The Furrows March 2014

The Official Institutional Newsletter of De La Salle Araneta University

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Aspiring student leaders attend Student Leaders CongressAspiring student leaders from the Tertiary Department and AgriVet Sciences Institute participated in a two-day Student Leaders Congress organized by the Office of Student Services headed by Ms. Marie Allison Parpan, Vice Chancellor for Students and Mission. Inspiring talks on Lasallian leadership from Br. Lawrence Aikee Esmeli FSC, Mr. Miggy Moreno, DLSU USG President, and Dr. Kit Bonnet, Job Placement Coordinator of DLSU, were given to the aspiring student leaders in attendance. The Student Congress was undertaken as a preparation for the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and College Student Council (CSC) elections of the Tertiary Department.

A total of 40 student leaders attended the Congress, which included representatives from the AgriVet Sciences Institute and this year’s COMELEC which is headed by Mr. Noah Correa, a Bachelor of

SAVER/Lady SAVER wins GARC’s One Health Challenge The Society for the Advancement of Veterinary Education and Research, and Lady Society for the Advancement of Veterinary Education and Research (SAVER/Lady SAVER) won the One Health Challenge Competition organized by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) Philippines. For the competition, they conducted a Free Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination and Veterinary Consultation in Barangay Bagong Silang, Phase 1, North Caloocan City on 30 November 2013, where 827 pets were vaccinated. The Vaccination and

Science in Animal Husbandry student. Also present were Supreme Student Council (SSC) and (CSC) candidates from the the Student Alliance for the

Advancement of Democratic Rights in De La Salle Araneta University (STAND) and Alyansa ng Lasalyanong Aktibo at Makabago (ALAM).

Student Leaders Congress participants with Ms. Jennifer Dungo, Dr. Florencia Claveria, Atty. Hilario Caraan, Ms. Marie Allison Parpan and Speaker Dr. Kit Bonnet

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DLSAU Celebrates Culture and Arts MonthEchoing the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA) theme, “Art on the Edge”, the University celebrated the Culture and Arts Month from 12-26 February 2014. The theme centers on the promotion of the arts as a source of healing.

The celebrations started on February 12 with an art exhibit by the College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Student Services-Culture and Arts Unit, and the Tourism Movers, a student organization of Tourism students. The opening exhibit exhibit featured photographs by Mr. Jacob Maentz renowned travel, culture and See Page 2

documentary photographer. Mr. Maentz’s “Katutubong Filipino Project” was also showcased in the exhibit. Other artworks featured were pieces from the students of the Basic Education Department (BED), College of Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural

Pet owners got their dogs vaccinated SAVER/Lady SAVER members prepare vaccines

Performing Arts Coordinators in 4th ACCOPEI Nat’l Conference Mr. Julius Cunanan and Mr. Primo Siatan, together with four members of the Perform-ing Arts from the Basic Education and Tertiary Education Departments, attended the 4th National Conference of the Association of Cultural Offices in Philippine Educational Institutions, Inc. (ACCOPEI) held on 7-8 February 2014 in Baguio City.

The conference centered on the theme:”Linang Kalikasan; Kalinangan para sa Kapaligiran”. Held on three different venues namely, University of Cordilleras, Saint Louis University and Betania Retreat House, the conference had talks on Arts and the Environment, and Arts Education.

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Editors: Mr. Eimann Evarola Lay-out Artist: Engr. Ricardo Mercene III Ms. Nikko Delaine Sebastian Contributors: Ms. Emily Comedis Dr. Wenceslao Ortiz, Jr. Ms. Jennifer Dungo Dr. Querobin Dycoco, Jr. Mr. Julius Cunanan

Contributions may be e-mailed thru nikko.delaine@gmail.com Materials may be edited for space and clarity.

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Veterinary Education served as a way to educate people on what rabies is and how to prevent its spread.

As stated by GARC Philippines in the congratulatory letter sent to SAVER, “The activities that they conducted in the community exemplified the concept of One Health which is instrumental for rabies elimination in the Philippines”. With this, the SAVER/Lady SAVER will receive a P10,000 cash award to be given to them during the celebration of the National Rabies Awareness Month on 28 March 2014 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The successful Vaccination and Veterinary Consultation was made possible through the help of the Lasallian Mission Center, Caloocan City Veterinary Office, Pendragon Veteri-nary Clinic, and Fortuno Animal Clinic.

