Night of HOPE pays tribute to Lay Partners

BENEFACTORS of De La Salle University and other La Salle schools were honored in a ceremony dubbed as Night of HOPE (Honoring Our Partners in Education), held at the National Shrine of the Divine Child of La Salle Green Hills last February 24, 2012.

Initiated by De La Salle Philippines, the tribute was given to over 150 donors who have shown their unwavering support and shared commitment to the Lasallian mission of providing an excellent, transformative, and empowering Christian education.

Gawad Lasalyano 2012: Application Period

The Gawad Lasalyano 2012 Application Period is now open. Nominees may now access the online Nominee's Profile (Application Form) here. 

Application period is from March 23-April 13, 2012.

For questions, concerns, or clarification, please send an email to: gawadlasalyano@dlsu.edu.ph. Or you may call (632) 524-4611 loc. 739 and look for Mr. Xavier Lara for Individual Awards, or at loc. 417 and look for Ms. Terteen Omaña for the Project Awards.

Faculty members unveil new books in Literature

TWO new books on prize-winning poetry and the art of teaching writing were launched on campus in March 2012.

Geographies of Light (UST Publishing 2011) by DLSU Literature Department faculty Dr. Dinah Roma-Sianturi features poems about time, space, and the experience of travel. The collection won a Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature in 2007.

Solar lamps installed on DLSU campus

UNDERSCORING the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability, De La Salle University recently received solar lamps donated by Fuelco Ventures, Inc., headed by DLSU alumni Clarence Guerrero, president, and Joe Bailey Guerrero, vice president.

A total of 20 solar lamps were donated, five of which were put up in a ceremonial lighting at the Marian Quadrangle last March 19, 2012. The rest of the solar lamps will be placed in the surrounding areas of the DLSU's Henry Sy, Sr. Hall.

DLSU President and Chancellor announces end-of-term

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY will have a new President and chancellor starting Academic Year 2012-2013. Br. Narciso "Jun" Erguiza, Jr. FSC advised the DLSU Board of Trustees last March 15, 2012 that he would not seek renewal of his appointment when it ends this coming June 15.

In a statement, Br. Jun said  “True to our shared Lasallian values of Faith, Service, and Communion, I am confident that the DLSU community will work with the next President in building on what has been started in the past two years.”

Lasallian Youth Orchestra presents "Eliezer: The Maestro" on March 24, 2012

THE LASALLIAN Youth Orchestra presents a centennial concert entitled, "Eliezer: The Maestro" on March 24, 2012, 7pm at Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium in De La Salle University, Manila. Maestro Eliezer San Felipe has been the conductor of the orchestra for 28 years now, from its humble beginnings as the DLSU Concert Band, that eventually became the DLSU Pops Orchestra, and now known as the Lasallian Youth Orchestra. 

This will be San Felipe's final concert conducting for the group's orchestra, as they will play rock-pop-funk-classical-retro music.

De La Salle University launches its centennial coffee table book, "The Future Begins Here"

De La Salle University celebrates an important milestone of its 100-year history with the coffee table book, The Future Begins Here. It was purposely conceptualized not to be a traditional history book, but a reference that would best express the spirit of the University – keeping pace with the changing times while being true to the original ideals of its Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.

In the book, the inspiring and heart warming story of the De La Salle schools is carried out in many ways. The approach is thematic rather than chronological. The story is related through the story of the Christian (La Salle) Brothers who have selflessly given of themselves in the name of education.

It is also told through short bioclips and quotations of the most illustrious Lasallian alumni in business, public service, the arts and culture, sports, science and technology social sciences and education, environmental protection and other fields. It also offers a distinct look at the past 100 years by seamlessly marrying the past to the present to the future.