence of cultures and religions attaining there and the integrity of creation.

Evangelization. Students aspire to be Witness to the Word in their academic and social lives. Under the guidance of the Administration and the faculty, they endeavor to internalize the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and the role a Catholic University plays in the evangelization of peoples and cultures, especially the poor and marginalized of society. Daily, they strive to assimilate the Word of God and exhibit the practice of their faith, including the frequent reception of the Sacraments so that they may be examples of Christian living in their respective communities.

Leadership. While respecting authority at the University, students are called to personal initiative and leadership. They exercise this through commitment to action on the grounds of concern rather than that of personal advantage, on the strength of their convictions rather than that of a desire for popularity. By exercising leadership roles during their formation, students build a strong sense of Christian identity and confidence in their own personal effectiveness as graduates of a Catholic University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

Section 1: Academic Conduct

Students share with their teachers and academic heads the responsibility of maintaining a suitable environment that is conducive for their own learning as well as for classroom management by their teachers. Students perform their part in this shared responsibility by doing any or all of the following:

o In regard to their academic life at the University, students shall faithfully observe the rules and regulations given in the Handbook for Students.



o Students shall assume full accountability and responsibility for their own learning and actively take part in the learning of other students.

o Students shall exert every effort to relate what they learn in the classroom to the real world outside.


o Students shall at all times observe proper academic conduct. They shall refrain from committing plagiarism, cheating in tests or examinations and/or aiding other students to do so, or in falsifying academic documents.

o Students shall demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation of the facilities provided for their learning by the University by way of refraining from defacing, damaging, or committing wastage and theft of institutional resources.


Section 2: Student-Student Relationship

As a major part of the University community, students are responsible for promoting genuine collegiality among their peers through mutual respect for each other as well as by the example of their moral behavior. This collegiality is demonstrated in the following manner:

o Students shall respect the rights of fellow students to learn and shall afford them courtesy and respect at all times.

o Students shall value and respect the diverse qualities and gifts of their peers, especially those of other cultures, religions, nationalities and social classes.

o Students shall respect each other as individuals. Under no circumstance shall they physically or psychologically harm or threaten to harm others by bullying, hazing, stalking, harassing or discriminating other students in any form.

o Students shall be open to constructive criticisms from fellow students.

Section 3: Student-Teacher Relationship

The maturity of a society’s culture is assessed by the level of respect and appreciation its members have of those who hand on to each generation the knowledge and wisdom that is its heritage. Students demonstrate this respect in the following manner:

o Students shall treat their teachers with the respect due them in view of the experience, knowledge and concern they have for the welfare and learning of their students.

o Students shall endeavor to actively participate and engage in sound interaction and dialogue with their teachers and their peers without fear of intimidation or ridicule.

o Students shall appreciate feedbacks or constructive criticisms of their teachers as part of the normal process of formative education.

o Students shall refrain from giving personal favors or gifts, whether in cash or in kind, in return for any special consideration in giving a passing grade, granting of honors, consideration or otherwise.

o Students shall be truthful in the reasons they aver for not completing academic assignments, attending class or taking an examination.

o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the Section Head, Department Chair or College Deana as the case may be should they feel they are not given a fair and reasonable hearing on an academic matter.

Section 4: Student-Administrative Employee Relationship

Administrative employees of an academic institution fulfill unassuming but, in the end, indispensable function in rendering support to the programs of colleges and departments. Students show recognition to this important contribution in the following manner:

o Students shall treat administrative employees with respect and courtesy regardless of their administrative status or position.

o Students shall be sensitive to administrative employees schedule and workload in dealing with them.

o Students shall properly elevate their concern to the administrative employee’s immediate superior should they feel they are not given a reasonable response on a particular request, query or dispute.

Section 5: Student-Community Relationship

While the University is, in a most important way, a preparation of students for their participation in the community-at-large, the students themselves, however, represent the institution by their early interest and involvement in the community. In supporting these ends, students are encouraged to exhibit the following acts and deeds:

o Students shall participate in community service and extracurricular activities by making active use of the knowledge and skills they gain at the University.

o Students shall, in a measure possible, participate in and support activities of other sectors, such as the civil society, government, and parochial and religious organizations.

o Students shall refrain from involving the University in their own personal financial dealings or the like on the outside.

