Adamson hosts CM Visitor’s Meeting 2019 page 4 www.adamson.edu.ph OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONAL PUBLICATION OF ADAMSON UNIVERSITY Vol. 21 No. 2 l June 2019-March 2020 WIPO workshop held in Adamson P5 Lady AdU Opens New Falcons end title drought Innovation, with romp Research Center P7 of UST BRAND NEW. University Administrators and major sponsors lead the inauguration of the Dr. Carlos Tiu Center for Technology Innovation and Research Building last November 29. P16 Institutional News Special Features Collegiate News Palencia wins DOST- CAO features Second ‘Mechatronics’ NAST G.Y. Zara Award advocacy plays batch get degrees from Taiwan U Prof. Merlinda A. Palencia, PhD, a full professor story on page 14 in the Chemical Engineering Department, was Adamsonians soared high as the second batch awarded the Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Medal for of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) major in Outstanding Technology Commercialization Mechatronics Engineering dual-degree program graduated last June 16 at the International during the opening of the 2019 National Science Conference Hall of the Minghsin University of and Technology Week (NSTW) Awards held last Science and Technology (MUST) in Taiwan. July 17. The batch composed of 16 M.E. students Dr. Palencia, who is known for her research who finished the two-year Mechatronics degree in MUST had their tassel-turning of the Vigormin substance, a blend of natural ceremony in the morning and graduated biogenic materials that significantly improve along with other students in the afternoon. continue to page 8 continue to page 8 Editorial The novel coronavirus pandemic go along with the limitations they, too, have fallen victims not and bread. This the rich can do,” has shelved the whole world. It of the imposed quarantines, just to a health risk but also to Saint Vincent once said. has led to the death of millions, some of these laid-off workers the financial and social crisis and even the fall of economy have begun to ask where would brought by CoViD-19. “You are the servant of the of some countries. To this day, they get money to fund their poor, always smiling and CoViD-19, as it is infamously children’s education and their Being Adamsonians, we are good-humored. They are your known, has continued to fester daily necessities; some have Vincentians, and we belong to masters, terribly sensitive and country after country, person already resorted to begging in the bigger Vincentian Family. exacting master you will see. after person, forcing the World the streets, as we see in news Saint Vincent de Paul has been And the uglier and the dirtier Health Organization (WHO) to reports. known for his profound love they will be, the more unjust declare it as a pandemic. for the poor, and his works of and insulting, the more love you The pandemic has also left charity. Although we also feel must give them. It is only by In the Philippines, CoViD-19 everyone confined in their the brunt of the pandemic, we your love alone that the poor goes beyond being a health risk. homes, well this is the case for must not forget our brothers will forgive you the bread you The highly infectious virus has those who have houses. As we and sisters who have been less give to them.” caused countrywide quarantines see everyday in the streets of fortunate. leading to temporary closure the Metros, there remain street Let us remember the less of schools, churches, and dwellers roaming around amid “You will find out that Charity is fortunate. Charity has always businesses, which, in turn, led the threat of the coronavirus, a heavy burden to carry, heavier been good, and for the good, to massive lay-offs in some possibly aware but susceptible. than the kettle of soup and the be it in financial aid, social corporations, and even small- As establishments closed down full basket. But you will keep assistance, or in fervent prayer. scale businesses. Given the one by one, their sources of your gentleness and your smile. situation of the pandemic, to income have also dwindled; It is not enough to give soup Ad Meliora: trendsetters who take the lead learn how to make or improve in innovation – they who wed machines, instead, man must Marrying tech and STEM and the liberal arts. know why these innovations are humanities needed, and must be reminded To put things into perspective, a that it is him who must remain machine may give man answer in control and not technology. Why study the humanities? Although some may find but the former cannot provide Man must always be critical and Why study history, literature the aforementioned true, the latter questions. Technology analytic. and other ‘soft’ sciences when numerous trailblazers in the may be the revolution but man we are in the brink of the fourth technology industry are not remains the reason behind the Although man provides industrial revolution? from