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Sciences (CVMAS), and Social Sciences classes. Also part of the month-long celebration was the Cultural Exchange Workshops with the Japanese and American Embassies. On February 19, Mr. Seiki Furudate and Ms. Lorena Laanan representing the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan gave a workshop on Japanese Business Ethics to the Japanese Language classes at the DLSAU Rizal Hall. On February 20, Vice-Consul Jennifer Sinegar of the United States Embassy gave a workshop on the theme “American Culture is Every Culture” to tertiary students in the same venue. The culminating activity was held on February 26 at the Osmeña Hall with Art Appreciation students showcasing their talents in acting, dancing, and singing.

Dr. Dycoco elected PAVES President

Dr. Querobin Dycoco, Jr., DLSAU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Chair, was elected as the new President of the Philippine Association of Veterinary Educators and Schools during the 81st Scientific Conference and Annual Convention of the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) held at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from 19-21 February 2014. His election came as he ended his 7th year as a member of the PVMA Board of Directors. Dr. Harvey Reyes, resident Veterinarian of the DLSAU Veterinary Hospital, attended the convention with Dr. Dycoco.

Dr. Dycoco (Left) with the PVMA Officers

College of Education holds Recognition Rites for Partner Schools

On 12 February 2014, the College of Education recognized the Administrators, Principals, and Cooperating Teachers of private schools where 19 Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education students had their practice teaching. Mr. Chistopher Polanco, University Chancellor, and Mr. Willam Enrique, Education Program Chair led the simple recognition rites at the DLSAU Mini Hotel. Certificates of Appreciation and tokens of gratitude were awarded to them for being the University’s partners in the practical teaching of its students. The nine partner schools include Child of Mary Immaculate College, La Salle Grennhills, Casa de Soleil Child Development Center, Baesa Adventist Academy, St. Bernadette College of Valenzuela, Baesa Adventist Ele-mentary School, Imelda Adventist Elementary Academy, Lord’s Jubilee Christian Academy, and St. Therese of Child Jesus Academy.

Basic Education students receive sacrament of confirmation

On 21 February 2014, 121 Basic Education students had their confirmation rites at the Our Lady of Victory Chapel along Victoneta Avenue, Malabon City. The Confirmation rites were ministered by Most Rev. Deogracias Iñiguez, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Caloocan. Concelebrating with him were University Chaplains Fr. Luis Eduardo Zapata, IVE and Fr. Salvador Curutchet, IVE.The godparents of the confirmands were given a short seminar on their new role as godparents by Mr. Davin Feria, NSTP Coordinator.

(From top to bottom) Awardees with Mr. Willam Enrique (L), Education Program Chair, with Mr. Christopher Polanco (R),

University Chancellor; Mr. Willam Enrique (R), with representatives from St. Therese of Child Jesus Academy; Education students with representatives of St. Therese of

Child Jesus Academy

(Left) Most Rev. Deogracias Iñiguez, D.D.; (Above)

Mr. Davin Feria

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Student bodies elect new officers

The stage is now set for the different student councils this coming Academic Year 2014-2015 as these bodies have already elected their new set of officers.

On 28 February 2014, the Students Coordinating Board (formerly Supreme Pupil Government/Supreme Student Government Body) of the Basic Education Department elected its new set of officers. Mr. Ryan Lorenzo Manalo won as President for the High School Department while Mr. Josh Cedric Duhig

62 students graduate from the Lasallian Language Center

Sixty two (62) students from three Universities in South Korea enrolled in the Lasallian Language Center had their graduation on 21 February 2014 at the DLSAU Rizal Hall. Three students, in addition to the students from Chosun University, CheongJu University and SanMyung University were able to complete their 6- and 8- week language courses from the LLC.

After a week, a new batch of students was welcomed to the Lasallian Language

Center by Mr. Christopher Polanco, University Chancellor, and Mr. Mark Andrew B. Estella, LLC Administrative Assistant on 28 February 2014 at the same venue. A total of 90 students will be taking the 15-week language program offered by the center. These new students are from Korean Partner Schools which include Honam University, SangJi University, Chungwoon University, Kwandong University, Chuson University, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Chungbuk National University, CheongJu University and KongJu University.

DLSAU hosts Climate Change Conference

The De La Salle Araneta University Research Center hosted the Climate Change Conference on 14 February 2014. The conference gathered Local Government Units; University, College and School Administrators; and Non-Government Organizations for an exchange of ground breaking research on climate change science, adaptation strategies, disaster risk reduction, planning and management.

The conference also promoted partnerships and linkages among these different sectors for future collaborative works in identifying the gaps and constraints in relation to climate change and disaster risks.

