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NUMBERTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

Interdependent response to disasters

Graduate research colloquium

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2401 (twen´te fôr´,o, wun) is a landmark number along Taft Avenue. It is the location ID of De La Salle University, home to outstanding faculty and students, and birthplace of luminaries in business, public service, education, the arts, and science. And 2401 is the name of the official newsletter of DLSU, featuring developments and stories of interest about the University.

2012 Star Scholars recognition held

Internship programwith Wrigley

Students, administrators, and faculty members converge for DLSU’s relief efforts.

F A C T S a n d F I G U R E S

Lasallian volunteers led by the University Student Government (USG) and the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) joined efforts for

DLSU Sagip Metro 3, a relief operation for thousands of families in 24 DLSU partner

communities severely affected by the recent monsoon rains.

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Graduate research colloquium

Interdependent response to disasters

De La Salle UniversityNumber of partner communitiesThe Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) has existing programs with different communities across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. These communities were the initial beneficiaries of its disaster relief efforts, dubbed as Sagip Metro 3.

Sharing his expertise on inoperability input-output modeling (IIM), scientist Dr.

Joost Santos gave a talk on “Identifying Critical

System Interdependencies in Disaster Preparedness”

at DLSU last July 13. IIM is an approach for assessing

the impacts of disruptive events, such as disasters, on

interconnected economic systems.

A foremost authority on the subject, Santos is involved in

collaborative research with DLSU faculty members Dr. Raymond

Tan, Krista Danielle Yu, and Dr. Kathleen Aviso on IIM software

for the Philippines, analysis of the resilience of energy supply

chains, and the development of a novel resilience index for

interdependent infrastructure systems.

To promote graduate research and scholarship

through scholarly yet informal discourse, a Graduate Research

Colloquium (GRC) was conducted this month on campus.

Sponsored by the College of Education Research Council and

Graduate Student Council, the GRC is a conference held every

trimester showcasing the work-in-progress of graduate students

in the college.

This term’s event focused on issues and challenges faced by

students in conducting their research rather than on reporting the

results of completed work, like in previous GRC activities.

The event also provided graduate students an opportunity

to learn from their peers and to engage in collaborative

research. About 150 graduate students attended the

plenary session of the colloquium. A total of 12 papers

were offered, presented, and discussed in the four concurrent

sessions, each facilitated by a faculty expert.

The work is envisioned to include faculty exchange

between DLSU and the George Washington University, where

Santos is a faculty member of the Department of Engineering

Management and Systems Engineering. He received the Leontief

Memorial Prize from the International Input-Output Association

(IIOA) in 2009 and is currently being co-hosted by the School

of Economics and Gokongwei College of Engineering Center for

Engineering and Sustainable Development Research through

DOST’s Balik Scientist Program.

Source: COSCA

---St. John Baptist de La Salle

Preach by example and practice before the eyes of the

young what you wish themto accept

On its 14th year, the DLSU Star Scholars Program welcomed fourteen new scholars who were selected from the top

100 examinees of the University’s College Entrance Test.

The scholars, who underwent a rigorous screening process,

were presented during recognition rites held on July 13. They

were Paul Angelo Arcega (BS-PSYC), Julio Fajardo III (BS-

STAT), Ma. Lourdes Isabel Justiniani (PSM-APC), Paul Abraham

Lozada (MEM-BME), Aldrich Aldwin Mayoralgo (CIV), Christine

Joy Octavo (BS-STAT), Joelle Sophia Peña (BSPHYFI), Ana

Riza Quiros (ECE2), Ritchelle Anne Quiros (BSA), Frank Niccolo

Santiago (BS-STAT), and Beryl Anne Louise Tan (HUM-BIO).

Previous Star Scholars were also honored that night, including:

Jeffrey Bernardo (MBA), John Paul Udarbe (MBA), Jaime Miguel

Leogardo (ACM), Stephanie Kim Reasonda (CPE) honorable

mention, Juan Leandro Ysmael (AE-BSA) magna cum laude,

Nicolas Miguel Elicaño (MEM-MR), Carlo Luis Lee (BS/MS CHE)

honorable mention, Maria Dominique Rustia (BS/MS IE) cum

laude, Kurt Gerrard See (BS-AEC) summa cum laude, and Abigail

Crystel Sy (HUM-BIO) magna cum laude.

Since its establishment in 1999, the DLSU’s Star Scholars

Program has gained the reputation of being the most

comprehensive and innovative scholarship program in the

country. It offers an integrated undergraduate and graduate

scholarship to the best and the brightest graduating high school

students from all over the Philippines.

World scientific book project co-edited by University Fellow

New faculty lodging unveiled

University Fellow and Chemical Engineering Full Professor

Dr. Raymond Tan recently co-edited a book with faculty members

from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia,

Dominic Foo, and Texas A&M University,

Mahmoud El-Halwagi.