RIGHTS OF STUDENTS

In addition to duties and responsibilities, students shall enjoy the following rights adapted from Section 9, Rights of Students in School, of The Education Act of 1982:

* The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as persons with human dignity.

* The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.

* The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and selecting the alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities.

* The right of access to his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve.

* The right to issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within thirty days from request.

* The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as the right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other activities of similar nature.

* The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of the school or institution.

* The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual and physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law.

* The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own organizations or societies.

Business Administration majors won business plan writing tilt

USC B.A. majors won business plan writing tilt

A group of Business Administration majors from the University of San Carlos won in a recent "Make It Happen!" The Ateneo de Manila University Social Enterprise Business Plan Writing Competition.

Carolinians Angela Pamaos, Lauren Dy, Joyce Ang, and Joy Lao receive P20,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation as start-up fund for their "Dymensions," a social enterprise that aims to produce battery-operated picture frame with clock made of old CDs. According to the plan, stalls will be put up inside schools and in other institutions within Cebu City. Drop boxes will be provided for those who want to share their used CDs, giving everyone the opportunity to take part in the social enterprise.

Proponents also propose to use 60% of the social enterprise’s net profit to support five children of garbage collectors in Cebu City. It is noted that most of these children are often seen begging in the streets or scavenging for food in the dumpsites. Financial aid includes payment of tuition from primary to secondary schooling; new set of uniforms; one academic year supply of school materials; and provision of reference books and workbooks; and a sizable monthly allowance.

"Make it Happen!" was launched during the 1st Future Leaders of Asia Forum held last January at the Ateneo de Manila University. The proposals were judged based on their effectiveness in addressing key social problems, innovativeness of the plan, and sustainability. The final judges for the competition were representatives from the Ateneo School of Government and Ashoka-Philippines.

Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers

Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers

Kapulongan cover

Poetry and Fiction professor, Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu, has combined her vision of documenting the exciting conversations with Cebuano poets and fictionists with the enthusiasm of her students to create Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers.

Published by the USC Cebuano Studies Center with assistance from Sunflower Press, the book and accompanying DVD will be a valuable resource for students, teachers and readers. The book features varied writers such as Erlinda K. Alburo, Ma. Victoria Beltran, Josua Cabrera, Lamberto Ceballos, Gremer Chan Reyes, Carlos Cortes, Erma Cuizon, Fr. Rudy Villanueva, Myke Obenieta, Gerard Pareja, Simeon Dumdum Jr., Marlinda Angbetic-Tan and Lawrence Ypil. The writers and students discuss the wide range of Cebuano language and literature. The conversations are followed by a sample of the writer’s work.

The book will be launched at the USC Buttenbruch Hall on June 21, 2008 at 9:30-11:00 am.

Announcement: USC Official Start of Classes

To: The University Community
Thru the Deans, Department Chairs,
Principals, Office Heads
Supreme Student Council President

Subject: Official Start of Classes,
Academic Year 2008-2009

With the government declaration of Monday, June 9 as a Special Non-Working Holiday in lieu of June 12, Independence Day, classes in all levels officially start on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

Welcome to the new Academic Year 2008-2009.


FR. DIONISIO M. MIRANDA, SVD
University President

University of San Carlos Alumni Registration!

Visit the University of San Carlos (USC) Alumni Website and register.

Get a glimpse of what old classmates have been up to and exchange information, experience events such as homecomings and reunions, read University updates, and more. As part of the USC Alumni, you can benefit from services that will keep your connection with the University and with other members no matter what part of the world you are in now.

The USC Alumni website features:

* membership to the USC Alumni via online registration
* how to find and get together with your old classmates
* job search and application
* how to support the USC Alumni

Register here.

Jency Borromeo Lim - Carolinian bags First Place in CE board exam

A fresh graduate from USC garnered First Place in the 2008 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam.

But this is not a surprise for those who know Engr. Jency Borromeo Lim. “Jens,” as she is fondly called by her classmates and friends, has always been an achiever.

A regular member of the CE Quiz Bowl Team, she represented USC in the national and regional CE quizzes. She placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively in two PICE (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers) regional quiz bowls.

As a student, Engr. Lim almost always topped every exam she took, especially in Design and other major subjects. She was also a consistent “topnotcher” in the pre-board exams at the Besavilla Review Center.

Former classmates and teachers describe her as bright and humble person who devotes her time to studies and serving God.