STEM-related programs. revolution. answers, he/she must also ask These personalities include questions. STEM careers may be Why study sociology or political Apple pioneer Steve Jobs who It is history that records the the makers of innovation but it is science when the world is driven dropped out from from Reed developments that science the humanities that allow these by technology, and is being College, a private liberal arts and technology produces. It breakthroughs’ conception. ‘upgraded’ through robots and college in Portland, USA. keeps a record of each society’s all forms of machine that ‘lessen’ progress in tradition, and As long as humanities and the works of man? Despite his success in the way of life – cultures that are technology are wed, man will technology field, Jobs individually unique for each have the potential to “change Today, technology has become acknowledged the impact of society, and unique for each the world”. the status quo. humanities in his endeavor, person. saying, With this, educational The humanities married to institutions, as it established “Technology alone is science also perpetuates man’s the new Senior High School not enough—it’s married search for knowledge – science Make it a program, have begun to put with liberal arts, married continues to give answers while practice to more focus on what is called with the humanities, the humanities continue to ask judge persons STEM (Science, Technology, that yields us the results questions. Such complement Engineering, and Mathematics) that makes our hearts gives man a never-ending cycle and things career programs. STEM has brought by skepticism. somewhat become the generic, sing.” in the most favorable or even the sole golden ticket It is through these arguments Looking at this situation, it is light at all times and for success, security, and even that we must remember to marry not just technology that solely relevance. science and technology and the under all circumstances. sets the status quo, but the humanities. Man must not just 2 | The Adamson News Institutional News The Adamson News is distributed to Adamson officers, students, select partners, alumni (local and foreign-based), Dr. Edilberto de Jesus, President, Asian Institute of government agencies, and Management, and morning various school libraries in session Guest Speaker the Philippines. Dr. Venusmar C. Quevedo Vice President for Administrative Affairs John Paul P. Domingo Adamson sends-off new batch of graduates in Associate Editor Secretary Fortunato de la Mar P. Bustamante Commencement Pena, DOST Secretary, and afternoon session Guest Photographer Exercises Speaker 81st Sheryl B. Duhaylungsod Coordinator FINALLY. 1,477 Adamsonians get their degrees during the University’s 81st Commencement Exercises. Jonathan S. Tolores A new batch of Adamsonian Build excellence and that it is already up Graphic Artist professionals bid goodbye “You are a fortunate class,” to the next generation to their alma mater as the morning session guest speaker to continue and Diana Queeny C. Domingo Adamson University held its 81st overcome the struggle Jherald L. Arizabal Edilberto de Jesus, PhD said, Student Assistant Commencement Exercises at telling the graduates how that has plagued the the Plenary Hall of the Philippine privileged they are for finishing country for decades. International Convention Center their studies. (PICC) last June 28. Afternoon session Letters and comments must be addressed to: The Editor “If you had been the typical guest speaker The Adamson News The rites were traditionally students who enrolled together Secretary Fortunato Institutional Development and External Affairs Office divided into two sessions: in Grade 1, three-fourths of Dela Pena of the Adamson University the morning session featured the seats around you would Department of Science G/F Cardinal Santos Building, 900 San Marcelino St., graduates from the Graduate be empty. Out of 100 pupils and Technology Ermita, Manila, Philippines 1000 School, College of Architecture, who begin Grade 1, less than (DOST) echoed Dr. Te. No.: (02) 524-2011 loc. 122 / Telefax: (02) 522- College of Education and 25 manage to earn a college de Jesus’ words 0550 Liberal Arts, College of Nursing, diploma. You belong to a as he encouraged Email: [email protected] College of Pharmacy and fortunate, privileged group,” the graduates to Entered as 3rd Class Mail at Adamson Post Office College of Science while the he continued. remember what is truly under Permit No. 3C-14-02-222 NCR valid until afternoon session had the important in choosing December 31, 2019. Postage paid. College of Law, College of The former President of the a career path. Business Administration and Asian Institute of Management The remarks backed-up the College of Engineering. (AIM) and Far Eastern University words from the homilies of Fr. (FEU) reminded the graduates “It is okay to change Agustin Advincula, CM and Fr.