Around 70 participants from the various sectors attended the conference. Also present in the conference were Hon. Mayor Antolin Oreta III, City Mayor of Malabon, Dr. Catherine Castañeda, CHED Director and Br. Jose Mari

Jimenez FSC, Sector Leader of De La Salle Philippines.

The conference was organized in partnership with the Oscar M. Lopez Center, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Commis-sion on Higher Education (CHED), Coordinat-ing Council of Private Educational Institutions (COCOPEA), and Redraw the Line Campaign, Asia Pacific Region.

Student response from CheongJu University during the graduation

Mr. Mark Andrew B. Estella, LLC Administrative Assistant, welcoming the new batch of students

Students of Chungbuk National University during the welcome ceremony

Graduation photo with Chosun University

won as chairman for the Grade School Department.

For the Tertiary Education Department, candidates from the Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in De La Salle Araneta University (STAND DLSAU) and Alyansa ng Lasalyanong Aktibo at Makabago (ALAM), vied for seats in the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and College Student Council (CSC). In the end, Ms. Joyce T. Maghacot, 3rd year BS Business Administration Major in Marketing Management, was elected President

of the Supreme Student Council.

For the different College Student Councils, elected Chairpersons were Mr Patrick Jezreel M. Tayo for the College of Arts Sciences and Technology; Ms. Veena Lyn T. Dytioco for the College of Business; Ms. Frances Anne M. Veluz for the College of Education; and Mr. Kevin Marvin L. Andaya for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural Sciences. The elections, which was held on 7 March 2014, saw a voter turnout of 61% or 1,234 out of 2,038 students.

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Special Project in Focus: Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital of De La Salle Araneta University serves as the Laboratory Facility of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. It was built in 1977 through the donations of the American Veterinary Students Association, whose members were students of the then Araneta University Foundation. It was located near the University’s Gate 5. Dr. Mariano Austria was the Veterinary Hospital Administrator since its inception until 1986. Succeeding Dr. Austria as Hospital Administrator was Dr. Jessie Torres who held the post from 1987 to 1993.

In 1994, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital transferred to the Ground Floor of the BRF Building across the University where it stayed under the care of Dr. Narcisa Ditan until 2002. After Dr. Ditan, Dr. Nenita Avenido took charge of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital until 2005, catering to the needs of the community, and serving as a learning facility at the same time.

In 2006, it transferred again to what was called then as the Sanchez Property, the present location of the DLSAU Mini-Hotel. In 2011, it moved to its current location near the main gate of the University.

It is a four-storey building which serves as the Laboratory Facilities of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. To further serve the students and the community, the construction of a new Veterinary Building started in late 2013 and is expected to be completed in August 2014. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has been under the watch of Dr. Wenceslao Ortiz, Jr. since 2006.

The Veterinary Hospital offers consultancy, treatments, vaccina-tion programs, deworming programs, whelping (delivery assistance) and other diagnostic and laboratory examinations.

VisionThe De La Salle Araneta University Veterinary Hospital is a teaching hospital committed to Christian and ethical veterinary practices, technical and professional excellence, and the utilization of local and global resources and knowledge in the practice of veterinary medicine.

MissionThe De La Salle Araneta University Veterinary Hospital aspires to be a leading teaching hospital for the DLSAU College of Veterinary Medicine, train ethical and globally competent

veterinarians with Christian values and provide them with adequate knowledge in animal disease diagnosis, control and treatment. It also strives to produce socially aware veterinarians with deep concern with animal welfare, public health and safety and environmental protection. It aims to serve clients with the best competen-cies and utmost professionalism of its staff, supported with updated technologies that would contribute to making the practice of veterinary medicine a noble profession that it is.

Front and Center: The College of Business

The College of Business (CB), one of the four (4) colleges of De La Salle Araneta University is a premiere center of education and experience that keeps up with the demands of the nation and the modern world.

It aims to produce competent men and women who will realize the country’s vision of producing entrepreneurs who will be job givers. The CB’s outstanding faculty and staff are highly dedicated to meeting the challenges of a highly progressive and competi-tive business world. With abundant job opportunities in the fields of Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant

COLLEGE MISSIONGuided by this vision the College of Business is geared towards the preparation of the students to adequately meet the ever-growing manpower demands in government, business and industry, either locally or globally.

Management, Accountancy and in the field of Tourism, the college educates its students in a progressive manner so that they are fully prepared to enter the business arena confident-ly. It models students into becoming the best in their field.

COLLEGE VISIONThe College of Business (CB) is a dynamic and output oriented college committed to excellence in teaching, research and community services. It envisions producing quality graduates who are globally competitive imbued with La Sallian values and the ideals of Dr. Salvador Z. Araneta.