Author: CE Department
16 / May / 2008

USC College of Law Grand Alumni Homecoming

College of Law slates Grand Alumni Homecoming. The University of San Carlos (USC) College of Law Alumni Association, Inc. in coordination with the administration of USC College of Law is holding a grand reunion of all its alumni on May 24, 2008, 4:30 pm at the new Hoerdemann building of the USC College of Law.

Carrying the theme, “Coming to a New Home,” the event is a historic one since it will be the first reunion to be held in the new six-storey edifice since its completion in January this year. The attire is Denim and White Top.

“We are calling all alumni especially those in the Visayas and Mindanao to attend this historic gathering,” urges lawyer Nestor Nuez, president of USC College of Law Alumni Association, Inc.

Nuez said they will be also honoring all the recent bar passers especially lawyer Jennie Aclan, the fourth placer, during the reunion.

For the convenience of all alumni, the USC College of Law and Ateneo de Manila Law School have organized a two-day Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) right before the grand reunion. All lawyers are required to undertake a refresher course or MCLE equivalent to 36 units every year before they can continue their practice.

The MCLE slated on May 22 to 23 at Casino Español entitles the participant to earn 18 units.

Author: Roger Paller
06 / May / 2008

USC Knowledge Development Center (KDC) wins Star Awards

Fr. Pres. Salazar, USC KDC reap Star awards

Father Pres. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD and the USC Knowledge Development Center (KDC) reaped top awards during the recently concluded 7^th Annual KDC Meeting, April 21-25, 2008 at St. Paul University-Tuguegarao, Cagayan.

Fr. Salazar bested nine other nominees from other KDC’s all over the country, garnering 60 percent of the votes to win the award. The award is given annually by the World Bank network of KDCs to a member who embodies the characteristics of being a communicator, an innovator, a connector and a leader who inspires others and is a positive influence to the group.

The KDC team at the four-day meeting: (from left) Cabarron, Tadlip, Fr. Pres. Salazar, Abrenica and Bongcayao.

The USC KDC was also given the Star KDC Award in the same event and was cited for standing out among other KDCs during the year “in demonstrating its commitment to knowledge for development, and in its creativity, innovation, and effectiveness” in its operations. In particular, the Star KDC Award cited the KDC in USC for being a hub for consultation and dialogue; a catalyst for innovation and knowledge sharing; a change agent for transformational leadership and good governance; and, a link in a network partners beyond the academe.

The award was received by Dr. Marilou Tadlip, director of libraries, KDC librarian Maxie Doreen Cabarron and Fr. Salazar, together with Profs. Ferdinand Bongcayao and Brenette Abrenica who were also at the meeting to present the Department of Political Science’s work on good governance and anti-corruption campaigns.

Author: JE Bersales
06 / May / 2008

Archaeological excavations in Boljoon Church, successful

Jojo R. Bersales, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, returned to USC last April 24 accompanied by faculty member and skeletal analyst Bonn Aure, alumnus Dennis Bait-it, and students Loyd Sato and John Henry Helle after 31 days of archaeological excavations on the grounds of Boljoon Church. The excavations, the third such dig at the same site in Boljoon since 2007, yielded the richest data in terms of artifacts recovered that included nine burials---all with filed teeth---five ceramic wares, gold jewelry and hundreds of ceramic, earthenware and glass sherds.

The latest round of excavations brings to 26 the total number of burials that have been recovered from the front of the church and convent of Boljoon, the Patrocinio de la Santisima Virgen, since excavations began in February and again in May-June last year. The most astounding find of this current dig was a large bent tube earring worn by a male burial who was also interred with a jarlet from the Anxi kiln in Fujian (ca. 1600s). A similar gold earring is currently exhibited at the Bangko Sentral Museum and has been dated to the 12^th-14^th century. This find may yet bring into question the actual date of the earrings in that museum, according to Rita C. Tan, former president of the Oriental Ceramic Society of the Philippines, and a well-published author on Chinese ceramic ware found in Philippine sites.

Burials

All the ceramic wares found complete, most of which covered the faces of male burials, have been determined to be from the Zhangzhou kilns and are dated to the late 1500s to early 1600s, or at a time when Boljoon was still a small visita, with pioneering Augustinian missionaries probably coming to the are only once a year or not at all.

