The Administrators, Faculty and Staff of De La Salle University-Dasmarinas startedChapel the Academic Shot Year 2019-2020 with the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the University Chapel with the theme “Make Us of One Heart and Soul.” ISSN 0117-2905 Published monthly by the Vol. 28 No. 1 Marketing Communications Office newsette AUGUST 2019 Walk with me: School Year 2019-2020 opens with Br. Gus’ talk The faculty of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) gathered at the Ugnayang La Salle on August 14, 2019 to listen to the message of Br. Gus Boquer, DLSU-D President. Br. Gus shared his reflections, “as we begin a new phase of our journey together in this education ministry accompanying our students entrusted to our care.” Br. Gus expressed his gratitude to the essential role of the faculty in Lasallian education, “Sa inyong lahat, salamat sa nagdaang mga taon, at sa patuloy pa natin na pagsasama.” In the first part of his sharing, Br. Gus invited the faculty to walk with him reflectively “as we venture into getting to appreciate more the role of Lasallian education vis-a-vis the realities that we experience today”. The Brother President mentioned some challenging questions in relation to the relevance and integration of Lasallian education which he stressed should have a clear purpose in bridging the gap between relevance and integration because young people have a vital role in society. to page 2 dlsudmco.wordpress.com 1 BSD faculty wins 2nd in PNHRS Week Every second week of August, the health research community celebrates the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week. This year, it was hosted by the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development with the theme “Achieving Health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Research and Innovation”. It was held at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City from August 13-16, 2019. The PNHRS week celebration serves as a platform for the different stakeholders to discuss the current situation, challenges, and advancements related to improving health and equity through reinforced health research and innovation in the regions and local communities. Aside from the plenary and parallel sessions covering the PHOTO: Susan Sta Ana Facebook Page topics related to strengthening partnerships and contributing research-based solutions in achieving Universal Health Care Php 20,000.00. He reported that the presence of antibodies and health-related SDGs, the conference also highlights to pathogenic Leptospira in abattoir workers and slaughtered research competitions including oral and poster paper animals, and the presence of pathogenic leptospires in the presentations and the recently added three-minute pitch to abattoir environment indicated continual transmission of policy makers (3MP). leptospirosis in these occupationally at-risk groups. He also emphasized the need to create monitoring policies in abattoirs Dr. Norbel A. Tabo of the Biological Sciences Department with regard to the protection of abattoir workers against health and DLSU-D Ethics Review Committee Chair represented hazards as well as food safety for the consumers. The paper Region 4A in 3MP. He presented his paper on Leptospira also won the 2017 PNHRS Best Paper Award (Professional in Abattoir workers, slaughtered animals and abattoir Category). by Dave Gregory Antenor-Cruz environment and won second place with a prize money of Walk with me... from page 1 The second portion of Br. Gus’ talk is focused on the five students agents of social transformation. Concrete examples core principles of Lasallian Schools anchored on the Lasallian are “being angels to the young”, teaching lessons in honesty, core values of faith, zeal for service, and communion in decency, and integrity, strengthening and sustaining research mission. The core principles are faith in the presence of God initiatives, internationalization which should be pursued (where the experience of God is lived and shared), concern with vigor, and providing our students and faculty the for the poor and social justice, quality education (which opportunity to widen their horizon of understanding that should lead to social transformation), respect for all persons, we live in a global community, the zero extreme poverty and inclusive community. Br. Gus also cited the challenges program with clustered schools, and the establishment of that the DLSU-D community faced when the K-12 program the School for Governance, Public Service, and Corporate was implemented. “The K-12 program is a vital reform in Leadership at the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez. education and we should appreciate and be grateful for it”, he furthered. On the issue of climate change, a video Br. Gus made an appeal to the faculty to pray for the presentation on the La Salle Botanical Gardens in Pampanga dropping of the charges of sedition and inciting to sedition was shown to the faculty. against Atty. Chiel Diokno, Dean of the College of Law, DLSU-Manila, Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, opposition leaders, The final segment of Br. Gus’ sharing is on leadership and religious