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DLSU-STC integration nearing implementation

With only a few months away until the start of AY 2013-2014, which marks the beginning of the actual integration of DLSU and the Science and Technology Complex (STC), formerly De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC), the University has sought the help of students, faculty and administrative offices to address concerns, which include student life and…

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USG to change DLS-STC’s Student Council next year

In a meeting with student organization leaders a few months ago, Dean of Student Affairs Fritzie Ian De Vera explains that the full integration of DLSU with De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC) to form the De La Salle Science and Technology Complex (DLS-STC) would affect many student organizations in DLSU. In light of the recent…

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Department of Activity Approval and Monitoring

As a representative body, which aims to serve the student body, the University Student Government (USG) holds activities for personal development, awareness, and social involvement. Activities range from exhibits and seminars to tours and programs designed to address the specific needs of students. Every day, college governments and the different USG offices have activities that…

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New USG constitution to be ratified

Last year, the USG constitution was opened for revisions. The reviews and eventual amendments were spearheaded by the Legislative Assembly (LA). However, because much of the LA’s focus was on revisions of the Student Handbook (the current one now bears the revisions), only four resolutions materialized with the addition of five more last term. As…

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USG performance scorecard

Since the start of the school year, the different units of the University Student Government (USG) have been active in fulfilling campaign promises from the candidates during the General Elections and initiating projects for the student body. While the Office of the President focused on educating students about national issues, the other offices, particularly that…

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DLSU QS ranking reveals research strength, areas for improvement

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings has already released the list of 700 esteemed universities across the world for this year. Four universities from the Philippines made it to the recognized list, but none made it to the top 300. University of the Philippines (UP) remains the leading university in the country, followed by…

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Planning stage? Updates on the Campus Renewal Plan

In line with the University’s vision of being one of the leading learner-centered research university, it has launched a five-year redevelopment program known as the Campus Renewal Plan. That said plan was started in 2009. It aims to improve existing structures, provide state-of-the-art facilities, and address the lack of the spatial planning in the university.…

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Henry Sy Sr. Hall construction delayed, blessing pushed through

The construction of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, more popularly known as the Centennial Hall, is one of the major highlights of DLSU’s centennial celebration. With the centennial year coming to an end this month, students eagerly anticipate the opening of the 15-storey (now 14-storey) building. But contrary to the initial plan, the building will…

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COMELEC to release of GE results on Saturday

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) finally decided to release the official results of this year’s General Elections this Saturday. The commissioners from the different colleges postponed the release amidst unofficial online statements posted by Dlsu Usg Pulse via Facebook last week. Prior to the conclusion of ballot canvassing last March 24, many Facebook and Twitter…

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LA rep impeached

Consequently, Te  is disallowed from performing all of his duties and responsibilities as an LA representative. Te incurred a total of five unexcused absences and one unexcused late for the current term in LA sessions held every Wednesday. LA Representatives have to regularly attend these meetings where the representatives discuss student policies and create resolutions.…