This latest round of excavations was funded by the Spanish Program for Cultural Cooperation and was carried out with a team from the National Museum led by Amalia dela Torre, head of the NM Archaeological Records Section, together with Jose Santiago and Dante Posadas. Dr. Eusebio Dizon, head of the NM Underwater Archaeology Section and Prof. Wilfredo Ronquillo, head of the NM Archaeology Division also came to conduct an ocular inspection of the site. Dr. Dizon later gave an evening lecture with residents of Boljoon, student from Alcoy, and tour guides from Argao on 12th-15h century maritime trade in the Philippines and tackled boat-building of the period as well as ceramic finds from shipwrecks.

Gold pendants with gold, carnelian and glass spacers from Burial 17 and the bent hollow tube gold earing from Burial 20

The excavations were logistically supported by the Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, through the Committee on Sites, Relics and Structures, as well as the University Museum. Permit was granted by His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal through representations made by Msgr. Carlito Pono, chair of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church. Fr. Milton Medida, parish priest of Boljoon, as well as Boljoon Mayor Deogenes Derama and Atty. Edmund Villanueva, president of the Boljoon Heritage Foundation, also provided important logistical support and accommodations for the team.

An on-site press conference last April 22 was conducted as part of the public archaeology or applied anthropology side of the dig, which included evening lectures and film shows attended by local residents of Boljoon. An exit survey was also conducted by Loyd Sato, a public archaeology intern doing Summer Internship in Anthropology.

A temporary exhibition of the finds and a reconstruction of at least one of the burials will be carried out soon at the USC. All burials will soon be studied by Bersales and Aure.

Author:
26 / April / 2008

USC law professor off to Stockholm, Sweden

Law professor pursues exchange program at Stockholm, Sweden

Judge Marilyn Lagura-Yap, law alumna, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court of Mandaue City, and law professor of the College of Law leaves for Stockholm, Sweden as exchange professor under the school’s Staff Exchange Program with the Department of Law, Stockholm University, Sweden.

Judge Yap will stay in Sweden for 21 days and will hold lecture amongst students and faculty of law on the topic Anti-Trafficking in Persons Laws in the Philippines.

The College of Law is the only one in the country with staff and student exchange program with Department of Law of Stockholm University.

Author: J. J. Largo
18 / April / 2008

Learn German: German Language Crash Course

German Language Crash Course in Cebu Philippines

(Basic 1)
USC-BRC offers a crash course on German language focusing on real life communication. Classes are conducted by a native German speaker to encourage interaction in German and prepare the learner for everyday life conversation in Germany.

Ideal for those intending to frequently travel to Germany for business or those who plan to live in Germany.

Where:
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS - MAIN CAMPUS
Law and Graduate Business Building, Pelaez St, Cebu City

Times:
Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM (June 9 - Oct 11, 2008)

Fees:
P4,500 per person; add Dictionary, P650
Early Bird rate (by May 15, 2008) P 4,050 only!

Contact:
Discount for early registration only P4,050!

University of San Carlos- Main Campus, Law and Graduate Business Building, Pelaez St., Cebu City 6000 PHILIPPINES
BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
College of Commerce
phone: 253-1000 local 127; email: brc@usc.edu.ph

USC Law asst dean selected to participate in US leadership training

Law asst dean selected to participate in US leadership training

Joan S. Largo, Ll.B., Ll.M., Assistant to the Dean of the College of Law, will leave for a month–long skills development training at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies in Northern Illinois University (NIU), Dekalb, Illinois, USA.

The training will be held from June 1–28, 2008 and brings together 30 multi-sectoral leaders in Philippine government, NGOs, and the private sector. Atty. Largo is one of those selected from almost 200 applicants nationwide.

The project is called “Cultural Citizens and North-South Dialogue: Building the National Identity and Civic Participation in the Philippines” and is part of an ongoing partnership between NIU and the International Visitors Program (IVP)–Philippines.

Majority–minority relations is the focus of the program and applicants were recruited from the north (especially the Cordillera Administrative Region), the central part of the country, and the southern region (especially the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao). Priority was given to applicants who are leaders of youth organizations or others who are in a position to influence the next generation.

The project aims to promote mutual understanding and partnerships between professionals in the United States and the Philippines through dialogue. It also intends to help the participants develop an appreciation for American governmental and legal structures and an understanding of the diversity of American society and strengthen their capacity for citizen participation and volunteerism.

