| March 28, 2012 | By David Pagulayan and Nina dela Cruz under Headlines, University |
With students worldwide looking for an exemplary tertiary education, Universities are under pressure to achieve a “world class” title, which is something not self-proclaimed. Jamil Salmi, World Bank’s tertiary education coordinator, says in his The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities, “elite status is conferred by the outside world on the basis of international recognition. World-class universities are recognized in part for their superior outputs.” The…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Juan Batalla under Headlines, University |
by Juan Batalla & Hedda Damasco Come election time, students in DLSU are not afraid to wear their colors. Devout party members from Iisang Tugon Sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) and Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (TAPAT), clad in yellow and orange and, rush through corridors, troop up stairs and patrol the classrooms in the hopes of securing votes for their party’s candidates. Student politics is…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Justin Umali and David Pagulayan under University |
“We are not getting the best and the brightest. You need the best and the brightest to get your research,” laments Br. Jun. “Even if we have the best professors, if we are not able to get the best students, then quality wise, the production of quality graduates will be affected,” says College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Vice Dean Dr. Feorillo Demeterio III. “We have…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Juan Batalla under University |
Upon graduation, Lasallians are expected to have gathered enough ideals, knowledge and skills to succeed in the outside world, whether as employers or employees. Amongst all the other requirements, DLSU President Br. Jun Erguiza FSC stresses the importance of molding Lasallians into their ideal form, referring to the values and ideals Lasallians should have after graduating. In relation to this, the University launched athe Expected…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Catherine Ng under University |
by Chatherine Ng & Marguit Tolentino Wednesdays are days when students crowd the University to attend organization-related activities. Organizations, whether student or non-student, are various bodies that provide students with opportunities to apply theories and principles taught inside the classroom. The existence of many organizations is in line with the University’s goal of doing more than molding its students in the four corners of the…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Justin Umali under University |
by Justin Umali & Renz Dahilig Time of Transition In almost all cases, the uprisings were followed by preparations for new elections and a new government. Francis Domingo from the International Studies department points out that new leaders do not guarantee stability. In Tunisia, efforts were being made to form a national unity government. According to an article from BBC News, renewed anger on the…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Nina dela Cruz and Juan Batalla under University |
Alumni are badges of honor that are testaments to a university’s capacity to produce sterling graduates. Alumni, in the spirit of gratitude for the opportunities that a university provides them, give back to their university. In one way or another, universities count on the support of alumni for the success of activities and the development of an institution’s rich and continuing tradition. Br. Bernie Oca…
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| March 28, 2012 | By Michelle Lojo under University |
With the upcoming General Elections (GE) and the last revision of the Election Code done two years ago, revision for the Election Code came as top priority especailly sincethe initaitive started a few days before the deadline for filling of candidacy. The Commission of Elections (COMELEC) presented several revisions to the Legislative Assembly (LA), which approved the revisions in time for the upcoming GE. As…
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