The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), in partnership with De La Salle University, officially launched the 2015 HPAIR Asia Conference last January 22 at the 5th Floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The HPAIR Asia Conference is an annual 5-day event with various activities such as plenaries, workshops, and case studies.…
Author: Bianca Suarez
Filipinos did not fall short of giving Pope Francis a warm welcome upon his arrival in the country last January 15. The head of the Catholic Church was in the Philippines until January 19 for a pastoral and state visit. His itinerary included meetings with families and youth groups, Eucharistic celebrations, and a day trip…
Unlike most of its peer universities, De La Salle University (DLSU) follows a grading system with intervals of 0.5. In this system, a student can receive any grade from 0.00 to 4.00, with 4.0 being the highest possible grade and 0.0, which is considered a failing mark, on the opposite end. In a survey conducted…
Last academic year, the University Student Government’s (USG) constitution was opened for amendments. Through the Legislative Assembly (LA), elected officers discussed the possible revisions that could make the current structure if the USG more efficient. The constitution that had not been updated since 2009. After consulting both the judiciary and executive branches, and holding…
In light of the recent opening of the Power Mac Center (PMC) and the announcement of the opening of Yoga+ and 7-Eleven branches at De La Salle University (DLSU), stakeholders have expressed their concerns on the mushrooming of retail stores inside the campus. On July 22, 2014, an email was sent by the Campus Services…
Last August 25 marked the beginning of a new era at De La Salle University (DLSU). Former DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC left the University after his appointment as the Asia Pacific Region Head for the General Council of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. In his place, Br.…
Majority of the student population of De La Salle University (DLSU) is from Metro Manila or nearby provinces. Many utilize public transportation to get to Taft Avenue, on the other hand, a good number of students bring their cars to school. Surviving Taft Avenue For those commuting to and from DLSU, the LRT…
During the year 2000, the United Nation (UN) established the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDG) that are geared towards eradicating poverty, improving healthcare and education, promoting gender equality, among others. All member countries of the UN, including the Philippines, are required to accomplish these goals by 2015. In line with this, De La Salle University…
De La Salle University, in most of its buildings, offers the use of elevators for patrons who wish to move from one floor to another. The most commonly used elevators are found at the Don Enrique Yuchengco Hall, Velasco Hall, Don Enrique Razon Sports Center, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, and Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. Incidents…