Author: P. J. Lim
31 / March / 2008

Enrollment Schedule 1st Semester 2008-2009

ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
FIRST SEMESTER AY 2008-2009
Start of Classes – June 9, 2008

INCOMING FRESHMEN
April 14 – June 7, 2008

Arts, Commerce - Main Campus
Education - South Campus
Engineering, CAFA, Sciences - Talamban Campus
Nursing, Pharmacy - AVR Robert Hoeppener Bldg.

MAIN CAMPUS
ARTS
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
Graduating, Scholars, 4th & 5th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF LAW
1st year May 5-June 7
4th year May 19-May 24
2nd year, 3rd year & 4th year May 26-June 7

SOUTH CAMPUS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

TALAMBAN CAMPUS
SCIENCES
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & FINE ARTS
Graduating, Scholars, 5th year May 26
4th year May 27
3rd year May 28
2nd year May 29
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 30
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Graduating, Scholars, 5th year May 26
4th year May 27
3rd year May 28
2nd year May 29
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 30
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 7

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year May 26
3rd year May 27
2nd year May 28
1st year (continuing), Shiftees May 29
Graduate Programs May 26 – June 9

Adjustment Period June 9-14, 2008

Prepared by:
ROMEO E. YAP
University Registar

Approved by:
FR. TEODORO P. GAPUZ, SVD
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Electronics and Communications Engineering students win UP EEE national quiz show

ECE studes win 11th UP EEE national quiz show

Three Electronics and Communications Engineering students of the University of San Carlos won the prestigious 11^th SquEEEze, a nationwide quiz show sponsored by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of the Philippines–Diliman.

The Carolinians who bagged first place were Clarence Adrian Valendez, Jason Marc Alegado, and Rissa Anne dela Cerna. The competition drew 53 entrants from 30 Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering schools from all over the country. Two teams from De La Salle University (DLSU) grabbed 2^nd and 3^rd places.

(From left to right) Valendez, Alegado and Cerna bested 52 other teams in the 11th SquEEEze.

The quiz covered topics on Circuit Theory, Electronics, Electromagnetics, Electric Machines, Digital Design, Computers, Power Systems, Communications and Signal Processing, Control Systems and Electrical and Electronics Engineering trivia.

During the elimination round, all 53 teams each composed of three students went through a grueling two–hour written examination held at the National Institute of Science and Math Education Auditorium inside UP–Diliman campus in the morning of March 8, 2008.

After the noon break, the top ten teams were announced to compete in the final round. These included three teams from DLSU, two from Ateneo de Manila University, and one each from the University of Batangas, University of the East–Caloocan, Technological Institute of the Philippines–Quezon City and the University of San Carlos.

This year’s SquEEEze was only the second try for USC, whose 2007 team placed a modest 5^th out of 33 competing teams. Engr. Nena Mercedes Velasco, who was part of that team, served as one of the current team’s trainers.

Author: A. S. Bañacia
18 / March / 2008

USC Enrollment Schedule for Summer 2008

University of San Carlos, Cebu Philippines, ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE (March 31-April 5, 2008)

For SUMMER Classes 2008

College of Arts & Sciences Venue: Main/Talamban Campus

Incoming Freshmen March 31
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year April 1
3rd year April 2
2nd year April 3
1st year (continuing), Transferees April 4
Graduate Programs March 31-April 5

College of Commerce Venue: Main Campus

Incoming Freshmen March 31
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year & 5th year April 1
3rd year April 2
2nd year April 3
1st year (continuing), Shiftees, Transferees, On Consortium April 4
Graduate Programs March 31-April 5

College of Education Venue: South Campus

Incoming Freshmen March 31
Graduating, Scholars, 4th year April 1
3rd year April 2
2nd year April 3
1st year (continuing), Shiftees & Transferees April 4
Graduate Programs March 31-April 5

College of Nursing Venue: Talamban Campus

Graduating, 4th year, 3rd year March 31
2nd year April 1
1st year (continuing) April 2
Shiftees , Transferees, Second Courser April 3
Graduate Program March 31-April 5

College of Pharmacy Venue: Talamban Campus

All levels March 31-April 5

College of Engineering Venue: Talamban Campus

Incoming Freshmen March 31
Graduating, Scholars, 5th year April 1
4th year April 2
3rd year April 3
2nd year April 4
1st year (continuing), Shiftees & Transferees April 5
Graduate Programs March 31-April 5