Entitled “Recent Advances in Sustainable

Process Design and Optimization,” the

book features 21 state-of-the-art chapters

contributed by leading researchers and

practitioners in process systems engineering from

Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Some

topics covered were theoretical aspects and industrial

applications of pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and

resource conservation. The book forms part of a three-volume

series called “Advances in Process Systems Engineering,”

Conceived by the editors in 2006, it was published by World Scientific

Publishing Company earlier this year. Copies of the book, including

CD-ROM copies of selected programs, models, and software developed by

contributors, were donated by Tan to the University Library.

Best poster in Biophysical Chem confab

2012 Star Scholars recognition held

A faculty member from the Biology Department was awarded best poster in

the First International Conference on Biophysical Chemistry (ICBC) held last June 13-

15 at the Ardabil University of Medical Sciences in Ardabil, Iran.

Academic Service Faculty Glenn Oyong was cited for the poster

presentation of his paper, “Threonine-Serine Protein Kinase B-Mediated

In Vitro Cytoprotection by White Radish Aqueous Extract on Lidocaine-

Induced Neonatal Fibroblast Injury.” The findings of his paper are

relevant in anesthesiology research.

Aside from presenting his poster, Oyong also served as facilitator and trainer

during the ICBC key workshop entitled, “Genetic Transformation of E.coli HB101

Using Recombinant gfp.”

Organized by Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, in cooperation with the

Iran Society of Biophysical Chemistry and the International Union of Biochemistry

and Molecular Biology, the ICBC aimed to contribute to the transfer of scientific

information and research results to practical applications, particularly in the subject of

diagnostics and treatment of deleterious human diseases via biophysical approach.

A new guest house at the DLSU Science and Technology Complex was unveiled last July 24 with

a ceremonial blessing. A unique octagonal structure

featuring 12 bedrooms, the guest house will serve as

a lodging facility for University faculty and guests.

Each bedroom is equipped with a toilet & bathroom.

There is also a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The

construction of the guest house commenced last April,

and the interior finishing is at its final stage.

The ceremony was hosted by DLSU-STC Associate Vice

Chancellor for Academic Services Karen Hebron. It was

attended by former DLSU President Br. Narciso Erguiza Jr.,

DLSU-STC Chancellor Dr. Julius Maridable, faculty members, and

other administrators. The blessing was officiated by Fr. Rolo Alcasid SDB.

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The 2012 Star Scholars with Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations Br. Bernard Oca FSC and Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Myrna Austria

Artist’s perspective of the DLSU-STC guest house

Volunteers sort donations at the Conservatory.

Internship program with Wrigley To provide Applied Corporate Management (ACM) students meaningful work experience while in school, De La Salle

University taps Wrigley’s Philippines as an internship partner. The company joins several other partner organizations involved with

the ACM program’s three-term internship component. The collaboration with Wrigley was facilitated by its National Sales Director

and DLSU alumnus Jerry Lim.

With the ACM internship program, students are expected to expand knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and apply

these to substantive work situation. Graduates are expected to develop competencies in creative and critical thinking, effective

communications, and technology utilization. They are also expected to maintain service excellence standards in an ethical and

socially responsible manner, embark on personal development, and work effectively in teams.

As of August 13, a week after it launched the operations, DLSU was

able to receive Php 132,980.00 in cash and check donations.

An average of 600 volunteers participated daily in the sorting,

repacking, and loading of relief goods, which were distributed

to 5,948 families in the following areas: Caloocan City, Malabon,

Valenzuela, Manila, Rodriguez, Rizal, San Mateo, Navotas, Pasay

City, and Quezon City.

In addition, the University was able to provide relief to 131 DLSU

faculty members, staff and contractual employees.

For the second week of DLSU Sagip Metro 3, the University

scheduled visits to another 4,672 families in selected communities

in Lian, Batangas; Bagac, Bataan; Bay, Laguna; Pasig City; Manila;

and Marikina. An additional 101 of its faculty members, staff, and

contractual personnel would also be provided immediate relief.

Help rebuild livesThe University continues to call on its members to support the recovery of our fellow Filipinos affected by recent calamities. Donations in kind may be dropped at the DLSU Southgate, DLSU HRDO Staff Lounge, SPS Canteen, or the Center for Lasallian Social Formation and Engagement (formerly known as the Bagong Tuluyan Center).

For cash or check donations, please send to the following: UCPB PESO Acct # 120-1147119 (Account name: De La Salle University) or UCPB DOLLAR Acct # 01-120-300035-8 (Account name: De La Salle University) SWIFT CODE: UCPBPHMM. Donors may also send their cash/check donations thru COSCA.

COSCA would also conduct psycho-social interventions in

partnership with the Psychology Department, and consult

selected partner-LGUs on how to assist in their rehabilitation

efforts.

Volunteers sort donations at the Conservatory.

Learn a new language!Center for Language

and Lifelong Learning (CeLL) 30-hour language courses English · Basic Japanese · Mandarin French · Spanish · Korean · Filipino

Details http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/ced/cell/

For Inquiries call Leah Rivera or Betty Robles -

DLSU faculty and staff can enroll at discounted rates. Limited slots are available.