personalities critical of the government: “We ministry. He maintained the importance of a formation pray that the charges be dropped in the name of truth, program as part of a leadership ministry to make our decency, and integrity.” by Dave Gregory Antenor-Cruz 2 newsette AUGUST 2019 A Milestone of Gods Generosity eceiving at least 1000 transactions a day with 3 major offices housed in the ground floor (Registrar, Admission and Accounting) the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez according to the Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Advancement (VCMEAA), RDr. Ramos, is an edifice built through God’s faithfulness and man’s goodness. Through the graciousness of Don Emilio Yap and Don Alfonso Yuchengco and other benefactors, this structure was built as a reminder of DLSU-D’s commitment to provide leadership formation and development in the CALABARZON region. Just like any structure in the campus, the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez is an organic reflection of partnership that allows Lasallian education to be given to the least and the lost. DLSU-D believes in connective gratitude; reciprocating generosity with service. This type of gratitude emphasizes on creating a culture that puts greater value on connecting with others and developing individuals. “May God continue what he has begun in you.” (Letter 46 - to Brother Robert, 1709) next page > dlsudmco.wordpress.com 3 The University has continually produced scholars and graduates who express their gratitude by becoming productive members of the society. In fact, our graduates have strengthened relationships between the University and to their community. To reciprocate is to do something - gratitude goes beyond polite words. The Brother President strongly advocates social justice, an education guided by the Gospel and a dynamic vocation that responds to an inclusive education. In response to this call, DLSU-D’s education has currently benefited some 1300 scholars and 19 Bahay Pag-asa residents as the closest authentic commitment of what Lasallian social transformation is. Like any other academic institution, we have been met by rough and challenging circumstances brought by the changing landscape of education. Apparently, it has tested our educators’ patience and the administrators’ integrity, but we have proven that we could rise to the occasion. Let this edifice remind us that our trials are after all among our greatest teachers, mentors and benefactors. QUICK FACTS The word ayuntamiento refers to municipal or city-governing body of Spain, Latin America and Spanish-colonized countries, including the Philipines; it means city hall or town hall. In his sick bed in December 2005, the late Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC mentioned that he wanted to build a new building for the administrators as “his last project for DLSU-D”. After his death in January 2006, a groundbreaking ceremony of the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez was held in recognition of his vision and contributions to the University. Br. Andrew donated Php 2 million for the construction of the building. The largest one-time donation for the construction of the building came from business tycoon and former Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations Alfonso Yuchengco, who donated Php 5 million. The architectural design of the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez is based on the Ayuntamineto building in the historic Intramuros Manila dated around 16th to 18th century and was designed after the Farnese Palace in Rome - the finest Italian Renaissance palace in 16th century designed by Michelangelo. AYUNTAMIENTO DE GONZALEZ SPECS AUDITORIUM: 1 BOARD ROOM: 1 LOT AREA: 3,803 SQ/M DIRECTORS OFFICE: 14 RESTROOM: 14 OFFICE: 17 MEETING ROOM: 4 CONTRACTOR: CONFERENCE ROOM: 4 PANTRY: 8 TEODORO CONSTRUCTION CORP REVIEWING AREA: 1 ELECTRICAL ROOM: 4 I.T. ROOM: 1 STORAGE ROOM: 9 ARCHITECT: SEMINAR ROOM: 2 I.D. ROOM: 1 ARCH. DENNIS D. PONTANILLA ELEVATOR: 1 4 Shot Up Online Photo Contest FIRST PLACE: “Rain or Shine” Location: DLSU-D Chapel parking lot Forever Young: Month: August 2019 | Theme: Rain/Water Photo by: Angel Dionne Carungcong Fr. Reyes Aspires DLSU-D Community to be Vibrant Dr. Myrna F. Ramos The Administrators, Faculty, and Staff of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas started the Academic Year 2019-2020 with the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the University Chapel with the theme “Make Us of One Heart and Soul”. In the homily of Fr. Mark Reyes, University Chaplain, he centered on the role of the youth in the life of the Church. Fr. Mindfulness and Data Management: Reyes shared that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, organized a Synod of Bishops last year and COED holds seminars produced a post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation The College of Education (COED) sponsored a pair to step back and get another perspective. Dr. Ruiz entitled “Christus Vivit” (Christ is Alive) addressed of seminars on August 1, 2019. The COED faculty encouraged the audience to practice mindfulness to young people and the entire people of God.