College of Architecture and Fine Arts Venue: Talamban Campus

Incoming Freshmen March 31
Graduating, Scholars, 5th year April 1
4th year April 1
3rd year April 1
2nd year April 2
1st year (continuing), Shiftees & Transferees April 2
Graduate Programs March 31-April 2

College of Law Venue: Main Campus

All Levels March 31-April 5

Adjustment Period April 7-10, 2008

Start of Classes April 7, 2008

Beauty + Brains + Faith

Carolinians everywhere have a lot to be proud of this dynamic duo. More than just pretty faces, Karla Bautista (she finished elementary and high school in USC) and Stephanie Señires (she graduated Magna Cum Laude in B.S. Psychology) have also displayed exceptional grace and level-headedness. Not ones to bask in their laurels, these beauty queens have proven to be made of sterner stuff as they embark on their careers. Both have remained grateful for their roots in USC as they treasure the overwhelming support accorded to them by their teachers and classmates alike. Likewise, these girls are the true epitome of a fulfilled and accomplished Carolinian.

Are you proud to be a Carolinian?

Karla: Yes. I had some of my best years while studying in USC. I learned a lot from the different experiences I have been exposed to as well as the people I met, like my teachers, classmates, etc. I think that is one great thing about being a Carolinian—we are always encouraged to pursue whatever aspirations we have and given enough room to grow as holistic individuals.

Stephanie: No doubt about that. I am very proud to be a Carolinian. It's definitely considered one of the best universities in the country and having graduated from USC is indeed such an honor.

Were you involved in other organizations/extra-curricular activities during your reign?

Karla: I was active in outreach and tourism programs organized by the Cebu City Tourism Commission. I was (still am) modelling under Models Association of Cebu.

Stephanie: Yes. I was the treasurer, and later, the Executive Vice President of the USC Psychology Society. I also joined the University's Intramurals as a member and later, team captain, of the College of Arts and Sciences soccer/baseball team.

Was it difficult juggling your time as Ms. Cebu and as a student?

Karla: Not at all. Although I had many extra-curricular activities, my studies have always been my priority. I have responsibilities as Ms. Cebu but it has never hindered me from my usual school and day-to-day activities.

Stephanie: No, I did not have any difficulty juggling my time as a beauty queen and student. Yes, there were a lot of functions and projects during my reign since it was the time of the ASEAN Summit. But I never sacrificed my studies. If ever I had to miss class for an important function, I would always make up it.

What values did you learn while in USC?

Karla: A phrase I would also remember from our Mission Vision in USC would be "what we have, we share…" This I always keep in mind and try to live by everyday.

Stephanie: I learned that hard work does pay off. I also learned to be humble with my words and actions and to always look up to God for guidance.

How did your title help your present career?

Karla: Ms. Cebu has opened a lot of doors of opportunities for me. I was able to gain many lessons through the people I met, places I have travelled, and endeavours I have taken.

Stephanie: My title was not really the sole reason for my success since there were several other factors. But it has indeed helped my career in many ways. It helped me make a name for myself and meet a lot of important people.

What advice can you give to those who aspire to be the next Ms. Cebu?
Karla: Go for whatever it is you want, whatever it may be. Never let anything or anyone stop you from reaching your goal. Do it for yourself and for the people you love. If you succeed you deserve it, if not, then God has greater plans for you. Whatever happens, you should always be thankful for what you have and for the people around you.

Stephanie: Simply live and love life. When you are passionate and make the most out of everything you do, you'll definitely go a long way. “Carpe diem,” as they say.

By Richard A. Ramos

USC 2008 Graduation Schedule

March 2008 Graduation Schedule
Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center
South Campus

March 17 - A.M. - College of Commerce
March 17 - P.M. - College of Arts
and Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Education
March 18 - A.M. - College of Nursing
March 18 - P.M. - College of Nursing
March 19 - A.M. - College of Architecture
and Fine Arts
- College of Engineering
- College of Pharmacy

International Engineering Research Conference (IERC) 2008

INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CONFERENCE (IERC) 2008
University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus
Cebu City, Philippines
March 13-15, 2008

“Nurturing Relevant Technologies towards Sustainable Development”
CALL FOR PAPERS

Purpose

The International Engineering Research Conference (IERC) 2008 brings together engineering practitioners and stakeholders in government, industry and academia to discuss pressing issues and important advances relating to development, application and innovation of technologies. Primary focus is given on technologies relevant and appropriate to current and future demands in the context of Philippine development and globalization. Interdisciplinary approaches towards sustainable development are likewise highlighted in this conference.

Objectives

The conference, organized by the University of San Carlos, College of Engineering, aims for a productive exchange of ideas and sharing of research findings in the following interdisciplinary areas of engineering practice:

• Appropriate Technologies for the Built and Natural Environment
Construction and land use, building performance, indoor environments, transport systems, mining of resources, environmental technology and management, waste management, disaster mitigation.

• Alternative Energy Technologies
Non-conventional energy sources, biofuels, energy-saving devices, energy systems.

• Advanced Technologies
Developments and new applications in biotechnology (BT), information technology (IT), nanotechnology (NT), plasma technology (PT), electrohydrodynamic technology (EHDT) and other emergent technologies.

• Best Practices in Technology Development and Adoption
Industrial R&D case studies, technology transfer and management, government-industry-academe cooperation.

• Engineering and Technology Education
Creative pedagogies in engineering, engineering curriculum design, best practices, action researches, virtual classrooms, design and implementation of distributed learning systems.


Outline of the General Program

The technical program will consist of keynote lectures, invited papers, technical paper sessions, poster presentations and product exhibits


Call for Papers

The organizing committee invites interested individuals to present research or technical papers within the identified broad topics of the conference.


Abstract Submission and Acceptance

The program committee will review all abstracts for acceptance. Authors are requested to submit abstracts of their papers to the chair of the program committee via email:
Engr. Luis K. Cabatingan (ierc2008@yahoo.com)
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu City 6000 Philippines
Telefax: (+63-32) 344-6783


Requirements for Abstracts

• Abstracts must be written in English and must not exceed 500 words.
• Page size must be standard 8.5x11”.
• Font must be Times New Roman.
• Margins must be one inch (2.54 cm) on the top, bottom, left, and right.
• Line spacing of 1.5 must be used.
• Title must be in 14-point, bold typeface.
• Authors and affiliations must be listed in 12-point, bold typeface.
• Body of the abstract must be in 12-point typeface.
• Abstracts must be submitted via e-mail to ierc2008@usc-ph.org and ierc2008@yahoo.com.
Papers not selected for oral presentation may be presented at a poster session, and will be included in the conference proceedings


Deadlines

January 15, 2008: Authors should submit abstracts of the papers via e-mail.
January 21, 2008: Authors will be informed of the acceptance of their abstracts and will receive instructions forsubmission of extended abstracts for inclusion in the proceedings.
February 15, 2008: Authors should forward through e-mail the extended abstracts of their papers for finalacceptance.


DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS IS EXTENDED UP TO JANUARY 21, 2008

Registration Fees

Php 2,800 (US$ 70) Regular participant rate. Fee is inclusive of conference kit, certificate, snacks and lunch.
Php 800 Discounted undergraduate student rate. Proof of student status must be shown upon registration and payment. Fee is inclusive of student conference kit, certificate, snacks and lunch.

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USC Annual Physical Examination Schedule

Office of the Director
Human Resource Management Office

TO: THE USC COMMUNITY

RE: Annual Physical Examination

DATE: February 20, 2008

Please be informed that our on-site Annual Physical Examination is scheduled on March 3, 4, & 5, 2008, 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m., simultaneous in all campuses.

Venue
Main Campus 2nd Floor LGB (near HRMO) Stanford Laboratory
Talamban Campus TC Admin Conference Room Stanford Laboratory
South Campus (3 & 4 only) Campus Clinic Reactive Laboratory
North Campus (3 & 4 only) Multi-Purpose Hall-Grade School Alpha Diagnostic

***Fasting is necessary for Cholesterol and Fasting Blood Sugar Screening, which means no intake of solid or liquid from 12:00 midnight to 7:00a.m. or until the procedure is done.

Those who will not be able to have their APE on the above dates will be accommodated at Kainos Medical Clinic between March 6 to May 3, 2008 only. May we remind you that the APE is required for our annual clearance.

Thank you.

RENE Y. PAQUIBUT, Ph.D.
Director